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Government shutdown, trade wars hit farmers’ bottom line hard For Wendy Johnson, a livestock and organic grain farmer in Charles City, Iowa, October is usually the time she visits her local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office. There, she sits down with one of their employees and goes over the practices she implemented on her farm over the past year, along with documentation that proves she met the requirements of whichever U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) contract she w...
Credit card debt hits $1.2T and shows no signs of stopping At first glance, credit card debt numbers in the United States look enormous. Consumers owe an astounding $1.233 trillion on their credit cards, according to the Federal Reserve, and the average American credit card debt balance is $6,523, according to TransUnion, a major credit bureau. Debt is climbing even as wages struggle to keep up. There’s no sign that credit card debt will meaningfully reduce any time soon. Rising credit card d...
States hope to use rural health money to keep doctors, combat chronic disease In their competition for rural health care dollars from a new federal fund, states are seeking money to bolster emergency services, address chronic diseases, and recruit and train more doctors and nurses. All 50 states submitted their applications to the federal government in early November to get shares of the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program. Congress created the program in response to concern from rur...
Secured vs. unsecured loans: Understanding the differences You’ve got options for pizza. Options for cell phone service. Options for shoes. And yes, options for loans. The thing is, the loan you choose will affect your life far more than whether you go for peppers or onions on your pie. But some of the same rules apply—the one your friend thinks is perfect might not be the best for you. When it comes to loans, the best option for you depends on a few factors, including how you plan to use the...
7 tips to survive the holidays when struggling with an eating disorder For many people, the holidays are a time for celebration, family gatherings and festive meals. But for individuals recovering from an eating disorder or coping with body image concerns, this season can be especially stressful. The focus on food, disrupted routines, dressing up and social pressures can trigger anxiety, guilt and self-criticism. Understanding why holidays can be difficult for eating disorder recovery and...
America's favorite pie isn't apple: See the winners in each state Apple pie has long been a staple of American culture. However, a recent survey by Hers on Americans’ favorite pie for Thanksgiving found that 77% of respondents call a variety other than apple pie as their go-to. So, are people still “as American as apple pie?” As for the overall pie winner, pumpkin takes the cake (err, pie), beating apple pie as America’s favorite by a narrow margin (24% versus 23%). Sweet potato pie, chocola...
Inside the digital compliance gap: Why most small businesses don't understand their multi-factor obligations Every day, thousands of American small businesses operate under false assumptions about their compliance obligations. Many believe that being a U.S. business means following only federal law or that serving primarily domestic customers exempts them from international regulations such as, for example, the GDPR. In truth, digital compliance isn’t just about crossing borders; it’s also abo...
Surprise guests and unwanted claims: Is your renters insurance ready for Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving. The very mention of the word brings to mind images of a golden-brown turkey, a stuffing and cranberry sauce-lined table, the warm glow of candles, and the joyous, sometimes chaotic, presence of family and friends. For many renters, it is a treasured time to open their apartment or rental home to a crowd of loved ones. However, as the number of guests rises, so does the potential for the...
DenPhotos // Shutterstock Top 25 songs in Mobile on Shazam in the past week Stacker compiled a list of the most Shazamed songs in Mobile. Mobile has the most ranked songs (25) in common with Baton Rouge and no ranked songs in common with 63 metros. The most seen artist in Mobile's Shazam ranking is Metro Boomin and the most popular genre is Hip-Hop/Rap. Data is as of November 06, 2025. Keep reading to see which of your favorite songs made the list. #25. Hummingbird - Artist: Metro Boomin &...
XanderSt // Shutterstock Top 25 songs in Birmingham on Shazam in the past week Stacker compiled a list of the most Shazamed songs in Birmingham. Birmingham has the most ranked songs (24) in common with Baton Rouge and no ranked songs in common with 64 metros. The most seen artist in Birmingham's Shazam ranking is Metro Boomin and the most popular genre is Hip-Hop/Rap. Data is as of November 06, 2025. Keep reading to see which of your favorite songs made the list. #25. Come For Me (Unlocked)...
Are speed cameras legal in your state? Getting a speeding ticket is never a good time. Receiving one in the mail, issued not by a police officer but by an emotionless electronic eye, can feel like a violation of your rights. These automated systems, often called speed cameras or photo radar, are a hot button issue. They spark heated debates about public safety, due process, and whether they are just a revenue grab for cash-strapped municipalities. So the big question is, are speed cameras legal...
How Gen Z and Gen X differences in social media behavior contribute to parent-child generational divide The digital age has created an unprecedented communication divide between parents and their children. Recent research from LifeStance Health in partnership with Researchscape International, conducted in 2025, reveals striking differences that help explain why so many families are struggling to connect across generational lines. Gen Z vs Gen X: Understanding the generational divide To...
