Top 50 safest cities in the US
SoFi reports on the 50 safest U.S. cities, focusing on low crime rates, law enforcement, and community initiatives for homebuyers.
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10 financial gifts that keep on giving
Finder.com reports 10 creative financial gift ideas, from stocks and bonds to budgeting apps and charitable donations, for thoughtful giving.
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HIV rates are highest in the American South, despite effective treatments – a clash between culture and public health
The Conversation reports that the South has the highest HIV rates in the U.S., hindered by cultural barriers, stigma, and mistrust in healthcare.
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Migratory birds and rice farmers are helping each other soar
Reasons to be Cheerful reports on how rice farmers have changed strategies to work with migratory birds, enhancing their crops and reducing fertilizers.
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Trump moves to boost greenhouse, toxic emissions in Gulf states
Floodlight reports Trump’s new two-year exemption for petrochemical plants may allow 5.3 million tons of additional pollution in Texas and Louisiana.
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The invisible labor of women who love incarcerated people
The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and The Nation report on the unseen burdens women, especially of color, bear when supporting incarcerated loved ones, highlighting financial and emotional struggles.
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Many young adults are barely literate despite earning a high school diploma
The 74 reports that 25% of U.S. young adults are functionally illiterate, despite a rise in high school diploma attainment, indicating a literacy crisis.
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In Arizona, a fight against a deadly fungus is under threat from Trump’s health policies
Grist reports that Arizona’s fight against coccidioidomycosis (valley fever) faces challenges due to climate change and Trump’s health policies, risking vital research and public health efforts.
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‘Failing our kids’: Philadelphia’s struggle highlights how young learners nationwide miss out on legally mandated support services
Chalkbeat reports on delays in Philadelphia’s early intervention services, hindering vulnerable kids’ access to mandated support. Families face exhaustion navigating the broken system.
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Canada says anti-greenwashing law prevents industry from ‘speaking up’
The Narwhal reports Canada’s government is reconsidering anti-greenwashing laws after fossil fuel companies claimed they hinder environmental transparency.
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11 tips to avoid holiday burnout and actually enjoy the season
Life Extension reports 11 tips to prevent holiday burnout, emphasizing planning, delegation, self-care, and stress management for a joyous season.
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Financial anxiety spikes during the holidays: 6 expert coping strategies
Alma reports financial anxiety spikes during the holidays. To cope, focus on values, set gift boundaries, and practice self-care.
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These are the top financial New Year's resolutions for 2026
Motley Fool Money reports that most Americans plan financial resolutions for 2026, mainly focused on debt repayment, but confidence in achieving them is low.
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How to choose the best everyday watch
Sveston Watches reports choosing an everyday watch involves considering comfort, durability, and style to fit your lifestyle and fashion.
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Dropping your health insurance? Here’s how to pay for healthcare in 2026
GoodRx reports that millions may drop health insurance in 2026 due to rising costs, but cash-pay options exist to manage healthcare expenses.
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Break-in at Bend Christmas tree lot can’t dim holiday spirit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend Christmas tree lot raising money for a local rehab charity started its morning with an unwelcome surprise. Employees at the Super Thrift Tree Lot say, Friday morning, they discovered that someone had forced their way into a storage shed on the property. Fortunately, the shed didn’t hold anything valuable;
Continue ReadingHollywood, ya sobre un terreno económico inestable, se estremece ante la perspectiva de un Netflix dominante
Análisis por Allison Morrow y Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN El negocio de Hollywood ya estaba en problemas mucho antes de la noticia que sacudió los cimientos de la industria: Netflix concretó la adquisición de Warner Bros. por US$ 72.000 millones. Aunque el acuerdo es considerado un triunfo para Netflix, que alguna vez fue una empresa emergente
Continue ReadingBend’s First Friday in December rings in the holiday season
(UPDATE: adding video and quotes from Sarah Swartz, Suzy Reininger, and Sarah Roberts) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The holiday season is in full effect as a packed downtown bend celebrates First Friday. As the calendar turns from November to December, businesses and residents are gathering their holiday gifts and getting ready for the holidays. On the
Continue ReadingLa campaña de represalias de Trump va mal, y podría volverse en su contra
Análisis por Aaron Blake, CNN Es tan raro que un jurado investigador federal rechace una acusación que ocurrió cinco veces en el año fiscal 2013, según la Oficina de Estadísticas de Justicia. Cinco veces. En todo Estados Unidos. De más de 165.000 casos. Eso es 1 de cada 33.000 casos. En porcentaje, es 0,003 %.
Continue ReadingAsí se capturó la extraordinaria fotografía nombrada “La caída de Ícaro”
Por Lily Hautau, CNN Después de seis intentos, Andrew McCarthy logró capturar esta fotografía, a la que tituló “La caída de Ícaro”. De pie en el lecho seco de lago más grande de Arizona, Wilcox Playa, el astrofotógrafo Andrew McCarthy se mantuvo firme mientras trenes de carga retumbaban cerca, amenazando con arruinar la toma que
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