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A brief history of the s'more, America’s favorite campfire snack

Every summer, millions of marshmallows will be toasted over fires across America. Many will be used as an ingredient in the quintessential summer snack: the s’more. Eating gooey marshmallows …

Summer Camps Guide: Helping Parents Choose the Right Fit for Their Child

Spring break often reminds families of the approach of summer and the need to find the best summer camp experiences for their children. Whether a child is entering kindergarten or transitioning ...

Thrilling Spring Adventures in Myrtle Beach

(BPT) - Looking for the perfect spring getaway? Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is one of America's most beloved family beach destinations, delivering a perfect mix of adventure, entertainment and …

From catfishing to catphishing: The evolution of a romance scam

Spokeo explains how catfishing + phishing leads to catphishing, which happens when the grift goes from messing with your heart to messing with your identity, and maybe even your bank account.

From catfishing to catphishing: The evolution of a romance scam

Spokeo explains how catfishing + phishing leads to catphishing, which happens when the grift goes from messing with your heart to messing with your identity, and maybe even your bank account.
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(NewsUSA) - There is broad agreement across party lines that it takes too long to build anything in the United States.   A new energy generation project, like a solar or wind farm, that needs a …
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From catfishing to catphishing: The evolution of a romance scam

Spokeo explains how catfishing + phishing leads to catphishing, which happens when the grift goes from messing with your heart to messing with your identity, and maybe even your bank account.

What are AI hallucinations? Why AIs sometimes make things up

When AI systems try to bridge gaps in their training data, the results can be wildly off the mark: fabrications and non sequiturs researchers call hallucinations.

From Jewish summer camp to gospel to Chabad, Bob Dylan’s faith doesn’t fit in a box ? but he’s long had a connection to Israel

Despite pressure to cancel Israel performances, Dylan has performed in the country several times. Ever an enigma, he rarely explains his decisions ? or views on religion.
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71% of Americans don't trust their power bills. Are they right?

Arbor surveyed American homeowners and renters and discovered that most doubt the accuracy of their electricity charges.

Colleges rebrand humanities majors as job-friendly

The Hechinger Report reports that the University of Arizona, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and the Georgia Institute of Technology are among a small group of universities taking steps to change the conversation about the humanities, drawing a connection between the humanities and good high-paying jobs.
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Protecting rural immigrant populations from expanding reach of ICE
The Daily Yonder reports that in the northwest corner of Washington State, activists organize to assist local immigrant communities with legal protections against ICE trying to meet the Trump administration's deportation goals.
One way to retain more Black teachers in NYC schools? Black principals, new research finds.
Chalkbeat shares insights from new research that says while Black teachers left their jobs at higher rates overall than other groups, having a Black principal and a critical mass of Black colleagues made them significantly more likely to stay at schools.
Gun sales are plummeting. Here's why
The Trace analyzes the state of gun purchases and ownership in America after the pandemic pushed demand for firearms to record levels.
How to Improve Mental Health in Higher Education
(BPT) - Supporting student mental health in higher education is a growing priority. College life can be very stressful, with challenging academics, financial worries and social pressures — not …
Have the benefits of meditation been overhyped in the West?
There is much more to mindfulness than the popular media hype
A scholar studying the relationship of Buddhism and medicine explains how the popular media has misrepresented mindfulness.
The flourishing Black business district in Detroit, Mich., photographed in 1942.
The story of the Great Migration often overlooks Black businesses that built Detroit
Detroit’s Black population grew sixfold from 1910 to 1920, and many businesses that sprouted to welcome the newcomers flourished.
A male satin bowerbird stands before his creation.
Can animals make art?
Without being able to get into the heads of animals, it’s hard to say for sure. But instances of pig painters, whale crooners and bird sculptors certainly make it seem plausible.
What the history of ZIP codes reveals about the most in-demand neighborhoods in the US
Spokeo conducted an analysis using data from Realtor.com to explore the most sought-after ZIP codes in the United States and homebuyers.
What the history of ZIP codes reveals about the most in-demand neighborhoods in the US
Spokeo conducted an analysis using data from Realtor.com to explore the most sought-after ZIP codes in the United States and homebuyers.
What the history of ZIP codes reveals about the most in-demand neighborhoods in the US
Spokeo conducted an analysis using data from Realtor.com to explore the most sought-after ZIP codes in the United States and homebuyers.