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Lifestyle
Uncontested divorce: What it is and how to get one
LegalZoom explains how an uncontested divorce typically works, its benefits and drawbacks, and the steps to take if it's the right option.
All-inclusive golf resorts: 9 top courses to play in 2024
Honeymoons.com rates its top nine all-inclusive tropical golf resorts.
How Arizona hopes to avoid a 'nightmare' if November ballot stretches to a second page
Votebeat reports that Arizona election officials are planning ahead for paper problems and higher costs with two-page ballots, but they hope to stick to a single sheet.
Cicadas à la carte? Here's why it's so hard to get Americans to eat bugs
Grist reports that roughly 30 percent of the world's population considers insects a delicacy or dietary staple.
Extreme heat can be deadly, but you can take steps to stay safe.
Cool Ways to Protect Yourself from Heat-Related Illness
(NAPSI)—Much of the U.S. could face hotter than normal conditions this year as the climate crisis drives higher temperatures—but you can keep yourself and those you care about safe.   …
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How the new generation of younger nurses is impacting the future of care

Vivian Health examined the impact of the widespread nurse retirement and how nursing industry demographics have changed in the last five years.

2024's best cities for grilling meat

Lawn Love ranked U.S. cities based on local interest in grilling, access to butchers and the average cost of meat.

Help your dogs stay calm during July 4th fireworks

The Conversation looks at how owners can protect their dogs from loud fireworks on Independence Day, with tips from a veterinary professor at Mississippi State University.

Texas Celebrates Youth Sports This Summer

Texas Celebrates Youth Sports This Summer

(NewsUSA) - Kids take the field in a big way this summer in Plano, Texas, as the town gears up to host a diverse mix of activities that attract the best young talent from across the United States.A …

La Semana del Aprendizaje Juvenil destaca las oportunidades

La Semana del Aprendizaje Juvenil destaca las oportunidades

(NewsUSA) - La Semana del Aprendizaje Juvenil, una iniciativa del Departamento de Trabajo de EE. UU., presenta una variedad de eventos y oradores en lugares de todos los Estados Unidos para mostrar …

No Child is Forgotten By Marine Toys for Tots

No Child is Forgotten By Marine Toys for Tots

(NewsUSA) - Marine Toys for Tots, known for its core mission of Christmastime charitable efforts, has evolved into a year-round force for good – ensuring that no child is forgotten any day of the …

Unique, Hands-Free Ways to Soothe Your Baby

(Family Features) Most parents know - or soon will - crying is completely normal for babies. Even once you've determined a cause for the cries, finding foolproof ways to soothe baby can be difficult.

Nurturing the Mental Health of Young Children

(Family Features) The earliest years of children's lives lay the foundation for their social and emotional well-being, setting the stage for success in school and beyond.

4 Tips for Summer Water Safety

(Family Features) Drowning is a leading cause of death for children ages 1-4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To protect your loved ones when playing in and around water this summer, keep these tips in mind.

7 home security to-dos before your summer vacation
(BPT) - As temperatures have risen and summer has arrived, the anticipation of vacation has filled the air. Whether you’re planning a local getaway or an international adventure this summer, …
Top spots to visit in America's heartland this summer
(BPT) - This July 4th, and as summer travel season heats up, travelers across America's Heartland are embracing the joys of staycations and local travel. Whether it's exploring nearby hidden gems or …
Are you digitally impatient? New online shopping survey finds we all are
(BPT) - By Lisa Grayston, general manager of commerce, CoveoWhat do consumers want from an online shopping experience? What are retailers doing right? What are they getting wrong? For the fourth …
Video calls to games: Strong home Wi-Fi all summer long
(BPT) - Summer's in and school’s out! Now that your kids are out of school or back from college for the summer, your Wi-Fi network could be getting a workout. When everyone in the house is …
Is social media bringing you down? There's something you can do about it
(BPT) - When it comes to your social media feed, do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a bad place? Do you even dread opening up your feed sometimes because of all the negativity you might find …
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Volunteering Together to Build Friendships and Strengthen Bonds

(Family Features) As people age, many social avenues from earlier phases of life, such as school and work, no longer exist and making friends can be difficult. Experts suggest volunteering as a beneficial way to make friends and improve social well-being.

Volunteering Together: Building friendships and strengthening bonds

(Family Features) As people age, many social avenues from earlier phases of life, such as school and work, no longer exist and making friends can be difficult. Experts suggest volunteering as a beneficial way to make friends and improve social well-being.

How a Manual Washing Machine Can Help Reclaim Time, Improve Lives

(Family Features) An estimated 60% of the global population wash clothes by hand and the burden falls mostly on women and girls, which means spending up to 20 hours each week doing laundry instead of going to work or school.

Top 10 dangers associated with the Fourth of July

ConsumerAffairs analyzed 2023 data on product-related injuries resulting in hospital visits to rank the top 10 product-related dangers associated with the Fourth of July.

10 summertime plants that are toxic to dogs

Ollie identified 10 of the most common summertime plants that are toxic to dogs using research from the ASPCA, AKC, and scientific studies.

The Black church creating a new village on Chicago's South Side

Next City reports on Chicago's Imani Village that will add senior and affordable housing, retail opportunities and more to the Pullman neighborhood.

How to beat the summer heat — and boredom

(BPT) - Summer break can be wonderful for kids, as they are able to explore new activities, visit with friends or just have more free time to play. But summer can also get hot — and long. If …

Designing with green hues: 5 ways to add this trending color to your kitchen and bath

(BPT) - Move over, gray. Green is having its moment this year in bath and kitchen design and décor. Whether dark, light or somewhere in between, these luscious hues are on trend right now, but …

The framework for lasting weight loss success

(BPT) - Everyone is buzzing about prescription GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss — and rightfully so. GLP-1s (more formally known as glucagon-like peptide 1 agonists) …

The jean evolution: How denim styles have reflected America over the past 120 years
Stacker retraces the history of denim—a pant that has shaken societies and made vast fortunes—using sources like Vogue, PBS, and Levi Strauss & Co.
States with the highest rates of people receiving mental health treatment
Wysa analyzed data compiled by the SAMHSA to find which U.S. states had the highest rates of adults receiving mental health treatment.
Does lane changing get you there faster?
Lane changing may seem like a time-saver, but the data, according to CheapInsurance.com, shows it may not be worth the risk.
Why this city is giving free transit rides to thousands of low-income residents
Next City reports on Philadelphia's Zero Fare, a pilot program offering unlimited free rides for low-income residents.
Large, deadly fires take their toll throughout US history
Singleton Schreiber analyzes the largest, deadliest and costliest fires in U.S. history.
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