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Betty White’s Death and Upcoming 100th Anniversary Inspires Donations to Animal Groups: “Betty Always Put Animals First”
The Betty White Challenge encourages people to send $ 5 to an animal shelter on January 17, when White would have turned 100. Read more
The smallest particles of pollution carry a major risk: asthma in children, deaths from bad air ignored for too long, according to studies
Two in three pediatric asthma cases in cities are linked to traffic pollution, while 1.8 million “excess” deaths are linked to unhealthy particles. Read more
Before Jon Stewart took on anti-Semitic goblins, critics called out JRR Tolkien’s orcs and dwarves for racial stereotypes
Top-grossing, billion-dollar franchises like ‘Harry Potter’ and Dungeons & Dragons that make billions of dollars have long had a race issue Read More
“Employees carry more weight right now”: 4.5 million Americans have quit their jobs. Should you stay or go?
In recent months, the gap between what Americans could earn by changing jobs has widened as labor shortages persist. Read more
Former Iowa tourism executives to plead guilty to lying about selling tickets to Maroon 5 concert and Kelly Clarkson who lost millions
The organizers of the Newbo Evolve 2018 festival gave away thousands of free tickets so musicians don’t have to perform in front of half-full crowds Read More
“The Fed May Really Have To Slow Down”: Mortgage Rates Hit Their High For Over A Year
The latest mortgage rate hike could be the start of a protracted hike. Read more
Broadway faces racial judgment. “Change is happening” – but is it enough?
“People are not unaware of what is in demand,” Vanessa Williams, the record star and Broadway artist, told MarketWatch. Read more
“I’m afraid this woman will bleed him dry”: my secretive and elusive father remarries shortly after my mother’s death – without a marriage contract
“She has a taste for the finer things in life. Read more
We compare the Honda Accord 2022 to the Hyundai Sonata, two spacious sedans. Which one is right for you?
The Honda Accord 2022 and Hyundai Sonata 2022 both offer spacious cabins, ample trunk space and a choice of engines. What is better? Read more
What to Know About Ending “Surprise” Medical Bills – “This Will Make a Big Difference for Health Care Consumers”
The “No Surprises Act” targeting surprise medical bills takes effect as hospitalizations linked to COVID-19 increase Read more
