The people's voice of reason
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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...
Eating a filling, healthy breakfast can set the tone for your entire day. In fact, eating a morning meal has been linked to improving physical activity levels all day long. But when you forget to soak your overnight oats or don't have time to blend up a green smoothie, you may decide to cruise up to a fast food drive-thru in order to fuel your body for the day ahead. Going to a fast food restaurant in the morning doesn't have to derail your health goals. Understanding what factors impact...
The fentanyl epidemic is most closely associated with drug users—often people who became addicted after being prescribed opioids for pain or injury. However, as abuse rates have increased, fentanyl has turned into a crisis for first responders, property managers, and maintenance workers who have to deal with the aftermath, Trauma Services reports. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioids such as fentanyl were involved in 55,529 unintentional overdose deaths in 2...
A measles outbreak involving hundreds of people across the country has put a spotlight on the role of vaccines in treating preventable diseases—especially as childhood vaccination rates have declined for several years. A school-aged child who was not vaccinated and had no known underlying conditions died from the outbreak, according to Texas health officials. Parents and caregivers, in particular mothers, make important health decisions for their families. Though it can impact people of d...
What would happen if your business was sued? You damage a client's property, one of your employees is injured on the job, a customer slips and falls in your store—that's all it takes. And then what? If a lawsuit is brought against you and a court finds your business liable, you'll need to pay up to "make things right." Those costs can be pretty pricey—and devastating—for a small business, NEXT explains. That's why many small businesses turn to insurance companies for liability insurance to he...
From sniffles in the winter to sunburns in the summer, every season brings its own set of minor health concerns—and with them, a steady stream of over-the-counter (OTC) medications into the family medicine cabinet. But how much is too much? What are parents really keeping on hand, and how often do they actually use it? In this article, SaveHealth takes a peek into America's medicine cabinets to understand what families are stocking, why they're stocking it, and what this means for both household...
When you ask most leaders about employee wellness, you'll likely hear a familiar story: The desire to support employee well-being is there, but delivering a program that's impactful, consistent, and engaging is a different story. Wellness programs often feel bolted on instead of baked in. They're another item on an already packed HR agenda. And despite offering gym reimbursements, employee assistance programs (EAPs), or mental health resources, many teams still struggle with participation and...
A college education can be a costly undertaking. College Board data shows that four-year college students spent around $35,000 a year in tuition, housing, and other expenses at private nonprofit institutions and $20,000 at public ones, taking into account grants and financial aid. Although those numbers are much lower than the $60,000 per year price tag that private nonprofit colleges typically post, it still amounts to a lot of money. However, because of the daunting cost (not to mention...
As spring kicks into high gear, people across the country are preparing for family gatherings and festive meals for Passover (April 12-20) and Easter (April 20). To help bring these traditions to life, Instacart has unearthed some egg-citing data showcasing the food, candy, and seasonal items that will have consumers springing for joy this season. Through a nationwide survey of adults conducted online by The Harris Poll from March 13-17, 2025, Instacart found a whopping 76% of Americans plan to...
If you take a stroll through a Pittsburgh city park, you might come across Hobo the donkey and his crew of 12 goats scrambling up an embankment or chowing down on poison ivy. Keep your dog on a leash, though, because Hobo doesn't like canines, and he takes his job as protector of the herd very seriously. If he senses danger, he will round everyone up, then stomp, kick and bite to deter any predator that he deems a threat to his pals and the job they've been commissioned to do. As Reasons to be C...
On March 15, three planes carrying approximately 200 Venezuelan migrants left the U.S., bound for a mega-prison in El Salvador. The Trump administration justified the deportation by saying most of the men on the planes were members of the Tren de Aragua (TdA) criminal gang. Lawyers for some of the men say their clients were misidentified as gang members, in many cases, because of tattoos unrelated to TdA. In one case, a lawyer says the tattoo may have been a reference to the logo for the...
It's no secret that building wealth is hard work. But did you know that managing wealth can, at times, cost you more than many people expect? For high-income households with complex wealth, fees tied to your investment strategies, such as Assets Under Management (AUM) fees, can compound over time—draining substantial amounts from your portfolio. Here's the good news. A 0% AUM fee structure can keep more of your hard-earned money where it belongs—working for you. Stick with Range, and we'll s...
Young Americans are redefining the American dream, trading white picket fences for mental health and financial security, according to a new study from the University of California, Los Angeles. The study reveals while 86% of young people want to achieve the American dream, 60% doubt they will ever get there. It's not a lack of ambition but worries about money that stand in their way, LA Post reports. UCLA's Center for Scholars & Storytellers asked 1,500 people ages 14 to 27 about their hopes...
