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States where the most people are receiving substance use treatment
Approximately 49 million people in the U.S. population aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in 2021—and most went without treatment.
That amounted to 17.3% of the population living with these disorders, according to 2022 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration data released in November 2023. These sometimes ...Read more
The states with the most gambling revenue growth in 2023
Gambling in the United States has boomed since the coronavirus pandemic shrunk revenue to $29.98 billion in 2020, dropping a staggering 31.3% from the previous year.
It has grown so much that gaming—comprised of casino slots and table games, sports betting, and iGaming—set a revenue record in each of the past three years, reaching $66.52...Read more
Where's my paycheck? How pay periods break down by industry
Americans eagerly anticipate payday.
For some, it is an opportunity for a little well-deserved self-indulgence through shopping, dates, and dinners after weeks of hard work. For others, it is a moment of financial respite for paying off overdue bills and making monthly debt and mortgage payments. And while payday is universally a good day, ...Read more
Where graduation rates for students with disabilities are improving
The high school diploma is a rite of passage for many Americans. It comes with greater earning potential, improved employability, and creates a path to higher education. Still, not all children face the same barriers to graduating.
Students with disabilities represent 15% of public school students who, despite education reforms, are less ...Read more
The top 5 spring break destinations for 2024
Spring break travel has a new star (or should we say sun?) this year. According to research by Expedia, the solar eclipse happening on April 8 is driving interest in cities in the path of totality, including Dallas and Austin, which both have nearly twice as many flight searches compared to the previous year.
But that doesn't mean ...Read more
The impact of social media on the mental health of Gen Z
Our relationship with social media can be summed up in two words: "It's complicated."
Social media apps help us maintain personal connections and provide a platform for self-expression; however, many people—especially younger generations—also say social media has negatively impacted their mental health.
Sandstone Care used McKinsey ...Read more
How to pick the best toy for dogs based on 5 personality types
Playing with your pooch offers them a laundry list of benefits. It can help prevent premature aging, reverse obesity, maintain healthy bones, ease arthritis, help remove toxins, and improve metabolism and insulin health. It helps puppies develop motor skills and can cause hormone and brain changes that teach them how to handle stressors and ...Read more
When 'k' is not 'okay': Behind the many generational differences in texting
Chances are, you have yet to pick up the phone today to call someone, but you've likely messaged someone. Texting tops the list of the most popular forms of communication, with over 3 billion people worldwide using messaging apps as of 2021. Meanwhile, phone calls are on the decline. In the U.K. alone, in 2022, the volume of outgoing calls from...Read more
Small banks emerge as the top source for small business financing
When it comes to borrowing money, small businesses are most likely to apply at large banks. But they often find success with their counterparts in the finance world: small banks.
Small banks—or those with less than $10 billion in total assets—comprise most of the banks in the U.S., much like small businesses account for nearly all U.S. ...Read more
Behind the latest wedding craze: the 'buddymoon'
Picture this: You and your significant other have finally tied the knot and are off to paradise, but rather than get away from friends and family, they're all coming with you.
Romantic? Maybe not. An adventure to remember for a lifetime? Definitely.
Over the past decade, "buddymoons"—yes, you read that right—started bubbling up on ...Read more
Why does fentanyl exist? The history behind the substance driving record overdose deaths in the US
Fentanyl was the most promising medical advancement of its time. It's now one of the leading causes of death in the United States.
The highly addictive synthetic opioid has infiltrated illicit drug supplies and left holes in families across the nation. According to a New York Times analysis of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data,...Read more
How US wedding costs compare to other countries--and where spending is changing the most
Couples around the world want to tie the knot in a special way, whether it's a celebration in a banquet hall in Canada, a villa in Portugal, or a lush garden in Mexico. All types of weddings—from intimate gatherings to large blow-outs—have one thing in common: a price tag. Depending on where you live, that could be a significant bill.
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Inflation of goods vs. gold: How these costs have changed over time
Gold has historically played an essential role as a store of value in economies worldwide.
The U.S. dollar used to be backed by gold, meaning money was exchangeable for an amount of the metal. This is known as the gold standard, which the U.S. started to abandon in 1933 during the Great Depression. With the rise of modern monetary policy, ...Read more
History of foodborne outbreaks in the US
The year did not start well for dozens of people in 22 states who contracted salmonella from charcuterie meats in January 2024. Foodborne illness outbreaks like this make national headlines with food recalls, hospitalizations, and even deaths.
About 1 in 6 Americans will become sick from a foodborne illness this year, according to the ...Read more
How many high school and college students are using AI tools?
Since the public launch of Open AI's ChatGPT in November 2022, artificial intelligence tools have become widely used by the general public. But one group was particularly quick to embrace the burgeoning technology: teenagers.
According to a December 2023 report by ACT Inc., the creator and administrator of the standardized test for college-...Read more
How a national shortage of truck parking impacts more than just truckers
In 2023, a Greyhound bus exiting an Illinois highway collided with three semi-trucks parked along an exit ramp, killing three bus passengers. That same year, a woman in Modesto, California, crashed into a parked truck and subsequently died. In 2021, a man in North Carolina was hospitalized after hitting a trailer while swerving to miss a parked...Read more
Mammograms can lower chances of dying of breast cancer. A majority of people still don't get one regularly.
This year, families will lose more than 42,000 parents, siblings, and children to breast cancer. It's a disease health officials are trying to combat with early screenings. But getting a mammogram, often the best way to catch the cancer early, isn't always accessible for everyone.
Medical Technology Schools analyzed data from peer-reviewed ...Read more
Growing number of US airports use biometric facial recognition
The next time you're in a security line at the airport, you may find that instead of a Transportation Security Administration officer checking your ID, a camera and screen will use biometric facial recognition to confirm your face and photo ID match and ensure your ID isn't fake.
The TSA has installed the system in over 200 U.S. airports to�...Read more
Single-use plastics revolutionized the medical industry. Now, they're raising concerns about sustainability.
The 20th century brought airplanes, radio, television, the internet, and plastic. Lots of plastic.
That plastic is now showing up on shorelines, forming islands in oceans, and generating mountains of translucent trash on land. Around 700 species of animals in the sea have been found to interact with plastic daily.
Companies across every ...Read more
How much does it cost to win Best Picture? Breaking down the biggest and smallest budgets.
Sweeping films, epic stories, stacked casts, and ostentatious budgets—these are some of the things that may come to mind when moviegoers imagine Best Picture-winning films. But is that perception always reflected by reality? Not necessarily.
Many factors go into making an Oscar-winning film. In order to win over members of the Academy of ...Read more