‘I’m not giving up so easily’: After 4 months in detention, an asylum fight begins
Andrea Pedro-Francisco feels like part of her is still trapped in a nightmare — back in the crowded, windowless cell block of the Texas…
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What are unsettled funds?
Before online trading platforms were available, owning a stock meant possessing a physical stock certificate, and it took several days to…
Continue ReadingWildfire misinformation is mutating online, thanks to AI slop
Ontario is grappling with one of the worst wildfire seasons in recorded history, which has put thousands of people, especially those in the…
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1 in 3 older adults feel lonely. Here's how pickleball may be helping
Pickleball has become America’s fastest-growing sport, drawing millions of new players over the past few years, with a particularly…
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Sleep is important, so why do so few people get help for sleep problems?
Sleep has entered health conversations with the same seriousness given to diet and exercise, yet concern about rest often ends before a…
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America's love for pets is fueling creative naming
Pet ownership has increased significantly in the U.S. over the past 30 years, with data from the American Veterinary Medical Association…
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Report: 82% of new small businesses have insurance, but many SMBs remain at risk
Small businesses founded in the past year are more likely to have insurance than those that have been operating longer, according to a new…
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ChatGPT ads aren't just for big brands anymore: What small businesses should know
For most of the year, ChatGPT Ads have only really made sense for massive companies with large budgets. They could run the ads and learn the…
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Grief counseling in the workplace: What HR should have ready
Grief counseling in the workplace matters because grief does not arrive at work as a neat, visible event. It shows up as: The employee who was…
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Back-to-school budgeting: 6 ways parents can keep costs under control
Back-to-school season can bring a concentrated wave of expenses, including supplies, clothing, technology, transportation and activity fees.…
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Using healthy boundaries to protect your mental health
One of the biggest misconceptions about boundaries is the idea that they should shape other people’s behavior. For example, let’s say you…
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In one of many maternity deserts across the US, a midwife offers prenatal care
Between her two young toddlers, her work as a seaweed farmer on Humboldt County’s coast, and a third baby on the way, Leslie Booher…
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Small business statistics and trends every owner should know in 2026
The U.S. small-business landscape is locked in a striking paradox: Despite severe headwinds from rising inflation and dampened market…
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How to improve skin texture and reduce large pores
If you’ve noticed rough patches, visible pores or a bumpy surface when you look in the mirror, you’re not alone. Uneven skin…
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A dying dream: How Trump targets immigrants who arrived as children
At 7 years old, JeanCarlos Fiallos Manzanares crossed the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, hiding in the trunk of a taxi with his older sister.…
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Study says co-parenting conflicts peak in August: 7 ways to get ahead of it
Divorce and family court filings do not spread evenly across the calendar. A University of Washington study that reviewed 14 years of filing…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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…
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Coldest Augusts in California since 1895
STILLFX // Shutterstock Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Augusts in California since 1895 using data from the National Centers for…
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Banks are financing the fossil fuel industry’s next growth strategy
For the past two years, more than a dozen major banks have been not only reneging on their climate commitments, they’ve been actively making…
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America’s new boomtowns
Economic growth can change a city quickly. An influx of new residents and expanding business activity creates visible momentum, even as rapid…
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Think you need 10,000 steps a day? Science says otherwise
Granted, the 10,000-step goal is often recited as if it is gospel, but whether you’re clocking up the miles on your commute to work or…
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Graphing calculator: $100. Laptop: $800. Here's how to cut every big back-to-school expense.
A new laptop or tablet can take up a sizable share of your back-to-school budget. Achieve shares some of the best ways to stretch your money.…
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How parents can help college students manage money and avoid mistakes
Sending your child off to college is a big milestone, and for many parents, it’s the first time their teen will be managing money on their…
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How to manage the accounts receivable process step by step
The accounts receivable (AR) process is the step-by-step workflow you use to invoice customers, track payments, and collect the money owed for…
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Women are building online communities to get answers about whether they’re in perimenopause
More than 34% of women don’t know what reproductive stage they’re in, according to a new study published in The Menopause Society’s…
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What skip tracing reveals about distressed properties and how investors use it
Every neighborhood has at least one house with an overgrown lawn, boarded-up windows that give you the heebie jeebies, or a stack of clutter…
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How community-focused homebuilding is preserving character amid rapid growth
Housing shortages have forced American developers to prioritize volume over design. The U.S. currently faces a deficit of approximately 1.2…
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What SCOTUS didn’t say about transgender athletes, and what the ruling means for schools and students
The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 30 decision on transgender sports participation in some ways simply upheld the status quo. States that…
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National Dog Day is August 26. Here's how to celebrate the real meaning
Every August 26, the internet does its thing. Coffee chains hand out Pup Cups. Pet stores run promotions. Your feed fills up with golden…
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3 of America's most expensive summer weekend destinations for private jets
High-net-worth individuals targeting summer destinations face predictable cost inflation during peak season. Bookings to desirable…
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How does online dermatology compare to in-person care?
For many chronic skin conditions, the most important advantage of teledermatology is shortening the distance between a problem, a clinical…
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Counties with the most born-and-bred residents in California
Ground Picture // Shutterstock Many people choose not to leave the state they were raised in for reasons ranging from wanting to be close to…
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Vending machines with free public health supplies help fight opioid overdoses
In the scrum of the Knicks ticker-tape parade in Lower Manhattan two weeks ago, an off-duty EMT volunteer spotted a stranger showing signs of…
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