US Employers added 263,000 jobs in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The new numbers beat the expectations of analysts, showing the expansion of the workforce as a sign of strong employer confidence in the US economy. More Open Positions Than Available Workers to Fill Them Unemployment fell …
Read More“Can you tell me how to get – how to get to Sesame Street?” The answer is – yes we can! These lyrics from the Sesame Street song “Sunny Days” have now become reality as New York City has officially created a real-life intersection named Sesame Street. The intersection of …
Read MoreFor those who have “been there, done that” with rum and coke and are looking for a new twist – there is some good news… Coca-Cola is releasing four new recipes of its signature beverage that are formulated and flavored specifically for mixing and cocktails. “Coca-Cola Signature Mixers” is the …
Read MoreMaine has become the first US state to ban single-use Styrofoam food containers and cups. Maine Governor Janet Mills (D) signed the bill Tuesday morning, which will go into effect on January 1, 2021. Styrofoam, generically called polystyrene is recyclable. However, there is no place to recycle polystyrene in Maine. …
Read MoreResidents of some of the most expensive cities in the US have turned to living in houseboats as a way to get around the steep cost of housing. Whether it’s San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Seattle or Los Angeles – the price of housing is astronomical – and workers are …
Read MorePeople are going crazy with excitement over the news that – finally – a healthy on-the-go breakfast is available, coming with the announcement of two new breakfast bowls from Dunkin’ Donuts. Now there’s a good alternative to skipping the doughnuts in place of an equally delicious breakfast-on-the run that’s much better …
Read MoreThe universe is expanding so much faster than expected or than it should be, and some new physics may need to be developed to explain what astronomers are now observing, according to a new study led by a Nobel-prize-winning physicist and astronomer. Universe expanding 10% faster – not a fluke The …
Read MoreAn insect that goes by common terms such as “kissing bug” or “assassin bug,” carrying a potentially deadly parasite is infesting more of the US, and has now been spotted in northern states, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a warning. The bug commonly bites …
Read MoreExperts are recommending that some adults may have received ineffective vaccines as children and may need a booster dose; plus, the latest news on the spread of measles into new states and cities across the US. Some adults may need a booster measles vaccine As the US is on track …
Read MoreA federal appeals court has ruled that “chalking” vehicle tires violate the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution, the provision that protects citizens against “unreasonable searches and seizures.” The decision was issued by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, which oversees Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, …
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