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North Carolina Will Require High School Students to Take Personal Finance Course to Graduate
As the world becomes increasingly complex, financial literacy has become more important than ever, especially for young adults about to graduate high school. North Carolina is taking a proactive step by making personal finance education mandatory for seniors, joining other states that recognize the importance of this life skill. Deputy Superintendent of Innovation, David Stegall,…
High School Hosts ‘Adulting Day’ To Teach Students How To Cook, Clean, And Change A Tire
As young adults enter their mid-20s, many find themselves wondering why they’re missing everyday skills that seem essential for navigating life. Sure, Google and YouTube offer countless tutorials, but wouldn’t it be nice to already know how to set a budget, handle laundry, or even boil an egg without needing to look it up? One…
Warrior Buried 900 Years Ago May Have Been Non-Binary, Study Reveals
In a quiet field in southern Finland, archaeologists once uncovered a grave that refused to be simple. Inside lay the remains of a person buried with two swords, fine jewelry, and clothing typically worn by women during the early medieval period. At first, the find was marked as unusual but not urgent. Something about it…
‘Granny Pods’ Are New Housing Units That Allow Your Aging Parents To Live In Your Backyard
Aging can be one of the most challenging phases of life, and the loss of independence is often the most difficult aspect. The thought of relying on others for daily needs can feel overwhelming, especially when adequate support systems are not in place. Fortunately, manufacturers are starting to understand these challenges and are responding to…
AT&T Customers Can Receive up to $7,500 in $17M Data Breach Settlement: Here’s How to Claim
When news of a $177 million settlement makes headlines, it isn’t just another corporate payout—it’s a reminder of how fragile our digital lives have become. AT&T’s data breaches didn’t just expose numbers on a spreadsheet; they revealed pieces of millions of identities, from Social Security numbers to call records. The scale of the settlement reflects…
Phones Now Banned in Schools Across 26 States
Imagine walking into school and realizing the soundtrack of buzzing notifications, camera clicks, and whispered TikTok references is gone. In its place? Actual conversation, the scrape of chair legs, maybe even a little boredom. Across the U.S., that scene is becoming reality. In just two years, phone bans have swept through more than half the…
This School Is Teaching Teen Girls Important Life Skills Like Changing Tires and Other Car Maintenance
Imagine finding yourself stranded on a quiet road, your car stalled and your phone without signal, with no one around to help. It is in these moments that true self-reliance is revealed, not in theory but in action. Life has a way of presenting challenges without warning. Yet traditional education often overlooks the essential skills…
Scientists Have Discovered a New Way to Count (And It’s Actually Really Important)
Counting may feel instinctive to humans. A quick glance at a group of objects is often enough for our brains to register what is new and what we have already seen. Yet for computers, this seemingly straightforward task can become surprisingly intricate. This is not just an abstract puzzle. It has real-world implications. From monitoring…
Man Who Was Cut in Half by Forklift ‘Disappointed’ by How His Friends Reacted
In the serene landscapes of Great Falls, Montana, an extraordinary tale of resilience, love, and unexpected human behavior unfolds. Loren Schauers, a young laborer, found his life irrevocably changed in the blink of an eye when a routine task on a construction site turned into a nightmarish ordeal. While driving a forklift across a bridge,…
This 81-Year-Old Still Works at Home Depot to Support Herself and Her 90-Year-Old Husband
For many, retirement is the long-awaited chapter where work ends and life begins. For Lydia and Bill, both well into their 80s, it’s a chapter that never arrived. Their days are still measured in shifts, paychecks, and the rising cost of simply existing. Yet, woven through their financial struggles is a story of resilience, love,…