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Support for holding parents accountable for their children's crimes is growing in the U.S.
James Crumbley, Jennifer Crumbley, and attorneys … <span class='morelink'><a href='/stories/support-for-holding-parents-accountable-for-their-childrens-crimes-is-growing-in-the-us,415222?'>more</a></span> </div> <div class='dateline'> <span itemprop=Jamiles Lartey for The Marshall Project |
Which common college majors have the highest earning potential?
Large group of graduation caps during … <span class='morelink'><a href='/stories/which-common-college-majors-have-the-highest-earning-potential,415221?'>more</a></span> </div> <div class='dateline'> <span itemprop=Wade Zhou |
Two agencies oversee food inspection in the US, but who regulates what? It's complicated.
An employee conducting quality control on … <span class='morelink'><a href='/stories/two-agencies-oversee-food-inspection-in-the-us-but-who-regulates-what-its-complicated,415219?'>more</a></span> </div> <div class='dateline'> <span itemprop=Cassidy Grom |
Extreme heat drives up food prices. Just how bad will it get?
Sometimes climate change appears where you least expect it — like the grocery store. Food prices have climbed 25 percent over the past four years, and Americans have been shocked by the growing … more
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'Behind the 8 ball': How research is trying to catch up on cannabis and kids
About one-third of 12th graders across the country reported using marijuana over the past year, according to a study released March 12 .  During that same period, about 11% of 12th-grade … more
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Agree or disagree? 10 major fried chicken chains in the U.S., ranked by popularity
Love 'em or hate 'em, you've definitely seen them: fried chicken chains are everywhere. The food tops comfort food lists across the United States. The dish as Americans know it has its roots in … more
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5 ways to improve your mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month
It was just a year ago that the Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, released an alarming report about the state of mental health in the United States. As Way.com reports, Murthy called attention … more
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Love doesn't cost a thing? Behind the rise of nontraditional wedding venues
Weddings hold significant cultural and historical importance—steeped in tradition, but are those customs changing? Wedding celebrations have evolved, with couples embracing … more
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The habits that could earn you an 800+ credit score
"Exceptional." Depending on one's frame of mind, the word may conjure up anything from a mint condition rookie card to possibly being asked, again, to stay after class. But in the world of credit, … more
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Veteran homelessness is on the rise despite government efforts—here's how it happens
Homelessness reached record levels in 2023, as rents and home prices continued to rise in most of the U.S. One group was particularly impacted: people who have served in the U.S. military. "This … more
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The most successful long movies of all time
Elizabeth Taylor in a scene from ‘Cleopatra’.Brianna Zigler |
6 popular Kentucky Derby traditions, explained
The Kentucky Derby is one of the most iconic events and horse races on the calendar. The first leg of the Triple Crown occurs annually on the first Saturday in May, when thousands of people flock to … more
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Americans are more connected than ever—here's how much time people spend on their phones and how it's changed
Americans spend an average of four hours looking at their cellphones every day, checking them at least 144 times a day, a 2023 Reviews.org survey found. In today's world, communication is … more
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Within the gender housework gap, laundry is one of the most unequally divided tasks
More American men took time off after the birth of their first child than ever before over the past few years. Women have outpaced men in college degree acquisition rates for decades, and young women … more
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National test scores reveal U.S. students losing proficiency in history and civics
American youth aren't making the grade in civics or history following a trend of declining achievement in math and reading, according to recent data from the largest assessment of student aptitude. … more
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10 pop culture moments that destigmatized weed
In the United States, the stigma surrounding cannabis, known by various names including weed, Mary Jane, or marijuana, has undergone a complex journey from being classified as a Schedule I substance … more
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Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' has defined 2023's zeitgeist—here are some staggering stats behind the most successful tour/film combo in music history
As Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" film dominates theaters across the globe, America's favorite pop sweetheart is enjoying the ride as she races all over the country to watch NFL boyfriend Travis … more
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1 in 4 Americans are physically inactive. Here's how that impacts you as you age.
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10 states that will likely face the most financial losses from climate change
With a variety of environmental events affecting the wide stretch of the United States, each state is subject to its own risks. Particularly, tornadoes, wildfires, hurricanes, flooding, landslides, … more
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Using COVID relief funds, Arizona canceled massive medical debt for one million residents
Arizona has just launched a partnership with the nonprofit RIP Medical Debt to acquire as much as $2 billion in medical debt— and forgive all of it. The program, announced on Monday by Gov. … more
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