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Woman holding pipette of medical cannabis oil. Nuva Frames // Shutterstock 8 emerging uses for medical cannabis Hope is on the horizon for people who want to use marijuana to treat medical conditions. Cannabis is currently illegal under federal law as a Schedule I drug. But in April 2024, the Drug Enforcement Agency took preliminary steps to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug, which includes drugs like ketamine and testosterone that are available by prescription. Though the...
Inside the urgent effort to save endangered coral reefs According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, more than 1 billion people worldwide “benefit either directly or indirectly from the ecosystem services coral reefs provide.” Preserving those benefits, threatened by climate change and disease, is the mission of a pioneering research facility opened in June in the Bahamas. The Bahamas Coral Gene Bank at Atlantis Paradise Island is a temporary refuge for more than 15 cor...
What to do if a “prior authorization” is making it difficult to get your medication Have you ever walked into the pharmacy and been told that your prescription requires a prior authorization? But your healthcare professional prescribed something for you, and you brought in your prescription — shouldn’t that be enough? What exactly is a prior authorization, and why can’t you just pick up your prescription? GoodRx, a platform for medication savings, shares what you need to know about the prior...
How artificial intelligence could solve America's debt crisis With the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill pushing America's debt-to-GDP ratio further into dangerous territory, a sudden political pivot towards fiscal discipline seems unlikely. Policy-makers have made it abundantly clear that they are not going to stop spending. Economists have responded by projecting our debt/GDP levels will go from nearly 100% today to 120%+ over the next 10 years. Only countries like Italy, Greece, Sudan,...
Migraines unmasked: A full spectrum approach to understanding and treating migraine pain Beyond Just a Headache Migraines are far more than just bad headaches. They are a complex, chronic neurological condition that affects more than a billion people worldwide and ranks among the top causes of disability across all age groups. Migraine attacks can be incapacitating, and their unpredictable nature often disrupts work, relationships, and mental well-being, SaveHealth, a prescription savings card...
Top financial mistakes small businesses make – and how to avoid them Running a small business feels like a thrilling ride: exciting, but risky. A 2025 LendingTree analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data found that 1 in 5 businesses don’t make it past the first year, showing just how fragile new ventures can be. In this article, Gateway Commercial Finance, an invoice factoring company, explains the most common money mistakes that lead small businesses to failure and shares practical ways to a...
Best used car values of 2025 Depreciation is when something new loses value over time, and every car experiences it over the years. Some cars depreciate at a faster rate than others, based on several factors beyond normal wear and tear. While this might be bad news for the first owner, who experiences the effects of depreciation right after taking the keys at the dealership, it can be good news for car shoppers in search of a bargain. With this in mind, CarMax partnered with car-review experts...
The line of scrimmage with quarterback Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL game at FedEx Field in 2021. Steve Jacobson // Shutterstock The story behind every NFL team name There are no National Football League teams in the merry old land of Oz, but there are Lions, Bengals, and Bears. The NFL has 32 teams, each with a unique story about how it came to be. Fan contests chose some names, while others had ties to former professional sports teams. There is an abundance of animal...
Is an older luxury vehicle a better deal than a lightly used mainstream car? Shopping for a car can sometimes make buyers choose between features they want versus features that would be "nice to have." But what if there was a way to get a luxury car for the same price as a mainstream model? Consider this scenario: You have a $30,000 budget for your next car. You've been looking into a one-year-old 2024 Toyota Camry, a highly rated midsize sedan. For that price, you're probably looking at the SE...
Person's hands applying UV filter film on glass window" title="15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC Petr Smagin // Shutterstock 15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC The summer of 2025 continues to heat up across the United States. According to the National Weather Service's climate outlook for June through August of this year, above-normal temperatures are expected throughout the country, with the highest temps predicted in the Southwest and Northeast. Already, most of the nation...
================================================== ERROR IMPORTING STORY: Invalid canonical URL: ================================================== jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Alabama in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Alabama. Gas prices are as of August 4. Alabama by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.78 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.0%) - Year change: -$0.31 (-10.2%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current...
An autonomous robot with the name Esther displayed on its screen making a delivery in the city. Mario Tama // Getty Images 4 ways retailers are adopting AI, robotics, and other new tech in 2025 There have been seismic shifts in how people shop. Customers seek even more convenience, faster transactions, and a personalized shopping experience. However, data shows that retailers are struggling to meet these consumer needs. According to a 2024 IBM study, only 9% of consumers reported being...
FHA loan requirements: FHA loans explained Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans are a popular choice for first-time homebuyers and other borrowers who, for a variety of reasons, may have a hard time qualifying for a conventional home mortgage. If your credit is just so-so or you’re struggling to save for a down payment, an FHA loan may help you finance the home you want. These government-backed loans typically offer lower interest rates and require a minimum down payment of just 3.5%. A...
