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The rise of the senora: Why Latines are reclaiming ancestral slow living practices Picture this: It’s morning, and you’ve woken up with the sun in time to hear the birds sing their morning songs. You put on your slippers and robe to make yourself a cafecito and peer out your window to watch people starting their days and, hopefully, catch the latest neighborhood chisme. Then, maybe, you tend to your garden, or sit in your favorite chair to read for a bit, or turn on some old school tunes to swe...
Where real estate investors are headed in 2026: 10 under-the-radar cities worth watching The “hot” and “trendy” cities that consistently generate the most noise often carry enormous premiums built on amenities that residents might only use a small fraction of the time. For rental housing investors, those premiums compress returns before the first tenant even moves in. The smarter play is finding cities where people genuinely want to put down roots and where the housing market hasn’t fully cau...
Are CDs safe? Your guide to certificate of deposit security Here's the quick answer: Yes, certificates of deposit (CDs) are considered safe. CDs from FDIC-insured banks are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $250,000 per depositor, per account ownership category. The beauty of CDs is that they combine safety with predictable payouts. Unlike many deposit accounts, where rates can change, CDs earn a fixed interest rate for the full length of your selected term. Ally...
An effective way to incorporate private assets into your investment portfolio Incorporating private assets into a traditional asset mix allows for a more precise investment allocation that can maintain a portfolio's risk-return balance. Investors have long relied on a classic allocation between equities and fixed income to pursue growth and manage risk. But today’s increasingly complex financial landscape calls for a more thoughtful approach to portfolio construction, which is why investors a...
beton studio // Shutterstock Sweet corn, stone fruit and strong opinions: What Instacart orders reveal about Alabama's summer produce season Ask anyone what summer tastes like, and you'll get a different answer. A perfectly ripe peach. Sweet corn straight off the grill. Watermelon at a Fourth of July cookout. The list is different for everyone, but the euphoric feeling of biting into something at peak ripeness is the same. These are the flavors people wait all year for, and Instacart order data...
How small businesses can lean into AI’s growth moment AI is driving growth for small businesses and changing work at the task level. It’s leveling the playing field and opening opportunities to accelerate faster than before, but any growth moment comes with challenges. AI is transforming work, but it’s not eliminating the need to manage it. To really scale with success, small businesses need to navigate increased compliance and workforce complexities. The key to sustained AI-driven growth is to...
Exploring the benefits of free community college A good education can expand your skills and open up new career opportunities. Attending community college for free can be a huge step in the right direction for those who qualify. No matter what stage of life you’re in — whether you’re unemployed, between jobs, upskilling in your current career or about to finish high school — there are options that can help you accomplish your goals. A new educational journey begins with knowledge. Explore...
What are the different types of student loans you can use to pay for college? Summer means many high school seniors and their parents are prepping for life’s next big stage — college. But for many families, once graduation celebrations end and dorm room shopping begins, there’s another reality that also sets in — the first tuition bill. College Ave, a private student loan company, recently conducted a survey of parents of current college students and found the majority (80%) cannot cover t...
Elevated Fourth of July recipes: Fresh twists on classic cookout favorites When it comes to Fourth of July celebrations, classic BBQ favorites will always be welcome at the table. But this year, we want to recommend some cookout classics with an elevated twist. From a twist on everyone’s favorite, baby back ribs, to an elevated smash burger to a grilled summer peach salad — one of these options is sure to impress your guests. While you are planning the menu for your backyard celebration, Wildfir...
AI and mental health: Tool, trend, or the future of therapy? Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a potential tool to improve access and quality of mental healthcare. The demand for accessible and affordable mental healthcare is higher than ever. Researchers estimate that about 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. and Canada has a mental health problem, but less than half have access to appropriate treatment. AI mental health tools may help people get quick access to care, reduce costs, and...
GLP-1 and your plate: Powering up with nutrient-dense foods For many people taking GLP-1 receptor agonist medications to shed excess weight, managing appetite, and getting optimal nutrition can feel like a balancing act. GLP-1s work by signaling fullness to the brain, slowing digestion, promoting early satiety, and reducing overall caloric intake. This makes nutrient-rich food choices more important than ever, especially given the 587% spike in GLP-1 prescriptions in recent years among people...
How Americans heated and powered their homes across 250 years The average American adjusts a thermostat or flips a light switch dozens of times a day without a second thought. Two hundred and fifty years ago, staying warm meant chopping, hauling, and feeding firewood into an open hearth all day. Even then, a glass of water across the room might freeze solid overnight. As the nation marks its 250th birthday, the story of how Americans heated and lit their homes tracks with nearly every major chap...
