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The top burger restaurant chains in America
Stacker gathered YouGov Ratings to rank the top 20 burger restaurant chains in America, according to customers in the third quarter of 2024.  
Is your pet part of your disaster plan?
Pettable created a guide to help pet parents prepare for an emergency situation using guidance from the ASPCA, American National Red Cross, and AVMA.
The seemingly endless cycle of reforms in juvenile justice
The Marshall Project covers Ohio's plan to close youth detention facilities in an effort to combat adult-style incarceration, an issue other states are facing as well.
The holidays can take a bite out of your budget—but you don’t have to let them and TextNow can help.
Six Ways To Save Money This Holiday Season
(NAPSI)—Shopping for the holidays is more expensive than ever. With Americans carrying more debt than ever before, many are expected to spend $18.5 billion using third-party buy now, pay later …
How Michigan's election safeguards prevent double voting
Votebeat reports on an investigation into four people who allegedly voted twice in the Macomb County, Michigan, August primary.
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Is your child ready for their first cellphone this year? Here's what experts say.

Spokeo analyzed phone ownership rates among children and heard from child development experts on determining cellphone readiness.

The rise in college student voting could have a big swing state impact on the presidential election

The Hechinger Report examines the impact and uptick of college student voting since 2022.  

How Kamala Harris' political and economic approach could affect the financial markets

OANDA takes a look at Kamala Harris' role as vice president, her policy positions earlier in her career, her views, and how these would affect the financial markets if she is elected president.

5 Ways to Transform Your Kitchen and Bath with the Look of Luxury

(NewsUSA) - According to a recent Houzz report, kitchens remain the most renovated interior room (29%), followed closely by guest and primary bathrooms (27% and 25%, respectively). In 2023, the …

The Importance of Medicare Options for America’s Seniors

The Importance of Medicare Options for America’s Seniors

(Mark Gibbons, President/CEO of RetireSafe) - With the start of Medicare’s open enrollment period, it’s important that older Americans explore their healthcare options to make the best choice …

Blue Star Families Spotlights Military Mental Health for Awareness Month this October

Blue Star Families Spotlights Military Mental Health for Awareness Month this October

(NewsUSA) - The challenges of military life don't always end when the mission does. For many in our military community – both active duty and veterans alike – there's an ongoing, often silent …

Reap the Rewards of Shared Family Meals

(Family Features) Addressing the epidemic of loneliness can be as easy as sharing one more meal with family members each week. This National Family Meals Month, commit yourself to reaping the benefits of shared meals.

5 Reasons Family Meals are a Recipe for Success

(Family Features) Address the epidemic of loneliness by joining the Family Meals Movement and sharing a meal with friends and family today.

Combat the Epidemic of Loneliness by Eating Together

(Family Features) According to the U.S. Surgeon General, Americans face a lack of social connection that poses a significant risk to individual health and longevity.

New Medicare Program Makes Prescription Costs Easier to Handle
(BPT) - This year’s Medicare Annual Enrollment brings a major change for prescription drug users: a new payment program for older adults and those with disabilities to spread out their costs …
Help protect your home, your family and your moments
(BPT) - Life is a collection of moments worth protecting. When it’s time to upgrade to the latest fire safety technology, learn more at firstalert.com.
What You Need to Know About the Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
(BPT) - COVID-19 remains a public health concern, as we continue to see periodic surges in infections and hospitalizations. But while SARS-CoV-2 infections tend to rise during the fall and winter …
Fire safety: Act now to protect your home and family
(BPT) - Fall and winter are peak seasons for home fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). To protect your home this Fire Safety Prevention Week, take proactive steps to …
Twice as nice: Step-by-step tips for painting a room two colors
(BPT) - If your walls could talk, what would the paint color say about you? You’re bold? Calm? Sophisticated? Whatever the answer would be, painting a wall multiple colors is an affordable, yet …
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Throw a Party Like a Pro

(Family Features) Before gathering your crew for your next event, make a plan to ensure you get to enjoy the day as fully as your guests.

Driving at sunrise and sunset may be safer with tinted vehicle windows.

Fall For Improved Vehicle Protection

(NAPSI)—With the fall season underway, the sun’s trajectory is lower in the sky, so drivers should be extra careful, especially during sunrise and near sunset. That’s when the sun’s intense …

Make your shower a sanctuary of self-care

(BPT) - The self-care movement is having a moment. Over the summer we observed Self-Care Month from June 24 to July 24, with the symbolic notion of 24/7 (July 24) self-care being top of mind in our …

1 in 10 Americans have tried injectable weight loss medication—These are the cities with the most early adopters

Hers examines the weight-loss injectables market across the U.S.

Heart disease isn't just a man's disease - everyone should know their risk by taking these 3 simple tests

(BPT) - Are you concerned about your cardiovascular (CV) health? Even if you don’t have a family history of CV diseases, it’s important to find out if you’re at risk so you can …

Tackling a tiling project? Great grout makes all the difference

(BPT) - Whether you're a professional or DIYer, laying tile is one of those skills that looks easy when it's well done, but can be complicated and physically demanding. The fun part is choosing the …

"100 Reasons to Celebrate" with Sabrina Brier

(BPT) - This year, Zales celebrates 100 years of inspiring style through a commitment to provide beautifully designed and crafted on-trend fine jewelry.To celebrate, the brand teamed up with actress …

Where wealthy millennials are moving
SmartAsset mines Census data to determine which states have gained—and lost—the most high-income millennials.
5 of the biggest sports parlay wins of all time
ATS.io compiled a list of five of the biggest sports parlay wins of all time, detailing the ins and outs of the jackpots worth millions of dollars.
For better or for worse: The mental health effects of divorce
Charlie Health shares insights about the link between divorce and mental and physical health, plus tips for coping with well-being after separation.
How a 'pollinator pathmaker' can help us see like a bee
Reasons to be Cheerful follows artist Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg's path to transform how people see gardens—geared toward pollinators' tastes rather than humans.
Indigenous Peoples Day: Why it's replacing Columbus Day in many places
The Conversation, with the help of Coharie Tribe member and educator Susan C. Faircloth, explains the history and significance of Indigenous Peoples Day.