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Google’s AI search era could leave businesses fighting for fewer clicks Generative AI has rearranged how people find what they want online, and many businesses are learning that the search tactics they relied on for years no longer behave the way they expect. For nearly three decades, the arrangement between Google and the companies that depended on it was relatively simple. Businesses climbed the rankings, Google sent visitors to their websites, and those visitors often became customers. But G...
GLP-1 and your plate: Powering up with nutrient-dense foods For many people taking GLP-1 receptor agonist medications to shed excess weight, managing appetite, and getting optimal nutrition can feel like a balancing act. GLP-1s work by signaling fullness to the brain, slowing digestion, promoting early satiety, and reducing overall caloric intake. This makes nutrient-rich food choices more important than ever, especially given the 587% spike in GLP-1 prescriptions in recent years among people...
Exploring the benefits of free community college A good education can expand your skills and open up new career opportunities. Attending community college for free can be a huge step in the right direction for those who qualify. No matter what stage of life you’re in — whether you’re unemployed, between jobs, upskilling in your current career or about to finish high school — there are options that can help you accomplish your goals. A new educational journey begins with knowledge. Explore...
AI and mental health: Tool, trend, or the future of therapy? Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a potential tool to improve access and quality of mental healthcare. The demand for accessible and affordable mental healthcare is higher than ever. Researchers estimate that about 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. and Canada has a mental health problem, but less than half have access to appropriate treatment. AI mental health tools may help people get quick access to care, reduce costs, and...
Elevated Fourth of July recipes: Fresh twists on classic cookout favorites When it comes to Fourth of July celebrations, classic BBQ favorites will always be welcome at the table. But this year, we want to recommend some cookout classics with an elevated twist. From a twist on everyone’s favorite, baby back ribs, to an elevated smash burger to a grilled summer peach salad — one of these options is sure to impress your guests. While you are planning the menu for your backyard celebration, Wildfir...
How small businesses can lean into AI’s growth moment AI is driving growth for small businesses and changing work at the task level. It’s leveling the playing field and opening opportunities to accelerate faster than before, but any growth moment comes with challenges. AI is transforming work, but it’s not eliminating the need to manage it. To really scale with success, small businesses need to navigate increased compliance and workforce complexities. The key to sustained AI-driven growth is to...
beton studio // Shutterstock Sweet corn, stone fruit and strong opinions: What Instacart orders reveal about Alabama's summer produce season Ask anyone what summer tastes like, and you'll get a different answer. A perfectly ripe peach. Sweet corn straight off the grill. Watermelon at a Fourth of July cookout. The list is different for everyone, but the euphoric feeling of biting into something at peak ripeness is the same. These are the flavors people wait all year for, and Instacart order data...
An effective way to incorporate private assets into your investment portfolio Incorporating private assets into a traditional asset mix allows for a more precise investment allocation that can maintain a portfolio's risk-return balance. Investors have long relied on a classic allocation between equities and fixed income to pursue growth and manage risk. But today’s increasingly complex financial landscape calls for a more thoughtful approach to portfolio construction, which is why investors a...
School funding is relatively equal, but childhood still isn’t Children from low-income families have roughly $80,000 less invested in their development, well-being, and education relative to their peers from high-income households, according to a new study, the findings of which Chalkbeat examines here The research is significant because it puts a figure on what has long been known: Children do not have the same access to the resources that might help them flourish. While formal schooling is f...
Are CDs safe? Your guide to certificate of deposit security Here's the quick answer: Yes, certificates of deposit (CDs) are considered safe. CDs from FDIC-insured banks are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $250,000 per depositor, per account ownership category. The beauty of CDs is that they combine safety with predictable payouts. Unlike many deposit accounts, where rates can change, CDs earn a fixed interest rate for the full length of your selected term. Ally...
Where real estate investors are headed in 2026: 10 under-the-radar cities worth watching The “hot” and “trendy” cities that consistently generate the most noise often carry enormous premiums built on amenities that residents might only use a small fraction of the time. For rental housing investors, those premiums compress returns before the first tenant even moves in. The smarter play is finding cities where people genuinely want to put down roots and where the housing market hasn’t fully cau...
The rise of the senora: Why Latines are reclaiming ancestral slow living practices Picture this: It’s morning, and you’ve woken up with the sun in time to hear the birds sing their morning songs. You put on your slippers and robe to make yourself a cafecito and peer out your window to watch people starting their days and, hopefully, catch the latest neighborhood chisme. Then, maybe, you tend to your garden, or sit in your favorite chair to read for a bit, or turn on some old school tunes to swe...
