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Getting married this summer? Here's what it could do to your finances Paying the bills, cooking for one, and managing your personal finances as a single adult can be challenging and liberating. When you live alone, you’re in charge of your own destiny—and if you get into financial difficulty, your own debt relief, too. When you get married, you combine your personal finances with another person’s. At its best, marriage can be a financial safety net that helps you navigate everyday life and l...
What happens when a town governs from the future? When Mikiko was first asked to envision herself in the year 2060, she was skeptical. The instructions were clear: Imagine you could time travel 40 years into the future of Yahaba Town and live there at your present age. Then, provide ideas for policies that should be implemented now that would represent the interests of that generation. As a 40-something-year-old woman who’d lived in the charming Japanese town for a decade, Mikiko didn’t see any...
Americans say they love leftovers. So why do they keep throwing them away? There is a container in your fridge right now. You know the one. It has been there since Tuesday, quietly waiting for its moment. It’s not coming. By Sunday, you will throw it out with a small, familiar sense of guilt. According to new research from Frigidaire, this cycle is basically the national experience. Americans have good intentions when it comes to leftovers—at least in theory. Eighty-six percent say they lov...
The long-distance family: How American relatives stay close when they live thousands of miles apart There’s a version of family life that many people idealize, one that instantly evokes a feeling of nostalgia. Sunday dinners within driving distance, cousins who see each other more than just on holidays, and parents who drop by on a whim without needing to get on a plane. For a growing number of Americans, though, these close-knit connections just aren’t possible. The forces that allow fam...
Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion: Emergency response guide Understanding the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion can mean the difference between life and death during extreme heat emergencies. When temperatures soar and humidity climbs, your body's cooling system faces intense pressure. While both conditions stem from heat exposure, they represent vastly different medical situations requiring distinct responses, Doctronic reports. Key Takeaways - Heat stroke involves body...
Cars entering The Moonlite Theatre in Abingdon. Michael Williamson // The Washington Post via Getty Images States with the most drive-in movie theaters Drive-in theaters evoke nostalgia, a step back to the 1950s. The first opened in New Jersey in 1933, when opening night drew people from at least 20 states to watch movies outdoors from their cars. Drive-ins reached their peak in popularity in the mid-1950s, with more than 4,000 operating across the country. But by the late 1970s, exploding...
Are GLP-1s good or bad for your blood pressure? Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a class of medications that were initially approved to treat Type 2 diabetes. But since their discovery, the use of GLP-1s has expanded. GLP-1s are now FDA-approved to treat many conditions, including obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, and metabolic-associated steatohepatitis. Some of these medications can also help with cardiovascular and renal health. There’s a growing number of FDA-approved GL...
US host cities made transit improvements a World Cup goal The latest addition to Seattle’s already expansive public transit system opened to great fanfare this spring when more than 200,000 people rode the Crosslake Connection light rail line. Its March 28 debut was second only to the parade that followed the Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory as Sound Transit’s busiest day ever. Trains now glide across Lake Washington on what is believed to be the world’s first electric rail line that spans a float...
When no medical treatment existed for their children, these fathers built one Every year on Father's Day, the internet fills up with tributes to dads who showed up at recitals, practices, and bedsides during long nights. But there is another kind of showing up that rarely makes the greeting cards: the kind where a father receives the worst news of his life, is told there is nothing medicine can do, and decides that is simply not an acceptable answer. These are the dads who became founders to...
The beloved restaurant rewriting the rules of seafood While most of the state’s coastal eateries import seafood from as far as India, one has gone all-in on the boats docked right outside, Reasons to be Cheerful reports. When foodies head to Newport, Oregon, one place is always at the top of their list: Local Ocean. Repeat diners rave about the roasted garlic and crab soup, studded with fat lumps of local Dungeness; the lightly battered fried rockfish tacos served with citrus slaw, Huichol m...
More than a quarter of private colleges are at risk of closing, new projection shows More than a dozen newborn lambs cavorted around a fenced-in yard beneath the scrutiny of their mothers and a few watchful students taking turns attending to them. The lambs’ successful births have been a needed bright spot at tiny Sterling College, which uses a 130-acre farm to teach agriculture and other disciplines in a part of northeastern Vermont so isolated it’s rare to see a passing car, and there’s no ce...
Loneliness affects 1 in 6 people globally. New research reveals the childhood experiences that help adults thrive Kids have more ways to connect than ever. They can text, scroll, game, comment and chat all before they even leave the house. Yet for many young people, all that connection does not necessarily translate into feeling known, useful or part of something larger than themselves. The World Health Organization (WHO) calls loneliness a global health threat, and the numbers explain why....
The big summer trip is getting harder to pull off. What families are doing instead. Ask most Americans about their favorite summer memory, and water shows up somewhere — a lake at dusk, a boat rocking gently, quiet mornings with nowhere else to be. For a lot of them, that feeling has been easier to remember than recreate. As travel costs climb and traditional vacations feel increasingly complicated, the appeal of something closer to home has grown. Each year, 85 million Americans find it on t...
