The Rise of The Side Hustle New research shows as prices climb Americans are taking on a side hustle. Research from Omnisend found that 28-percent of Americans have taken on extra work with most citing the need to cover bills and essentials. A separate ZipRecruiter survey estimates the share of Americans with a side hustle […]
Google is requesting approval from the federal government to release up to 32 million mosquitoes in California and Florida as part pf its “Debug” program. The initiative looks to “stop bad bugs with good bugs” by releasing hordes of sterile mosquitoes to eliminate ones that carry disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says […]
Gen Z Shoppers Helping Revive America’s Malls Gen Z shoppers are energizing a mall revival. Younger consumers prefer in-person shopping experiences over online carts. Data from NielsenIQ shows Gen Z retail spending is expected to pass 12-trillion dollars globally by 2030, with growth outpacing every other generation. Data from Circana also found shoppers between 18 […]
Most Consumers Making Impulse Buys Despite inflation and rising costs, four out of five consumers said they’ve made an impulse buy in 2026. A new survey from marketing agency PartnerCentric found that more than half of shoppers say their budget is tighter this year. Gen Z and Millennial consumers are the most likely to have […]
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A new health survey indicates more and more Americans are using drugs and marijuana to get to sleep. Dr. Joe Galati says any drug, whether it’s edibles or even melatonin, doesn’t get to the core issue which could be anything from sleep apnea to restless leg syndrome or simply anxiety. Dr. Galati says if you […]
Dating Becoming Too Expensive For Some Young Americans  A new survey says many young Americans are exhausted by the cost of dating. BMO Financial Group’s 2026 BMO Real Financial Progress Index says half of Americans surveyed said they are going on fewer dates or choosing less expensive activities because of rising costs. The bank […]
A new survey shows more Americans are choosing to end strained relationships. A survey of two-thousand adults taken in March for the therapy platform Talkspace found that nearly two in five adults say they have gone “no contact” with a family member or friend in the last year. Talkspace’s chief medical officer said the results […]
Half of Americans are spending less time looking at screens and it seems to be making them happier. A new survey from Talker Research finds that Gen Z is actually leading the charge when it comes to unplugging, with more than 60 percent intentionally putting down the smartphones. Those numbers start going down the older […]
Tasha Cobbs Leonard Shares Historic Late-Night Performance with John Legend Tasha Cobbs Leonard and John Legend made history with a performance of “Church” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The duo’s raw rendition showcased their vocal chemistry and the song’s message of sacred connection. “Church” recently reached #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay Chart and is nominated for […]
New research suggests that exercise in midlife could help lower the risk of dementia. A study published this month in the JAMA Network Open said having the highest levels of physical activity in midlife and late life was tied to a 41 to 45 percent lower risk of dementia. The research defines midlife as the […]
There may be fewer chocolate bars for trick-or-treaters this Halloween as chocolate prices stay high. The price of cocoa has more than doubled since the beginning of 2024, with peak prices hitting in late 2024, according to a report from Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute. Though prices have come down slightly, they remain at or near record […]
