Sean Salai

Acne hurts social life, job prospects, study finds

Teenagers with persistent acne could have more to worry about than social mockery as they grow older and look for work, according to new research.

December 6, 2023

Family values survey finds parenting steady as marriage rate declines

Americans say parenting is more central to their identity than being a spouse or partner as the U.S. marriage rate declines, a survey has found.

December 5, 2023

Supporters, critics spar over California law on teaching media misinformation in public schools

Supporters and critics of a new California law requiring media literacy instruction in public schools say it's no coincidence the law is being implemented as presidential campaigns -- particularly, former President Donald Trump's -- get underway.

December 5, 2023

Rising labor costs drive up Christmas tree prices by 10%

Shopping for a Christmas tree? Count on spending $8 to $10 more than last year for a compact Fraser fir from the Carolinas or a gleaming "Made in China" plastic pine.

November 30, 2023

Life expectancy rising slowly from COVID-19; suicides hit new high: CDC reports

U.S. life expectancy increased by 1.1 years last year while suicides rose to a record high, according to provisional federal data.

November 29, 2023

Squeezed food charities look for relief on GivingTuesday as generosity wanes, needs increase

Charities entered GivingTuesday hoping to make up for waning donations and increased demand for assistance from struggling families over the past year.

November 28, 2023

Report: Online Black Friday spending hit a record of $9.8 billion

Consumers spent a record $9.8 billion online on Black Friday, defying predictions of financial uncertainty and increased belt-tightening, according to data from Adobe Analytics.

November 27, 2023

Candace Cameron-Bure credits faith, family for journey from ‘Full House’ to Christmas films

Actress Candace Cameron-Bure credits faith and family for bolstering her childhood success in the ABC sitcom "Full House" and her transition to the adult face of Hallmark Channel Christmas movies.

November 24, 2023

Top Black Friday, Cyber Monday scams to avoid this year

Fraudsters are plotting new ways to rip off the growing number of shoppers hunting Black Friday and Cyber Monday bargains online, meaning more consumers than ever will fight unwanted emails instead of in-store crowds this weekend.

November 24, 2023

College grads no longer ideal for jobs; employers seek relevant skills over poor career preparation

Recent surveys show that college graduates increasingly lack the job skills needed to succeed in the workplace, and workplace analysts say higher education should focus more on career preparation.

November 24, 2023

Abortions jumped 5% in 2021 before Supreme Court overturned Roe

Abortions in the U.S. reported by state officials to the federal government jumped 5% in the year before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

November 22, 2023

Study links segregated hospital care to poorer health outcomes for Black, White patients

Racially segregated hospital care has produced more deaths and life-threatening hospitalizations for White and Black patients alike, according to a study published Wednesday.

November 22, 2023

California, New York residents moving out as 8.2 million Americans relocate to other states

Roughly 300,000 more Americans moved between states in 2022 than in 2021, with the most relocating out of California and New York, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday.

November 21, 2023

Census Bureau says 1 million more children live with unmarried parents than in 2007

Roughly 1 million more children live with unmarried parents in 2023 than 16 years ago, as marriage plays a declining role in American family life, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday.

November 21, 2023

Vietnam vet cuddles sick babies in Texas hospital

Lyn Harris, an 80-year-old Vietnam veteran, says he finds joy in the six hours a week he spends cuddling sick and preterm babies in a Texas hospital's neonatal intensive care unit.

November 21, 2023

$500K or bust: Millennials only happy with salaries north of a half-million, survey finds

A new survey finds that most Americans say "money can buy happiness," with millennials saying they need to earn more than half a million dollars a year to feel content.

November 21, 2023

Fatal listeria outbreak hits seven states; store-bought peaches, plums and nectarines blamed

Ten people have gone to the hospital and another has died from an outbreak of listeria in store-bought peaches, plums and nectarines, according to a federal food safety alert.

November 20, 2023

Grand Canyon University appeals record $37.7 million fine from Biden administration

The nation's largest Christian college pledged Thursday to fight a record $37.7 million fine that the Education Department levied against it for "deceiving" federal student loan applicants about graduate program costs.

November 16, 2023

Evangelical group boycotts ‘non-binary and transgender extravaganza’ at Macy’s Thanksgiving parade

More than 30,000 people have signed an evangelical group's petition to boycott the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade over its inclusion of transgender and non-binary performers.

November 16, 2023

Turkey prices fall in time for Thanksgiving, but sides and desserts may cost more

Turkey prices have fallen in time for Thanksgiving, but industry reports suggest some side dishes and desserts will cost a bit more this year.

November 15, 2023