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The Future Workforce Index: Evolving talent trends in 2025 and beyond As the integration of AI across sectors accelerates and business leaders feel competitive pressures mount, they are grappling with growing skills gaps that threaten organizational performance. Traditional employment-centric structures with rigid, pre-pandemic models are failing to meet the evolving demands of the workforce. Upwork, an online marketplace connecting businesses with a global pool of freelance talent, surveyed...
Why new-home prices are falling in summer 2025 – and where buyers can find deals now For home shoppers holding out for better prices, now might be the time to start looking. Prices in many of the country’s most popular markets — including markets in Florida, California, and Texas — have fallen significantly, reports NewHomeSource. “New-home prices can come down for one of two reasons,” says Ali Wolf, chief economist for NewHomeSource. See More: The 2025 housing market: What it means for new hom...
Running 5 minutes a day can add 3 years to your life Running is one of the world’s most popular workouts, for good reason. It’s free, it’s simple, and it delivers near-instant payoffs: a better mood, a clear head, a calmer mind. But its biggest benefit may be one you won’t feel right away — a longer, healthier life. Just five to 10 minutes a day of low-intensity running (think: a pace less than 6 mph) can extend your life expectancy by three years, compared with not running at all, Hone Heal...
How to pass a rental credit check successfully With such a competitive rental market to contend with, it can be difficult for applicants with bad credit to find housing. Sometimes, a poor credit score is due to difficult circumstances outside of your control, so it can be frustrating when a landlord denies you a place for those reasons. However, landlords must run tenant background checks to keep themselves safe and make sure they protect their properties. If you’re worried, bad credit h...
Level up your bills: The smart guide to bill consolidation Albert Einstein once said, "The only source of knowledge is experience." Going through the everyday challenges of life is how we learn. And there’s something to be learned from every situation. For example, looking at your desk or kitchen counter and seeing a stack of bills may be frustrating, but it's an excellent opportunity to explore solutions and gain knowledge. That way, the next time you're faced with a stack of bills, you can b...
9 small business trends: Most feel AI is here to help Artificial intelligence (AI) represents a significant shift for small businesses, offering powerful tools to reduce costs and provide insights in a rapidly shifting economic landscape. This transformation has created a sense of urgency, with 61.3% of owners holding a positive outlook on the technology and many feeling the need to innovate. To better understand how entrepreneurs are navigating this shift, Bluevine surveyed over 760 small...
Where is inflation hitting consumers hardest? New data shows which goods and services have seen the biggest price hikes It’s no secret that prices have increased in the last decade — especially for healthcare. And as new economic policies like tariffs take effect, we can expect consumer out-of-pocket costs to continue to fluctuate. GoodRx Research tracked how inflation is hitting consumers across different budget categories, including prescription medications. Key takeaways: - New data from Goo...
How farmers can help rescue water-loving birds James Gentz has seen birds aplenty on his East Texas rice-and-crawfish farm: snow geese and pintails, spoonbills and teal. The whooping crane couple, though, he found “magnificent.” These endangered, long-necked behemoths arrived in 2021 and set to building a nest amid his flooded fields. “I just loved to see them,” Gentz says. Not every farmer is thrilled to host birds. Some worry about the spread of avian flu, others are concerned that the bir...
Top three things to know if you want to open a franchise restaurant If you’ve ever wanted to be your own boss and start a business, becoming a franchisee within the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry might be right for you. With customers focused increasingly on value, compelling menu items and convenience, QSR franchises are set to grow in 2025 according to industry data. Wendy's shares three key things to keep in mind if you’ve ever thought about opening your own restaurant. 1. Quick...
A digital fingerprint scan. itj aks zoone // Shutterstock IDs through the ages: How people have proven their identity over time With over 8 billion people spread across the Earth's nearly 25 million square miles of habitable land, proving one's identity has become more complex than it was with smaller populations thousands of years ago. Whereas ancient Greeks could just pair their name with that of their father to confirm who they were, modern-day home sapiens need more details to find the right...
The economic impact of tariffs: How local businesses can plan ahead Economic uncertainty affects everyone, but how do tariffs impact small businesses in particular? Recent news about import duties, interest rates, and taxes can feel like a roller coaster. Still, with preparation and agility, savvy business owners can make the most of whatever the economy brings. Square takes a closer look at how local businesses can continue to build customer loyalty and work to maintain profitability in the fac...
