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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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These countries are among the biggest gold consumers
Gold has been a desirable commodity for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilization. In Rome, Julius Caesar gifted 200 gold coins to each of his soldiers to celebrate their victory … more
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Counties with the lowest cost of living in South Carolina; Clarendon and Lee made the list
While inflation has fallen from 2022 peaks, high prices are still eating into household budgets. Many Americans are paying keen attention to their finances and finding ways to reduce spending. … more
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Guns are the leading cause of childhood death in the US. Here are 6 tips to safely store firearms at home
child pushing buttons on safeJennifer Necci Dineen for The Conversation, Kerri Raissian for The Conversation |
Workplace fatalities on the rise: These are the top 10 most dangerous jobs in America
Nearly 5,500 people died as a result of workplace injuries in the United States in 2022 — meaning someone died on the job every 96 minutes, according to data from the Bureau of Labor … more
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Survey reveals Hollywood's 10 most popular celebrities
There's just something about Jennifer Aniston. And Keanu Reeves. And Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Way.com found that besides creating fan frenzies and ruling the court of pop culture opinions, they … more
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The 50 places where homes are taking the longest to sell, some S.C. towns made the list
The pace at which homes sell in the U.S. tends to ebb and flow over the calendar year, with homes selling fastest in the summer and slowest in the winter. But high home prices and mortgage interest … more
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The food on your table, brought to you by prison labor
If you've shopped at Walmart, Target, Costco, Whole Foods or many other large grocery chains recently, there's a chance you purchased food produced by prison labor , according to a years-long … more
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As ticks spread, the U.S. is getting smart about reporting infections and seeing the true extent of Lyme disease
researchers drop ticks into vials for a count of female … <span class='morelink'><a href='/stories/as-ticks-spread-the-us-is-getting-smart-about-reporting-infections-and-seeing-the-true-extent-of,413936?'>more</a></span> </div> <div class='dateline'> <span itemprop=Zoya Teirstein |
Cannabis products may harbor fungal toxins harmful to human health, but safety regulations are uneven or nonexistent
a legally grown cannabis plant in rural New … <span class='morelink'><a href='/stories/cannabis-products-may-harbor-fungal-toxins-harmful-to-human-health-but-safety-regulations-are,413934?'>more</a></span> </div> <div class='dateline'> <span itemprop=Kimberly D. Gwinn for The Conversation |
The environmental impact of smartphones—and what the industry is doing to make them more sustainable
Since the first cellphone call was placed from a New York City sidewalk in 1973, the mobile phone has revolutionized everything from our ability to simply communicate on the go to having an entire … more
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Average credit card debt increased 10% to $6,501 in 2023
Credit cards are an integral part of the 21st-century economy. There are well over half a billion credit card accounts, according to Experian data. Through these accounts, U.S. consumers drive more … more
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Low pay, understaffed shifts, and dangerous conditions: New data shows a worsening prison staffing shortage crisis
When Andrew Phillips took a job as a corrections officer at Georgia's Smith State Prison in 2021, he was desperate for work. Shortly after he started, he noticed a problem. The prison housed about … more
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The FDA doesn't test dietary supplements before they hit the shelves. Here's what you need to know.
If you take melatonin when you are struggling to get to sleep, vitamin D to help maintain healthy bones, or fish oil to help prevent heart disease, you are among over half of U.S. adults over the age … more
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April Fools' Day: The roots of our silliest holiday
Illustration of woman smiling and man with paper ‘April fool’ … <span class='morelink'><a href='/stories/april-fools-day-the-roots-of-our-silliest-holiday,413681?'>more</a></span> </div> <div class='dateline'> <span itemprop=Andrea Vale |
Overscheduling kids' lives is directly associated with depression and anxiety, a new study finds
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As fewer students seek teaching degrees, universities close undergraduate programs
Education programs at colleges across the country are in trouble. Oklahoma City University, a liberal arts college with more than 1,300 undergraduate students, has no early childhood and … more
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When 'k' is not 'okay': Behind the many generational differences in texting
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Can background checks show whether your identity was stolen?
Conducting a background check on yourself isn't always necessary if you're concerned about identity theft, but there are situations when it can be a good idea. Identity theft has been rampant … more
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This tool can help protect you and your kids on gaming consoles
photo illustration concept of kids playing games while … <span class='morelink'><a href='/stories/this-tool-can-help-protect-you-and-your-kids-on-gaming-consoles,413259?'>more</a></span> </div> <div class='dateline'> <span itemprop=Jon Keegan for The Markup |
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