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  • The seemingly endless cycle of reforms in juvenile justice

    Stacker, Jamiles Lartey for The Marshall Project|Oct 1, 2024

    On Sep. 3, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced that the state will try to shut down its three large youth correctional facilities in favor of building smaller and less centralized units. DeWine cited findings that young people "do not respond well to adult-style incarceration," Crain's Cleveland Business reported. The Marshall Project examines the situation and its circumstances further. The decision came at the urging of a working group assembled by the governor that also recommended the state...

  • Highest-paid players in the NBA

    Stacker, Bob Cooper, Alex Petakas|Oct 1, 2024

    The days when most NBA stars played for the same teams throughout their careers are over. With players often signing short-term contracts or long-term deals that include opt-out clauses, the culture has become one of total player empowerment. The stars have a say in where, with whom, and for how much money they will play. Stacker compiled a list of the 20 highest-paid players using 2024-25 data from Hoops Hype. Players were ranked according to their guaranteed salaries. Interestingly, half of th...

  • As the US population ages, these states have the most older residents

    Stacker, Annie Lennon, Data Work By Elena Cox|Oct 1, 2024

    Americans are living longer—and it's changing the makeup of state and nationwide populations. Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine the growing number of Americans aged 100 and over and how it breaks down by state. Over the last century, the proportion of Americans aged 65 and older has increased dramatically, from 1 in 20 in 1920 to 1 in 6 in 2020. The Population Reference Bureau says this trend is likely to continue as Census projections suggest the number of Americans 65 and abov...

  • Feeling angry this election season? These physical and mental strategies can help you cool off.

    Stacker, Elena Cox|Oct 1, 2024

    The high-stakes presidential race is leading to heightened emotions, and no matter the results, millions of Americans will be disappointed in November. According to late September national polling data, Republican nominee Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are essentially tied, though Trump has an edge in key battleground states. A September 2024 poll of registered voters from Pew Research showed that 7 in 10 Harris supporters say that Trump makes them feel "very" or "extremely...

  • 5 charts that break down the NBA's new media rights deal

    Stacker, Mike Taylor, Data Work By Karim Noorani|Oct 1, 2024

    The National Basketball Association has been ascendant for decades, and yet another influx of cash promises to keep the league near the top of the sports media ecosystem for years to come. In July, the NBA inked 11-year contracts worth $76 billion with the Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal, and Amazon Prime Video to broadcast games starting next season. It will increase the game's reach in the United States and around the world, as Commissioner Adam Silver said when the agreements were...

  • Economic factors and currency volatility in the 2024 US presidential election

    Stacker, Moheb Hanna|Oct 1, 2024

    The U.S. Presidential elections are approaching, and although there are many political and societal factors that may determine the outcome of an election, November 2024 may be affected by economic factors. Voters are closely monitoring the economy due to the high inflation experienced in the aftermath of COVID-19. To combat inflation, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates 11 times since April 2022. Although inflation has declined from its 2022 peak, it remains a concern in certain...

  • Is your child ready for their first cellphone this year? Here's what experts say.

    Stacker, Beth Mowbray|Oct 1, 2024

    Many kids get their first phone as a gift. In fact, according to a 2022 study in JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting, 59.1% of participants (kids ages 4-18) reported getting their first cellphone simply because they asked for one. During the holiday season, asks for big-ticket items such as cellphones aren't uncommon. From the time kids understand what cellphones are and all their fun uses, they beg for one of their own—but this commitment requires careful consideration by parents before handing o...

  • 23 Halloween candies ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest

    Stacker, Lauren Ward|Oct 1, 2024

    Spooky season has arrived, and whether you dress in costume with full abandon or turn off the porch lights first thing on Halloween night, there's one thing that's unavoidable this time of year: candy. In fact, the National Retail Federation estimates that consumers will spend $3.5 billion on candy in 2024. There's candy sitting out in the office breakroom, every grocery store end cap, and in your kid's trick-or-treat bag (will they really notice if you grab a few fun size bars for yourself?). I...

