Highest-rated Class of 2027 football recruits from California
Ron Alvey // Shutterstock The recruiting race for college football is heating up — not just on the field, but in the increasingly complex…
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How Trump’s anti-DEI shift unraveled a successful federal investment in Maine schools
Three years ago, a handful of Maine school districts struggling to meet students’ mental health needs applied for a federal grant to…
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On 9/11, memories of Japanese American imprisonment during WWII guided the US response
As soon as Islamic extremists were identified as having carried out four deadly, coordinated attacks on U.S. soil in the early morning of…
Continue ReadingBlack lands, Mexican bands: How a southern rural family built a Latino cultural hub
Donal Gooch is not pleased about the trash on his arena floor. “It’s pitiful,” he says, speaking with the The Economic Hardship…
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Michigan winemakers have a new climate worry: More wildfire smoke
When wildfire smoke blanketed northern Michigan skies in July, Kasey Wierzba thought the vineyard at Shady Lane Cellars in Suttons Bay looked…
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Affordable used cars are vanishing: What $15K gets you in 2026 vs. 2019
For years, the used market served as a reliable alternative for first-time buyers, consumers looking to avoid steep new-car depreciation, and…
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The role the warehouse plays in online retail
The last time an online order showed up late or wrong, the brand probably took the blame before the carrier did. From the shopper’s side of…
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The first week of school is hard on everyone, including your dog
There’s a member of the household nobody thinks about during the back-to-school period, and right now, somewhere in America, he is lying…
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The enterprise marketer's guide to local media at scale
For enterprise brands with large physical footprints, localization creates an uncomfortable trade-off. Centralize too much and media loses the…
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Why homegating could become this football season's biggest food trend
While nothing can replace the excitement of tailgating in the parking lot of your favorite team’s stadium, between tickets, parking, fuel,…
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How cars became the symbol of American manhood
“Freedom doesn’t ring, it revs!” That was the tagline of the first-ever IndyCar street race held in Washington, D.C., over the weekend…
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How concussion protocols have changed in the NFL over the past decade
Football has long carried serious physical risks, but few have drawn more public scrutiny than concussions. Over the past decade, the NFL has…
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Freight optimization: How to build a smarter LTL shipping strategy
Every company wants to lower transportation costs. For many, that starts by negotiating better freight rates. While competitive pricing…
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How to automate invoice coding in accounts payable
As a controller at a growing company, you spend a disproportionate share of your close week on invoice coding. You assign general ledger (GL)…
Continue ReadingWhen investors borrow against a rental, they tend to borrow big
Most people who take out a home equity line of credit (HELOC) are borrowing against the house they live in, and most of them borrow a fairly…
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ICE is trading warehouses for old prisons
According to recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement data, the agency made more than 43,000 arrests in June, the highest number since…
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Hottest Septembers in California since 1895
logoboom // Shutterstock In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the…
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Credit score nation: How much do people think their score defines their financial future?
This year, rental payment history is moving from the margins of mortgage lending into the score itself. In April 2026, the Federal Housing…
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Keeping up appearances at the National Parks
On Aug. 10, the Facebook account for Yosemite National Park posted an item labeled “The numbers are in!” It contained a brief list of…
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NYC public health system braces for federal grant cuts under proposed OMB revision
New York City’s public health system is bracing for possible funding cuts from a federal budget rule change the Trump administration is…
Continue ReadingAs college graduates fret over finding jobs, a record shortage of workers is projected
Even as job seekers fret about artificial intelligence and tech behemoths announce massive layoffs, Matt Walsh is finding it surprisingly hard…
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Flock tracks your license plate. OpenSecrets tracked the $2M it spent on lobbying.
Flock Safety has poured more than $2 million into federal and state lobbying since 2025 as the fast‑growing surveillance company faces…
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How AI shopping agents could change the way consumers buy everything online
Not too long ago, buying something online meant doing all of the work alone, hunting through site after site until the right product finally…
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One risk report can't serve operators, executives, and auditors. Here's how to take a targeted approach.
