Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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If you would like to start your own business, we recommend clicking on https://www.signaturefiling.com/ Step-by-step business startup checklist If you want to start a small business or launch a startup, this business startup checklist can be your roadmap for every step. It can help walk you through researching and validating your idea, estimating your startup costs and protecting yourself with the right business insurance for your industry and your size. You’ll also learn m...
Has the doodle craze gotten out of hand? The truth behind this trendy breed Is there any dog breed hybrid more popular these days than the Doodle? “Doodling,” it would seem, is the dog husbandry equivalent of adding cheese to food — it just makes everything better. Or does it? Why exactly are Doodles so popular, and do they really live up to the hype? Kinship breaks it down. Disclaimer: If you, dear reader, have a Doodle in your family, know that your pup is perfect the way t...
Planning life after high school isn’t easy: 4 tips for students and their families Many high school seniors are now focusing on what they will do once they graduate — or on the fact that they don’t at all know what is to come. Families trying to guide and support these students at the juncture of a major life transition likely also feel nervous about the open-ended possibilities, including starting at a standard four-year college or not attending college at all. Writing in Th...
Why auto insurance might not cover major losses Most drivers operate under a sense of security provided by a monthly premium. There is a common assumption that as long as a car insurance policy is active, the financial consequences of a collision or theft are managed. However, the reality of insurance contracts is that they are designed to cover specific risks within rigid boundaries. When a catastrophic event occurs, policyholders frequently discover that the gap between...
How to prevent AI slop from costing your business Artificial intelligence in the workplace offers compelling benefits, such as faster execution, increased output, and better-informed decision-making. However, as organizations rush to implement AI, they often discover that speed and efficiency alone don’t translate into effective outcomes. Without the right guardrails and processes in place, overreliance on technology can introduce AI slop, which undermines productivity, t...
How Dolly Parton’s ‘Light of a Clear Blue Morning’ reminds us why hope matters Hope is more than just a feeling. It serves as a psychological anchor, provides a way to cope and acts as a force that influences how we move through difficult chapters. In the spirit of renewed optimism, Dolly Parton rereleased her beloved classic “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” in 2026, describing it as a song she originally wrote when she was “searching for hope.” A message, she says, “still...
Federal transportation funding, CDL enforcement, and capacity signals are reshaping the freight market for 2026 While many supply chain leaders focused on the peak shopping season, holiday sales, and returns, transportation policy and freight market dynamics continued to move quickly. Over the past month, a series of announcements from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), along with emerging capacity signals in the trucking market, point to a more regulated,...
The 25 best places to retire in the US in 2026, ranked by what retirees value most What’s the best place to retire? To answer that question, The Motley Fool surveyed 2,000 retired Americans to understand what matters most in retirement and used those insights to rank the best places to retire across the United States. Based on the survey results, The Motley Fool identified seven key retirement factors and weighted each according to retiree preferences: quality of life (...
Why does your dog get so excited about snow? It’s a delightful scene: The first snow of the year falls, and you get your dog all suited up to venture outside for a walk. The second they lay eyes on the winter wonderland, their ears perk up. Setting that first paw print into the snow, their snout goes into overdrive, and the seemingly endless zoomies start. You may have wondered: What is it exactly about snow that gets them going? Is it the look of it? The texture on their p...
9 everyday things tourists do that are accidents waiting to happen Tourists often move through American cities, beaches, and national parks with a sense of ease, soaking in places locals know can change quickly. Residents in major destinations say many of the mishaps they witness don’t stem from thrill-seeking but from the everyday habits visitors bring with them: stepping into a busy street for a better angle, edging too close to wildlife, or venturing into water that l...
Which Grammy nominees ranked highest based on performance data Each awards season, the Grammy nominations prompt a familiar debate: which artists and songs truly defined the year in music? While critical acclaim and cultural impact dominate much of the conversation, audience behavior leaves its own trace across streaming platforms, radio playlists, and video services. Those signals, taken together, offer a clearer picture of which nominees sustained attention over time and...
Can you deduct credit card interest for business? If you run a business and carry a balance on your credit card, here's something worth knowing. The interest you're paying might actually reduce your tax bill. In the United States, credit card interest can be tax-deductible for businesses when the underlying charges are genuinely business-related. This is a meaningful distinction from personal credit card interest, which hasn't been deductible since Congress eliminated that...
5 big changes to Medicare coming in 2026 Medicare enrollees can expect new rules and benefits in 2026. Even if you have original Medicare, which tends to have stability in hospital and medical coverage, you should be aware of changes to premiums, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket costs. If you have Medicare Advantage, which is a private alternative to original Medicare, you should expect even more updates to your coverage. It’s also important to track changes to your prescr...
