Sean Salai

Inflation drives spike in bill-splitting on direct payment apps: study

New research shows that consumers are increasingly using direct payment apps like Venmo and Zelle to split restaurant and grocery bills with loved ones during the holidays due to rising prices.

December 15, 2022

LGBT young adults report greater mental distress in pandemic: Census

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young adults have reported higher levels of depression and anxiety than other Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Census Bureau found.

December 15, 2022

Report highlights failure to solve K-12 teacher shortage

America's K-12 schools struggled and often failed to replace teachers during the first full year of the COVID pandemic in 2020-21, according to new data from the Department of Education.

December 14, 2022

Small businesses brace for Christmas crisis as inflation cuts profits

A growing majority of small business owners worry about inflation and expect less of the usual holiday profit they need to survive another year, new research shows.

December 14, 2022

Long COVID has killed more than 3,500 Americans: CDC

Long COVID caused or contributed to the deaths of 3,544 Americans during the first 30 months of the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Wednesday.

December 14, 2022

Pandemic restrictions took emotional toll on teen girls

The onset of COVID-19 public health restrictions led to a surge in teens hospitalized for psychiatric issues, with girls experiencing the worst spikes in emotional breakdowns, a new study finds.

December 13, 2022

Gallup: Americans name ‘government’ as nation’s top problem in 2022

Americans responding to monthly Gallup polls this year identified "government" as the nation's top problem, edging out inflation to win that distinction for the seventh time in the past decade.

December 13, 2022

Ticking time bomb: Smart devices gradually develop bad behavior in children

Using smart devices to calm or occupy toddlers during tantrums could stunt their healthy emotional development and make them more volatile over time, according to a new study.

December 12, 2022

Household incomes up across the U.S., poverty rates falling, except Americans 65 and older

The percentage of U.S. children and all Americans living in poverty declined from 2017 to 2021, according to newly released Census Bureau data.

December 12, 2022

Prince William homeowners sue to block data centers next to Manassas battlefield

Homeowners in Prince William County, Virginia, have filed two lawsuits to stop data centers from being developed on 2,139 acres of privately held sites adjoining Manassas National Battlefield Park.

December 9, 2022

Cheap knockoffs target online deal hunters looking to escape inflation

If you're price-shopping online for deals on name-brand Christmas gifts, your odds of getting "Dove lotion" full of harsh chemicals or a "Romex" instead of a Rolex just went up.

December 9, 2022

Democrats, Republicans seem to mostly agree on race in history classes despite mutual misjudgment

Most Americans say public schools are not teaching U.S. history fairly and are engaging in partisan "history wars" over racial issues, according to a recent report.

December 8, 2022

Twin births declined after COVID shutdown of fertility clinics: CDC

The number and rate of twins born in the U.S. plunged during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic after women lost access to fertility treatments during quarantines, according to new federal data.

December 8, 2022

Most Americans will spend under $500 this Christmas to offset inflation, consumer survey indicates

Most Americans will spend less this Christmas as they cope with inflation, according to a fourth-quarter consumer trends report released this week.

December 7, 2022

Youngkin seeks to end COVID-19 fines, reimburse Virginians

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is directing state officials to work on reimbursing businesses, nonprofits and residents who were fined or penalized for violating COVID-19 measures.

December 7, 2022

Jump in U.S. abortions from 2017-2020 reverses decades-long trend

The number of U.S. abortions rose annually from 2017 to 2020, led by a spike in chemical abortions, according to a recent study confirming the reversal of a decades-long decline.

December 6, 2022

San Francisco grade schoolers can change gender on campus, public records request shows

Students in San Francisco's public elementary schools have the unquestionable right to identify as other genders on campus, according to school system policy documents obtained by a parental rights advocacy group.

December 6, 2022

After pandemic forced industry into recovery, hotels offer discounts in anticipation of recession

Hotels are touting holiday discounts as they brace for a recession that could slow their pandemic recovery in the new year, according to industry insiders.

December 5, 2022

Nostalgic ‘comfort’ toys without tech bells, whistles or LEDs dominate Christmas wishlists

This season's hottest toy doesn't have a touch screen, doesn't link to Wi-Fi and doesn't use artificial intelligence. It doesn't even light up.

December 4, 2022

Third lawsuit filed against California law that restricts doctors’ COVID advice to patients

A group of California doctors opposed to vaccination has joined the fight against a new state law restricting the advice doctors can give patients about COVID-19, filing the third federal lawsuit against the measure in three months.

December 2, 2022