Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Mother's Day is an opportunity to recognize the presence, love, and influence of mother figures in all their forms—from biological mothers and grandmothers to stepmothers, chosen family, and mentors. And while no single gift can ever capture all they do, jewelry offers a timeless way to honor their impact and celebrate their style. This year, instead of one-size-fits-all suggestions, VRAI, a fine jewelry brand specializing in lab-grown diamonds, suggests considering jewelry th...
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 have left behind. Folklorist Tok Thompson, a professor of anthropology and communications at USC, writes for The Conversation on the origins of the long and interesting journey this mythical figure has taken from European prehistory to today. Religious role of the hare Easter is a...
As Missouri lawmakers debate open enrollment for a fifth consecutive year, a new report is shedding light on how public school residency restrictions can discriminate against low-income students The 74 reports. The report, published Feb. 19 by the nonprofit watchdog group Available to All, finds that Missouri has some of the strictest school residential assignment policies in the nation. District attendance boundaries mirror historic racist housing redlining maps and are...
Sharon Tyler stepped down as Berrien County clerk last year. After 12 years in the role, she was tired of missing out on family events and time with her grandchildren because of a growing workload. The death threats didn't help. When her grandchildren asked to have a sleepover, "I'd have to say, 'No, sorry, I've got early voting. I've got an election,'" she recalled. "I missed out on a lot of it." In Michigan, local clerks have a lot of responsibilities. They manage...
Landlords looking to protect themselves from disputes and potential lawsuits should consider giving each tenant a rent receipt after every payment. One critical issue is how different states legislate them. Some require a receipt for every payment type, while others stipulate that renters only receive one for cash payments. It's a complex mish-mash of legality that begs a straightforward question: Why not just give a digital rent receipt to every tenant and avoid trouble down...
When it comes to getting the best tips, drivers know what works: Keep the car clean, help with luggage, and recommend local spots to eat. But at the end of the day, economic research suggests that tipping behavior is not just about the ride experience—it's also about the tippers themselves. We all might consider ourselves generous tippers, but facts are facts: Some people just tip more than others. Lyft examined its proprietary data to determine the characteristics of riders w...
It won't surprise most people to hear that healthcare isn't one-size-fits-all. According to the Thatch 2025 Health Insurance Industry Trends report, businesses prioritize customizable health plans, and 31% of employees desire more flexibility in their benefits. This highlights a major issue with traditional group health insurance—it often lacks the flexibility small businesses want, and the cost can prevent owners from meeting their employees' diverse needs. In fact, T...
Jessica Maier, an art history professor at Mount Holyoke College and mother of three, realized about three years ago that something was missing—even though her days were always busy and close to bursting with tasks and responsibilities. "I felt like all I was doing was being stressed all the time, thinking about other people, like my kids, or working," she told Stacker. Remembering a pottery class she took years ago in high school, "on a whim," Maier signed up for a new c...
If you take a stroll through a Pittsburgh city park, you might come across Hobo the donkey and his crew of 12 goats scrambling up an embankment or chowing down on poison ivy. Keep your dog on a leash, though, because Hobo doesn't like canines, and he takes his job as protector of the herd very seriously. If he senses danger, he will round everyone up, then stomp, kick and bite to deter any predator that he deems a threat to his pals and the job they've been commissioned to do....
If you're headed to the airport soon, you might want to double-check your identification. Starting May 7, 2025, every resident (18 years or older) of a U.S. state or territory attempting to board a commercial aircraft will need to present security with a Real ID license or identification card, or another acceptable form of identification such as a passport. If you're not able to present a Real ID-compliant card to a Transportation Security Administration agent, you won't be...
Two white men in their 60s live hundreds of miles away from each other, one in Arizona and the other in Washington state. They are the same age and have identical socioeconomic backgrounds. They also have similar habits and are in roughly the same physical shape. But the man in Arizona is aging more quickly than the man in Washington — 14 months faster, to be exact. Neither man smokes or drinks. Both exercise regularly. So why is the subject living in the desert Southwest m...
You know those workers at the polling place who help you cast your ballot each election? There are elections for them, too. This year, voters across Pennsylvania will have a chance to choose the people who will staff their polling locations for the next four years, Votebeat explains. In most states, these workers are appointed, but in Pennsylvania, the people who oversee voting at the precinct level are elected officials with four-year terms. Historians say it has been this...
