Highlights: -Inflation happens when prices rise for essential goods and services in an economy. It can be caused by multiple factors, including surges in demand and supply chain issues. -Inflation reached decade highs in the last 12 months... Read More
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We’ve all been there. You have that one neighbor that doesn’t maintain their yard or has an obnoxiously loud dog, or maybe they blast music and host parties until 3 in the morning. Whatever the annoying quirk of that neighbor may be, just know... Read More
Amazon Prime Video is releasing the biggest update to the user interface in a decade. The roll-out, which began yesterday, includes a primary navigation menu that is now vertically oriented and situated on the left side of the page, directing users... Read More
States rolled out 988 as the new National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number, similar to how people can call 911 for emergencies. All phone service providers will be required to connect callers who dial 988 to the lifeline starting July 16. The... Read More
Amazon.com is pausing the construction of six new office buildings in Bellevue and Nashville to reevaluate the designs to suit hybrid work. (https://bit.ly/3PvFMeD) The pausing and delay of construction will not affect Amazon’s hiring plans,... Read More
Direct Plus Loans, aka parent PLUS loans, which allow parents to sign up for federal student debt on behalf of their child, can be a beast. They’re tied up in societal expectations (parents should take care of their child’s every need, and kids... Read More
Whether you’re a frequent flyer or not, the chances of flight cancellations and delays are soaring as the busy summer travel season creates long waits and crowds. But as U.S. airports work to combat the chaos, some are offering an option to allow... Read More
A school district is a geographical area for the local administration of elementary or secondary schools. They are special entities that are tasked with education and are governed autonomously or by the local government. There are about 13,800... Read More
The classic July 4 cookout — complete with cheeseburgers, chicken and potato salad — will cost Americans much more this year, Axios’ Julia Shapero writes. Amid record inflation, the average cost of a summer cookout for 10 people this... Read More
A ransomware group took a page out of the white hat hacker playbook to offer a bug bounty program for researchers willing to aid in cybercriminality. The LockBit ransomware-as-a-service group says it will pay individuals who find exploitable... Read More
Taking smart steps to reduce energy use, particularly during periods of peak demand like during the summer, not only helps lower peak load, it will save consumers money. These low- or no-cost measures will help you save energy: 1. REDUCE... Read More
Nassau County pools are open for the summer, but the big question many still have is if there will be enough lifeguards. There has been a nationwide shortage of lifeguards to work at municipal pools and beaches. Nassau County says it... Read More
F1 and ESPN have agreed to a three-year contract for U.S. broadcast rights worth $75 million to $90 million annually, per Sports Business Journal. Most races will be on ESPN or ABC, both of which are owned by Disney. ESPN will also have... Read More
Cooking and eating outside, especially when the weather is just right, is the perfect way to connect with your own backyard. Whether you have a deck, patio or a simple grassy yard, you can design your own outdoor kitchen to make the outdoor dining... Read More
Summer vacations and outdoor adventures are closer than ever — making now a great time to invest in your home away from home. Purchasing a second residence is always a significant decision, especially if you intend to use it as a vacation home. Of... Read More