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Knitting, cheerleading, fishing: This is what a cellphone ban looks like in one school district
During lunch on a Thursday, five dozen students rummaged through fishing lines and hooks, spreading reels and rods across desks in a science lab at Ferris High School in Spokane, Washington, for … more
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What are tariffs and how do they impact consumers?
A tariff is a tax on imported goods that's paid by the importing firm to its government. However, those costs often get passed down to consumers, resulting in higher prices for the affected products. … more
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Why you need cash on hand in case of a planned blackout—which is becoming more common
Are you prepared for when the power goes out? To prevent massive wildfires in drought-prone, high-wind areas, electrical companies have begun preemptively shutting off electricity. These planned … more
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7 fastest-growing business trends in retail and e-commerce
The retail and e-commerce sectors present significant entrepreneurial opportunities despite global economic shifts and geopolitical uncertainties. For those who can innovate and meet evolving market … more
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The surprising reason fewer children will travel home for Mother's Day this year
Mother's Day is just around the corner and millions of adult children will travel home for the holiday.  However, an increasing number of adult children won't be traveling … more
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These states have investigated miscarriages and stillbirths as crimes
In late March, police in southern Georgia arrested a 24-year-old woman who had a miscarriage after a witness reported seeing her place the fetal remains in a dumpster. The coroner in Tift … more
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10 ways Mental Health Awareness Month has made a difference—and how you can get involved
When Mental Health America established Mental Health Awareness Month in 1949, few could have predicted its profound impact. What began as a modest educational effort has evolved into a national … more
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Americans have the most student loan debt in these states
While taxes and a high cost of living eat into a household's earnings, past debt obligations like student loans may take another significant chunk out of the budget before allocating disposable … more
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Retirement, interrupted: Why those over 55 are a fast-growing segment of the workforce
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Is your phone actually listening to you? We fact-checked 5 surveillance myths.
Mirrors that track workout reps ,  pillows that silence snores —smart technology is constantly evolving. Our phones are some of the smartest and most ubiquitous. By 2024, 9 in 10 Americans … more
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11 iconic mother figures across TV history
Television has long archived the evolution of domestic life and the mother figures at its center. While viewers might not have closely tracked the many legislative wins and institutional changes that … more
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The most and least hospitable states for electric vehicle ownership
The number of people purchasing and using electric vehicles in the United States reached record levels in 2024, thanks to a combination of federal, state, and local incentives and growing awareness … more
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The number of 18-year-olds is about to drop sharply, packing a wallop for colleges—and the economy
The College of Saint Rose in … <span class='morelink'><a href='/stories/the-number-of-18-year-olds-is-about-to-drop-sharply-packing-a-wallop-for-collegesand-the,428637?'>more</a></span> </div> <div class='dateline'> <span itemprop=Jon Marcus for The Hechinger Report |
The new playbook: Why personalized coaching is taking over youth sports
In the past, finding a private sports coach often meant word-of-mouth referrals, expensive training facilities, and time-consuming scheduling. But as technology continues to reshape the way we work, … more
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Abandoned coal mines are becoming the batteries of the future
From Europe to North America, an energy revolution is breathing new life into empty, long-forgotten coal mine shafts—by repurposing them into places to store renewable energy. Using … more
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Automotive stocks: The effect of tariffs on shares of popular automakers
The Trump administration announced on March 26 a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts , aiming to bolster U.S. manufacturing and protect national security. … more
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More states are filling a federal gap by helping police track stolen guns
On Dec. 6, 2024, Connecticut State Police arrested a 35-year-old man who had allegedly failed to report several of his guns as stolen. It wasn't a mundane arrest: His case appeared to be a … more
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Sacred hares, banished winter witches and pagan worship – the roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient
The Easter Bunny is a much celebrated character in American Easter celebrations. On Easter Sunday, children look for hidden special treats, often chocolate Easter eggs, that the Easter Bunny might … more
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What a difference a dollar makes: These are the metros where your paycheck stretches the furthest
It's getting hard out there to be an everyday consumer. Prices are up , and so is unemployment . President Donald Trump's shifting positions on tariffs are contributing to a haze of economic … more
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Least popular dog breeds in America
Pop culture presents the usual suspects when it comes to canine companions. Golden retrievers, German shepherds, Labradors, and poodles, to name a few, are easy to spot and name both on screen and on … more
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