Every Friday at around 6 p.m., farmers in Greensboro, Vermont, descend on Tom Hill's barn to help out with the Friday evening milking session. As udders are emptied and beers popped open, they catch up on each other's families and talk about the joys and struggles of the vocation they share. The weekly gathering is a community tradition. The bonds between these farmers, formed over many decades and spanning multiple generations, have become even more precious as farms consolid...
Choosing a loyal companion is one of the most important decisions a pet owner can make. Each year, the American Kennel Club tracks dog registrations to see which breeds are the most popular in the United States. For 31 years straight, from 1991 to 2021, the Labrador retriever has topped the list—but recently, a new breed has been occupying the #1 spot. Stacker used the AKC's 2024 rankings, released on March 19, 2025, to compile the 100 most popular breeds out of the total 2...
In the United States, receiving mental healthcare is quite common. More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults (21.6%) received mental health treatment in 2021, with the rate closer to 1 in 4 (23.2%) among those under 45. The percentage of those seeking treatment has steadily increased since 2019, but stigma still keeps many people from accessing the care they need. In 2022, over 60% of those surveyed by the Kaiser Family Foundation and CNN said that stigma and shame pose barriers to...
Recently, social media has become home to many natural, over-the-counter alternatives to popular weight loss medications. One example is psyllium husk, a fibrous powder that's been dubbed "the poor man's Ozempic." Sure, it doesn't require an Rx and is budget-friendly. But is psyllium husk for weight loss actually legit? Here, Ro takes a closer look at what science says about psyllium husk for weight loss, then covers what you should keep in mind should you give the ingredient...
Twenty-one percent of adults without access to a vehicle or public transit went without needed medical care in 2022. It's a sobering stat that points at a real problem: Unlike online shopping or dinner delivery, people need to get to health care to actually receive it. This is trickier in regions where essential medical services are hard to reach, often called "medical deserts." In these areas, even routine medical visits can become ordeals. Take the simple act of picking up...
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Over the past few months, protein-rich foods like eggs and beef have experienced significant price increases. The most recent U.S. government data showed a 53% increase in egg prices over the past year, the largest annual jump in two years. Cases of bird flu in recent months have exacerbated the issue, making eggs completely unavailable at some grocery stores. Three-quarters of Americans are very concerned over the cost of food and consumer goods, according to a Pew Research...
Insurance is an important part of financial planning. It gives you protection from unexpected financial losses due to accidents, illnesses, or other events. However, insurance can also be expensive. This is where cheap insurance discounts come in. Insurance discounts are offered by insurance companies to reduce the cost of your insurance policy. There are many different types of discounts available, depending on your individual circumstances. By taking advantage of discounts...
Liam and Olivia have once again topped the list of the most popular baby names in the United States, according to data from the Social Security Administration as of March 2024. This marks another year in which both names have captured the affection of new parents, continuing a relatively steady trend. Liam has held the title of the most popular boy's name since 2017, and Olivia has been the first choice for girls since 2019. Both have been consistently among the top names for...
The city of Reno, Nevada, is breaking records in ways it doesn't like: A 2024 analysis of 241 cities showed that Reno has heated up faster than any other city in the United States. While the country as a whole warmed by 2.6 F on average between 1970 and 2023, Reno saw an increase of 7.6 F. A heat wave that hit Reno in July 2024 made for the hottest month in the Biggest Little City's documented history, Knowable Magazine explains. Reno's heat is not evenly spread. In the...
If you have erectile dysfunction (ED), you might feel desperate to find answers. A trip down the search engine rabbit hole can be a dangerous thing, but in doing so, you might have come across some intriguing information about the salt trick for men. The internet has been overflowing with "try this one weird trick" clickbait articles for years, but the possibility of a new at-home cure for ED is more than enough to spark your curiosity. What exactly is the salt trick for men,...
When it comes to household financial stress, it's no surprise that rent or mortgage payments top the list. But what may surprise you is that in a recent survey conducted by Arbor, electricity costs ranked as the second-most stressful household expense, outpacing credit card debt, car payments, and even insurance. In fact, for 62.8% of Americans in the southern U.S., power bills are a major source of financial stress. This is just behind rent/mortgage payments, but it far...
In January, Louisiana state troopers, alongside other state agencies, swept homeless encampments in downtown New Orleans and bused over 100 people to an industrial warehouse away from the city center in an effort to hide the city's homelessness crisis from Super Bowl tourists. The Louisiana governor's office told the Associated Press that people weren't forced to go to the center, but had to leave their encampment or could be arrested. But an unhoused person named Christopher...
