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New research links popular asthma drug Singulair to serious mental health issues

November 22, 2024 New research links popular asthma drug Singulair to serious mental health issues Generic versions are still prescribed to millions annually. BY Reuters U.S. government researchers have found that a widely prescribed asthma drug originally sold by Merck & Co may be linked to serious mental health problems for some patients, according to a … Continue reading New research links popular asthma drug Singulair to serious mental health issues

Why ‘financial interdependence’ is popular in America today

November 16, 2024 Why ‘financial interdependence’ is popular in America today The practice of sharing money with your friends and loved ones has deep roots in American society. BY The Conversation About 1 in 5 American adults regularly provide unpaid care or financial assistance to their adult relatives or friends. And about 1 in 7 young … Continue reading Why ‘financial interdependence’ is popular in America today

In its 50th year, Dungeons & Dragons is more popular than ever. Here’s why

September 22, 2024 In its 50th year, Dungeons & Dragons is more popular than ever. Here’s why As Dropout’s ‘Dimension 20’ sells out Madison Square Garden, D&D has begun expanding beyond the realm of nerddom and into the mainstream. BY Joe Berkowitz When a promoter from Live Nation told Brennan Lee Mulligan that his Dungeons & … Continue reading In its 50th year, Dungeons & Dragons is more popular than ever. Here’s why

The tech CEO of this popular platform has been arrested on allegations of sexual exploitation and drug trafficking

August 26, 2024 The tech CEO of this popular platform has been arrested on allegations of sexual exploitation and drug trafficking Following the arrest, Elon Musk posted “#freePavel” in support of Durov on X. BY Associated Press The founder and CEO of the messaging service Telegram was detained at a Paris airport on an arrest warrant … Continue reading The tech CEO of this popular platform has been arrested on allegations of sexual exploitation and drug trafficking

Why day passes at hotels and resorts are becoming more popular

August 07, 2024 Why day passes at hotels and resorts are becoming more popular Day passes cover pool time, spas and, sometimes, fitness centers. BY Associated Press As an independent business consultant, Jen Ford in Austin, Texas, is the master of her own schedule. Twice a month, she blocks out “me” time. In the sweltering summer, … Continue reading Why day passes at hotels and resorts are becoming more popular

This insurance is becoming more popular among farmers facing extreme weather

July 12, 2024 This insurance is becoming more popular among farmers facing extreme weather The insurance policies are designed to protect against flooding, drought, and typhoons, as well as heat waves. BY Associated Press Joemar Flores, a spindly 28-year-old, gestured across his family’s farmland, nestled between a steep hill and a river, and expressed gratitude for … Continue reading This insurance is becoming more popular among farmers facing extreme weather

From Barbiecore to girl dinner: Here’s a glossary of popular TikTok trends

July 07, 2024 From Barbiecore to girl dinner: Here’s a glossary of popular TikTok trends Barbiecore was a heavy hit both on Instagram and TikTok, where more than 72,000 videos have been posted with the trend’s name as a hashtag. BY Associated Press Anyone who shops or uses the internet probably has encountered a TikTok trend … Continue reading From Barbiecore to girl dinner: Here’s a glossary of popular TikTok trends

The pandemic made Earned Wage Access apps popular. Regulators want to rein in the fees

April 23, 2024 The pandemic made Earned Wage Access apps popular. Regulators want to rein in the fees Many of these apps charge monthly subscription fees, and most charge mandatory fees for instant transfers of funds. BY Associated Press When Anna Branch, 37, had her hours at work reduced at the start of the pandemic in … Continue reading The pandemic made Earned Wage Access apps popular. Regulators want to rein in the fees

Intuit is closing down Mint, its popular free budget-tracking app

Intuit is shutting down Mint, its popular free budget-tracking app It’s asking users to switch to Credit Karma instead. Steve Dent   Fri, Nov 3, 2023 Intuit/Mint Intuit is shutting down its free budgeting app Mint, which had 3.6 million active users in 2021, Bloomberg reports. The company will absorb users into its other service … Continue reading Intuit is closing down Mint, its popular free budget-tracking app