Here’s how the cost of college has changed since the 1960s
Sound Dollar examined data from the National Center for Education Statistics to see how college costs have changed between 1963 and 2020.
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5 types of pet allergies and how to treat them
Allergies develop when your pet’s immune system responds to an allergen. ManyPets outlines five types of pet allergies, where they come from, and how owners can manage them to keep their pets healthy and happy.
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Here’s the impact of using 5 types of reusable items
The Rounds collected information on ways to positively impact the environment through reusable drinking bottles, straws, and shopping bags.
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8 important skills to be a registered nurse
Nursing is among the most challenging occupations; lapses in attention can lead to serious medical problems. Study.Com compiled a list of eight important skills—from the ability to listen to employing critical thinking—registered nurses need to be successful in the job.
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10 plant-based snacks to pack when you’re on the go
These tasty plant-based snacks recommended by Thistle are packed with health benefits, making them perfect to prep before a busy week.
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20 photos of NYC in the 1950s
Giggster combed historical archives to compile a collection of pictures that exemplify what the Big Apple was like during the 1950s.
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20 photos of Chicago in the 1950s
Giggster combed historical archives to compile a list of 20 photos that exemplify what life was like in Chicago during the 1950s.
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Indiana attorney general is investigating the doctor who provided abortion services for a 10-year-old Ohio rape victim, doctor’s lawyer says
By Sarah Boxer, Andi Babineau and Rob Frehse, CNN The Indiana doctor who provided abortion services for a 10-year-old girl who was raped is now being investigated by the state’s attorney general, according to a lawyer for the doctor. A notice from Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita of his inquiry into Dr. Caitlin Bernard arrived
Continue Reading War for the south: Ukraine sets its sights on regaining cities and towns lost to Russian troops
Ukraine says it is slowly moving forward into the Russian-occupied region with the help of artillery sent by the US and its allies. But how much is it possible for Ukraine to take back as Russia digs into more territory? CNN’s Ivan Watson travels to frontline towns in Ukraine’s south, where Kyiv hopes for a breakthrough.
Continue Reading Mega Millions jackpot surges to $1.02 billion after no winner Tuesday
By Chris Boyette, CNN The Mega Millions jackpot has skyrocketed to $1.02 billion after no ticket matched all six winning numbers in Tuesday night’s drawing, the lottery said. “All jurisdictions have reported in, and no one has hit the Mega Millions jackpot. So, the jackpot will roll to $1,025,000,000 for Friday ($602.5 million cash),” lottery
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From Chromat to Skims, inclusive design is radically changing the bathing suit silhouette
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN When bombshell “Baywatch”-era one-pieces and teeny bikinis reigned in the 1990s, relief for many women came in the form of the tankini — a tank-top silhouette that offered more coverage than most two-pieces, but could still be modest, sporty or sexy. It was one of the few innovations at a time when
Continue Reading Poland to buy hundreds of South Korean tanks, howitzers after sending arms to Ukraine
By Brad Lendon, Yoonjung Seo and Joseph Ataman CNN Poland is buying almost 1,000 tanks, more than 600 pieces of artillery and dozens of fighter jets from South Korea, in part to replace equipment donated to Ukraine to help Kyiv fight the Russian invasion, the Polish Ministry of Defense told CNN on Tuesday. The agreement,
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Cameroon becomes a go-to country for foreign fishing vessels
by RICHA SYAL and GRACE EKPU Associated Press DOUALA, Cameroon (AP) — The Trondheim is a familiar sight off the coast of West Africa — a soccer field-sized ship, plying the waters from Nigeria to Mauritania as it pulls in tons of mackerel and sardines, flying the red, yellow and green flag of Cameroon. But
Continue Reading Credit Suisse CEO resigns as bank posts 2Q loss
GENEVA (AP) — Credit Suisse says CEO Thomas Gottstein is resigning after 2-1/2 years in the job. It came as he announced “disappointing” results, plunging revenues and a net loss in the second quarter. Those are the latest signs that the top-drawer Swiss bank is not yet finished with a string of troubles in recent
Continue Reading Protesting Dutch farmers dump manure, garbage on roads
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch farmers are protesting government plans to reduce nitrogen emissions. The farmers dumped manure and garbage on highways Wednesday and set fires alongside roads, creating traffic chaos on some roads in the central and eastern Netherlands. Fire services rushed to clear the debris as traffic
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Residents describe having to flee their homes barefoot after record-breaking flooding in St. Louis. And there’s more rain on the way
By Nouran Salahieh, Elizabeth Wolfe and Raja Razek, CNN By just 7 a.m. Tuesday, St. Louis residents found themselves experiencing the wettest day in the city’s recorded history, as roads filled with water and widespread flooding overtook cars, highways and homes. As the hours stretched on, the rain continued to pour and floodwaters inundated the
Continue Reading Russia’s war in Ukraine
