by Nouran Salahieh The death toll from the catastrophic wildfires in Maui has soared to 36, and officials worry the devastation could intensify as the infernos torch more of the ravaged island. The loss of life marked a staggering increase from earlier reports of six people killed. While survivors recall harrowing escapes by car or boat, many residents who fled still don’tContinue reading “At least 36 people have died in Maui wildfires that overwhelmed hospitals, demolished homes and destroyed cultural sites”
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History Lesson Tuesdays: The Dangers of Tea Drinking
In nineteenth century Ireland, tea could be a symbol of cultivation and respectability or ill health and chaos, depending on who was drinking it. by Livia Gershon In many places around the world, hospitality means offering guests a cup of tea. As historian Tricia Cusack writes, this was increasingly true in nineteenth-century Ireland. But when theContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: The Dangers of Tea Drinking”
History Lesson Tuesdays: Bodies of the Titanic: Found and Lost Again
by Matthew Wills Ideas about economic class informed decisions about which recovered bodies would be preserved for land burial and which would be returned to the icy seas. The story of the Titanic usually ends with the ship’s sinking in April 1912, the rescue of survivors, and the ensuing scandals and subsequent safety improvements on ocean liners.Continue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: Bodies of the Titanic: Found and Lost Again”
Inside Joe Biden’s new student loan repayment plan
by Michael Stratford Alongside his pledge to start over on a plan to cancel student debt, President Joe Biden last week unveiled the final details of his separate student loan repayment program. The program, which has been in the works for more than a year, will permanently reshape how borrowers repay their federal student loans.Continue reading “Inside Joe Biden’s new student loan repayment plan”
More than half of US employers ready to try four-day workweek
by Daniel De Vise More than half of American employers offer a four-day workweek, or plan to, according to a survey released Tuesday. A poll of 976 business leaders by ResumeBuilder.com, the job-seekers website, found that 20 percent of employers already have a four-day workweek. Another 41 percent said they plan to implement a four-day week,Continue reading “More than half of US employers ready to try four-day workweek”
Travel Thursdays: Get Ready For The Sale Of The Year With The 690-Mile Yard Sale In Ohio. August 3-6, 2023
by April Dray Did you know the world’s longest yard sale goes right through the state of Ohio? It’s a yard sale of epic proportions, featuring treasures upon treasures. The 127 Yard Sale is the world’s largest yard sale, stretching across the north and south regions of Ohio and featuring 690 miles total. This isContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: Get Ready For The Sale Of The Year With The 690-Mile Yard Sale In Ohio. August 3-6, 2023”
The Truth About the 23% of People In Idaho and How Toxic It Is
by Kyle Matthews I would have never thought this was possible in Idaho, but this number is crazy! According to Stacker.com “Corporate sites across the U.S are releasing toxins into the surrounding land, air, and water—with many people living in affected communities unaware of the damage being caused.” Do you know where I’m going with this? Idaho,Continue reading “The Truth About the 23% of People In Idaho and How Toxic It Is”
The 7 Stupidest Money Mistakes Almost All Americans Make.
by Betterbuck I’m a massive coupon/savings nerd, and an embarrassing amount of my time is spent talking to people to find out how much they’re spending. In my experience, the average American is making some pretty serious money mistakes on a daily basis. Here are the 7 worst culprits (and how you can save money byContinue reading “The 7 Stupidest Money Mistakes Almost All Americans Make.”
Travel Thursdays: U.P. town builds $5M pier big enough for cruise ships.
The new pier in Houghton, Mich., is shown here during the 2022 fall festival. The pier was a placemaking project to create a town square for the city, but has the added function of serving as a cruise ship dock.Provided by Chase Palosaari
I Taught in San Francisco. Children Are Trained to Be Offended
by James Vescovi After five years, I’m leaving San Francisco, having fulfilled my mission of helping my elderly parents at the end of their lives. As I depart, I’m pessimistic about whether San Franciscans can solve the problems of homelessness, drug use, and crime that have made the national news, particularly after Whole Foods decidedContinue reading “I Taught in San Francisco. Children Are Trained to Be Offended”
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