Gen Z is taking the lead in Black Friday shopping, while older generations prefer to wait until closer to Christmas. This trend is highlighted in a recent survey, which shows that 40% of Gen Z and 32% of millennials plan to do most of their holiday shopping on Black Friday. The allure of Black Friday for younger shoppers is likely due to the exciting deals and social...
The U. S. government has decided to charge foreign visitors more to enter national parks. This change is part of a plan to make sure Americans pay less while visitors from other countries help cover the costs of maintaining these parks. The idea is to use the extra money from these fees to improve the parks. This includes fixing up buildings, doing necessary repairs...
Last week, fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits, hinting that job cuts are still relatively low. The numbers dropped by 6, 000 to 216, 000, which is below what experts predicted. This data is a good way to check the health of the job market. However, the situation isn't all positive. The total number of people receiving jobless benefits went up to 1. 96 m...
The Kremlin is getting ready for a significant visit from U. S. representatives next week. Yury Ushakov, a key advisor to the Kremlin, revealed that there's a preliminary agreement for Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for the U. S. President, to travel to Moscow. It's also likely that Jared Kushner, another important figure, will join him. This visit is part of ongoing...
This year, turkey lovers might notice a difference in their Thanksgiving meal. The number of turkeys in the U. S. has dropped to a 40-year low. Why? Two big reasons: bird flu and another disease called avian metapneumovirus. These illnesses have made it harder for farmers to raise turkeys. Larry Doll, who runs Old Brick Farm near Detroit, was lucky. His farm didn't g...
A new hotline has been set up to help residents of public housing report crimes and illegal activities. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) introduced this initiative to address concerns about safety and illegal immigration in public housing areas. Residents can now call 1-800-347-3735 or visit the Hudoig. gov/hotline website to report issues like ...
Basketball fever is kicking off early in Colorado high schools. The state's activities association has just dropped its preseason rankings, and local teams are making some noise. Let's talk boys' basketball first. Sanford is sitting pretty at number two in Class 2A. Not too far behind, Centauri is holding down the seventh spot in Class 3A. And in Class 1A, Sierra Gr...
UnitedHealthcare's plan to limit remote patient monitoring (RPM) reimbursement starting in 2026 is a big mistake. They will only cover heart failure and hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. This decision ignores the growing evidence that RPM helps manage common conditions like hypertension and diabetes. It also goes against the trend of modernizing chronic care. ...
Barberton City Schools are in a tough spot. They're looking at a huge $9. 2 million budget shortfall. This news came out during a recent meeting where teachers and the school board had a serious talk about what went wrong and how to fix it. Teachers are worried. They want to know how this happened and what the plan is to make sure it doesn't happen again. Krista McC...
Donald Trump, the former U. S. president, recently found himself in a heated exchange with a major news outlet over a report about his health. The New York Times published a story highlighting signs of fatigue in Trump, including instances where he appeared to doze off during public events. The report also noted a significant reduction in his schedule compared to his...