July 2025 Edition
July 2025 Edition
Jiri Hera // Shutterstock Top 5 uniquely popular potato chip brands in Alabama As backyard grills fire up and coolers get packed for long afternoons in the sun, the Fourth of July remains one of America's most festive and flavorful holidays. Instacart dug into purchase data from 2024 to compile the top 5 uniquely popular potato chip brands in Alabama. Instacart State-by-state chip contenders Chips are more than just a side — they're a Fourth of July staple. Whether paired with burgers, dips,...
What the U.S. can learn from Japan’s experience with an aging population The U.S. population is older than ever, and that trend is accelerating. As baby boomers age and birth rates decline, the country is heading toward a demographic reality that Japan has been grappling with for decades. In Japan, more than one in 10 people is now over the age of 80, and nearly a third of the population is over 65. This marks a dramatic shift that has reshaped healthcare, the economy, city infrastructure,...
With flags flying, festive bunting hanging, and balloons floating, all of this red, white, and blue screams the Fourth of July. And next year we will be celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the birth of our nation. So we can start this year and cheer for our country's birthday for a whole year. In honor of this celebration, I have a pot garden in my backyard with red, white and blue flowers. Several of the pots have bright red geraniums, others with blue salvia, and white vinca. Now that all of...
