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15 Ways Classrooms Have Changed Over the Past 50 Years
The national average mathematics scores of America’s fourth- and eighth-grade students had the biggest decline ever recorded since 2019. Reading scores also fell in The Nation’s Report Card, a U.S. Department of Education assessment of students in public schools, making clear…
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More Americans Are Turning to TikTok for News, Survey Says
While TikTok may be best known for its wacky challenges and trendy dances, more Americans are using the short-form platform to get their news, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. The survey found that a third of TikTok…
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Big Discounts Could Be in Store for Holiday Shoppers Who Buy Early
With inflation boosting the price of everyday items and the consumer price index up 8.2% over last year, shoppers are expected to tighten their purse strings this holiday season. In response, retailers are slashing prices to encourage spending. In a…
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High and Dry: Mississippi River at Historic Lows, Snarling Shipping
As the second-largest river in North America (after the Missouri), the Mississippi River is one of the nation’s most important bodies of water. Not only is it a source of drinking water for millions of people, the Mississippi is also…
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Social Security Just Got More Inclusive
The Social Security Administration is now allowing Americans to choose their gender — with “male” and “female” as the options — when applying for a Social Security card. Americans can update their Social Security records to align with their gender…
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The IRS Is Giving You a Break Next Year
Dread the thought of coughing up more money when next year’s tax bill comes due? Good news: The Internal Revenue Service is making its largest adjustment to the standard deduction since 1985, when the IRS began annual inflationary adjustments. The…
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Old Levi’s Found in Mineshaft Fetch $87,400 at Auction
A pair of vintage Levi’s sold at auction on Oct. 1, and it’s not just the winning $76,000 bid that’s turned heads, but the jeans’ provenance, the young buyer who…
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Royal Caribbean Unveils New Decked Out Cruise Ship — and It Looks Unreal
If you’re looking for an exhilarating vacation aboard a cruise ship that also doubles as the largest at-sea waterpark, Royal Caribbean’s newly unveiled Icon of the Seas may be right…
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Celebrities Who’ve Been Candid About Addiction Struggles
Celebrities can drop ridiculous amounts of money on outlandish things, fly in private jets, and live in some truly luxurious homes. But there’s a dark world that’s easily accessible to…
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Domino’s Deals Just Got More Expensive
Next time you order one of Domino’s popular, long-running deals, you may get less than you’re used to and pay more. The fast-food pizza chain has quietly modified its deals…
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CVS Drops Tampon Prices and Fights ‘Pink Tax’
CVS has lowered the prices on its store-branded menstrual products nationwide and in some states has begun paying sales taxes levied on period products, known as the “pink tax” or…
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17 Veterans Benefits You Don’t Want To Miss
Expansive veterans’ benefits such as the G.I. Bill get a lot of attention and rightfully so — the programs give veterans a significant leg up when it comes to paying…
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Kroger and Albertsons To Combine in Grocery Mega Merger
Two of the nation’s largest grocery chains are planning to merge. Kroger said it plans to buy Albertsons, and if the deal goes through, it would create the second-largest grocer…
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Costco Superfans Share Their ‘Craziest’ Experiences at the Store
If the wildest thing you’ve ever seen at Costco is a steep, steep discount, consider yourself lucky. Costco superfans took to Reddit to share their craziest experiences at the warehouse…
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Which Streaming Service Gives You the Most Bang for Your Buck?
The financial technology company Self released a study comparing eight popular streaming services to determine which gives consumers the best value. Self’s method is simple: Using IMDb audience rating scores,…
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Brand Mashups You Never Saw Coming
Big companies know that one of their most valuable assets is their brands. So it follows that the only thing better than leveraging the power of one big name is…
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13 Eccentric Projects of the Super Rich
If money were no object, many of us might fix up an old car or remodel the house. Millionaires and billionaires use their fortunes to build spaceships, pursue immortality, create…
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Spirits and Mixers Every Home Bar Should Have
Want to serve Eggo Nog, the waffle-flavored, rum-based, after-dinner drink Kellogg’s is releasing, to guests this holiday? Even if that doesn’t appeal, one of life’s many pleasures is being able…
