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While U.S. produce prices are rising across the board, tomatoes are among the most affected. AP Photo/Marco Ugarte

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A perfect storm of factors is driving up US produce prices, but shoppers can still save

Staff Writer - July 17, 2026

Grads who work for the government or nonprofits can get their debt canceled after they make payments on their loans for a decade. Brandon Bell/Getty Images

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Judges block Trump administration’s attempts to deny access to public service loan forgiveness to its perceived foes

The activity of tiny microbes in and around the roots of crops such as soybeans are valuable for their growth. Oleh Malshakov/iStock/Getty Images Plus

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Fertilizers carry a hidden cost for soil’s crucial microbes – using less as prices rise might pay off for farms in unexpected ways

Surge pricing is unpopular with consumers and drivers alike, but there are ways to reduce its inherent inefficiencies. charlesdeluvio on Unsplash

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Surge pricing is broken – but there’s a smarter way to match gig workers with consumers

Sidewalks in need of repair in Denver used to be the homeowner’s responsibility. Courtesy of Wes Marshall.

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Why Denver stopped treating sidewalk repair as a DIY project – lessons for other cities and homeowners

The U.S. workweek hasn’t always been 40 hours long, so maybe something else is possible. Gearstd/iStock via Getty Images Plus

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Resolve to stop punching the clock: Why you might be able...

Staff Writer - December 18, 2025

Who pays the most taxes? Javier Zayas Photography/Moment via Getty Images

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Billionaires with $1 salaries – and other legal tax dodges the...

Staff Writer - December 17, 2025

Work and family are both central to many people’s sense of identity and how they hope to make a difference. Kobus Louw/E+ via Getty Images

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Unpaid caregiving work can feel small and personal, but that doesn’t...

Staff Writer - December 17, 2025

Guaranteed income programs have grown in popularity in the U.S. as costs of living continue to rise. Glowimages/GettyImages Plus

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A Colorado guaranteed income program could help families, but the costs...

Staff Writer - December 15, 2025

Coins convey important messages about what it means to be an American; the White House knows this. Max Zolotukhin, iStock/Getty Images Plus

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Trump administration replaces America 250 quarters honoring abolition and women’s suffrage...

Staff Writer - December 14, 2025

Unlike traditional research universities and private liberal arts colleges, polytechnic universities tend to offer apprenticeships and microcredentials, all geared toward giving students practical skills they can use in the workforce. iStock/Getty Images Plus

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Polytechnic universities focus on practical, career-oriented skills, offering an alternative to...

Staff Writer - December 11, 2025

Netflix’s Hollywood studio offices at Sunset Bronson Studios in Los Angeles. Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images

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Netflix-Warner deal would drive streaming market further down the road of...

Staff Writer - December 10, 2025

Dusk in downtown Lumberton, county seat in Robeson County, N.C., the most diverse rural county in America. AP Photo/David Goldman

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6 myths about rural America: How conventional wisdom gets it wrong

Staff Writer - December 9, 2025

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The ‘Three Pure Ones,’ the deities considered the most pure representation of the Dao. Unknown author via Wikimedia Commons

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From ancient texts to modern practices, Daoism provides a profound framework...

Staff Writer - July 6, 2026

Michael Naparstek, University of Tennessee Daoism, China’s indigenous religion, is one of the country’s five officially recognized religions today....

Life went on in the late 18th century, regardless of your everyday ailments. Archive Photos/Getty Images

How did it feel to be an American colonist in 1776?...

July 2, 2026

People are often concerned about environmental risks lurking near their homes. Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which...

July 1, 2026

Leaving the pyrotechnics to the professionals is safer and more spectacular. YinYang/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Fireworks, heat and drought make this July 4th a recipe for wildfires

June 30, 2026

Rescue workers carry a person on a stretcher in Caracas following an earthquake in Venezuela on June 24, 2026. Juan Barreto/AFP via Getty Images

Aid is on the way after Venezuela’s earthquakes, but it’s not...

June 27, 2026