No More Virtual, says Poll
Published on 07/05/2022Many Americans don’t expect to rely on the digital services that became commonplace during the pandemic after COVID-19 subsides, according to a new poll, even as many think it’s a good thing if those options remain available in the future.
ICYMI: Fireworks No More?
Published on 07/03/2022The skies over a scattering of Western U.S. cities will stay dark for the third consecutive Fourth of July as some major fireworks displays are canceled again this year — some over wildfire concerns amid dry weather and others because of enduring pandemic-related staffing and supply chain issues.
The Arbitrage Life: Isn't that what they used to do in the Bible?
Published on 07/01/2022Alabama’s Republican Party has declared a tie in the primary race for a state Senate seat and says the winner will be chosen by lot.
Please Stop Calling Me
Published on 06/30/2022Tired of getting calls from random numbers about your Medicare benefits (that you probably don’t qualify for), social security benefits (again, that you probably don’t qualify for) and/or your car’s warranty? You’re in luck, they’re probably illegal and you might be able to get compensation.
ICYMI: Space Force Posting More Confusing than Ever
Published on 06/29/2022About 1,000 Air National Guard troops who are assigned to space missions are mired in an identity crisis. Torn between the Air Force, where they have historically been assigned, and the military’s shiny new Space Force where they now work, their units have become orphans, according to commanders, as state and federal leaders wrangle over whether to create a Space National Guard.
The Arbitrage Life: That's a Big Bacteria!
Published on 06/29/2022Scientists have discovered the world’s largest bacterium in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
School Lunches In Peril
Published on 06/28/2022The pandemic-era federal aid that made school meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — is ending, raising fears about the effects in the upcoming school year for families already struggling with rising food and fuel costs.
Pain at the Pump: Who's To Blame?
Published on 06/27/2022Furious about surging prices at the gasoline station and the supermarket, many consumers feel they know just where to cast blame: On greedy companies that relentlessly jack up prices and pocket the profits.
The Arbitrage Life: NASA Practices for Moon Launch
Published on 06/25/2022NASA fueled its huge moon rocket for the first time Monday and went ahead with a critical countdown test despite a fuel line leak. This was NASA’s fourth crack at the all-important dress rehearsal, the last major milestone before the moon rocket’s long-awaited launch debut.
Savings Circles Saved Motown!
Published on 06/24/2022A savings circle is a group of family members or friends who regularly contribute to a collective fund. Members gain access to a share of the proceeds on a rotating basis or as needs arise.
Arbitrage Life: BIIIIIG Fish in a Little Pond
Published on 06/24/2022The world’s largest recorded freshwater fish, a giant stingray, has been caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia, according to scientists from the Southeast Asian nation and the United States.
Adults Buying Toys On the Rise
Published on 06/23/2022A cohort of shoppers—dubbed “kidults” by toy industry insiders—have helped US toy sales surge 37% over two years, to $28.6 billion in 2021, according to data tracker NPD Group.