Small business AI adoption declines to just 28% Is artificial intelligence (AI) living up to the hype for small business owners? NEXT’s recent survey of AI tool adoption for small businesses shows that many are dialing back. Independent operators rely on AI tools to be more efficient, and they’re optimistic about its impact. But many more seem to have stopped incorporating AI into their business operations since they were last surveyed in 2024. And cost and complexity seem to be the bar...
Canva Movies and TV shows casting in Huntsville 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 ar...
People participate in a Juneteenth celebration in Fort Greene park. Stephanie Keith // Getty Images The history and significance of Juneteenth Juneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or the country's second Independence Day—stands as an enduring symbol of Black American freedom. When Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger and fellow federal soldiers arrived in Galveston, a coastal town on Texas' Galveston Island, on June 19, 1865, it was to issue orders for the emancipation of enslaved peo...
Canva Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham 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...
Is this why Americans have hit the brakes on the #vanlife dream? After a boom during the pandemic, Americans are no longer embracing vanlife with as much enthusiasm as they did during lockdown. Plenty of pandemic-era habits have stuck around — Zoom calls, grocery delivery, comfy pants — but living out of a van freely on the open road, it seems, has not had the same staying power. Vanlife represents the outdoorsy lifestyle centered around mobile shelters like camping trailers, recreational veh...
One key benefit that many people overlook when trying to maximize their Social Security benefits is the spousal benefit. Under Social Security regulations, an individual may apply for Social Security benefits based on the work history of their spouse. Social Security spousal benefits are granted to individuals who performed the important work of raising families and maintaining the family home, by allowing them to claim benefits based on their spouse's work history, Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons...
6 money tips for recent grads When you graduate from college, you have an amazing opportunity to set yourself up for financial success. You'll hopefully be joining the ranks of the working world for the first time with a job that pays you a reasonable salary and makes full use of the degree you earned. And, while you may have student loans to pay back, options like debt consolidation and income-driven payment plans could give you the freedom and flexibility to pay them back on your own terms....
How to make meal prep easier and faster like Sarah Michelle Gellar For actress and entrepreneur Sarah Michelle Gellar, eating well has long been a priority. But, like many of us, she’s struggled to balance her health goals with the demands of a fast-paced career and a packed family schedule. “As a busy mom who's always working toward health goals, I was looking for a way to streamline my weekly meal preparation,” she says. That’s when she started using a meal planning tool to transform how she...
How AI is transforming manufacturing industries Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future-facing concept in manufacturing. It is a present-day force accelerating productivity, precision, and decision-making across the industrial sector. As manufacturers adopt AI-driven systems to optimize operations and reduce downtime, these technologies are becoming central to the evolution of Industry 4.0, where data and automation reshape how products are made and maintained. This guide by 10X...
Texas lawmakers hear concerns about bill to require proof of citizenship for voting Democratic lawmakers and Texas voters spent nearly four hours at a legislative hearing on April 24 demanding to know how a GOP-backed bill to require citizenship proof from voters would work, and warning that it could disenfranchise eligible Texans. Houston voter Jacqueline Altman told members of the House Election Committee that it recently took her two days to obtain a copy of her birth certificate from the...
Hannah Leigh Barnes // Shutterstock Highest-rated Class of 2025 football recruits from Alabama The dust has finally settled on the Class of 2025 football recruiting cycle. As programs look at their finalized rosters, the future landscape of college football is beginning to take shape. From five-star quarterbacks making headlines to underrated defensive linemen poised for breakout careers, this class is loaded with game-changing talent. Stacker compiled a ranking of the best Class of 2025...
American lawn care is going electric For generations of Americans, the soundtrack to spring weekends has been a rise in bird song and the loud, constant “virrrrrr” of neighbors cutting their growing grass. But the gas lawn mowers, leaf blowers and weed eaters that have been used for over a century to keep lawns manicured are not only noisy—in the past few years, researchers have discovered that they also pose an outsized risk to the environment and to human health. In response, cities acros...
The director of water re-use operations for startup Epic Cleantec holds up a sample of treated water. LOREN ELLIOTT // AFP via Getty Images The fix for parched Western states: Recycled toilet water If you were to drink improperly recycled toilet water, it could really hurt you—but probably not in the way you're thinking. Advanced purification technology so thoroughly cleans wastewater of feces and other contaminants that it also strips out natural minerals, which the treatment facility then h...
Canva Movies and TV shows casting across the US 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...