New data suggests hormones play a bigger role in men's mental health than thought For years, the conversation around men’s declining mental health has focused on loneliness, social isolation, economic stress, and the stigma against seeking help. While those are all important factors, new data from Hone Health suggests another potential factor: hormones. An analysis of 3,239 men with low testosterone found that 83% of those who entered treatment with moderate depression symptoms experienced a c...
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Mobile The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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...
US Supreme Court’s uneven rulings in election lead-up causing chaos, experts say When the U.S. Supreme Court allowed Texas’ gerrymandered congressional map to take effect in December, its conservative majority wrote that a lower court had “improperly inserted itself into an active primary campaign” when it blocked the map more than three months before the election. Now, as News From the States examines here, the Supreme Court is the one upending elections. For the past two decades, the Supreme...
Famous neon signs of blues clubs on Beale street in downtown Nashville Photo Spirit // Shutterstock States with the shortest lifespans According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released in January 2026, American life expectancy has reached an all-time high. The average lifespan across the entire population in 2024 was 79 years, an increase of 0.6 years from 2023 and surpassing the pre-COVID-19 pandemic level of 78.8 years in 2019. However, those numbers don't...
How families are paying for college when savings fall short College affordability can be a tough nut to crack, especially if you don’t have enough in savings to pay it. College Ave, a private student loan company, conducted a June 2025 survey of college parents and found less than half (44%) felt ready to pay for college when their child graduated high school. Most parents (80%) reported they could not pay for the full cost of college with savings alone. And it’s not surprising. In its Tre...
The cast of 'Gunsmoke' poses around a wagon in a promotional portrait for the Western television series. From left to right are actors James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis, and Burt Reynholds is on the second row. Hulton Archive // Getty Images The 25 best Western TV shows of all time If there's a genre of television that is associated with being iconically American, the Western would be the top contender. Visions of saloon doors swinging open as a spur-spangled stranger stands...
A model wearing wide-legged trousers, a striped tube top and a turban-style hat at the Biba boutique in London, UK, 6th September 1973. D. Morrison/Express/Hulton Archive // Getty Images Women's fashion trends from the past 100 years Fashion is so much more than a "cute outfit"—it's a major reflection of the times and a big part of American history. Since the inception of the fashion industry, womenswear trends have always been driven by culture, events, popular music, and celebrity i...
School funding is relatively equal, but childhood still isn’t Children from low-income families have roughly $80,000 less invested in their development, well-being, and education relative to their peers from high-income households, according to a new study, the findings of which Chalkbeat examines here The research is significant because it puts a figure on what has long been known: Children do not have the same access to the resources that might help them flourish. While formal schooling is f...
Americans are proactive homeowners, but this country beats them in DIY home repairs There is always something: a leaky faucet, chipping paint, gutters full of leaves or a room that no longer works the way it used to. Homeownership comes with a permanent background hum of maintenance, repairs and decisions that can only be ignored for so long. What homeowners do next depends a lot on where they live. A new international study from Angi, a home services marketplace, found that Americans are among...
Left behind: Why small-town Americans are waiting longer for healthcare Somewhere in America, a woman with a late-stage cancer diagnosis is sitting in a nursing home on a Friday afternoon. She has chosen to stop active treatment. All she wants now is comfort, seamless pain relief, and the dignity of a gentle, supported care plan. The skilled nursing facility produced a thick paper packet of discharge information. But missing from that package is the one instruction that matters most: an order...
Carriers hold firm on fuel surcharges despite emerging US-Iran peace plans The midpoint of June 2026 demonstrated that the world is moving away from broad, sweeping border surcharges toward highly targeted, regulatory trade walls. The United States actively advanced its strategy to replace expiring emergency surcharges with permanent Section 301 labor tariffs, while successfully utilizing massive Section 232 pharmaceutical duties to force international drug manufacturers into onshoring...
Elected office or not, a host of possibilities await Kentucky’s Thomas Massie Even though he lost his reelection bid to Congress in May, U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie’s supporters signaled they’re ready for his next campaign. Shortly after the Associated Press called the race for Massie’s opponent, President Donald Trump’s candidate Ed Gallrein, Massie took to the stage in a packed ballroom at the Marriott Hotel near the Cincinnati airport in Hebron. He gave a nearly 30-minute concession speech bu...
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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...
