After the pandemic, the Las Vegas Strip went through a boom period. People had been stuck in their homes and were eager to get back to the fun. That’s why 2022 was a record year for Las Vegas. “Total economic output related to visitor spending reached a record $79.3 billion in 2022, a 24.7 percent … Read more
In 1982, independent retailers captured nearly half of all retail spending. Historically, that independent retail’s share of total US spending has declined as larger chains and franchises have grown. The closings have hit hard those “Mom & Pop” stores, known for offering unique products, personalized service and a focus on the local community, unlike large … Read more
The narrow road through the Masurian countryside winds past sparkling lakes and mossy bogs. It passes through sleepy villages full of steep-roofed houses that, even on a warm summer day, look ready for the deepest winter. This region in northeastern Poland is known for outdoor recreation. It’s a destination for hiking, horseback riding and other … Read more
When the flu hits, it can feel relentless: rising fever, cough, stuffy nose and sore throat. For many people, relief can come in the form of Tamiflu, a prescription antiviral drug used to treat and even prevent the disease. But some people may not realize that Tamiflu is not the only option. Other flu treatments … Read more
Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via Getty From left: Philanthropists Laura and John Arnold on Oct. 9, 2018, in Houston. Laura and John Arnold fell off the ForbesList of this year’s 400 biggest earners after giving away $2 billion to date The couple is currently among the top 25 most generous donors in the country, per Forbes … Read more
Rix Pix Photo / Shutterstock.com Dave Ramsey advises claiming Social Security at age 62, despite the 30% reduction in benefits, to invest the funds for potentially higher returns. Early claimants who continue to work lose $1 in benefits for every $2 earned over $23,400 annually until full retirement age. This strategy requires saving enough to … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — The Christmas shopping rush has ended and in its place, like every year, another has begun as millions hunt for post-holiday deals and line up to return gifts that didn’t fit or didn’t fit. Holiday spending using cash or cards through Sunday surpassed last year’s level, according to data released this … Read more
When you’re young (and a little naive), it’s normal to feel invincible when it comes to your body. Staying up late, maybe partying too much, working out with incorrect form – you might not feel some of these right now, but boy, they’re catching up. While these examples might seem obvious, people in this Reddit … Read more
Everyone make mistakes, including mental ones. We’re only human, and human error means a lot of mistakes, even if we’re careful. However, knowing better allows us to do better, starting with understanding what a “mental error” even means. “Mental mistakes are errors in thinking that can lead to wrong conclusions or bad decisions,” he explains … Read more
The greatest mystery of human evolution, which emerged 15 years ago from a 60,000-year-old little finger bone, finally began to unravel in 2025. Analysis of DNA extracted from the fossil electrified the scientific community in 2010 when it revealed a previously unknown human population that in the distant past met and interbred with our own … Read more