Like it or not, generative artificial intelligence will likely be part of your daily work life in the near future. While most companies have taken a wait-and-see approach to implementing AI technology—in2017, just 6% of companies used AI, per theNational Bureau of Economic Research—the introduction of ChatGPT in 2022 offered a number of ...Read more

One of the biggest challenges employers face is keeping their employees engaged and empowered to do their best. Over half of firms with fewer than 500 employees reported challenges in hiring or retaining qualified staff, according to the Fed Small Business' 2024 report on employer firms.

Upskilling is one staff investment industry experts ...Read more

From former presidents and famous movie stars to accomplished engineers and lawyers, it is not uncommon for children to choose the same career as their parents. Even Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson followed in his father's footsteps as a professional wrestler after a stint in the Canadian Football League and a slew of injuries that cut short his path...Read more

As smartphones advance and social media options increase, more Americans across generations are finding solace in a digital playground.

People have become so attached to their mobile devices that many have admitted in polls that they can't imagine life without them. As different generations have different communication preferences, ...Read more

As the days grow shorter and a chill creeps into the air, Halloween comes alive with a sense of mystery and excitement. There's something undeniably magical about the crisp autumn leaves, glowing jack-o'-lanterns, and anticipation of donning costumes to become something—or someone—completely different, even if just for a night. Throwing a ...Read more

New Biden administration rules have raised the maximum salary eligible for overtime pay and put in place a mechanism that ensures the salary threshold keeps pace with rising wages and prices.

As of July 1, 2024, hourly workers making the equivalent of $43,888 a year are eligible for overtime pay, up from $35,568, which will increase to $58,...Read more

With fast-evolving technologies, near-ubiquitous internet use, and increasingly realistic scams, cybercrime is on the rise—and Americans, in particular, are being swindled out of billions. Hundreds of thousands more cybercrimes were reported in the U.S. in 2023 than the other top 19 countries combined.

Drata identified states with the ...Read more

When it comes to movie franchises, most people think of the sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe, or perhaps the still-enchanting "Harry Potter" series. These days, franchises comprise most ticket sales at American movie theaters, but the movie franchise is hardly a new phenomenon.

Franchises, which include movie series that share titles, ...Read more

For many Americans, early November not only signals Election Day but also means it's time to choose a health insurance plan for the upcoming year.

This year, open enrollment for public health insurance plans begins Nov. 1, 2024, and closes on Jan. 15, 2025. During the open enrollment period, Americans have the option to enroll, renew, or ...Read more

Fewer teenagers are using drugs after rates precipitously dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, but overdose rates are on the rise as fentanyl becomes more common.

Substance Use Treatment Facilities examined data from the University of Michigan's Monitoring the Future survey and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ...Read more

As high school seniors across America prepare to make consequential college decisions, their parents might not be ready to let them leave the nest—or foot the bill. Among parents with a child attending college, fewer than half (44%) felt prepared to make the first tuition payment for their child, according to a 2024 survey from College Ave.

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On a planet that holds more cellphones than people, it might be hard for some to imagine anyone still has—or uses—a landline.

Today, many may consider landline phones obsolete. However, this legacy technology remains a staple in households across the country, influenced in part by geography. Spokeo analyzed landline usage across the U.S....Read more

Big cities in America have undergone seismic shifts in recent years, largely influenced by the shift to remote work that accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. As white-collar workers transitioned to remote and hybrid work models, many businesses found they were no longer tied to the physical office. Workers scattered beyond cities, ...Read more

The number of Americans falling behind on their mortgage payments has risen in recent months, nearly climbing to rates last seen before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Netspend analyzed data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to show the uptick in homeowners falling behind on their mortgage payments since 2021.

Since lows recorded in 2021, ...Read more

It's generally frowned upon to judge a book by its cover, but what if names can give you an idea of whom someone is supporting for president?

Spokeo examined Federal Election Commission data to find the most common first names of presidential campaign donors and whom they support. The data includes all donations from individuals this ...Read more

Americans composted about 3.3 million tons of food waste in 2019, according to the Environmental Protection Agency's most recent estimates.

That may seem like a lot, but consider that between residential areas, commercial food service, and food retail, Americans generated 66.2 million tons of wasted food in the same year. That means about 5%...Read more

In late August 2024, the latest chapter in the ongoing student debt forgiveness debate came to a close—for now—when the Supreme Court announced it would uphold a block on the Biden-Harris administration's sweeping student loan repayment plan.

With an unprecedented $1.74 trillion in collective student debt, Americans are struggling with ...Read more

A medical team made history in September by performing the first fully robotic heart transplant at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Doctors spent two and a half hours controlling machines to replace the heart of a 16-year-old patient. The hospital claims the operation was less invasive than ...Read more

Lejos de los estados fronterizos del sur en elecciones previas, la contienda por captar el voto latino antes del 5 de noviembre se halla esta vez concentrada en el disputado "enclave latino" de Pensilvania, y ambos bandos han plantado allí sus banderas firmemente.

La campaña de Trump abrió en junio una oficina en Reading, Pensilvania, ...Read more

The high-stakes presidential race is leading to heightened emotions, and no matter the results, millions of Americans will be disappointed in November.

According to late September national polling data, Republican nominee Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are essentially tied, though Trump has an edge in key battleground states. ...Read more