The people's voice of reason
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What top marketing job candidates really want The digital marketing job market has shifted. What used to be employer-driven is now more candidate-driven. Top marketing talent is in high demand, and candidates are less willing to settle. They expect more from the brand, the hiring process, and the entire work experience. For companies that understand this shift, which Digital Marketing Recruiters explores in this story, meeting those expectations isn’t a luxury — it’s now essential. As digital ma...
Most Social Security recipients say 2.8% COLA isn’t enough Starting in January 2026, the average monthly Social Security check for the U.S.’s 74.5 million Social Security recipients will be around $1,917, up 2.8% from 2025. That’s an increase of about $52 per month. But the majority of beneficiaries aren’t happy with that increase. According to The Motley Fool’s annual Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Survey, 54% of Social Security recipients say the 2.8% cost-of-l...
The consequences of an unreported fender bender A fender bender can feel like a minor inconvenience, a brief, stressful disruption quickly resolved with a handshake and an agreement to “keep the insurance companies out of it.” Drivers often make this snap decision to avoid the immediate hassle of filing a claim or the feared increase in their car insurance rates. However, choosing to handle a car accident privately, regardless of how minor it appears at the scene, is a financially and leg...
The joy and health benefits of induction cooking It’s a busy evening at Bauman’s on Oak, the popular new taproom in Southeast Portland, Oregon. At the bar toward the back of the room, customers are ordering drinks from a 30-strong list of intriguing-sounding ciders, including Looking Glass and Forbidden Fruit. Over to the right is a window into the tiny galley kitchen where Chef Daniel Green is expertly sautéing squid with sofrito and black rice in a cast iron skillet. So far, so to be expe...
Doak Walker Plaza and Armstrong Commons at Southern Methodist University, a private research university. Ken Wolter // Shutterstock Most conservative colleges in America Although colleges are generally expected to remain neutral on political issues, nearly half of Americans believe that higher education is biased toward liberal ideals. In a September 2025 poll conducted by Vanderbilt University, 43% of survey respondents agreed with the statement that colleges tend to favor left-leaning...
The AI data center boom is here. What will it mean for land, water and power in Canada? It was announced last December that a data center more than 32 times the size of the current largest data center in the world has its sights on a drought-stricken region in Alberta, The Narwhal reports. Chief Sheldon Sunshine of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation first heard about the $70-billion data center campus proposed right next door in a press release. Sunshine was surprised, as his nation had not been...
More articles are now created by AI than humans Since ChatGPT launched in November 2022, many companies have explored publishing content generated by LLMs such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to grow their traffic across channels such as Google Search, social, and advertising. This is a cost-effective alternative to spending hundreds of dollars for humans to write content. The quality of AI content is rapidly improving. In many cases, AI-generated content is as good or better than content...
More homebuyers are ghosting sellers: 10 cities where it's happening most Americans are dealing with one of the slowest housing markets in history. Years of rising home prices and unpredictable mortgage rates have scared off many would-be buyers, and even when deals are made, more are falling apart before closing. In September, more than 53,000 deals nationwide were canceled, representing 15% of homes that went under contract that month. That’s up from 13.6% a year earlier. In other words, m...
Tikkyshop // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Huntsville The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which...
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which...
Graduates in caps and gown at commencement. Nirat.pix // Shutterstock Colleges with the highest-earning graduates for 25 popular degrees Benjamin Franklin once said, "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest," though most Americans would now disagree when it comes to higher education. Fewer than 1 in 4 (22%) of adults in the United States think college is worth its price, even if the person has to take out loans, according to a 2024 Pew Research Center survey. About 43 million...
Close up hands holding burger at outdoor restaurant table. AKS-Stock Agency // Shutterstock 50 most popular chain restaurants in America Since A&W Root Beer became the first American restaurant to franchise in 1926, the United States—and the rest of the world—has been dominated by chains. Iconic establishments like the now-defunct Howard Johnson's trained customers to look toward its distinctive orange roofs for consistency and comfort, while McDonald's revolutionized the industry with its foc...
More and better patient care: An AI platform CEO predicts the future of healthcare After Sam De Brouwer's AI company, doc.ai, was acquired by Atlanta-based Sharecare in February 2023, it went IPO at a valuation of $3.9 billion. She then founded healthcare startup XY.AI Labs, offering AI automation for revenue cycle management (RCM), data entry, document processing, and scheduling, empowering providers to focus on care, not clicks. De Brouwer also curates and produces TEDAI, the first-of-its-kind...
