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Gasoline prices are down several cents from last week following a drop in the cost of oil. Prices, on average, are almost 40 cents lower than one year ago. Concerns that Israel would strike at Iranian oil production facilities have spooked oil markets in recent weeks. The nation reportedly is no longer considering those targets, according to CNN citing an anonymous source familiar with Israeli military planning discussions. "With the potential of an attack on Iran's oil infrastructure...
Gasoline prices are down several cents from last week following a drop in the cost of oil. Prices, on average, are almost 40 cents lower than one year ago. Concerns that Israel would strike at Iranian oil production facilities have spooked oil markets in recent weeks. The nation reportedly is no longer considering those targets, according to CNN citing an anonymous source familiar with Israeli military planning discussions. "With the potential of an attack on Iran's oil infrastructure decreasing...
On the day he would become homeless, Wesley Bryant was awoken by his wife, Alexis. "Get up," she told him. "There's a flood outside." It was 8 a.m. on a Thursday in late July, two years ago in rural Pike County, Kentucky, and rain had been pouring for days. Overnight, it got heavier. Homes and vehicles were being swept down the narrow valleys of Eastern Kentucky's mountainous terrain. Dozens of people died after more than a foot of rain fell from July 26 through July 30, 2022, flooding 13 rural...
Months after the Wisconsin Supreme Court legalized them, ballot drop boxes remain a source of deep division among public officials in communities across the battleground state, Votebeat reports. While city officials in Madison and Milwaukee embraced them early for the August primary, several communities in Waukesha and Milwaukee counties have opted out of using drop boxes for November's election, to some voters' dismay. Some clerks in Dodge County decided not to use drop boxes after the county...
If you're looking for free electric vehicle charging stations near your home or workplace, or you're wondering how to find free EV chargers while you're on the road, you're in the right place. Chances are, if you're researching public charging infrastructure, you're either driving an electric car already, or you're planning to drive one in the near future, and therefore, you're probably already aware of the benefits of this significant lifestyle change. The benefits of using EV charging...
Many factors make it hard to save money today, from the high price of groceries to the high interest rates on credit cards. Inflation. If you're feeling a pinch, you're not alone. It's difficult to afford daily expenses and to save for financial goals, like having an emergency fund. When it comes to covering a $400 unexpected expense, 37% of adults said they would have to borrow, sell something, or not be able to cover the expense, according to a 2023 survey from the Federal Reserve. And...
Fewer teenagers are using drugs after rates precipitously dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, but overdose rates are on the rise as fentanyl becomes more common. Substance Use Treatment Facilities examined data from the University of Michigan's Monitoring the Future survey and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to determine how teen drug use varies by state and how it has changed over time. In 2023, about 1 in 5 children between the ages of 12 and 17 had used an...
With Biden's student loan forgiveness plan in limbo, here's how some borrowers may find relief In late August 2024, the latest chapter in the ongoing student debt forgiveness debate came to a close—for now—when the Supreme Court announced it would uphold a block on the Biden-Harris administration's sweeping student loan repayment plan. With an unprecedented $1.74 trillion in collective student debt, Americans are struggling with repayment. The 42.8 million borrowers with federal student loan deb...
With fast-evolving technologies, near-ubiquitous internet use, and increasingly realistic scams, cybercrime is on the rise—and Americans, in particular, are being swindled out of billions. Hundreds of thousands more cybercrimes were reported in the U.S. in 2023 than the other top 19 countries combined. Drata identified states with the highest monetary losses from cybercrime per resident, according to data from the FBI's 2023 Internet Crime Report. FBI data shows that cybercrime cost Americans $...
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 l...
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 l...
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...
In 1982, several years before the internet was widely available to the public, the first e-commerce company—the Boston Computer Exchange—opened for business. The platform, which allowed computer geeks to buy and sell used parts, functioned like an old-school bulletin board: sellers would post their wares, and buyers would have to call to make a purchase and then pay via a bank or mailed check. As the internet developed and expanded, more folks became interested in the possibility of having ent...
