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  • How much does the average wedding cost, according to 2025 ZOLA website data?

    Stacker, Janet Siroto for SoFi|Updated Aug 10, 2025

    How much does the average wedding cost, according to data? As of 2025, the average cost of a wedding is approximately $36,000, according to data from Zola, a wedding registry platform. When you think about all that goes into a wedding, you may understand how the figure can get so high. There’s the venue (whether you book an event space or have a party tent in a backyard), food and drink, music, photography and videography, the dress and the ring, hair and makeup, flowers, a...

  • What's the sad beige parenting trend, and does it affect infant development?

    Stacker, Leigh Giangreco for The 74|Updated Aug 10, 2025

    What’s the ‘sad beige’ parenting trend — and does it affect infant development? Millennial minimalism has taken over every corner of design in the last decade, from sterile, subway tile-covered coffee shops to muted cardigans that evoke “quiet luxury” to furniture favoring clean lines. But nowhere is the neutral palette more prominent than in the nursery, The 74 reports. On social media, the decorative trend has been dubbed “sad beige” parenting. Marked by ivory walls, na...

  • The best workout videos by burn rate: Which YouTube channels are the most effective?

    Stacker, Lauren Ward for Hers|Updated Jul 31, 2025

    The best workout videos by burn rate: Which YouTube channels are the most effective? Home-based exercise programs are extremely effective in improving both your physical well-being and overall quality of life. Plus, you can save time and money compared to heading to the gym throughout the week. But with so many YouTube channels devoted to fitness, how do you pick the best ones? Hers found the 10 most popular workout channels to find which ones help you burn the most calories...

  • These 10 states have the healthiest dogs

    Stacker, Dr. Lindsay Cassibry for Ollie|Updated Jul 31, 2025

    These 10 states have the healthiest dogs A team of veterinarians and veterinary technicians reviews thousands of photos submitted through Ollie’s health screening service. That’s hundreds of dogs (and their stools) checked and scored for healthy digestion, weight, dental hygiene, and skin and coats. While the team zeroes in on the details of every dog’s screening, when they zoom out, they get a fuller picture of our dogs’ overall health, and interesting trends emerge. One suc...

  • From Wall Street to the Barre: Santa Monica's Adult Ballet Community Takes Center Stage

    Jill Homes, Special to the Observer|Updated Jul 31, 2025

    When Shannon Erdmann commutes from Calabasas to Santa Monica for ballet class, she's trading one high-pressure environment for another-but this time, the pressure comes with joy. "Ballet has always been a huge stress reliever for me," says Erdmann, a Wall Street banker who left professional dance at 21 to pursue finance. "It's a happy place where I can have fun and just focus on my body." Erdmann is one of over 70 adult dancers preparing to take the stage this Saturday at...

  • Las Vegas Tourism Takes a Hit in 2025, Down 6.5% Amid Economic and Global Challenges

    Samuel Alioto, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jul 29, 2025
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    *Las Vegas, NV – July 20, 2025* – The neon lights of Las Vegas are shining a bit dimmer this year as the city grapples with a significant decline in tourism, a cornerstone of its economy. According to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), visitor numbers have dropped by 6.5% through May 2025, with nearly 1 million fewer travelers compared to the same period in 2024, when the city welcomed 41.7 million visitors. This downturn has sparked concern among loc...

  • One states innovative approach to protecting domestic violence survivors

    Stacker, Fairriona Magee for The Trace|Updated Jul 25, 2025

    One state's innovative approach to protecting domestic violence survivors People who are convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic abuse or subject to a qualifying protective order aren’t allowed to have firearms according to federal law, but actually separating them from their guns is another matter. Often, abusers can deny having or refuse to surrender their firearms, and in states that have not passed their own versions of the federal ban — which, among other limitations...

  • Monogamy vs. monogamish? 7% of Americans are in monogamish relationships

    Stacker, Melissa Lavigne-Delville for Hims|Updated Jul 25, 2025

    Monogamy vs. monogamish? 7% of Americans are in monogamish relationships Summer is heating up, and love—or at least lust—is in the air. However, love is no longer the “until death do us part” variety, according to a recent Hims survey. A majority of men (64%) and women (57%) in America say monogamy is outdated, unrealistic, or downright impossible. Others say they just want to keep their options open. When asked about their feelings towards monogamy, America tipped non-mon...