  • They were babies and toddlers when the pandemic hit. At school, some still struggle.

    Stacker, Ann Schimke for Chalkbeat|Oct 1, 2024

    They were babies and toddlers when the pandemic hit. At school, some still struggle. One minute, the four-year-old boy was giggling. The school's new behavioral specialist made a game of helping him put on his shoes, playfully sniffing them then scrunching up her face in pretend horror. A minute later, he was inconsolable, an emotional U-turn perhaps sparked by the transition to clean-up time. A teacher cradled the boy in her lap, calmly dodging his small flailing arms. He quieted when he got hi...

  • The top breakfast restaurant chains in America

    Stacker, Cynthia Rebolledo|Oct 1, 2024

    The American breakfast is rooted in both tradition and innovation. Throughout the 1800s, many Americans ate high-protein breakfasts like bacon and eggs. Later, as the industrial revolution led to less physically demanding work, lower-calorie breakfasts became all the rage. But as these meals mostly took place at home, decades would pass before breakfast became a staple on restaurant menus. In the mid-20th century, spots like The Original Pancake House began catering specifically to the morning...

  • Where people are using the most FHA loans

    Stacker, Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP|Oct 1, 2024

    A Federal Housing Administration mortgage loan is designed for first-time homebuyers who may need less stringent requirements to qualify, and is often available with down payments as low as 3.5%. However, these loans usually require an additional property inspection and can be seen by sellers as less competitive when compared with conventional loans or cash offers. So higher frequencies of FHA loans may indicate there is less competition in a given market. And these homeowners may also be more...

  • Movies and TV shows casting across the US

    Stacker, Jaimie Etkin

    The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a l...

  • Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham

    Stacker, Backstage

    The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...

  • 18 great rural communities for remote workers

    Stacker, Natalia Wolting|Oct 1, 2024

    Competitive housing markets, overcrowding, and a lack of community connection are just some of the reasons why remote workers are leaving large metro areas for a better quality of life in small towns across the U.S. Many of these rural communities are stepping up to attract digital nomads, offering a blend of lower-cost living, accessible amenities, award-winning school systems, and small-town charm. Remote workers say that moving to a rural community comes with a unique set of considerations....

  • Managers impact mental health as much as spouses-and other workplace well-being insights

    Stacker, Kayla Levy|Oct 1, 2024

    Work constitutes a substantial part of most of the global population's daily lives, influencing both routines and mental health. While fulfilling work can bolster mental health, data consistently shows that negative work environments—marked by discrimination, inequality, and excessive workloads, among other issues—pose a significant risk to workers' mental well-being, Charlie Health reports. According to a 2023 survey, one in three U.S. employees say their job has negatively impacted their men...

  • Why hunting matters: How hunters keep economies thriving and prevent environmental catastrophe

    Stacker, Chad Chriestenson|Oct 1, 2024

    Believe it or not, if hunting were a company, it would be a Fortune 500 giant. In 2020, hunters and sport shooters pumped a whopping $149 billion into the U.S. economy. That's not pocket change—it's enough to make hunting the 52nd largest company by retail sales if it were listed on the Fortune 500, LandTrust reports. This money was spent on equipment such as shotguns and ammunition, trip-related expenses like lodging and transportation, licenses, leases, and more. But it's not just about s...

  • Robotic surgery is evolving. Here's what that means for patients.

    Stacker, Wade Zhou|Oct 1, 2024

    A medical team made history in September by performing the first fully robotic heart transplant at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Doctors spent two and a half hours controlling machines to replace the heart of a 16-year-old patient. The hospital claims the operation was less invasive than traditional heart surgeries, meaning the patient would feel less pain, be at less risk, and recover more quickly. Surgical procedures often require a high degree...

