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Estwing DIY in the USA: Tools That Are Still Made in America
Most major tool companies learned long ago that it makes economic sense to set up factories in countries where labor is cheap and laws are lax — but some of the finest tools you can buy in America are actually…
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Al Bello/Staff/Getty Images News/Getty Images North America 14 Industries That Have Been Hit Hardest by the Pandemic
From massive layoffs and billions in lost revenue to bankruptcies and complete closures, the COVID-19 pandemic has left few industries unscathed, and the damage appears far from over. The number of infections nationwide is beginning to spike again and prompting…
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Scott Olson/Staff/Getty Images News/Getty Images North America Jobs That Could Grow During the Pandemic and Recession
No one really knows the extent to which the coronavirus pandemic will affect the nation’s economy or when the recession that it triggered will end. Steven Mnuchin, the U.S. treasury secretary, says it could be over by year’s end. Others,…
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M_a_y_a/istockphoto Safe, Fireworks-Free Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July at Home
Fireworks on the Fourth of July are an American tradition, but not everyone loves them. Though large public displays of fireworks are largely canceled this year because of the pandemic, that’s likely fine with young kids or people with sensory disorders.…
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georgeclerk/istockphoto How Much Does Your State Spend on Law Enforcement?
With the nation experiencing weeks of protests and unrest since the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis, police departments across the country are in the spotlight like never before. There have even been calls from coast…
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pixdeluxe/istockphoto The Best and Worst States for Middle-Class Taxpayers
Few people like paying taxes, but some have more reason to gripe about their tax burden than others. A study from the nonprofit, nonpartisan Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy found that a vast majority of state and local tax…
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Rolf_52/istockphoto 20 Things You Never Knew About New England
New England is a fascinating and colorful corner of the country, a region steeped in history punctuated by the legendary events of the Colonial times. It’s also a place known…
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Timolina/shutterstock 19 Best Frozen Foods at Aldi to Stock Your Freezer for Less
Aldi has been attracting a lot of buzz lately, and rightly so — it routinely beats rivals like Walmart and Kroger on prices, and its compact stores are packed with…
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Alexander Scheuber/Getty From Boneshakers to the Wright Brothers: 25 Fun Facts About Bicycles
A first bike is the childhood equivalent of a driver’s license, but those familiar, two-wheeled, pedal-powered machines (and the outdoor trails best for riding them) aren’t just for kids —…
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Detroit Bikes Where to Buy Bicycles That Are Made in America
Though production moved overseas, these U.S. bicycle makers continue crafting bikes locally for athletes, families, and everyday riders.
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Spencer Platt/Getty Images News/Getty Images North America Beach vs. Pool: Which Is Safer Right Now?
It’s summer, it’s hot (and only getting hotter), and you want to be in a body of water. We get it. But unless you have a pool in your backyard,…
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MCCAIG/istockphoto 20 Important Questions to Ask Before Renting an RV
With many people steering clear of air travel during the pandemic, RV travel has become a new go-to — and for good reason. Taking a vacation in a recreational vehicle…
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Dà Jiu Bao Liki / EyeEm / Getty Images CC RV Rental Company Comparison: Which Is Right for You?
As many travelers are opting for hitting the road in an RV over plane travel given the current concerns over COVID-19, some RV renters are on the hunt for the…
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NoDerog/Getty The Nostalgic History of Ice Cream Trucks Through the Decades
Chasing an ice cream truck after hearing its siren song of sugary goodness was a 20th century rite of passage, but the neighborhood-roaming ice cream trucks of yesteryear aren’t as…
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TennesseePhotographer/istockphoto 30 Things to Buy at JCPenney While You Still Can
JCPenney has been on shaky ground for some time, and the coronavirus has finally pushed the brand to file for bankruptcy. While liquidation isn’t in the cards so far, the…
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Olesia Shadrina/istockphoto How to Make 24 Fast Food Sauces with Copycat Recipes
Now is a great time to experiment with making your favorite fast food sauces at home. The pandemic has not gone away yet, and with another wave potentially in the…
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Amazon Is the ChomChom Roller the Last Pet Hair Remover You’ll Ever Buy?
When something blows up on TikTok, savvy shoppers take notice. Case in point: the ChomChom Roller, which is enjoying a moment as everyone’s new favorite pet hair removal tool. The…
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lanolan/istockphoto From Barbacoa to Yakitori: 25 Barbecue Styles From Around the World
Burgers, ribs, skewers, and sausages are some of the hallmarks of America’s barbecue culture— but the tradition is by no means unique to summertime revelers in the States. Barbecue or…