  • Most college students are taking online classes, but they're paying just as much as in-person students

    Stacker, Jon Marcus for The Hechinger Report|Updated Jul 25, 2025

    Most college students are taking online classes, but they’re paying just as much as in-person students Emma Bittner considered getting a master’s degree in public health at a nearby university, but the in-person program cost tens of thousands of dollars more than she had hoped to spend. So she checked out master’s degrees she could pursue remotely, on her laptop, which she was sure would be much cheaper. The price for the same degree, online, was … just as much. Or more. ...

  • Upskilling strategies for the AI era; Bridging this skills gap is essential to remaining competitive in the AI era

    Stacker, Shari Simpson for Paylocity|Updated Jul 25, 2025

    Upskilling strategies for the AI era Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a concept for the distant future. It’s here, transforming industries, reshaping workflows, and unlocking unprecedented potential for businesses. HR and payroll software provider Paylocity explains how organizations now face the critical challenge of equipping their workforce with the skills needed to thrive in this AI-driven world. Why Upskilling is Essential for AI Integration AI is r...

  • How to pass a rental credit check successfully

    Stacker, Ava Johns for TurboTenant|Updated Jul 18, 2025

    How to pass a rental credit check successfully With such a competitive rental market to contend with, it can be difficult for applicants with bad credit to find housing. Sometimes, a poor credit score is due to difficult circumstances outside of your control, so it can be frustrating when a landlord denies you a place for those reasons. However, landlords must run tenant background checks to keep themselves safe and make sure they protect their properties. If you’re w...

  • A new way to help some college students: Zero percent, no-fee loans

    Stacker, Jon Marcus for The Hechinger Report|Updated Jul 18, 2025

    A new way to help some college students: Zero percent, no-fee loans In Honolulu, Joshua Alferos was two semesters away from a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering when he ran out of money. Because engineering often takes longer than four years, Alferos had used up his financial aid and the savings his family had put aside for him. He was about to change his major or drop out. Then he heard of a new, experimental program run by philanthropies and private businesses t...

  • Top reasons cars experience break downs and how to prevent them

    Stacker, Jeff Preston for Burbank Mobile Service|Updated Jul 18, 2025

    Top reasons cars experience break downs and how to prevent them A car breakdown rarely happens at a convenient time. Whether you are rushing to work, stuck on the side of the highway, or picking up the kids, unexpected vehicle trouble can ruin your day—and your wallet. However, the truth is that most breakdowns are preventable. In this post, Burbank Mobile Service will break down (no pun intended) the top reasons cars stop working and show you how regular maintenance and s...

  • Should I ditch my credit card for BNPL?

    Stacker|Updated Jul 11, 2025

    Should I ditch my credit card for BNPL? Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is popping up everywhere. An April 2025 LendingTree survey found that around half of Americans have used BNPL, and around 1 in 3 have used it more than once. Buyers aren’t just using it for essentials either, with a Billboard report finding that nearly 2 in 3 attendees at this year’s Coachella festival used BNPL to buy their tickets. Credit cards, the grandfather of deferred payment solutions, have been aro...

  • Former Navy SEALs are diving to save the ocean

    Stacker, Michaela Haas for Reasons to be Cheerful|Updated Jul 11, 2025

    Former Navy SEALs are diving to save the ocean When Rodolfo “Rudy” Reyes went diving in the Cayman Islands in 2015, the experience changed his life. The highly decorated veteran had logged thousands of dives as a Special Ops Force Recon Marine in 18 years of service. But, as Reyes recalls, “As combat divers we operate at night, pushing 200 pounds of equipment, carrying massive weapons. It’s very stressful, and we focus on the mission — taking on the enemy.” In the Caribbean,...

  • Use it or lose it: How age affects cognitive skills

    Stacker, Eric Hanushek for The 74|Updated Jul 11, 2025

    Use it or lose it: How age affects cognitive skills Conventional wisdom tells us that cognitive skills continue developing until people reach their early 30s and then begin a long fall. However, that conclusion does not come from following individuals as they age. Instead, it comes from comparing the math and reading skills of individuals of different ages at a single point in time. The problem is that people of various ages have different educational experiences, different...

