10 U.S. cities where residents are happiest
Sean Pavone // Shutterstock Money can't always buy happiness. However, quality of life can influence your financial decisions and outcomes. Depending where you live, certain quality of life factors, including metrics like life expectancy, infrastructu...
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5 simple ways to save 'green' by going green at home
(BPT) - With rising energy costs and an increasing awareness of homeowners' environmental impact, creating a greener home isn't just a trend — it's a responsible choice for both your wallet and the earth. In fact, homeowners who implemented energ...
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Survey finds more high schoolers put higher value on job training than a college degree
Liz Hafalia // The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images A new study has found more than 80 percent of high schoolers value on-the-job training over other postsecondary options, including a four-year degree -- laying bare students' interest in imme...
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Kitten season is out of control. Are warmer winters to blame?
Patrick T. Fallon // The Washington Post via Getty Images It's almost that magical time of year that the Humane Society of America likens to a "natural disaster." Kitten season. "The level of emotions for months on end is so draining," said Ann Dunn,...
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Is your student loan helping you build a good credit history?
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock Student loans can help build your credit if you manage them responsibly, but they can also damage your credit if you're not careful. Experian explains some ways student loan debt can impact your credit profi...
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Jacksonville's Benjamin Sandlin Running to be Florida's Youngest Ever Legislator
The record for youngest person ever elected to the state legislature may soon change. At least it will if Jacksonville native Benjamin Sandlin gets his way. Sandlin, a 20-year-old Democratic candidate, is running for the District 12 seat in Florida&rsq...
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What makes a Westminster Best in Show winner, based on a century of data
Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club On the second weekend of May 2024, over 2,500 dogs representing every U.S. state and 12 countries will strut across rings at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, each having spent countle...
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The towns outsmarting Airbnb to make more homes available for residents
WorldPictures // Shutterstock Late last year, New York City made headlines when it all but banned Airbnbs and other short-term rentals within city limits. Reasons to be Cheerful reveals that in August of 2023, Airbnb had more than 25,000 short-term re...
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Orange City Man Arrested After Allegedly Shooting Neighbor
A man in Orange City is in custody after allegedly shooting and injuring his neighbor on Wednesday. The suspect is 42-year-old John David Wilson. As of Thursday he's being held at the Volusia County Branch Jail on no bond. The incident took place at th...
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How the racial wage gap has fallen--and risen--over the past two decades
Andrey_Popov // Shutterstock For every dollar a typical white worker earns in America, a Black worker earns 84 cents, and a Hispanic or Latino worker earns just 76 cents. The racial wage gap is persistent, and as policy and the economy change, so do t...
May 02, 2024