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Newer vs older cars: Which lasts longer?
Who doesn't enjoy that new car smell? But with all the bells and whistles on modern vehicles, you might wonder: Are they built to last like the classics of yesteryear? This can be especially concerning when it comes to new car insurance costs. Cheap Insurance explores the world of car longevity, exploring how modern cars compare to older models...Read more
Small business grants are available for veterans
If you've served in the U.S. military and you have an entrepreneurial spirit, small business grants for veterans are an invaluable resource that can help you start or grow your venture.
Next Insurance reports on how you can tap into these grants and join the ranks of nearly two million veteran-owned businesses that provide jobs to over five ...Read more
Depression rates have fallen since the pandemic--but some groups report more frequent symptoms
Nearly a quarter of Americans struggle with symptoms of depression, according to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data from an October 2023 survey. That number is down from 2020 to 2021, when the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated mental health conditions for millions of Americans.
Like other forms of mental illness, ...Read more
10 of the biggest Pride celebrations around the world
These days, LGBTQ+ Pride Month tends to bring to mind massive, candy-colored festivals and parades. But the earliest Pride celebrations were much smaller. Most appeared in the wake of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a pivotal turning point in LGBTQ+ history. They consisted of marches, demonstrations, and other gatherings to raise awareness of the ...Read more
States with the biggest mental health care deserts
Mental health stigma is largely on the decline in the United States, allowing more people than ever before to pursue care. Yet other barriers—including a shortage of mental health professionals—present ongoing problems for those who would otherwise seek help. More than 1 in 10 Americans lack adequate access to mental health care, according ...Read more
How the US government is incentivizing greener manufacturing
How sustainable is an electric vehicle whose manufacturing process depends heavily on natural gas? How "green" can a LEED-certified building be when it is constructed with materials with major carbon footprints such as glass and concrete?
Even when creating sustainable products, industrial activities like construction and manufacturing ...Read more
From content creation to companionship, here's how people say they hope to use AI
While it took Facebook 10 months in 2004 to reach 1 million users, ChatGPT had 100 times that reach within five days.
It's no secret the adoption of new technologies is happening faster and faster—particularly in an era when many cutting-edge innovations come in the form of software. User bases are also increasingly global: Just 15% of ...Read more
Substitute teachers keep schools running. Here are the best ways schools can attract more amid the shortage.
Who teaches the kids when their teacher needs time off? Or when they leave their position mid-semester? Increasingly, it's the principal or other administrators. While substitute teachers provide a turnkey solution when already-thin ranks of educators need time away from work, they're harder than ever for school districts to come by.
In the ...Read more
Which states have the worst substance abuse problems?
Accidental injuries, a category that includes drug overdoses, are the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45—a situation that seems unlikely to change any time soon.
A major contributing factor to this crisis is the opioid epidemic, which continues to ravage the country. More than 105,000 people died from a drug overdose in the...Read more
How technology is bridging brains with computers
"It's all being done with my brain. If y'all can see the cursor moving around the screen, that's all me. It's pretty cool, huh?"
Those were the words of Noland Arbaugh, a man paralyzed from the shoulders down, who, with the help of a brain implant created by Neuralink, played chess on a laptop using only his mind. The company shared the ...Read more
A tale of two nurses: How average travel nurse compensation compares to all US nurse salaries
Heightened demand made nursing a high-paying profession over the last decade, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020.
Registered nurses today earn more than $45 per hour on average—about $14 more than the average wage across all occupations in the United States. Traveling nurses with the same skills and credentials can earn ...Read more
Is AI as capable as humans? Here's how far artificial intelligence has come.
In early 2021, the internet became transfixed by pictures of "avocado armchairs."
Generated by OpenAI's DALL-E artificial intelligence system, the images appeared on the screen after the simplest of prompts: a human user typing "avocado armchair." The results were surreal, shockingly realistic, and marked a turning point for AI. Despite the ...Read more
The outsourcing of housework is on the rise--and it's creating a shift both inside of the home and out
Groceries delivered to your door with the tap of a button. Meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients sent at recurring intervals straight to your house. Laundry picked up and dropped off, clean and neatly folded.
The outsourced housework market has increased dramatically over the years and shows no signs of plateauing. Despite people spending...Read more
India reached 100B digital payments in 2023: Could it work in the US?
The National Payments Corporation of India introduced a digital public infrastructure project called Unified Payments Interface in April 2016, which has helped the country attain digital sovereignty by reducing its dependence on foreign service providers for digital payments. Uniqode used NPCI data to explore the growth of the country's UPI.
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Governments are scrambling to control AI
In the 2004 film "I, Robot," a detective interrogates a robot in the year 2035, asking it if it could write a symphony or turn a canvas into a beautiful masterpiece. The questions were rhetorical—the answer was clearly no—yet here in 2024, machines have proven themselves more than capable of producing art indistinguishable from that created...Read more
Why Indianapolis 500 winners drink milk and the history of other race-day traditions
It's called the "greatest spectacle in racing," but fantastic auto racing isn't what makes the Indianapolis 500 one of the most iconic auto races of the year—the race traditions do.
Stacker compiled five of the race's quirky traditions, sourcing information from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and other news outlets.
Although the race ...Read more
Which common college majors have the highest earning potential?
More Americans than ever are earning diplomas, which boosts earnings and decreases their risk of unemployment. However, as tuition costs continue to rise, higher education is coming at a greater cost to many Americans.
Learner analyzed data from the Census Bureau via the University of Minnesota IPUMS to determine the most common college ...Read more
6 tips on packing light, according to travel experts
There's nothing worse than putting your suitcase on the scale at the airport and seeing that number tip over the dreaded weight limit. The only solution is to fling open your bag, take a quick inventory of what you can take out, and stuff those items in your carry-on while customers harrumph in that very long line behind you.
Not only is ...Read more
The 6 US national parks requiring an entry permit in summer 2024
Jam-packed parking lots, gridlocked roads, bustling crosswalks—these aren't scenes from New York City or Los Angeles but from some of the country's most popular national parks.
According to reports from the National Park Service, destinations like Arches and Rocky Mountain National Parks have seen record visitation numbers in recent years,...Read more
Celebrities who you may not know are serious golfers
Anyone who's played golf knows it's a nuanced sport. The smallest details can make the largest differences, from knowing how wide your stance should be depending on the club you're using to finding the perfect ball position. The sport is also perceived as luxurious and exclusive, which might be why it's so attractive to celebrities.
Owning a...Read more