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2024's most lead paint-vulnerable cities

January 25, 2024 2:19 AM Stacker

Paint Gnome compared the 500 biggest U.S. cities to determine 2024’s most lead paint-vulnerable…

Customers have soured on self-checkout, and a new study says there’s proof

January 24, 2024 7:07 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 23 JAN 24 12:31 ET Updated: 23 JAN 24 13:52 ET By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — From theft to scanning…

Biden administration planning action to stop hostile foreign governments exploiting American’s personal data

January 24, 2024 7:22 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 23 JAN 24 18:30 ET By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration is preparing an executive order aimed at curbing the…

Hospital workers are working longer hours—here's how their time compares to other health care workers

January 24, 2024 2:19 AM Stacker

Incredible Health used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to analyze the change in weekly working hours among various health care industry…

Alaska Airlines CEO says company found loose bolts on ‘many’ Boeing Max 9s

January 23, 2024 6:50 PM CNN

CNN, NBC, ELIZABETH, POOL, NTSB By Ramishah Maruf, Pete Muntean and Gregory Wallace, CNN New York (CNN) — Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci…

5 statistics that explain the current teen mental health crisis

January 23, 2024 2:19 AM Stacker

Counseling Schools analyzed data from both the CDC and the HHS to illustrate the most concerning trends in youth mental health…

The crisis at Kyte Baby might not have happened if the US had a mandated paid leave policy for new parents

January 22, 2024 7:45 AM CNN

CNN By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — The crisis that has enveloped clothing company Kyte Baby this week might not have happened if the…

Boeing faces new safety alert over earlier generation of 737s

January 22, 2024 10:44 AM CNN

CNN By Gregory Wallace and Hanna Ziady, CNN (CNN) — The US Federal Aviation Administration has urged airlines to inspect so-called door plugs on an…

Mortgage rates drop to lowest level since May

January 19, 2024 7:08 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 18 JAN 24 12:00 ET Updated: 18 JAN 24 12:16 ET By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — After moving higher the past…

What broke the American Dream for Millennials

January 19, 2024 5:52 AM CNN

CNN By Allison Morrow, CNN Lansdale, Pennsylvania (CNN) — Rachael Gambino and Garrett Mazzeo planned their financial life by the book: They…

Why administrative health care costs are high and how they can be reduced

January 19, 2024 2:19 AM Stacker

Soundry Health, using data from OECD, analyzed why the U.S. health care system has high administrative costs and explained ways to reduce…

The legendary ocean explorer protecting 'Hope Spots' around the world

January 19, 2024 2:19 AM Stacker

Reasons to Be Cheerful profiles Sylvia Earle, a pioneer of both deep sea diving and ocean conservation, who has made it her mission to protect the…

Teslas crash more than gas-powered cars. Here’s why

January 18, 2024 12:42 PM CNN

CNN, WBNS, NISSAN, GENERAL MOTORS, RECURRENT AUTO By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — Hertz recently announced it was selling 20,000 electric cars…

Biden administration proposes rule that could save consumers $3.5 billion a year in bank fees

January 18, 2024 7:10 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 17 JAN 24 05:00 ET Updated: 17 JAN 24 11:48 ET By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — The Consumer Financial Protection…

Uniqlo sues Shein for allegedly copying its viral shoulder bag

January 18, 2024 7:14 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 16 JAN 24 22:40 ET By Jessie Yeung, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Japanese brand Uniqlo is suing Shein over claims the…

City of El Paso to receive $15 million to install electric vehicle charging stations across the city

January 17, 2024 7:29 PM Tony Gutierrez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso will receive $15 million from the federal government to install a total of 74 Electric Vehicle (EV)…

Homebuilder sentiment surges as mortgage rates trend down

January 17, 2024 9:28 AM CNN

CNN By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Homebuilder confidence surged in January as mortgage rates continued to trend lower, according to…

China’s population declines for second straight year as economy stumbles

January 17, 2024 7:25 AM CNN

CNN By Laura He and Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China reported a record low birth rate in 2023 as its population shrank for the…

25 cities with the highest percentage of parkland

January 17, 2024 2:19 AM Stacker

Rocket Homes examined the Trust for Public Land’s 2023 ParkScore Index to see which cities have the most public outdoor space for…

Southwest cancels more than 700 flights, blaming weather

January 15, 2024 1:01 PM CNN

CNN KCRA, WDJT, KTVT, STRINGR, CNN By Eva Rothenberg and Pete Muntean, CNN New York (CNN) — Flight cancellations across the country continue to…

FAA opens investigation into Boeing quality control after Alaska Airlines incident

January 11, 2024 11:20 AM CNN

CNN, CNBC, NTSB, STEPHANIE KING, ELIZABETH, TIKTOK, NTSB, SAM MATTHEWS, CNN, CNN, CNBC, NTSB, Stephanie King, Elizabeth/TikTok, NTSB, Sam Matthews By…

Credit card delinquencies surpass pre-pandemic levels

January 11, 2024 2:46 PM CNN

CNN By Alicia Wallace, CNN New York (CNN) — More Americans are buckling under the weight of mounting credit card debt. All stages of credit…

Girl Scouts of the USA kicks off cookie season

January 10, 2024 9:41 PM Carter Diggs

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Girl Scouts of the USA announced the launch of their 2024 national Girl Scout Cookie™ season. All proceeds from cookie…

Fruit Stripe gum to be discontinued

January 11, 2024 7:21 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 10 JAN 24 20:08 ET By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — It’s the end of an era for Fruit Stripe, the decades-old gum brand…

Ads for Match Group and Walmart ran alongside disturbing content on Meta’s platforms, court documents claim

January 10, 2024 4:49 PM CNN

CNN By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Meta advertisers, including dating app company Match Group and Walmart, have raised concerns to the…

US lawmakers propose $7 billion in funding to extend FCC internet discount program

January 10, 2024 6:39 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 09 JAN 24 13:58 ET Updated: 09 JAN 24 14:00 ET By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — US lawmakers are mobilizing to prevent abrupt price…

Risky reservoirs: States where aging dams pose the greatest threat

January 10, 2024 2:19 AM Stacker

GetMyBoat analyzed National Inventory of Dams data from the Army Corps of Engineers to identify states with the most dams in poor condition in…

90% of small business owners aren't confident that they are adequately insured

Survey: 90% of small businesses lack confidence in insurance coverage

January 10, 2024 2:19 AM Stacker

NEXT Insurance’s survey reveals the biggest worries for small business owners, and their confidence in preparing for risk and buying…

States with the most teenagers diagnosed with depression

January 10, 2024 2:19 AM Stacker

Sandstone Care analyzed SAMHSA data to find which states have the highest rates of teenagers diagnosed with…

Kia latest automaker to jump into EV van competition

January 9, 2024 10:14 PM CNN

CNN By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — Kia unveiled a series of highly customizable electric van concepts at the 2024 Consumer Electronics…