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As college enrollment declines, interest in these majors is growing for the 2024-25 school year

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For the past decade, college enrollment has steadily declined; at the same time, students' career aspirations have undergone a dramatic transformation. Long considered the gateway to financial stability, a college degree is no longer viewed as the only—or even the best—path to success.

Freshman enrollment fell 5% this fall compared to ...Read more

The 'Got Milk?' era has given way to plant-based alternatives. Here's why.

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In 1993, up-and-coming Hollywood director Michael Bay created a formative piece of '90s pop culture: the very first "Got Milk?" television commercial.

The iconic ad occurs inside a dimly lit Alexander Hamilton museum, where actor Sean Whalen spreads goopy peanut butter over slices of bread. As he subsequently scarfs down his sandwich, he ...Read more

As more parents abstain from vaccinations, children from low-income households may pay the price

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For many American children, it's a rite of passage: Visit the pediatrician for a routine checkup, get a quick jab in the thigh or upper arm, and go home with a brightly colored bandage, a lollipop, and lifelong protection against a dangerous and deadly disease. Vaccines, one of the most important public health advances of the 21st century, have...Read more

What state seals say about America and what they don't

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The United States of America isn't short on symbols that evoke a sense of national patriotism—from "the stars and stripes" to the Statue of Liberty and even Uncle Sam. To truly understand the U.S., you must look past Washington D.C. and the White House and delve into the individual states—because the plurality of the nation's 50 states is ...Read more

As the Real ID deadline looms, will middle names create complications in a digitized system?

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If you're headed to the airport soon, you might want to double-check your identification. Starting May 7, 2025, every resident (18 years or older) of a U.S. state or territory attempting to board a commercial aircraft will need to present security with a Real ID license or identification card, or another acceptable form of identification such ...Read more

American workers are getting lonelier. Having a 'third place' may help.

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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,...Read more

Our emails, ourselves: What the history of email reveals about us

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gigglybear4u@hotmail.com

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

From New York to LA, public transportation is turning high-tech

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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

Olivia and Liam take top spots as most popular baby names again, except in these states

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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

Who are the 26 million Americans without health insurance?

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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

You look like a Michael: What research shows about how names shape your life

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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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5 most surprising Masters champions of the last 50 years

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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

The Social Security data breach compromised 'billions' of accounts. Here's how to protect yourself.

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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

How vehicle safety regulations have changed over the past 50 years

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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.

Car...Read more

7 chemicals found in everyday products that might be harming your health

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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

As tariffs loom and global currency values fluctuate, goods from these top US trade partners may shift in price

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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

Americans today are as divided on the value of public education as they are along party lines

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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

Who's hiring on H-1B? Here are the US metros and companies with the most visa holders.

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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

Are you an ALICE, HENRY, or DINK? An explainer of where you are in the wealth hierarchy.

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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

5 best states for a golf vacation

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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

 

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