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Continue Reading China’s Wuhan shuts down district of 1 million people over 4 asymptomatic Covid cases
By Nectar Gan, CNN The Chinese metropolis of Wuhan has shut down a district of almost a million people after detecting four asymptomatic Covid cases, as the original epicenter of the pandemic takes no chances in preventing another outbreak under China’s stringent zero-Covid policy. Authorities in Wuhan’s Jiangxia district, home to more than 970,000 people,
Continue Reading Over 1,000 Lufthansa flights canceled as staff strikes
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — More than 1,000 Lufthansa flights were canceled Wednesday because of a one-day strike by the airline’s German ground staff, affecting tens of thousands of passengers in the latest travel turmoil to hit Europe. About 134,000 passengers had to change their travel plans or cancel them altogether. At
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Dozens dead after drinking bootleg alcohol in western India
By Swati Gupta and Rhea Mogul, CNN At least 36 people have died and about 50 others have been hospitalized in western India after drinking contaminated alcohol, according to police. All had consumed illegal moonshine in the Botad and Ahmedabad districts of Gujarat state, where the manufacture, sale and consumption of alcohol is illegal. “About
Continue Reading A medical helicopter in Ohio crashes while responding to a fatal car accident, police say
By Michelle Watson, CNN A medical chopper responding Tuesday to the scene of a fatal car accident in southern Ohio crashed while attempting to land, authorities said. First responders learned just after 4 a.m. Tuesday that two vehicles collided in Milford Township, the Butler County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. A passenger in the
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Nats beat NL West-leading Dodgers for 2nd straight night
By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luis Garcia hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the last-place Washington Nationals rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-3 for their second straight win against the NL West leaders. Garcia’s shot into the right-field seats with two outs against Los Angeles left-hander Garrett
Continue Reading Japan, Indonesia to boost naval security ties as China rises
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The leaders of Japan and Indonesia have agreed to bolster ties in maritime security and cooperation on climate change, energy and investment. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Japan will provide support to further reinforce Indonesian maritime security capability. He also announced Tokyo is loaning $318 million to
Continue Reading Asian stocks follow Wall St lower before likely US rate hike
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street lower Wednesday as traders prepared for a possible sharp interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve to cool inflation. Shanghai, Hong Kong and South Korea declined. Tokyo and Sydney advanced. Oil prices were little changed, staying below $100 per barrel.
Continue Reading Brittney Griner testifies she signed documents without understanding what they said after being stopped at Moscow airport
By Dakin Andone and Anna Chernova, CNN US basketball star Brittney Griner testified in a Russian courtroom Wednesday as part of her ongoing trial on drug charges, telling the court she had no intention of smuggling drugs into the country. “I still don’t understand to this day how they ended up in my bags,” said
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Skating legend Tony Hawk takes on the world of fingerboarding with Hot Wheels Skate
By Zoe Sottile, CNN Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk has announced a collaboration with Hot Wheels that will bring a new toy to market and help expand access to community skate parks. Hot Wheels Skate is a line of “fingerboards” — mini skateboards used to simulate skateboarding tricks using the middle and index fingers. The toys
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Mariners keep rolling, score 2 in ninth to beat Rangers 5-4
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh homered in the seventh inning, lined an RBI double in the ninth and scored the winning run on Carlos Santana’s sacrifice fly, and the Seattle Mariners rallied for a 5-4 win over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night. J.P. Crawford led off the ninth
Continue Reading Mariners keep rolling, score 2 in ninth to beat Rangers 5-4
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh homered in the seventh inning, lined an RBI double in the ninth and scored the winning run on Carlos Santana’s sacrifice fly, and the Seattle Mariners rallied for a 5-4 win over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night. J.P. Crawford led off the ninth
Continue Reading Two ex-officers who restrained George Floyd sentenced to 3 years and 3.5 years in federal prison
By Eric Levenson and Bill Kirkos, CNN J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao, two of the former Minneapolis Police officers convicted of federal charges in the fatal arrest of George Floyd, were sentenced to 3 years and 3.5 years in prison, respectively, on Wednesday. Kueng, who held down Floyd’s torso, and Thao, who kept a
Continue Reading Dbacks drop Giants below .500 for first time this year
By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Christian Walker hit a three-run homer off a frustrated Carlos Rodón and the Arizona Diamondbacks handed the San Francisco Giants their sixth straight loss, 7-3. The Diamondbacks won for the fifth time in eight games against the Giants this season after winning just twice in 19 meeetings
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