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People bought a lot more used electric vehicles in 2024. Here's what to know before you buy.

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As electric vehicles grow in popularity, car buyers are charting a path toward a safer, less oil-dependent future.

New EVs aren't the only driving factor here. Sales figures for used EVs soared in 2024, growing 61.3% year-over-year in November, while sales of new EVs rose by 13.6% within a similar time frame.

The General analyzed Cox ...Read more

How inflation is hurting the diets of low-income Americans

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Rising inflation at the supermarket has changed the way Americans buy food, altering family menus and daily diets as shoppers stretch their dollars to feed their families. Higher food prices hurt those with lower incomes the most, limiting access to healthy food and impacting long-term health.

In particular, the price of healthy foods has ...Read more

You think you have adult ADHD. Now what?

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When asked to picture someone with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, the common stereotype is a child, usually a young boy, who is disruptive and has a lot of energy. However, as medical professionals and the community at large become more aware of adult ADHD, the CDC now estimates that 15.5 million U.S. adults have it, making up 6% of ...Read more

Every state's nickname and where it comes from

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The United States has a rich history spanning nearly 250 years. The national motto "In God We Trust" dates back to the Civil War—although Congress didn't make it official until 1956.

Each state's nickname, however, has its own unique origin story. Have you wondered who came up with the tagline or why a particular phrase represents your ...Read more

The decline of the college-educated American man

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The number of young men pursuing U.S. college degrees has fallen in recent years. In 2022, there were 1 million fewer American men ages 18-24 enrolled in college than there were in 2011, according to Pew Research Center.

Fewer women are also going to college, but just slightly, with the number at 200,000. With noticeably fewer men enrolling ...Read more

Your smartphone is ruining your sleep. Here's what you can do about it.

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A new year, a new beginning. A fresh start on the calendar inspires many to improve. Apart from resolutions to achieve more and change for the better, many also aspire to find better ways to improve their well-being, including enhancing their sleep quality.

In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, sleep has never been more critical. ...Read more

As workplaces adopt AI at varying rates, Gen Z is ahead of the curve

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Artificial intelligence is transforming workplaces. After a year of rapid, innovative changes in AI technology, that's now a given. However, for younger people—particularly those in Gen Z aged 12 to 27—generative AI's disruptive force is particularly far-reaching.

AI is not only shaping how Gen Zers work, but also changing the entire arc...Read more

From ceramics to barber cuts, community-based programs support people skeptical of mental health

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Drew Muse witnessed several emotional breakthroughs between Black mothers and daughters—but it wasn't in a therapist's office. It was during yoga retreats held by The Black Women's Yoga Collective, a women's wellness group based in Los Angeles and New York City that also offers virtual programming.

"They were able to have conversations ...Read more

How restaurants rose to the cutting edge of technology

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The hyper-competitive restaurant industry is constantly reinventing itself and using technology to stay sharp. From modern architecture and signage to innovations in serving and embracing the latest digital innovations, dining establishments are always on the hunt to find new ways to draw customers in through gastronomical, technological, and ...Read more

Beyond the COVID dashboard: How local governments are continuing to invest in public data initiatives

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When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit American cities, many people wanted rapid access to information on a crisis that was constantly changing. Cooped up in their homes, the public wanted a real-time look at how coronavirus spread, how cases were stacking up from week to week, and where COVID hotspots were forming. The demand for online ...Read more

Diabetes and other chronic conditions are becoming common. Here's how public health efforts can help bring rates down.

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As people live longer, a growing percentage of the population is living with, and dying from, chronic diseases.

Chronic diseases tend to require consistent medical attention and often restrict daily activity. The ongoing pain, limited mobility, compromised energy, and repeated treatments often associated with chronic diseases can be ...Read more

Swipe left: How online dating has changed the search for love and what seekers are doing about it

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Halfway through director Doug Liman's 1996 buddy comedy "Swingers," Mike (Jon Favreau) meets Nikki (Brooke Langton) while ordering a drink at a local dance bar. Fresh out of a six-year relationship, he makes awkward small talk with her, procures her number, and calls her later that night. When he gets Nikki's answering machine, it takes him a ...Read more

Who got to work remotely in 2024 and who didn't, according to data

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Remote work has transformed how millions of Americans approach their jobs. While many workplaces adopted telework out of necessity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the trend has evolved from a rare exception to common practice. It's impacted everything from public transportation patterns to housing markets to such a degree that some have called ...Read more

Computer science has gone mainstream in US education, yet young women are still underrepresented

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With technology transforming every aspect of peoples' lives, careers in science, technology, engineering, and math have taken off. The evolution of tech startups, mobile apps, social media platforms, artificial intelligence, and video games like Minecraft have all put STEM in the spotlight.

When the global pandemic accelerated digital ...Read more

10 traditionally vegan meals from around the world

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About 88 million people worldwide practice a vegan diet, according to the World Animal Foundation, 13 million of whom live in the United States.

People abstain from meat and all other animal-derived products for various reasons, including religion, animal welfare, health, or the environment.

Showcasing a variety of plant-based fare, ...Read more

The truth about alcohol and your health, according to data

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Health is generally top of mind in the new year. And while going to the gym and eating better are all noble goals, more Americans are choosing to cut down on alcohol as part of starting fresh in January.

The shift is largely due to "Dry January," the commitment to abstain from drinking for one month, a movement the British nonprofit Alcohol ...Read more

The cost of substance use treatment can depend on where you live. These states offer the most financial help.

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With drug overdose rates skyrocketing—deaths jumped from 8.2 per 100,000 people in 2002 to 32.6 in 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—more attention than ever is focused on how to treat the public health crisis of addiction.

Roughly 17% of the U.S. population (48.5 million people aged 12 and up) had a ...Read more

How to write an effective corporate travel policy

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Whether it's for sales meetings, trade shows, or conferences, travel is important for any business. But with increasing costs and a remote work model, corporate travel has become more complicated than ever.

This is why a corporate travel policy, or a set of guidelines to ensure your team is efficient with costs, understands their limits, and...Read more

Record-high credit card interest rates and fees are bogging down consumers. Here's how to avoid them.

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Monthly credit card statements are causing consumers ongoing stress and concern.

After years of high inflation and rising interest rates, consumers are having trouble keeping up with their credit card bills.According to industry data compiled by BankRegData, nearly 3 in 4 consumers carry outstanding balances on their credit cards, and more ...Read more

Should you wash your sweaters every week? 5 tips to save your clothes and the planet

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The rise of fast fashion has blighted the environment. On the sun-drenched beaches of Accra, Ghana, sits a pile of discarded clothing. Beaches, once pristine, are now flooded with trashed garments that end up compressed in dirty heaps.

Lightning-speed textile manufacturing, cheaply produced clothing sold at low costs, and the quick churn of ...Read more

 

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