Student loan caps might worsen the national doctor shortage, critics worry Twenty-eight-year-old Michaela Bonner has been working 12-hour shifts as an emergency medical technician in Norfolk, Virginia, for the past four years, while attending and paying for college to finish her prerequisites for medical school. But now that President Donald Trump’s signature tax and spending law bars students from borrowing more than $50,000 annually in unsubsidized federal loans for medical school, Bonner i...
Where Americans are moving to in 2025, and why that can make reconnecting harder Americans aren’t moving residences quite as often as they used to, but an estimated 40 million did so in 2023. Of those 40 million, nearly 20%, or around 7.7 million, moved to a different state, according to data from the Census Bureau and Pew Research Center. If your friend or loved one was one of those 7.7 million Americans, you might be feeling a little lost without them. Below, PeopleFinders takes a look at w...
The scoop on America’s ice cream preferences , according to Instacart When the summer heat peaks, Americans turn to a beloved classic to stay cool: ice cream. As a toast to National Ice Cream Day on July 20, Instacart has got the scoop on how people satisfy their sweet tooth during the hottest months of the year. America’s Most Popular Scoops Call it plain or call it a classic, but Vanilla continues its reign as America’s most-ordered ice cream flavor on Instacart in summer 2024. In fact, Vanil...
Bitcoin (BTC) price prediction 2025, 2030 and 2035: July 2025 report For its June bitcoin (BTC) survey, Finder.com analyzed expert predictions from a panel of 24 crypto industry specialists who shared their thoughts on how bitcoin will perform through 2035. All prices in this report are denominated in U.S. dollars. On average, the panelists think bitcoin (BTC) will be worth $145,167 by the end of 2025, up from the $135,048 predicted in our April 2025 report. Looking further ahead, they see the p...
Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill’: The complete tax guide for high-income earners The "Big Beautiful Bill" fundamentally reshapes the tax landscape for high-income earners. The estate tax exemption jumps to $15 million per person, state and local tax deductions quadruple to $40,000 with income limits, and qualified small business stock benefits expand with graduated exclusions starting at just three years. These changes represent major potential tax savings—but only if you take advantage of all t...
Smartphone security: Protecting your digital identity in 2025 In 2025, your smartphone is so much more than just a communication device. It's your bank, your doctor, your ID, your camera, your travel assistant, and your memory keeper. It stores everything from your fingerprint to your location history to sensitive financial data. And as its value increases, so do the risks. Cyberattacks targeting smartphones have surged dramatically. According to Kaspersky, Trojan banker smartphone attacks rose...
How to avoid Facebook Marketplace scams In 2023, Facebook Marketplace attracted up to 1.212 billion online shoppers per month, and Marketplace usership is still growing. When you’ve got that many largely unregulated, peer-to-peer deals going down, you’re bound to attract an army of scammers rubbing their grubby little hands together in the online shadows. So, how can you avoid becoming a victim of a Facebook Marketplace scam? That’s a broad question in a broad marketplace, but Spokeo put togethe...
How AI-powered police forces watch your every move Change in the criminal justice system is rarely linear. It comes in fits and starts, slowed by bureaucracy, politics, and just plain inertia. Reforms routinely get passed, then rolled back, watered down, or tied up in court. However, there is one corner of the system where change is occurring rapidly and almost entirely in one direction: the adoption of artificial intelligence. From facial recognition to predictive analytics to the rise of...
A brazen case of election fraud unfolds in Pennsylvania. What are the lessons? In October 2021, shortly before Election Day, Mahabubul Tayub was reviewing the voter rolls for the tiny Philadelphia suburb of Millbourne, where he was on the ballot as a candidate for mayor. Something didn’t seem right. Dozens of new voters had been registered in recent weeks, he noticed, including some people he knew — people who didn’t live in Millbourne. Tayub won the mayoral election that November, but it would...
How to help an elderly person with dementia Older people living with dementia require ongoing support, understanding, and care. For many family members, caring for their loved one brings many responsibilities. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming. If you’re caring for a relative with dementia, remember that it’s OK to ask for help. This guide from Village Caregiving outlines five simple steps to care for your loved one with dementia. Understanding Dementia Dementia is a medical term used to des...
Understanding high cholesterol: Symptoms, risks, and treatment options High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, affects nearly 1 in 3 American adults—yet it often goes undetected until a serious event like a heart attack or stroke occurs. It's one of the major modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease, the world’s leading cause of death. Despite its ominous reputation, cholesterol itself isn’t inherently harmful. It plays essential roles in hormone production, vitamin D synth...
Dan Kosmayer // Shutterstock The scoop on Alabama's ice cream preferences, according to Instacart When the summer heat peaks, Americans turn to a beloved classic to stay cool: ice cream. As a toast to National Ice Cream Day on July 20, Instacart has got the scoop on how people in Alabama and across the country satisfy their sweet tooth during the hottest months of the year. Instacart America's Most Popular Scoops Call it plain or call it a classic, but Vanilla continues its reign as America's...
