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Demonstrators block highways and shut down travel in Illinois, California, New York and the Pacific Northwest. Pro-Palestinian protesters have blocked major roads in the states of Illinois, California, New York and the Pacific Northwest, temporarily preventing travel into some of the United States’s most heavily used airports, onto the Golden Gate and Brooklyn bridges and […]
When Los Angeles voters approved an extra tax last year on home sales over $5 million, officials projected annual revenue of $700 million to help alleviate the city’s rampant homelessness crisis. But a year in, LA’s “mansion tax” has fallen far short of expectations — generating barely a quarter of the promised revenue — and […]
Spring time represents a fresh start with warmer weather, blossoming flowers and longer days. But for those dealing with seasonal allergies, spring is marked by itchy eyes and throats, runny noses and lots of sneezing. This spring is particularly difficult for the 80 million people who suffer from seasonal allergies. Allergy season came early and […]
If you fall into either category and you’re approaching retirement age, it may be time to start preparing to live on a smaller budget after you stop working, says Anne Lester, a retirement expert and author of “Your Best Financial Life: Save Smart Now for the Future You Want.” “You’ll need to start thinking about […]
SmartAsset extrapolated the income needed for a 50/30/20 budget based on the cost of necessities, using data from the MIT Living Wage Calculator. Here’s a look how much income a family of four needs to live comfortably in the 20 most expensive U.S. cities: San Francisco: $339,123 San Jose, California: $334,547 Boston . . .
When it comes to love, apparently, for Black women, location matters. The Atlanta Black Star shares government stats and a popular content creator’s list of cities with men who are walking red flags. It’s no surprise that ATL tops the list. RELATED: Love Don’t Cost A Thing? Well, This Dating App Is Setting . . […]
It may be no surprise that New York City is America’s noisiest city. But one possible solution to decrease noise pollution may come as a surprise: introducing more park space in urban environments. Noise pollution is defined as any unwanted or disturbing sound that affects the health and well-being of humans and other organisms, according […]
But for people in the Black diaspora, what was “normal” before the outbreak isn’t something we’re excited, or willing, to return to. The pandemic exacerbated the symptoms of the inequities we already face in our day-to-day lives, and many full-scale revolutions erupted around the world. And I know, y’all. We all love Tulum, which became […]
A man named Frank sits in his tent with a river view in Portland, Ore., in 2021. A lawsuit originally filed in 2018 on behalf of homeless people in the Oregon city of Grants Pass is set to go before the U.S. Supreme Court in April. Paula Bronstein/AP hide caption toggle caption Paula Bronstein/AP A […]
“I just love this area so much,” Lucas tells CNBC Make It. “Surprise is one of those cities that’s growing — new businesses coming might have more job opportunities coming into play, and it’s a very diverse city. It’s continuing to grow and expand, and I see a lot of people, even from California, coming […]