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The Denver suburb of Castle Rock, Colo., limits water use in future developments. Homeowners are embracing water-efficient yards. RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images

Personal Finance

Water conservation works, but climate change is outpacing it: Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas offer a glimpse of the future

Staff Writer - April 8, 2026

A selection of smoothies are listed in front of the high-end grocer Erewhon in Culver City, Calif., on July 17, 2024. Photo by Dania Maxwell/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

Personal Finance

Why Americans are buying $22 smoothies despite feeling terrible about the economy

On ‘Shark Tank,’ the ‘sharks,’ or investors, hear pitches from entrepreneurs to invest in their business. Courtesy of ABC

Personal Finance

What I learned from analyzing 789 ‘Shark Tank’ pitches: Narcissists get funding if they’re not arrogant or defensive

Americans are already seeing higher gas prices, but that’s just the beginning. AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster

Personal Finance

Soaring gas prices and disrupted supply chains will ripple out to increase costs in every store and sector of the economy

Urologists market vasectomies to their clients during March Madness, when they can watch the basketball tournament while recovering from the procedure. Lew Robertson/Stone via Getty Images

Personal Finance

‘Vas Madness’ shows the power of messaging on men’s contraceptive decisions

Charitable crowdfunding is on the rise, but the IRS hasn’t caught up yet. wassam siddique/iStock via Getty Images Plus

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Crowdfunded generosity isn’t taxable – but IRS regulations haven’t kept up...

Staff Writer - February 23, 2026

It has been raining tariffs … until now? Aaron Schwartz/Getty Images

Personal Finance

Supreme Court rules against Trump’s emergency tariffs – but leaves key...

Staff Writer - February 21, 2026

Teachers are often expected to juggle many competing responsibilities, fueling a sense of burnout. www.andrerucker.com/Getty Images

Personal Finance

I asked students whether they’d want to be teachers? They quickly...

Staff Writer - February 18, 2026

The number of women on S&P 500 boards has increased in recent years. Fang Xia Nuo/Getty Images

Personal Finance

Are women board members risk averse or agents of innovation? It’s...

Staff Writer - February 16, 2026

Two-thirds of Americans are very worried about being able to pay for their health care. Morsa Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images Why is US health care still the most expensive in the world after decades of cost-cutting initiatives? Published: February 11, 2026 8:39am EST

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Why is US health care still the most expensive in the...

Staff Writer - February 11, 2026

Aldi plans to open 50 stores in Colorado in the next few years. SOPA Images/Getty Images

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Aldi is coming to Colorado, and the disruption could lead to...

Staff Writer - February 6, 2026

Homeownership, often considered key to the American Dream, is difficult to achieve for many families due to rising housing costs. Kingfisher Productions via Getty Images

Personal Finance

What is the American Dream, and has it become harder to...

Staff Writer - February 6, 2026

Kevin Warsh has been tapped by Donald Trump to lead the Federal Reserve. AP Photo/Alastair Grant

Personal Finance

3 things to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nod for Fed chair

Staff Writer - January 31, 2026

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EXPLORING NATURE

The Artemis II crew poses during a ground systems test ahead of launch. NASA/Frank Michaux

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From ‘Project Hail Mary’ to Artemis II, spaceflight captures audiences when...

Staff Writer - March 27, 2026

Scott Solomon, Rice University The central premise of the blockbuster film “Project Hail Mary” is a long-shot mission with...

The snow drought was evident in Park City, Utah, on Feb. 9, 2026. This golf course is normally used for cross-country skiing in winter. Mario Tama/Getty Images

2026’s historic snow drought brings worries about water, wildfires and the...

March 26, 2026

Gloves used in the laboratory that led to microplastic overestimation. Madeline Clough

Scientists may be overestimating the amount of microplastics in the environment...

March 26, 2026

Across cultures, languages and economic systems, feeling connected to the natural world is consistently linked to living a more hopeful, purposeful and resilient life. nymphoenix/iStock via Getty Images Plus

A connection to nature fuels well‑being worldwide, according to a study...

March 25, 2026

Mahseer swim in the Ramganga River, a major tributary of the Ganges River in South Asia. Zeb Hogan

The world’s great fish migrations are collapsing – that’s a problem...

March 24, 2026