Crypto all-time highs by year: When the market set new records In 2017, JPMorgan (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon called bitcoin a “fraud.” Now, his company is building its own blockchain and believes the current crypto downturn will be short-lived. Bitcoin’s price history helps explain why. According to StatMuse, BTC has grown by over 20,000% since 2016 and set 11 new highs in 2025. But raw percentage growth only tells part of the story. To better understand when crypto enters true...
AI tutors, with a little human help, offer ‘reliable’ instruction, study finds An AI-powered tutor, paired with a human helper and individual-level data on a student’s proficiency, can outperform a human alone, with near-flawless results, a new study suggests. The results could open a new front in the evolving discussion over how to use AI in schools — and how closely humans must watch it when it’s interacting with kids, The 74 reports. In a randomized controlled trial inv...
Big Game food trends: DoorDash data reveals how America eats on game day On the biggest Sunday of the year, the game is only half of the excitement. The other half? The spread. With over 5.7 million orders placed on its platform the day of the Big Game last year, DoorDash data shows what actually made it to watch parties, from restaurant favorites to the grocery items that fueled game-day menus. Here’s how America ate on championship Sunday in 2025. Key Highlights - Big G...
The pirouette to the street: The rise of the ballet sneaker In the world of footwear, the pendulum of style rarely rests in the middle. After years of dominance by “maximalist” chunky soles and tech-heavy silhouettes, 2025 marked a sharp pivot toward the dance floor. Enter the ballet sneaker—a hybrid “sneakerina” that blends the athletic DNA of a trainer with the grace of a dance slipper. What began as a niche “balletcore” aesthetic has transformed into a dominant mark...
Big changes in 2026 traffic laws: What drivers should know nationwide Traffic laws in the U.S. are changing in 2026. States are adding new ways to catch people breaking laws, increasing fines, and putting in place rules to make driving safer. While not every new rule directly affects car insurance, certain violations, such as speeding and DUI-related offenses, often contribute to higher premiums. It’s not one big national change. Instead, it’s a trend toward using cameras and...
Why January can feel emotionally heavy It’s early January. Your inbox is crowded with fresh-start messages, your calendar looks untouched, and social media hums with promises of transformation. Everywhere you look, momentum seems to be building. Yet you’re sitting with your coffee, feeling oddly out of sync with all this optimism. The gap between January's promises and its reality feels disorienting. While the world races toward change, you might feel a heaviness in these ear...
How is seasonal affective disorder linked to substance use disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is sometimes flung around casually in conversation. But it’s more than just feeling sad when the winter and darker days set in. SAD is classified as a major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern. About 25% of people living with serious mental health conditions, including SAD, deal with addiction. Similarly, if you have bipolar disorder, symptoms of depression may worsen...
Seasonal affective disorder? It might be your hormones The “winter blues” are real. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects roughly 5% of U.S. adults, and nearly 4 in 10 people say their mood reliably tanks in winter. Less sunlight, shorter days, and melatonin going into overdrive all play a role. While SAD may be a convenient scapegoat for every low mood between November and March, its symptoms—like fatigue, irritability, low motivation—can also be driven by hormone...
What drivers pay for auto insurance in every state: A monthly cost snapshot Auto insurance costs continue to rise nationwide, reflecting factors such as increasing claim severity, repair costs, and state-specific insurance regulations. Cheap Insurance, a consumer-focused insurance comparison website, investigates the premium cost averages for minimum liability and full coverage auto insurance across the U.S., including state-by-state breakdowns. Keep in mind that these are...
Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers As part of its deportation efforts, the Trump administration has ordered states to hand over personal data from voter rolls, driver’s license records and programs such as Medicaid and food stamps. At the same time, the administration is trying to consolidate the bits of personal data held across federal agencies, creating a single trove of information on people who live in the United S...
The most popular cities to move to in 2026 Many former sweetheart cities are losing their crowns to these up-and-comers. MoveBuddha data shows Austin’s out, while cities like Knoxville, Saint Paul, and Chicago are rising up. After years of buzz, Florida’s real estate market is “nursing a hangover.” And Austin’s once red-hot real estate market is now sagging under price reductions as homes linger on the market. So where will Americans land next? To determine which way the w...
How policy is setting the stage for markets in 2026 As we step into 2026, the fundamental backdrop for markets appears more favorable than anything we’ve seen since 2021. It may be hard to remember after wrapping up a strong year for global markets, but investors climbed a significant wall of worry throughout 2025. Policy uncertainty dominated headlines: Would DOGE trigger a recession? Was the U.S. heading into a trade war? Would the Fed prioritize fighting inflation or s...