Elected office or not, a host of possibilities await Kentucky’s Thomas Massie Even though he lost his reelection bid to Congress in May, U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie’s supporters signaled they’re ready for his next campaign. Shortly after the Associated Press called the race for Massie’s opponent, President Donald Trump’s candidate Ed Gallrein, Massie took to the stage in a packed ballroom at the Marriott Hotel near the Cincinnati airport in Hebron. He gave a nearly 30-minute concession speech bu...
How families are paying for college when savings fall short College affordability can be a tough nut to crack, especially if you don’t have enough in savings to pay it. College Ave, a private student loan company, conducted a June 2025 survey of college parents and found less than half (44%) felt ready to pay for college when their child graduated high school. Most parents (80%) reported they could not pay for the full cost of college with savings alone. And it’s not surprising. In its Tre...
7 years of lawn care: How America grew its greatest obsession That ordinary patch of green grass outside your window has a long and crazy history. Americans pour water on it, buy expensive machines to chop it down, and repeat that every single week — absolute madness done without question. It took 250 years of sweat and technological leaps to turn a simple crop into a $189 billion national obsession. As the U.S. marks its 250th birthday on July 4, LawnStarter is tracing how the American l...
Border wall plans threaten rural infrastructure and cross-border life in Big Bend Federal plans to build a steel border wall across remote stretches of West Texas are now taking shape in the Big Bend region, despite a lack of federal transparency surrounding the project. Even as officials originally confirmed that no physical border wall will be built through Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park, construction is advancing just west of the parks, threatening rural border...
How to spot and get rid of fleas on your dog Did you know that “flea” is the common name for the order Siphonaptera, which includes 2,500 species of small flightless insects? While you might not care to learn about all 2,500, what is important is how they can impact your dog, and the rest of your household. Here’s what you should know about this pesky parasite and how you can keep your pup safe, Ollie reports. What are fleas? Fleas are flightless insects that live as external parasites on both...
The portfolio moves that pay off when markets get weird When every headline suggests analysts don’t know which way the market is going, it may feel like the right thing to do is immediately react to the latest trend reports of a volatile market, but it might be wiser to just wait it out. Intuit TurboTax shares what’s worth your attention to protect your portfolio. The goal of this article is to show you where individual investors commonly look during uncertain markets, explain the tra...
Just graduated with debt? Here's what you need to know before you consolidate If you’ve just finished school and find yourself in debt, take a deep breath—you’re in good company. So many people start this chapter the same way. It’s a season of transition, and that debt is often part of the bigger picture of investing in yourself, building your career, and stepping into adult life. Paying off that debt can definitely feel overwhelming. Fortunately, debt consolidation could make the process...
How the freedom to pick your electricity supplier can help you save money You pick your phone plan, your car insurance, and where you bank. So why would you expect to have to let the government decide who sells you electricity? In millions of American homes, people don’t have to let the government decide what company they buy electricity from. That freedom, one that many people don’t even know they have, has been quietly saving money for households and businesses for nearly 30 years. As Ame...
AI education is creating new opportunities outside traditional tech hubs Tech talent and startup activity are no longer geographically concentrated. AI's rapid adoption has dismantled the monopoly that regions like Silicon Valley once held, disrupting the traditional pipeline of opportunity and forcing regional economies to adapt. New data reveals the scale of this shift and what it means for careers, investments, and business models in the years ahead. The geographic concentration of tech...
The hidden boom behind used cars: Why preventive maintenance is now a billion-dollar industry Repair shops across America are booked out weeks in advance, and it has nothing to do with a wave of unexpected breakdowns. Drivers have run the numbers and decided it makes far more financial sense to maintain what they already own than to take on a monthly car payment that now averages over $700 for a new vehicle. The mechanics answering those calls say they are busier with preventive work than they...
What is the difference between credit unions and traditional financial institutions? When you're choosing where to keep your money, the options can feel overwhelming. Should you go with a traditional financial institution or a credit union? At first glance, they seem nearly identical. Both offer checking accounts, savings accounts, loans and credit cards. But there's one fundamental difference that impacts everything from the rates you pay to the service you receive, and it's worth...
Now rural communities are connecting, rather than just preserving, wildlife habitats One of the best things about rural living is sharing the landscape with wildlife. Peering out the window and seeing a moose in the yard. Walking in the woods and catching a fleeting glimpse of a bobcat. Prowling ponds after dark to view the spring salamander migration. Sometimes their presence is taken for granted, but keeping wildlife as visitors, especially for a developing area, can require knowledge and...
How controlled burns can help save taxpayers billions For decades, the U.S. Forest Service has actively managed public lands to reduce wildfire risks by clearing underbrush and trees, or employing prescribed burns — something Indigenous nations have practiced for centuries. Scientists have generally lauded the ecological benefits of what is also known as “fuel treatment.” Now, they say there’s another reason to support this approach: It saves money. According to a study published today in the...
