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

While deployed in Kosovo in May 2024, U.S. Army Reserve physical therapy assistant Elvia Azuara saw many stray cats running around one of the bases—including a sweet little black and white female kitty, known mostly as Fent.

Azuara noticed her one day during lunch and she fed fries to Fent. Soon, this became a regular bonding activity for ...Read more

For older Black people in America, the golden years often come with a harsh reality: They are more likely to suffer from chronic illnesses, be sicker in old age, and die younger than their white counterparts. 

In 2018, Black Americans' average life expectancy was 74.7 years, four years less than the overall average of 78.7. However, a drop ...Read more

A night sky glowing with fire in the mountains, thousands of emergency personnel deployed, and hundreds of thousands more ordered to evacuate from their homes. A series of wildfires in Los Angeles County sparked by dry conditions and whipping Santa Ana winds is the first public health emergency declared by the Department of Health and Human ...Read more

An ongoing shortage of medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is affecting millions—and with no end in sight.

The Food and Drug Administration first announced a shortage of Adderall, the drug most commonly used to treat ADHD, in October 2022. Manufacturing delays, medication withdrawals due to cross-contamination, ...Read more

Major cybercrimes have become increasingly common, putting private information at risk and causing serious financial damage.

Consider the massive breach at background check company National Public Data caused by a third-party bad actor in late 2023. The company confirmed a leak had compromised the privacy of social security numbers, ...Read more

Whether it's a seasoned founder hoping to launch their next startup or a first-time entrepreneur trying to take a side hustle to the next level, the vast majority of companies need outside funding to turn their vision into reality.

That's easier said than done. Market factors, economic conditions, and industry trends all play into a given ...Read more

When a California doctor asked state Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan to sign a form allowing AI to transcribe her child's medical visit, she refused. Her concern? Intimate medical conversations are being shared with for-profit tech companies, according to an October 2024 Associated Press investigation. Her hesitation reflects a growing ...Read more

Living without regular access to the commonly prescribed ADHD medicine Adderall is "like living neck deep in cold molasses," said one Reddit user on a support forum for people living with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. On the forum, the same user shared that the difficulties of filling prescriptions two years after the U.S. first ...Read more