  • Election 2024: Comparing the presidential candidates' tax policy stances

    Stacker, Jennie Sulzer|Oct 1, 2024

    As the U.S. presidential election approaches, tax policy is a critical topic for voters. The candidates' tax plans not only reveal their broader economic ideologies but also provide insight into how they will manage issues like income inequality, economic growth, and fiscal responsibility. To help you understand where each candidate stands, Wealth Enhancement compares the tax policy plans proposed by Vice President Kamala Harris (D) and former President Donald Trump (R). Overview of the...

  • How to protect your restaurant business from common and costly insurance claims

    Stacker, Tong Zhang|Oct 1, 2024

    Fire. Equipment breakdown. Employee injury. Assault and battery. The day-to-day risks and threats restaurant small business owners face can feel never-ending. NEXT analyzed anonymized claims data to better understand the biggest risks and concerns of business owners, including tens of thousands of restaurants and other food service entrepreneurs. Read on for the most common and costly risks that restaurant owners face and how to protect your business. And for more restaurant insights into...

  • The latest Halloween trick-or-treat trends, according to Instacart data

    Stacker, Alex Orellana|Oct 1, 2024

    As the leaves turn and eerie decor starts to line the streets, one thing is as clear as a crystal ball: Halloween is just around the corner. As the spooky season rolls in, so does the demand for sugary treats, costumes, and decor. To understand the sweet confections people are enjoying and how they're enjoying them, Instacart calculated the share of grocery orders containing candy in October 2023 and commissioned an online survey conducted by The Harris Poll of more than 2,000 Americans. The...

  • Is it time to say 'I do' to manufactured diamonds? The rise of the lab-grown diamond industry

    Stacker, Emma Rubin|Oct 1, 2024

    From golden age movie musicals to Billboard-charting songs, diamonds are embedded in cultures throughout the world. Egyptians saw diamonds as symbols of power. Indian myths have the deity Krishna giving his beloved a diamond to reflect her beauty. Romans and Greeks thought diamonds were splinters of falling stars. Using data from the Kimberley Process, an international body meant to prevent conflict diamonds from entering the market, Jewel360 examined the growing lab-grown diamond industry and...

  • 15 formerly popular foods in America that are rarely eaten today

    Stacker, Kiersten Hickman|Oct 1, 2024

    Similar to fashion trends and cultural entertainment, like film cameras or pedal pushers, food trends can also ebb and flow depending on Americans' ever-changing tastes, interests, and technological advancements only to fall out of favor. Cottage cheese was once a popular snack food in America (in the 1970s, the average American ate nearly 5 pounds of cottage cheese according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture). Consumption declined in the 1980s due to the popularity of yogurt—only to s...

  • How stressed are American cities about the election? Plus, election anxiety tips from a psychologist

    Stacker, Melissa Lavigne-Delville, Jessica Yu|Oct 1, 2024

    With just a few weeks until a historic presidential election, political anxiety has reached fever pitch. Four months ago, Hers took the pulse on overall stress levels across the country and the results are eye-opening. Obviously, the political landscape has changed quite a bit in the last four months—it's been an election season marked by a series of unprecedented events: not one but two assassination attempts, a major third party candidate dropping out and endorsing one of his rivals, and of co...

  • Economic factors and currency volatility in the 2024 US presidential election

    Stacker, Moheb Hanna|Oct 1, 2024

    The U.S. Presidential elections are approaching, and although there are many political and societal factors that may determine the outcome of an election, November 2024 may be affected by economic factors. Voters are closely monitoring the economy due to the high inflation experienced in the aftermath of COVID-19. To combat inflation, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates 11 times since April 2022. Although inflation has declined from its 2022 peak, it remains a concern in certain...

  • How Kamala Harris' political and economic approach could affect the financial markets

    Stacker, Kenneth Fisher|Oct 1, 2024

    The sudden withdrawal of President Joe Biden for reelection has turned the presidential campaign on its head, and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will now face Republican candidate Donald Trump in the November 2024 election. Harris identifies with the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, which seeks more radical change than "centrist" Democrats such as President Biden. As vice president, Harris has supported Biden's policies, but advocated progressive policies earlier in her career. As U....

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