  • Summer safety tips for dogs

    Stacker, Lindsay Cassibry for Ollie|Updated Jul 4, 2025

    Summer safety tips for dogs As the temperatures rise during the summer months, so do the risks to your dog’s health. Heat-related conditions, such as heatstroke, are among the most serious and life-threatening issues dogs can face during warmer weather. Dr. Lindsay Cassibry, one of Ollie’s in-house vets, shares her advice on how to handle common summer safety hazards like a pro. How can you tell if it’s too hot for a walk? One of the most frequent questions from dog paren...

  • Eco-anxiety in little kids? These early childhood teachers are on the case.

    Stacker, Ann Schimke for Chalkbeat|Updated Jul 4, 2025

    Eco-anxiety in little kids? These early childhood teachers are on the case. A preschooler in Raegan Haines' class at Palmer Elementary in Denver prepares to plant wildflowers in a pot she decorated. Stavros, a 4-year-old at Denver’s Palmer Elementary School, stood on a low blue chair scooping soil into a white pot he’d decorated with his school picture and stickers of a donut, a camera, and the word “lucky.” Next, he shook a packet of seeds for wildflowers native to Colorad...

  • Don't end up on the romance hamster wheel, spending your limited time and energy on people who aren't right for you

    Stacker, Megan DeMatteo for Exclusive Matchmaking|Updated Jul 3, 2025

    How single older men can stand out and find real love, according to a matchmaker Dating is fun at every age, but it has serious benefits for mature adults. Research tells us healthy romantic relationships among older people can improve cognitive function, boost physical vitality, and lead to a happier, more satisfying life. These perks can even reduce stress hormones, boost lifespan, and make healing after surgeries less painful. However, as anyone who’s survived heartbreak w...

  • Best big college towns in America

    Stacker, Andrea Powell, Martha Sandoval|Updated Jun 28, 2025

    Every year, students from across the country agonize about where to go to college. The choices are endless: Big university or small private school? Close to home or far away? Options even abound for those committed to pursuing the standard "the college experience." Ultimately, however, where to matriculate is heavily influenced by where a school is located, especially for prospective students looking for the perfect college town. The local student body often significantly...

  • Need an escape? New tech can help you unplug without going totally off the grid.

    Stacker, Cu Fleshman|Updated Jun 27, 2025

    Maybe the verdant peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains are calling your name, or maybe you're intrigued by the variety of flora and fauna at Joshua Tree National Park. No matter what kind of outdoor adventure piques your interest, there's always an opportunity for exploration on the horizon—and new technological advancements can help you get there. Particularly in the early months, as more people spend time outside as part of a renewed commitment to health and wellness, the n...

  • Demand for dietitians is growing as Americans crave healthier lifestyles. Here's what the job entails.

    Stacker, Jennifer Huizen for Top Nutrition Coaching|Updated Jun 27, 2025

    In an era of social media influencers endorsing fad diets, questionable cleanses, and quick weight loss fixes, registered dietitians are arguably more valuable than ever in helping to cut through misinformation about nutritional health. Jobs for registered dietitians and nutritionists are projected to grow 7% by 2033, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Increased interest in wellness, self-care, and the link between diet and health has spurred an evolution of the...

  • Most popular dog breeds in America

    Stacker, Sabienna Bowman|Updated Jun 20, 2025

    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...

  • Food and drink items that are highly restricted or banned in the US

    Stacker, Sabienna Bowman|Updated Jun 20, 2025

    Few things define a culture in the way its food does, and the United States is no different. Whether it's regional food traditions like collard greens and cornbread or the country's allegiance to boxed macaroni and cheese, the U.S. is a place of seemingly endless gastronomic choices and Indigenous and immigrant influences. However, some foods are practically impossible to find stateside, and that's because they've landed on the banned food list. That's right, there are...

  • What Christmas was like the year you were born

    Stacker, Isabel Sepulveda, Elizabeth Jackson|Updated Jun 20, 2025

    On Christmas Day in 1914, British and German troops emerged from the trenches of World War I as weeks of bad weather cleared and called a truce. It was spontaneous and not approved by any higher-ups, but many soldiers on both sides ended up taking part. Soccer games were played between the British and German troops before they returned to their respective sides at dusk and continued fighting. The Christmas Truce, as it is known today, is for many an illustration of the power C...

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