Lifestyle
Millions of Families Face SNAP Benefit Cuts Under New Federal Budget
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, widely known as SNAP and formerly called food stamps, is set to undergo significant changes that will affect millions of...
Four-Day Workweek Trial Delivers Surprising Gains for Companies and Workers
A recent six-month trial of a four-day workweek in the United Kingdom is challenging long-held assumptions about workplace productivity and employee well-being. Seventeen companies, covering...
June Employment Numbers Beat Expectations with Lower Unemployment
The U.S. labor market delivered an unexpected boost in June, adding 147,000 jobs and pushing the unemployment rate down to 4.1 percent, according to fresh...
How Wildfires and Storms Are Driving Up Home Insurance Costs in the U.S.
Homeowners across the United States are facing a new reality as home insurance premiums continue to climb, driven by a mix of severe weather, surging...
Private Sector Job Losses Signal Cooling in U.S. Labor Market
The U.S. private sector unexpectedly shed 33,000 jobs in June 2025, marking the first monthly decline in employment since 2010 outside of pandemic-related disruptions. This...
June’s Data Reveals Growing Caution Among Shoppers
The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index® took a noticeable dip in June, dropping by 5.4 points to land at 93.0, down from 98.4 in May....
Charitable Giving in the U.S. Hits $592.5 Billion in 2024, Marking a Notable Recovery
Charitable donations in the United States reached $592.5 billion in 2024, a 3.3% increase over the previous year when adjusting for inflation. This data comes...
America’s Manufacturing Labor Shortage Shows No Signs of Easing
If you walk through an American factory in 2025, you’ll find plenty of humming machines but not enough people to run them. Despite a period...
Consumer Sentiment Rebounds Sharply in June, Inflation Worries Ease
The mood among American consumers took a noticeable turn for the better in early June, according to the latest University of Michigan survey. The headline...
The Suburban Rental Boom Reshaping Communities
Between 2018 and 2023, the trend of renting in U.S. suburbs has accelerated significantly, reshaping traditional housing patterns. According to a recent Point2Homes report, rentership...