Most risk reports are technically correct with the standard risks, controls, and metrics—and yet, they bring little actionable value. The…
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Sulfates in body wash: What they are and why some products are sulfate-free
What are sulfates? Sulfates are cleansing and foaming ingredients, also called surfactants, that help lift away oil, sweat, and dirt from…
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Everything costs more, but founders are building anyway
Running a business cost more than planned for most founders this year. A recent survey of 1,500 early-stage founders and builders from…
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AI hype fades, but students still want smarter study tools
Skepticism toward AI in education is reaching an inflection point. A Gallup and Walton Family Foundation survey published in April 2026 found…
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Top Labor Day car deals of 2026
Labor Day weekend is often a great time to snap up a new car for several reasons. Demand tends to wane as customers start thinking about the…
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1 in 6 Americans has moved to escape a bad neighbor
A new survey by Garon Fence has finally answered the question of what a good neighbor is worth. And the results are in: Nearly 2 in 5…
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PCOS is now PMOS: Why 70% of women don’t know they have it
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which affects more than 170 million women worldwide, is now polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome…
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What 14 therapists want you to know about grief
Most people don’t spend much time thinking about loss until it arrives on their doorstep. Grief is one of the most universal experiences…
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How to choose the right business cash-back credit card for your company
If you lead finance in a growing company, your current card may have been picked when travel was your biggest expense. Today, most of the…
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Shoppers face accessibility issues online despite record back-to-school spending
Back-to-school spending is set to break records this year. The National Retail Federation (NRF) reports the season is on track to hit $146.8…
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Report: 7% of guests can drive up to 50% of restaurant order volume
Growth starts by getting new guests through the door. Every campaign, every post, and every marketing dollar is an investment in your…
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Common food allergies for dogs and how to avoid them
Most dogs love to eat, and they’d happily take anything you offer them. OK, maybe not lettuce or raw green beans, but the list of foods a…
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Worried about winter damage? Fall home maintenance can protect your home from a costly claim
The maintenance you do this fall decides whether winter damage gets paid for or billed to you. Home insurance covers damage that’s…
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Falls to forgotten meds: 8 preventable reasons older Americans end up in the ER
When you’re young, it’s easy to feel invincible. As you age, however, the things once taken for granted in youth become the reasons you…
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How to reduce AI token costs across your business
AI token spend for business grew 572% year over year from June 2025 to June 2026, according to proprietary data from Ramp, which processes AI…
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From Jordan to Kobe: Ex-Jazz ball boy’s shoe memorabilia keeps ending up in lawsuits
Preston Truman, a former Utah Jazz ball boy, thought he was in for a large payday on a pair of shoes Kobe Bryant wore during his rookie-season…
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Can Federal Housing Administration loans be used for investment property?
Rising home prices and housing costs have pushed some buyers to consider homes that can serve two purposes: a place to live and a source of…
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Survey: AI financial scams have already reached 2 out of 5 US consumers
A new study from Credit One Bank shows that Americans have lost trust in the voice on the other end of the phone. Nearly 84% of respondents…
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‘We have not forgotten’: Protests continue as ICE detention facilities expand
The sun was still rising as nearly 60 “mothers and others” boarded an Omaha bus recently and headed across the state to protest what goes…
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Parents are giving up green card fights to get their kids out of immigrant jail
Editor’s Note: Hours after this story was originally published on Aug. 18, U.S. District Judge Dolly Gee made public her order…
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CRM Google Calendar integration closing the gap on missed meetings, lost deals
Sales teams may not realize it, but most of them spend hours per week just booking meetings. The reality is that a portion of those carefully…
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How does watch insurance work?
Luxury watches cost tens of thousands of dollars, so they’re an investment that you want to protect. Jewelry insurance — particularly…
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Here’s what happens when you choose a new natural gas supplier
If you’ve never switched natural gas suppliers before, the idea can feel bigger than it actually is. Will your gas get shut off for a day?…
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New parents life insurance guide: Tips for your growing family
Welcoming a child into the world is a joyous occasion, filled with excitement and a packed to-do list. In between the diaper changes, feedings…
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Groceries have become America's most common gateway into credit card debt
Credit cards were once reserved for emergencies or big purchases. For a growing share of Americans, they’ve become the default way to…
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How to choose the right spend management software for your business
Managing spending can feel like a breeze when you run a small business with only a handful of monthly transactions. But as your business…
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How to choose accounts payable software in 2026
If you’re a controller evaluating how to choose accounts payable software, the challenge is picking a tool that’ll still fit your…
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