People's health habits change as they age. But why do some folks stick to good habits while others don't? It turns out, money plays a big role. A recent study looked at how people's lifestyles change over time in the US, UK, and China. The focus was on middle-aged and older adults. The study found t
In November, the U. S. job market took a hit. Private companies let go of 32, 000 workers, and small businesses felt the pinch the most. This wasn't good news, and it was worse than experts thought it would be. Just a month before, in October, there was a small gain of 47, 000 jobs. But November's n
Macy's has been on a roll, beating sales predictions for the third quarter in a row. This is the best growth they've seen in over three years. The company is feeling confident and has even raised its full-year sales and earnings outlook. They now expect to make between $2 and $2. 20 per share, up fr
Israel has put forward a new plan to manage the Dead Sea's mineral resources. The goal is to make more money from these resources while also protecting the environment. The current deal, held by ICL Group for 50 years, is set to end in 2030. The government wants to open this up to more companies, ho
Plainfield, a suburb in the Chicago area, is the fastest-growing city in Illinois. This is according to a recent study. The study looked at cities with populations between 25, 000 and 500, 000. It used data from the U. S. Census Bureau from 2015 and 2023. Researchers calculated the population and i
Pennsylvania's wine and spirit sales have taken a hit, marking only the second time in 30 years this has happened. The latest figures show a drop to $3. 16 billion for the fiscal year 2024-25, a small but notable decrease from the previous year. This decline is part of a bigger trend. People are cha
Cuba is facing a serious health crisis. Mosquitoes are spreading two dangerous viruses: chikungunya and dengue. These viruses have caused 33 deaths since July. Sadly, many of these deaths were young children. The problem started in the western part of Cuba and has now spread everywhere. Chikungunya
Ireland's services sector showed impressive growth in November, reaching its highest point in over three years. This surge was mainly due to more business activity and new orders. The AIB Ireland Services Business Activity Index rose to 58. 5, up from 56. 7 in October. Any number over 50 on this ind
When entertainment companies move jobs overseas, it's not just about saving money. It's about the people who lose their jobs and the communities that suffer. Many U. S. entertainment workers are part of guilds and unions that have low-budget agreements. They are willing to work with production compa
America's financial literacy is lacking, and the system isn't helping. Many people struggle with retirement planning, home buying, and other big money decisions. The shift from pensions to 401(k) plans has made things more complicated. Harvard's John Campbell and Imperial College London's Tarun Rama
