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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 movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...
The number of young men pursuing U.S. college degrees has fallen in recent years. In 2022, there were 1 million fewer American men ages 18-24 enrolled in college than there were in 2011, according to Pew Research Center. Fewer women are also going to college, but just slightly, with the number at 200,000. With noticeably fewer men enrolling in higher education, the widening gender discrepancy has left many college administrators, educators, and economists wondering why young men are fleeing the...
As if hot flashes, mood swings, uncomfortable sex, and a host of other symptoms weren't enough to deal with, menopause is also a time when a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease shoots up to match men her age. Although scientists have known this for some time, new research is beginning to shed light on the complex link between heart disease and menopause, Hone Health reports. One factor is declining estrogen levels during perimenopause, which removes some of the hormone's cardioprotective...
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well, with 41% of Americans planning to start their own businesses by the end of 2025, according to 2024 Shopify data. This trend is even more pronounced globally, where 57% of people share this ambition. New businesses drive innovation, solve consumer problems, build community, and bring founders financial independence. But as more entrepreneurs bring their ideas to market, it's also increasingly important that both new and existing businesses differentia...
From the cozy embrace of a well-designed living room to the structured efficiency of a high-performance office, furniture is far more than mere decor—it shapes our emotions, productivity, and social interactions in ways both subtle and profound. Every element, from form to function, plays a role in influencing human behavior, and those who master these principles—designers, architects, and homeowners alike—can create spaces that elevate well-being, efficiency, and connection, House of Leon expla...
More states mandate screenings for reading challenges in young kids California will join 40 other states in screening kindergarten through second-grade students annually for reading difficulties, LA Post reports. The Reading Difficulties Risk Screener Selection Panel approved screening instruments designed to identify students at risk for reading challenges, including dyslexia. Students who don't read at the grade level by third grade are more likely to miss school and face more difficulties in...
While prices at the pump are lower than they were at this time last year, fuel costs are still up by about 10 cents per gallon compared to this time last month, per AAA data. The national average gas price sits at $3.16, with states in the South seeing the lowest prices in the nation. At $2.69 per gallon, Mississippi currently has the lowest average fuel price, while California has the highest at $4.80. While President Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on imposing 25% tariffs for Canadian and Mexic...
While prices at the pump are lower than they were at this time last year, fuel costs are still up by about 10 cents per gallon compared to this time last month, per AAA data. The national average gas price sits at $3.16, with states in the South seeing the lowest prices in the nation. At $2.69 per gallon, Mississippi currently has the lowest average fuel price, while California has the highest at $4.80. While President Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on imposing 25% tariffs for Canadian and Mexic...
While prices at the pump are lower than they were at this time last year, fuel costs are still up by about 10 cents per gallon compared to this time last month, per AAA data. The national average gas price sits at $3.16, with states in the South seeing the lowest prices in the nation. At $2.69 per gallon, Mississippi currently has the lowest average fuel price, while California has the highest at $4.80. While President Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on imposing 25% tariffs for Canadian and Mexic...
While prices at the pump are lower than they were at this time last year, fuel costs are still up by about 10 cents per gallon compared to this time last month, per AAA data. The national average gas price sits at $3.16, with states in the South seeing the lowest prices in the nation. At $2.69 per gallon, Mississippi currently has the lowest average fuel price, while California has the highest at $4.80. While President Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on imposing 25% tariffs for Canadian and Mexic...
While prices at the pump are lower than they were at this time last year, fuel costs are still up by about 10 cents per gallon compared to this time last month, per AAA data. The national average gas price sits at $3.16, with states in the South seeing the lowest prices in the nation. At $2.69 per gallon, Mississippi currently has the lowest average fuel price, while California has the highest at $4.80. While President Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on imposing 25% tariffs for Canadian and Mexic...
While prices at the pump are lower than they were at this time last year, fuel costs are still up by about 10 cents per gallon compared to this time last month, per AAA data. The national average gas price sits at $3.16, with states in the South seeing the lowest prices in the nation. At $2.69 per gallon, Mississippi currently has the lowest average fuel price, while California has the highest at $4.80. While President Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on imposing 25% tariffs for Canadian and Mexic...
While prices at the pump are lower than they were at this time last year, fuel costs are still up by about 10 cents per gallon compared to this time last month, per AAA data. The national average gas price sits at $3.16, with states in the South seeing the lowest prices in the nation. At $2.69 per gallon, Mississippi currently has the lowest average fuel price, while California has the highest at $4.80. While President Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on imposing 25% tariffs for Canadian and Mexic...
