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Gen Xers and millennials, in particular, have many embarrassing email addresses hidden in their digital closets. Still, it seemed like a good idea at the time. In the 1990s and early 2000s, the emergence of webmail services like ...Read more

Across the world, public transit is going high-tech. With smartphones in people's pockets, transit agencies have learned to adapt—using QR codes and digital advancements to speed up payments and guide passengers through systems.

QR codes displayed at bus stops and train stations give folks access to maps, schedules, and updates via ...Read more

Liam and Olivia have once again topped the list of the most popular baby names in the United States, according to data from the Social Security Administration as of March 2024. This marks another year in which both names have captured the affection of new parents, continuing a relatively steady trend.

Liam has held the title of the most ...Read more

Many ominous ills are likely curable, especially if you have insurance. Without it, patients can find themselves facing life-threatening consequences, as physician Ricardo Nuila, an associate professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, told Public Health Watch. Nuila had a stage 1 cancer patient who lost his insurance just ...Read more

Names matter—or do they? They are the first things we receive. They reflect our parents' hopes or honoring heritage; they are formative. Our name will be spoken to us repeatedly, in praise, anger, and all tones between. It's usually the first thing people know about us. For some, it can be something to live up to or something to live down.

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The Masters is arguably the second-most prestigious golf tournament in the world behind The Open. A victory can make a career, and missing out can forever relegate a player to the sport's second tier. The grand stage means slipups will be detailed in history books, while legendary shots will reverberate for eternity.

In this look at the ...Read more

In early 2024, background checking service National Public Data was hit by a massive cyberattack that potentially compromised the sensitive, personal information of millions, or possibly even billions, of people around the world, including U.S. residents.

A year later, new security threats have gained traction. While artificial intelligence ...Read more

When it comes to getting around, driving a car is the riskiest mode of transportation. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that 42,514 motor vehicle fatalities occurred in the United States in 2022, compared with under 1,600 fatalities for air, railroad, and transit travel combined, per Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

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Microplastics in single-use water bottles, phthalates in nail polish, and BPA in canned food containers—it's hard to avoid questionable chemicals in today's world.

With so many potential dangers in everyday objects, consumers may feel rightfully overwhelmed. And it certainly doesn't help that some companies have chosen to tout their ...Read more

Since his reelection, President Trump has followed through on campaign promises to impose tariffs on America's biggest trading partners—Canada, China, and Mexico—in an attempt to further his terms on trade, borders, and drug trafficking crackdowns. But the tariff threats, reversals, deals, and reprisals are leaving consumers, businesses, ...Read more

While educating America's youth should not be a political issue, the statistics tell a different story.

The partisan divide over the value of public education has become increasingly potent. Approximately 3 in 4 Democratic-leaning Americans view K-12 public education positively, as opposed to just a third of Republicans. These stats are ...Read more

Amid economic uncertainty and a slowdown in hiring—particularly for technology and professional services sectors—the H1-B program has once again become a focal point in the debate over American jobs and immigration policy. The program allows foreign workers in specialty occupations to be employed by U.S. companies. 

Proponents argue ...Read more

Acronyms have long been a staple in political and financial conversations, but recently, a new crop of shorthand terms has emerged to describe different income groups. If you've come across ALICE (asset limited, income constrained, employed), DINK (dual income, no kids), or HENRY (high earners, not rich yet), you're not alone. These acronyms ...Read more

Golf's connection to the natural world has long been a major part of its appeal, but enthusiasm for the sport in the United States runs deeper than the scenic landscapes of its courses.

Thanks to its low physical impact on the body, it's an alluring sport for people of all ages and skill levels. It's also mentally challenging and offers a ...Read more

If you've been shopping for eggs lately, you're probably aware that prices are rising as the latest bird flu outbreak takes its toll on the nation's chickens. The most prevalent strain of the disease, H5N1, has been identified in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, and more than 157 million birds have been affected by the disease since the outbreak ...Read more

Telemedicine has been viewed as a potential equalizer to health care access, but as the policies from the COVID-19 pandemic wind down, people who need it most continue to have the least access to the service.

Pandemic-era policies rapidly expanded access to telehealth—also known as telemedicine—which allowed patients to consult remotely ...Read more

When a celebrity has a run-in with the law, it rarely goes unnoticed. The spotlight comes with a whole host of upsides. Still, some drawbacks can have serious consequences—like encounters with the insatiable hoards of paparazzi, under the microscope of social media gossip sleuths, public details of their worst moments plastered across ...Read more

When it comes to our TV tastes, we all have different cravings. Maybe you're hankering for a new horror show to provide some thrills and chills. Perhaps you want to lose yourself in a fantasy series about a faraway land. Whatever belongs on your watch list, rest assured that streaming platforms and broadcast networks will deliver plenty of ...Read more

Despite a generally positive economic outlook, many Americans are feeling the pinch in their wallets every time they fill up their tank, buy groceries, or pay their rent.

The reality is that maintaining financial stability is a pressing problem for many Americans. Yet the numbers tell a different story. The difference between how people feel ...Read more

As Southern California still reels from January's catastrophic wildfires, the economic damage has surged to $250 billion, far exceeding initial estimates. But that figure doesn't account for damage incurred by residents whose homes and businesses were reduced to rubble and ash.

The Palisades and Eaton fires alone will result in up to $45 ...Read more