Category: United States
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Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
In the United States, about 35% of adults are vitamin D deficient, according to the National Library of Medicine of the National Institutes of Health. It is estimated that the number is higher for certain populations, such as residents of nursing homes and hospitalized patients. These groups not only spend more time indoors but may…
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Do You Know Which Is the Happiest State in the U.S.?
If moving to Finland, the happiest country in the world, is a more complicated option, you might consider some places right here in the United States. A WalletHub released its annual ranking of the happiest states in America. To determine where Americans are happiest, the personal finance site compared the 50 states in three main…
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Even With Newborns, Mothers Choose to Continue Working
The percentage of women who recently gave birth and remained in the workforce hit a record high in the last decade last year, according to new census data. Maternity often excludes women from the workforce, at least temporarily – delaying the growth of their careers and earnings and contributing to the wage disparities between men…
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Lula: Climate Change and Inequality, the World’s Greatest Challenges
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday (19) that the fight against climate change and inequality are the main challenges to be overcome by world leaders.
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Lula Puts Climate and Inequality at the Center of His Speech at the UN
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The president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, placed inequality and the climate crisis at the center of his speech at the UN, emphasizing the need for political will to overcome these challenges.
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Where Are the Most Expensive Property Taxes in the Country?
Property taxes can vary by nearly $8,000 for a house of the same value. But New Jersey’s tax rate is 2.23%, the highest in the country according to an analysis by the Tax Foundation based on the latest data from the Census Bureau. Hawaii is the state with the lowest taxation, with a rate of…
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What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? Influencer!
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Generation Z has never lived without the internet; the oldest among them were born in 1997, four years after it became widely available. Perhaps this explains why so many want to be influencers “when they grow up.” In a survey conducted by Morning Consult, 81% of Generation Z respondents reported following influencers, with TikTok, YouTube,…
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Autumn Officially Begins This Saturday. With It, Rain and Even Snow Are Expected
Autumn officially begins in the northern hemisphere this Saturday (23). But forget about autumn for now. In some parts of the northern country, we will jump straight into winter.
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Looking for Airbnb in New York? You May Have Difficulty Finding It
More than 75% of short-term rentals listed on Airbnb have disappeared from the Big Apple following a tough municipal crackdown on home-sharing sites. The disappearance of accommodations has left thousands of visitors planning to spend their holidays in Manhattan, particularly at the end of this year, in limbo; but on the other hand, it is…
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Salary Access Apps Are a Solution for Those Who Can’t Wait for Their Paycheck
The financial situation of Americans is not at its best. More than one-third of Americans say they cannot cover a $400 emergency expense in cash. They end up using credit cards. The consequence? The average consumer has about $5,700 in credit card debt. Sometimes, waiting one, two, or more weeks for a paycheck can be…