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This is Changing America, a new section of @thehill devoted to the stories that inspire, spark thought, define need and demand action.
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Over 75% of parents say that schools are asking families to buy too much in preparation for the new school year, according to a new survey conducted by WalletHub.
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Families will spend an average of $586 per child during back-to-school shopping in 2024.
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These are the best and worst US cities for recent college grads
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Raleigh, North Carolina, topped the list thanks to its nation-leading hiring rate and above-average wages.
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A new study found that increasing dried fruit intake by just 1.3 pieces daily may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 60.8%.
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The study found increasing daily dried fruit intake by 1.3 pieces may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 60.8%.
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Highly-effective HIV drug could cost patients $40 a year
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Lenacapavir has been hailed as a potential game changer in the fight against HIV.
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The CDC is making it easier for dogs arriving from some countries to enter the U.S.
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The relaxed guidelines come after senators asked the CDC to delay some of the previously imposed restrictions.
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Heat affects our minds as well as our bodies, which can lead to depression in the summer:
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When the summer heat and humidity climb to unbearable levels, meteorologists, school administrators and government officials often discuss ways to stay cool – but what about the impact on our menta…
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Look up in the sky over the next few weeks for a chance to see a shooting star. Here's what you need to know:
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The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific meteor showers and will peak Aug. 11 and 12.
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Here are the 10 states with the poorest quality of life
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Story at a glance CNBC released its ‘America’s Top States for Business’ report, which considers quality of life in its ranking. The states with the poorest quality of life in 2024 are Texas, Indian…
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Rent prices in the U.S. are so high that one man decided to try a new lifestyle: living at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico.
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A Seattle-based content creator found out if a month at an all-inclusive resort costs less than his life in the city.
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Unreliable websites claiming Social Security recipients will receive a $600 payment increase or get a new stimulus check this month are spreading misinformation, according to the agency.
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“Please be aware and don’t fall for this stunt.”
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Americans’ morning commutes are getting longer as remote work and rising housing costs continue to change the way people live.
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The typical ‘super-commute’ takes two hours and 20 minutes each way, researchers at Stanford found.
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Coffee consumption is believed to benefit health, and new research shows it may lower the risk of death among sedentary drinkers compared to those who sit for prolonged periods of time and don’t drink coffee.
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The study aimed to assess the association between daily sitting time and coffee intake on deaths among U.S. adults.
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As overall employee well-being declined, 1 in 4 young workers reported experiencing “daily loneliness” in 2023, a new Gallup State of the Workplace report found.
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As overall employee well-being declined, 1 in 4 young workers reported experiencing “daily loneliness” in 2023, a new Gallup State of the Workplace report found.
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A recent study from the American College of Cardiology found that stress and depression in young and middle-aged women significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease compared to men.
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Women under 50 with mental health issues are nearly twice as likely to develop cardiovascular risk factors.
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The first quarter of 2024 recorded the country’s highest-ever number of ongoing drug shortages, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists data shows.
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The January-March numbers were the highest number of shortages recorded since 2001.
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Video shows ‘catastrophic failure’ of Teton Pass roadway, long-term closure expected
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It’s unclear how long it will take to reopen the road, which serves as a vital artery for those who live across the border in Idaho and work in Jackson, which is also close to Grand Teton Nat…
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Virginia Beach’s infamous ‘no cursing’ signs being donated to police charity, where they will be auctioned off
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Virginia Beach’s infamous “no cursing” signs will get new life.
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More than 1M Methodists leave church over same-sex rule change
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The United Methodist Church in the Ivory Coast left after delegates repealed the church’s ban on LGBTQ clergy.
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Litter, pollution and cockroaches make these the 'dirtiest' cities in America
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One of the largest cities in the South has dethroned an urban East Coast area to become the nation’s “dirtiest” city, according to a recent study.
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Possible mortgage crisis looms for millions. Here's why:
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A mortgage based on a 2019 interest rate of 3.5% could balloon to around 6.5% this year — more than many people will be able to afford.
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