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Remote work has transformed how millions of Americans approach their jobs. While many workplaces adopted telework out of necessity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the trend has evolved from a rare exception to common practice. It's impacted everything from public transportation patterns to housing markets to such a degree that some have called it a "revolution." Between 2019 and 2021, the rate of people working remotely tripled to 17.9% of the workforce, according to the Census Bureau. By the end...
January 30, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke on the Senate floor about the need to quickly confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard to key roles in President Trump's cabinet. Sen. Tuberville defended each nominees' qualifications and their commitments to making America healthy, more just, and secure again. During the speech, Sen. Tuberville denounced the baseless attacks aimed at these nominees by the media and career politicians as n...
January 30, 2025 - WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke during the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee confirmation hearing for President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Tuberville -who favors Kennedy's confirmation - discussed with Kennedy the alleged harmful ingredients used in American food products and ways to Make America Healthy Again. Sen Tuberville told Kennedy, "Thank you for bringing light to what t...
In 1955, the Ventu Park wildfire tore through the canyons above Malibu, burning nearly 14,000 acres and eight homes. The same area saw two large fires burn hillsides and homes over the next three years. There were two in the 1970s, one in the '80s and three in the '90s. This century those hills saw the Woolsey fire, one of the most destructive burns in California history. The Franklin fire, which scorched the hills just last month, has now been overshadowed by the firestorm that followed,...
Cash management focuses on the day-to-day liquidity of a company, ensuring funds are available to meet short-term obligations. Treasury management encompasses all aspects of a company's financial management strategy, including cash management, debt management, risk management, and strategic financial planning. Understanding the difference can help you make better financial decisions for your company. It's all about knowing when to focus on the short-term and when to think long-term. Differences...
When Karen Sicner and her husband John made the decision to relocate from metro Atlanta to build a new home on a two-acre homesite in rural Sylva, North Carolina, moving closer to their daughter and her family in Tennessee was a major factor. Since then though, they've discovered that there are other perks connected to trading city life for country living that have nothing to do with getting geographically closer to family, The Daily Yonder reports. "I've been downtown (Atlanta) today and it's...
January 29, 2025 - BATON ROUGE, LA. - Senior center/forward Johni Broome is back and Auburn is playing as good a brand of basketball as it has at any point in this season. Auburn defeated LSU 87 to 74 on Wednesday night. Auburn was led by Broome who scored 26 points - 20 of them in the second half – in Auburn's victory. Broome also 13 rebounds and 3 shot blocks. The win improves Auburn to 19 and 1 overall and 7 and 0 in the Southeastern Conference – easily the USA's best basketball con...
January 30, 2025–Not ‘should’ we, but ‘could’ we deport Vivek Ramaswamy? Short answer: no, not as things now stand. But, as a child of H1B parents, looking at his situation can help us understand issues that are bound to arise with birthright citizenship of all types. As to whether or not we SHOULD deport him? That’s a separate issue we’ll get to later. On his first day in office, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO), “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship.” T...
January 29, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – This is National School Choice Week and U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) marked the occasion with a statement in support of President Donald J. Trump's (R) latest executive orders prohibiting federal funds from going to any K-12 school that teaches critical race theory (CRT) or radical gender ideology and expanding school choice for students: "I fully support President Trump's decision to prohibit federal funds from going to any K-12 school tha...
January 29, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today announced she will serve as Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on the Senate Committee on Appropriations in the 119th Congress. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) will serve as Ranking Member of the subcommittee. The subcommittee has primary jurisdiction over the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Coast Guard, U...
Health is generally top of mind in the new year. And while going to the gym and eating better are all noble goals, more Americans are choosing to cut down on alcohol as part of starting fresh in January. The shift is largely due to "Dry January," the commitment to abstain from drinking for one month, a movement the British nonprofit Alcohol Change UK started in 2013. However, its origins trace back to WWII, when the Finnish government encouraged citizens to cut down on alcohol use to save...
Winter can bring a suite of maladies: runny noses, itchy sweaters, a fluke skiing accident. But for some, the worst is Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, a depression that sets in as the days grow shorter. SAD is estimated to affect 5% of the U.S. adult population-and Lyft data would seem to confirm that. Riders are less likely to use positive words when reviewing their drivers during winter months, particularly in February, the month when SAD symptoms tend to peak in the U.S Who's Most Likely...
February 6, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell (AL-07), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee, led a letter from every Ways and Means Democrat to IRS Acting Commissioner Douglas O'Donnell demanding information regarding Elon Musk's illegal access to Americans' sensitive data including private tax and Social Security information. "An unelected billionaire has absolutely no business handling the personal information of American taxpayers," said Ranking...
The average credit score was 715 in 2024, according to Experian data. That average, as of the third quarter of 2024, is unchanged from the same quarter in 2023. For 11 straight years, the average FICO® Score in the United States hasn't decreased on an annual basis. The resilience of the U.S. consumer evident here has arguably been assisted by increased awareness of financial matters, including the power of their credit score. Consumer credit score highlights include: - Credit card balance...
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 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 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...
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $358,461 in December, 2.6% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 16, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 7.04%....
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $358,461 in December, 2.6% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 16, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 7.04%....
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $358,461 in December, 2.6% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 16, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 7.04%....
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $358,461 in December, 2.6% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 16, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 7.04%....
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $358,461 in December, 2.6% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 16, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 7.04%....
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $358,461 in December, 2.6% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 16, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 7.04%....
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $358,461 in December, 2.6% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $358,461 in December, 2.6% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