New Biden administration rules have raised the maximum salary eligible for overtime pay and put in place a mechanism that ensures the salary threshold keeps pace with rising wages and prices. As of July 1, 2024, hourly workers making the equivalent of $43,888 a year are eligible for overtime pay, up from $35,568, which will increase to $58,656 on Jan. 1, 2025. By 2027, the levels will be updated every three years to keep pace with worker salaries. Today, overtime pay entitles workers to 1.5...
Does AI actually help students learn? The Hechinger Report examines the results of a recent experiment in a high school which provided a cautionary tale. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that Turkish high school students who had access to ChatGPT while doing practice math problems did worse on a math test compared with students who didn't have access to ChatGPT. Those with ChatGPT solved 48% more of the practice problems correctly, but they ultimately scored 17% worse on a...
A look back at President Trump's relationships with NATO, Russia, Ukraine, and the trade war with China. OANDA shares how these relationships affected the financial markets and what to expect from Trump in a second term. Donald Trump as Republican Nominee for U.S. President Donald Trump served as president of the United States from 2016–2020 and lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden. Midway through the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump has locked up the Republican nomination for president after e...
Halloween is just around the corner. But did you know that October is also Bullying Prevention Month? Now is the perfect time to examine how bullying has evolved in schools. For example, this case of a boy being bullied about his Halloween costume highlights how easily an occasion that should be festive can turn into one of bullying. While data from the National Center for Education Statistics, or NCES, reports that bullying has gone down in recent years, it still has serious negative impacts on...
The average mortgage payment in the U.S. has risen sharply since 2020 for every generation except baby boomers, a clear side effect of still-elevated mortgage interest rates and home prices hovering near all-time highs. While longtime homeowners haven't seen much motion in their payments since 2020 thanks to fixed interest rates, newer (and oftentimes younger) homebuyers have borne the brunt of recent disruptions in the market. According to Experian data from the second quarter of 2024, millenni...
Fourteen states have taken up a challenge to significantly reduce the rate at which children miss a lot of school, responding to a recent call from a bipartisan coalition for states to prioritize school attendance, Chalkbeat reports. Some of the states making the pledge have had among the highest rates of chronic absenteeism in recent years, such as Nevada, New Mexico, and Colorado. Others signing on include: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Iowa, Maryland, Nebraska, Ohio, Rhode Island,...
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================================================== ERROR IMPORTING STORY: ERROR 4891: There was a problem importing this Stacker Story. Please notify Lions Light. | ERROR 4891: There was a problem importing this Stacker Story. Please notify Lions Light. ================================================== This year, citizens across the country will take time out of their busy days to vote. Lyft's Election Day rideshare data provides a preview of how, and when, millions of them will be getting to...
The NFL isn't just about football games; it's a cultural powerhouse in the United States. With millions of fans across the country and beyond, it's no wonder the league dominates sports headlines year-round. But what really grabs people's attention is the battle for popularity among the teams. Fans show their loyalty not only by filling stadiums but also by following their favorite teams on social media platforms like Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Facebook. So, which is the most...
Efficiently managing business travel expenses is crucial for a company to thrive. Fortunately, there are a number of software solutions that can help with this. These include Ramp, Zoho Expense, SAP Concur, Expensify, Emburse, TravelPerk, and Rydoo. In this article, Ramp will explain what goes into travel and expense management, how to design an effective T&E policy, important tax considerations, and how software can streamline this often difficult process for your company. What Is Travel a...
For all its billion-dollar gyrations, the actual investment strategies behind a highly valued and hotly debated stock portfolio of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints appears to be a relatively staid affair. Analysis of the $54.7 billion stock fund managed by the faith's investment arm, Ensign Peak Advisors, shows money managers have carefully steered those huge holdings to closely mirror the investment mix of a leading stock index known as the S&P 500, which tracks the performance...
As the gig economy continues to evolve, more and more consumers depend on it not only for their own late-night cravings and weekly groceries, but also for at least some of their income. How gig workers, or independent contractors, are treated and even defined have become election issues at both the state and national levels in recent years, Experian reports. There's no easy way to get one's arms around the size of the gig economy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, for example, has found that only...