A step-by-step guide to creating an AI strategy for maintenance There’s a lot of pressure for organizations to deliver an AI strategy. Yet, just 1% of executives describe their AI rollouts as “mature,” and only 25% have a well-defined AI adoption roadmap, according to a 2025 study by McKinsey. In this scramble to map uncharted territory, maintenance teams have a chance to stand out by delivering a strategy that connects AI use to business outcomes. MaintainX provides a framework for build...
Most Americans see unlimited election spending as a threat to democracy: Poll The vast majority of Americans — no matter their partisan identification — say unlimited political spending weakens democracy and wealthy donors have too much power in elections, a new national poll analyzed by OpenSecrets indicates. And they’d like the government to do something about it. Nearly 8 in 10 respondents agreed with the statement that “anti-corruption rules strengthen our democracy and constit...
Rake it or leave it? Here's why you may just want to leave your leaves where they fall Homeowners generally assume that raking the leaves off their lawn is a necessary fall maintenance task — but is that actually true? Well … it depends. Raking leaves does offer a number of advantages, but HomeServe explains why not raking your leaves may actually be the better option in many cases. Reasons to Rake Your Leaves The most obvious reason to rake your leaves is that it makes your lawn look nic...
5-year mortgages won’t address the issues facing first-time buyers President Donald Trump suggested the idea of 50-year mortgages to make home buying more affordable for Americans. It’s not the first time this idea has been tossed around, and it’s even been tried before. The idea behind a long mortgage is to save borrowers some cash by reducing their monthly payment. And it would do that, but the way mortgages work, it doesn’t actually save you money. Finder.com explains how this type of mort...
7 tax moves to consider before the end of the year As we approach the end of the year, it’s important to make sure your tax situation is in order. Many people don’t think about their taxes until spring, since tax returns aren’t due until April 15. But there are plenty of year-end tax moves you must make by December 31 for them to count toward this year. To make sure you’re truly optimizing your taxes, Wealth Enhancement explains how to assess your tax situation before the end of the year an...
How changes in Medicare telehealth coverage limit access to key services for neurodivergent patients According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, telehealth use among U.S. office-based doctors shot up during the COVID-19 pandemic, rising from just 15.4% in 2019 to 86.5% by 2021. What started as a crisis response quickly became a lifeline, especially for neurodivergent patients, such as those with ADHD or autism. For them, virtual care helps cut sensory overload, makes it easier...
11% of men misunderstand low testosterone—3 myths debunked Despite cultural conversations evolving surrounding masculinity, misconceptions remain about men’s sexual health issues. Topics like erectile dysfunction (ED), premature ejaculation (PE), or low testosterone are often stigmatized. This can lead to the circulation of misinformation on important health issues that will impact many men in their lifetime. According to a survey by Hims, 63% of men report having experienced ED, 53% report hav...
Aging at home: How families and care teams are meeting the rising demand for in-home support Across the country, older adults and their families share a common goal: the ability to live safely, independently, and confidently at home. The demand for home- and community-based services (HCBS) continues to grow, driven by an aging population and the desire for greater comfort, connection, and autonomy. States, managed care organizations (MCOs), and local agencies are responding with innovative...
Goblins AI math tutoring app clones your teacher’s looks and voice Math students can soon call upon an avatar of their classroom teacher — a round-faced cartoon created by artificial intelligence to capture their likeness, voice, vocabulary and cadence — to respond directly to their questions in real time. A new application designed to scale up extra help, Goblins was launched in the winter of 2024. Since then, a disembodied voice has been assessing students’ work in fifth- through 12th-gr...
America’s special education crisis: How teacher shortages threaten our most vulnerable students When news dies down regarding teacher shortages, they almost always start up again after only a short reprieve. This constant state of “one step forward, two steps back” has an even more worrying underlying issue: a shortage of special education teachers. These critical professionals assist students with learning, physical, emotional, or developmental disabilities, helping to foster their succe...
Stock market analysis: Navigating momentum and managing expectations After six months of remarkable market momentum through trade tensions and policy uncertainty, the fundamentals are signaling it may be time for a cautious reassessment. The S&P 500 defied historical norms this fall, shrugging off September seasonality to post a 3.5% return—its strongest September in 15 years. This rally continued through October, driving year-to-date (YTD) returns above 17% and an impressive 35%+ gain since t...
Unsecured personal loan: When it’s a smart way to borrow Did you just look at your bank account and say, “Where am I going to find the money to pay for that?” The new refrigerator, the medical procedure that is going to cost an arm and a leg, the soccer camp, the auto repairs … the list goes on and on. Before you pull out your credit card or go down to the local pawn shop, take a look at how an unsecured personal loan could help you meet your financial goals. Key Takeaways: - An unsecured person...
What is the percentage of electric cars in the US? The electric vehicle market share in the U.S. (expressed as a percentage) varies based on the metric you're looking at and your definition of an EV. If we're talking about new vehicle sales, the percentage of electric cars in the U.S. was 7.9% in February 2025, according to Edmunds sales data. This is an improvement of 6.3 percentage points from 2020. This EV market share figure does not include plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), which was...