While prices at the pump are lower than they were at this time last year, fuel costs are still up by about 10 cents per gallon compared to this time last month, per AAA data. The national average gas price sits at $3.16, with states in the South seeing the lowest prices in the nation. At $2.69 per gallon, Mississippi currently has the lowest average fuel price, while California has the highest at $4.80. While President Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on imposing 25% tariffs for Canadian and Mexic...
While prices at the pump are lower than they were at this time last year, fuel costs are still up by about 10 cents per gallon compared to this time last month, per AAA data. The national average gas price sits at $3.16, with states in the South seeing the lowest prices in the nation. At $2.69 per gallon, Mississippi currently has the lowest average fuel price, while California has the highest at $4.80. While President Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on imposing 25% tariffs for Canadian and Mexic...
While prices at the pump are lower than they were at this time last year, fuel costs are still up by about 10 cents per gallon compared to this time last month, per AAA data. The national average gas price sits at $3.16, with states in the South seeing the lowest prices in the nation. At $2.69 per gallon, Mississippi currently has the lowest average fuel price, while California has the highest at $4.80. While President Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on imposing 25% tariffs for Canadian and Mexic...
Twenty umbrellas. Two dozen cotton pillowcases. Two dozen hairbrushes. Twenty-eight mens' long sleeve T-shirts. Thirty boxes of mac and cheese. Fifty-six Oreo snack packs. These are among the essentials a librarian at a high school in Jamaica, Queens, is raising money to purchase for students in her school's multicultural club, most of whom are recent immigrants and lack enough money for food, personal care, and weather gear, Chalkbeat reports. Tens of thousands of migrant families and others...
People are flocking to Florida. Will there be enough water for them? While wading through wetlands in the headwaters of the Everglades, where tall, serrated grasses shelter alligators and water moccasins, agroecologist Elizabeth Boughton described one of Florida's biggest environmental problems: There's either too much water, or too little. An intensifying climate, overexploitation of groundwater, and a development boom have catalyzed a looming water supply shortage-something that once seemed...
When she taught third grade in Houston, Summer Robinson invited a friend, a female mechanical engineer at Chevron, to visit her class. She wanted to introduce students, especially girls, to a STEM practitioner who didn't conform to the socially awkward stereotype in popular culture, The 74 reports. "She communicates really well, and the kids just loved it so much," Robinson said. "I don't think they totally knew what an engineer was, but they understood that they help build things." Such...
While prices at the pump are lower than they were at this time last year, fuel costs are still up by about 10 cents per gallon compared to this time last month, per AAA data. The national average gas price sits at $3.16, with states in the South seeing the lowest prices in the nation. At $2.69 per gallon, Mississippi currently has the lowest average fuel price, while California has the highest at $4.80. While President Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on imposing 25% tariffs for Canadian and Mexic...
While prices at the pump are lower than they were at this time last year, fuel costs are still up by about 10 cents per gallon compared to this time last month, per AAA data. The national average gas price sits at $3.16, with states in the South seeing the lowest prices in the nation. At $2.69 per gallon, Mississippi currently has the lowest average fuel price, while California has the highest at $4.80. While President Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on imposing 25% tariffs for Canadian and Mexic...
While prices at the pump are lower than they were at this time last year, fuel costs are still up by about 10 cents per gallon compared to this time last month, per AAA data. The national average gas price sits at $3.16, with states in the South seeing the lowest prices in the nation. At $2.69 per gallon, Mississippi currently has the lowest average fuel price, while California has the highest at $4.80. While President Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on imposing 25% tariffs for Canadian and Mexic...
The first jobs report under the new Trump administration showed a stable job market, with the unemployment rate ticking down from 4.1% to 4% in January, the lowest since last May, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics figures released Feb. 7. The report marks 49 consecutive months of overall job growth, the second-longest recorded period since 1939. Job losses that did occur were concentrated in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction industries, which declined by 8,000 jobs over...
When searching for a new recipe or dinner inspiration, social media is often the first go-to. Food content is one of the most popular categories, with food influencers turning everyday ingredients into mouthwatering dishes, sharing must-visit restaurants, and entertaining millions along the process. Different platforms offer different perspectives on food content. YouTube is where people look for in-depth recipe tutorials and deep dive into culinary history, while Instagram offers an instant sou...
Commercial property insurance can help with theft coverage and financial losses to replace stolen property so your business can quickly return to normal business operations after a crime. Business property—office equipment, tools, inventory and the like—can be a thief magnet. Forbes advisor reports that 90% of small business retailers nationwide have experienced theft at their stores. And it's not only retailers; businesses in all industries are affected, NEXT reports. Approximately 30% of U.S...
