Pet Pics: Percy takes a giant leap of joy
It’s summer, and we have a typical seasonal mix of indoor and outdoor photos of your wonderful pets. See many more and share yours from the Contests tab.
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Every major stock market correction since 1950 and how long recovery took
Since the S&P 500 was introduced in its modern form, US equities have experienced dozens of corrections, crashes, and bear markets. Some declines lasted only a few weeks before markets rebounded, while others erased years of gains and required nearly a decade to fully recover. Yet despite the differences in their causes, severity, and
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34% of people shipping software using AI tools have no formal programming background
AI was impressive enough when skilled developers could use ChatGPT to troubleshoot code. But now, the tech has evolved to the point that workers with no programming background can use AI to build apps from scratch, refine them, and ship them, all in a matter of days or even hours. Some folks call it
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The AI governance confidence gap: Why trust in AI is running ahead of the capacity to govern it
Last year, Vanta’s AI Governance Survey found that 92% of leaders trust vendors that use AI. However, new hiring data suggests that confidence rests on a thin foundation. Consider this: Axipro’s 2026 State of AI Governance Hiring in Europe study found that for every governance job listing, companies are looking to fill seven AI
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Trust vs. will: Which is better for your estate plan?
If you’ve been thinking about estate planning, you may be wondering whether a trust or a will is better. For many families, however, this isn’t an either/or decision. A will often acts as the foundation of a solid estate plan, while trusts can help you accomplish specific goals. To help you make informed decisions,
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Back-to-school season: How to lower stress and build community at school
If the Sunday scaries were a month, it would have to be August: the start of back-to-school season. Saying goodbye to summer in preparation for a new school year can trigger a flood of difficult emotions, whether that’s anxiety, sadness, excitement, or even fear. You might feel a sense of dread about adjusting to
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How parents can talk to their children about managing money for college
It’s almost time for parents to send their kids off to college, and this transition can bring with it a blend of excitement and concern. It’s an important time where financial lessons can have a long-lasting impact on children’s lives today and beyond their degrees. Warren Buffett once said, “The more you learn, the
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The real cost of late payments: How collection issues can drain cash flow
Delayed invoice payments are choking small business cash flow in 2026, according to research from Xero Small Business Insights. According to a 2025 survey, late payments cost businesses nearly $40,000 per year on average, and about 10% of businesses report losses of up to $100,000. Another 2025 survey indicates more than 9 out of
Continue ReadingSurvey: 60% of parents have school-related debt, and most are planning to add more this fall
For most families, back-to-school shopping isn’t a short-term, seasonal expense that ends when the school year begins. New data shows most parents borrow money to cover school costs year-round, and few are paying it off before taking on new school-related debt. In a May 2026 survey of over 1,000 parents of K-12 students, 89%
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Behind the feed: How brands really work with creators and user-generated content
Digital marketing looks very different from the polished advertising that filled social feeds only a few years ago. People now pass those ads within seconds, while recommendations and videos showing how a product works in everyday use are far more likely to hold their attention. Goldman Sachs placed the creator economy at $250 billion,
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How to reduce finance tool sprawl in an early-stage company
As a startup founder, you probably never intended to create a messy finance stack. But you might find yourself drowning in tool sprawl after even just a few months of operation. Maybe you started with a business bank account. Then, new finance needs made you realize that you also need corporate cards and expense
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Survey: Better support could help more moms reach their breastfeeding goals
Because breastfeeding offers well-established health benefits for both babies and moms, organizations including the World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, followed by continued breastfeeding alongside complementary foods for two years or more. Moms are hearing these recommendations, alongside a common message that breastfeeding
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Anthropic unveils Claude for Teachers, joining OpenAI and Google in race to dominate classroom AI
Anthropic, one of the world’s most prominent artificial intelligence companies, is launching a version of its AI-powered assistant Claude for teachers, entering a race by technology companies to infuse AI into education. Anthropic boasts that its product can incorporate academic standards from all 50 states, and teachers can use it to help devise lesson
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The back-to-school haircut is more than hair: Survey finds 94% of parents say their son's appearance affects their confidence
Parents spend years styling their children, picking out just the right outfits for special occasions, choosing a haircut that suits their sweet little faces, and doing their best to keep up with how quickly they outgrow their shoes. Just as parents begin to master all the moving parts, a new variable gets thrown into
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After-school outbursts: Why kids fall apart the second they get home
Your child often comes home from school and bursts into tears. Or starts yelling and slamming doors for no reason. As far as you know, nothing bad is happening at school. So where is this explosion of emotion coming from? It could be after-school restraint collapse. Andrea Loewen Nair, a counselor and parenting educator,
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Survey: How student loan debt is reshaping the lives of American borrowers in 2026
Federal student loan debt stands at $1.7 trillion, with roughly 1 in 6 Americans owing money on federal student loans. Now, a new SoFi survey has revealed a hard truth: Student loan debt is having a significant impact on every corner of adulthood, affecting job choices, living arrangements, even whether people marry, have children,
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Why data centers are turning to onsite power
As data center construction accelerates to keep pace with AI, communities nationwide are increasingly concerned about how that development impacts them. In the last six months alone, nearly 30% of data center developers report increased community scrutiny on their projects, according to a survey of U.S. data center operators from power solutions provider Bloom
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5 quick and healthy meals with 3 ingredients or less
Eating well doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. With a focus on lean protein and fiber from produce and plant sources, there are ways to whip up nutritious and satisfying meals that fit perfectly into a busy schedule. Northwell Health dietitian Emily Case offers five effortless, sensible meal options designed to keep you
Continue ReadingAI is reshaping GTM careers, especially at entry level
Signals for hiring and layoffs within sales departments are currently operating at a remarkably high volume, with tens of thousands of company-wide events recorded over the past year across all sectors and professional tiers, according to ZoomInfo data. The data looks at hiring and layoff signals for GTM roles that fell within the past
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Back to School: Upcoming bus safety events scheduled for Redmond kindergartners
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Getting ready for kindergarten also means getting ready to ride the school bus. The Redmond School District is hosting kindergarten bus safety days to help young students learn how to ride safely before the school year begins. The hands-on event gives children a chance to practice crossing the street safely around a
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