Women-owned business certification: Benefits, options, and how to get started Many buyers want to support women-owned businesses. The sticking points are always the same: Where do we find them? How do we verify? How fast can we onboard? If those are the questions, certification is the answer. It places women-owned businesses in searchable directories buyers already use, provides recognized verification of ownership and control, and streamlines compliance and vendor onboarding with standardized...
Think before you ink: What you need to know about tattoo safety from a dermatologist Tattoos are generally safe, but they aren't risk-free. Here's what to consider before going under the needle. Practicing dermatology doesn’t just involve treating rashes and sunburns and administering cosmetic injectables. With 32% of Americans having a tattoo, including 22% who have more than one, it’s common to see another type of condition: regret. That feeling isn’t just about a tattoo artist making an er...
What property records reveal about the most renovated neighborhoods In today’s real estate market, identifying where to invest often comes down to understanding where capital is already being deployed. While price trends and transaction volume tell part of the story, property records — particularly building permits — offer a clearer view into neighborhood-level investment activity. Permit filings reveal which areas are undergoing the most renovation, modernization, and reinvestment. For real est...
Think you met the one? How to tell if they’re for real You matched. You clicked. The messages are flowing, and the chemistry feels real — maybe too real. But before you start daydreaming about meet-the-parents season, it’s worth pausing for a quick reality check. Because in the digital age, not everyone online is who they claim to be. Between AI-generated photos, fake profiles, and embellished bios, catfishing has evolved from the occasional MTV storyline into a real-world dating concern, People...
Financial planning for women: A guide to growing and protecting wealth Women are earning, owning and managing more wealth than ever. But they’re also working with less room for error. To discuss what this means, Comerica offers practical steps to help women grow and protect their financial future. Unique financial challenges for women It’s easy to assume financial planning is the same for everyone, but women face a distinct set of financial headwinds. Some are rooted in long-standing eco...
What are the best in-home care options for seniors with dementia? More family members and seniors are considering in-home care as a superior option to traditional nursing home facilities. In-home care allows your loved one with dementia to spend time in a familiar space surrounded by other family members, allowing them to retain their independence for longer. If you’re considering in-home care for your loved one with dementia, this guide from Village Caregiving will help you make an informed d...
Protecting your business from credit card fraud If you’re watching the headlines, it’s tempting to assume business credit card fraud is only a big-company problem. In reality, it’s also a growing threat for startups, small businesses, and even everyday consumers. Scammers increasingly target smaller companies because these businesses often lack the fraud prevention resources that larger enterprises can afford. The fallout from even one instance of small business credit card fraud can rippl...
Cheating beyond ChatGPT: Agentic browsers present risks to universities AI chatbots have proliferated in school settings since the launch of ChatGPT. But OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, just released a new AI tool that may make combating AI-generated assignments with AI detection more difficult. OpenAI’s new browser, Atlas, follows the release of other browsers that incorporate AI technology. Built into these browsers are assistants that operate the browser without keyboard inputs or m...
Where people in Anniston are looking to buy homes Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as more homes come to the market. Near record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for most buyers. Even a percentage point increase can increase a monthly mortgage payment by more than $100. That's causing potential homeowners to expand their searches outside costly urban cores, especially when they can work from home. Stacker examined da...
Where people in Huntsville are looking to buy homes Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as more homes come to the market. Near record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for most buyers. Even a percentage point increase can increase a monthly mortgage payment by more than $100. That's causing potential homeowners to expand their searches outside costly urban cores, especially when they can work from home. Stacker examined...
Where people in Gadsden are looking to buy homes Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as more homes come to the market. Near record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for most buyers. Even a percentage point increase can increase a monthly mortgage payment by more than $100. That's causing potential homeowners to expand their searches outside costly urban cores, especially when they can work from home. Stacker examined...
Where people in Dothan are looking to buy homes Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as more homes come to the market. Near record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for most buyers. Even a percentage point increase can increase a monthly mortgage payment by more than $100. That's causing potential homeowners to expand their searches outside costly urban cores, especially when they can work from home. Stacker examined...
