The increase in online gambling options and the COVID-19 pandemic have created the perfect storm for gambling addiction. The Mayo Clinic and other organizations are still studying the effects of COVID-19 on gambling addiction. However, […]
As the months get warmer, flowers are starting to bloom, dotting the landscape with swaths of vibrant color. In celebration of spring, we’ve put together this list of every state’s official flower, with lovely photos […]
The first monarch to rule what would later become Great Britain was King Alfred the Great, who was crowned as the King of England in 871 A.D. There wouldn’t be a British monarch per se […]
From eating acres of pizza each year to owning more guns than there are people in the country, there is a myriad of American facts that probably won’t surprise you, but are a good glimpse […]
Every tax season, it’s hard for many Americans to stomach how high their tax bill is. Although Tax Day has been extended to May 17 this year, the still ongoing pandemic will make that bill […]
As social media’s popularity increases, more influencers, and celebrities are flexing their follower counts, particularly on Twitter. Popular sites like Social Blade now make it easy to track the most-followed Twitter accounts and even let […]
You or someone you know has probably gotten an ad for something you were recently talking about. Seemingly seconds after saying you’re low on dog food or found out your sister is expecting a baby […]
You’ve read the headlines: Company X under investigation for data mining. Social media giants questioned by Congress about privacy concerns. Users report seeing ads mirroring their search histories. Modern society has a big problem: determining […]
Chinese New Year is the celebration of the new lunar year, which begins lichun, or the spring cycle. This is the first cycle of 24 solar “terms” in this calendar system. Every new year marks a […]
You may have never heard of Ormond Beach, Florida, or Lebanon, Tennessee, but their slogans sure are memorable. From dubious claims of being the world’s tuna capital to friendly reminders not to pass gas, here […]
As a working journalist and a master’s candidate at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, it’s infuriating to see my friends and family share stories from untrustworthy, tilted “news” sources. Unfortunately, since a new president […]
Many people want to find ways to save money, but they don’t want those savings to come at the sacrifice of everyday comforts and needs. However, there are many household hacks that can let you […]
Many Americans honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by giving back or volunteering for MLK Day. However, this year, many people and agencies are foregoing in-person community or organization-based volunteering opportunities. If you’re […]
You know the plot: A beautiful woman comes home for the holidays to Smalltown, U.S.A. She’s lost her Christmas spirit either because of some personal loss or because she’s been caught up in the bustling […]
It’s easy to think you’ve got the best doggo in the world while you’re both cuddled up together under a blanket. When your pooch lets you put that dorky sweater on him without pouting, it’s […]
As COVID-19 restrictions relax and summer approaches, more and more farmers markets are resuming normal or close-to-normal operations. If you’re ready to break out your canvas bags and take a stroll through the farmers market, […]
With the passing of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II on Friday, we look back at the British monarchy. The first monarch to rule what would later become Great Britain […]