Every Friday at around 6 p.m., farmers in Greensboro, Vermont, descend on Tom Hill's barn to help out with the Friday evening milking session. As udders are emptied and beers popped open, they catch up on each other's families and talk about the joys and struggles of the vocation they share. The weekly gathering is a community tradition. The bonds between these farmers, formed over many decades and spanning multiple generations, have become even more precious as farms consolidate or close—farm n...
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...
Jessica Maier, an art history professor at Mount Holyoke College and mother of three, realized about three years ago that something was missing—even though her days were always busy and close to bursting with tasks and responsibilities. "I felt like all I was doing was being stressed all the time, thinking about other people, like my kids, or working," she told Stacker. Remembering a pottery class she took years ago in high school, "on a whim," Maier signed up for a new class. "From the m...
Two white men in their 60s live hundreds of miles away from each other, one in Arizona and the other in Washington state. They are the same age and have identical socioeconomic backgrounds. They also have similar habits and are in roughly the same physical shape. But the man in Arizona is aging more quickly than the man in Washington — 14 months faster, to be exact. Neither man smokes or drinks. Both exercise regularly. So why is the subject living in the desert Southwest more than a year o...
Choosing a loyal companion is one of the most important decisions a pet owner can make. Each year, the American Kennel Club tracks dog registrations to see which breeds are the most popular in the United States. For 31 years straight, from 1991 to 2021, the Labrador retriever has topped the list—but recently, a new breed has been occupying the #1 spot. Stacker used the AKC's 2024 rankings, released on March 19, 2025, to compile the 100 most popular breeds out of the total 201. Data for the p...
Childbirth can be a beautiful and rewarding experience. However, even in the best of situations, it can also be traumatic for both mother and baby. That can be especially true in cases where medical professionals need to utilize special tools, like vacuum extraction tools, to help deliver a newborn. Unfortunately, these medical devices can cause significant and everlasting vacuum delivery injuries in infants, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. notes. Learning about the risks and side effects...
We tend to think of fat as nothing more than extra baggage, something that slows us down, makes our jeans fit tighter and, if we're being honest, messes with our confidence in the gym and bedroom. At most, we acknowledge that extra weight contributes to heart disease, diabetes, and other health issues, but we take comfort in our plans to lose it 'someday.' The problem is that as we age, "someday" moves further to the horizon and what worked when we were younger—a week on Whole 30 and incline t...
Mental health concerns were front and center for office workers adjusting to fully remote work environments at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Between feelings of isolation, a never-ending news cycle, and the stress of staying safe, people sought support from their workplaces. A Society for Human Resource Management survey noted that employee benefits such as stress management, life coaching, and meditation programs increased in 2020. But, for many, it still wasn't enough. As the pandemic...
Colleen Thomas' son was born missing a part of his immune system. The Indiana mother didn't know that immediately, but there were signs. The little boy was always sick—constant congestion and respiratory infections. Thomas had to hold a breathing mask over her son's face as he slept and wheezed. "That was just for a cold," Thomas recalled. "It was horrible." Thomas' son was 3 when he was diagnosed with an immunodeficiency that made him susceptible to severe illness if he was exposed to r...
Let's talk about something that gives most of us the ick-the strong, internal cringe that signals something's off. Blame-that knee-jerk, point-the-finger reaction when things don't go as planned-is more than just an interpersonal nuisance; it's a pervasive issue in many workplaces. A survey conducted with over 1,000 U.S. workers revealed that 61% of employees have been "thrown under the bus" by colleagues, highlighting the prevalence of blame-shifting behavior in organizational cultures....
Navigating market volatility in 2025 After reaching all-time highs in February, U.S. markets have experienced notable volatility amidst a flurry of news regarding tariffs and rapid changes in the geopolitical landscape. The S&P 500 is now negative for the year, having declined nearly 9% from its mid-February peak (as of March 31, 2025), while the tech-heavy Nasdaq briefly entered correction territory in early March, and is down over 9%. This pullback has effectively erased the post-election...
Is it autism, a learning disability, or both? If you're autistic, you're more likely to have a learning disability than the general public. In fact, around 30% of autistic people also have a learning disability. But being autistic doesn't mean you're bound to have a learning disability, Rula reports. The signs of learning disabilities and autism can look similar, which means it can be tricky to recognize the differences between them. Empowering yourself with knowledge about autism and learning...