The AI trend that's making financial advisors better at their jobs Have you noticed a difference in your conversations with your financial advisor lately? New research points to a major uptick in the usage of AI tools for everything from notetaking to office admin. Though adoption levels vary from firm to firm, both advisors and clients are reporting a better client experience. According to the Ezra Group's annual report on AI Notetakers for Financial Advisors, the tools have gone from novelty...
Want to stay ahead of AI? Start with the skills it can't replicate. In a world where, thanks to generative AI, anyone can churn out brand content at scale, it may be tempting to assume that writing-heavy jobs will soon be few and far between. But it turns out that many employers are actively looking for brand journalists and content marketers who have the storytelling skills that AI can’t replace — and, somewhat ironically, they’re willing to pay a premium if those storytellers can also use A...
7 SUVs compared: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sorento The original Ford Explorer kicked off America's love affair with SUVs, and the Explorer continues to sell by the truckload. But the competition has gotten fierce, with just about every automaker making these car-based SUVs the cornerstone of its lineup. Kia is no exception. The most recent generation of the Sorento three-row midsize SUV is excellent. It's filled with the latest and greatest tech, boasts a stylish interior, and can be a great...
Protein is everywhere: Why 2026 is the year of the protein-first diet Protein used to belong to gym regulars, meal-preppers, and the people who knew exactly how many grams of protein were sitting on their plate. Now it is showing up everywhere ordinary people make food decisions, from grocery aisles and coffee orders to restaurant menus and the apps people use to track what they eat. A 2025 report from the International Food Information Council found that 70% of Americans are trying to consume...
Why temperature plays a powerful role in sleep, and how cooling solutions can help From gel foam to breathable fabrics, temperature-regulating toppers are helping hot sleepers stay comfortable without investing in a new mattress. When people think about why they slept badly, they often focus on stress, a racing mind, or that extra cup of coffee too late in the day. Fewer consider that the problem may be physical until they wake up at 2 a.m., overheated with no clear explanation. Research...
What school districts actually spend to replace a single school bus, and why the number keeps climbing If you ask your local school district board member how they buy buses, they'll probably reply, "on a plan." That plan is a budget that’s approved months before anyone submits a state bid or signs a purchase order. The problem is that the gap between what districts budget and what they actually pay has been widening for years. And in 2026, BusesforSale.com reports, three separate forces p...
How Buddhism honors both motherhood and celibate monks and nuns Buddhist saints are often described as maternally compassionate, with the endless patience of a mother who feeds, cleans and cares for children around the clock. In fact, the Theravada branch of Buddhism holds mothers in such high esteem that two men among the Buddha’s chief disciples, Sariputta and Mogallana, are said to be “like the mother giving birth” and “the nurse raising a child.” Yet in Buddhism, as in some other religions,...
What Ozempic is doing to women's hormones and why your doctor may not mention it It’s a scenario that plays out constantly in Reddit’s r/Menopause community: A woman loses 25 pounds on Ozempic. She’s done everything right. She expected to feel better. Instead, she felt worse. Her hot flashes intensified. She was waking up at 2 a.m. and couldn’t fall back asleep. Her mood was unpredictable in ways it had never been before. She asked her doctor if the medication was causing it. He told her it...
What independence really looks like for older adults today For many older adults, independence has long been tied to a simple idea: being able to manage life entirely on their own. But as more Americans choose to age at home and as families and care needs evolve, that definition is beginning to shift. According to AARP research, nearly 90% of adults over age 65 want to remain in their homes and communities as they age. For many, that’s about more than convenience. It’s the comfort of fam...
FIFA rules vs. US law: What happens when they conflict during the World Cup? When the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, it will do so under two overlapping systems of authority. One is FIFA, a private global governing body with its own rulebook, commercial requirements, and contractual demands. The other is the law of the land in each host country. In this article, Mokaram Injury Lawyers, a Houston-based personal injury law firm, examines what happens...
How electrolytes fuel hormone balance for women Your hormones and electrolytes are in constant communication. Think of electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium as the wiring in a house, allowing electrical signals to travel from room to room. In your body, electrolytes allow your cells to send messages to one another, making sure your heart beats, your muscles contract, and your brain stays sharp. Not surprisingly, hormones throughout your body also need ample electrolytes to function...
5 essential tips for planning a vacation on a budget How much does a summer vacation cost? According to NerdWallet’s 2026 summer travel survey, $3,940 on average (if you’re flying or booking a hotel). So it makes sense that 91% of the over 2,000 American adults surveyed from Feb. 3-5, 2026, are cutting costs to save on travel. Not overspending on vacation is important in any season. Accredited Debt Relief helps people work toward long-term financial stability, and this guide offers pra...
