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The Hidden Forces Behind Modern Breakups

Breakups now unfold in a world where politics, feeds, and public opinion quietly shape how couples drift apart. And with so much of life happening online, those moments don’t stay private for long. Often, friends, followers and even strangers can influence how people interpret what happened and how they should feel about it. We cover

todayDecember 7, 2025

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Nine Years Old & Online: The New Reality Of Tech Use

Kids are stepping into the online world earlier than ever, often before parents have mapped out the rules. We look at what changes when the average nine-year-old gets a smartphone, and the small, practical choices that can keep the experience safe without every day turning into a power struggle for parents. Catherine Pearlman, licensed clinical

todayDecember 7, 2025

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Viewpoints Explained: The Hidden Cost Of Thrifting Today

This is Viewpoints Explained… For more than a decade, environmental advocates have been warning about the potential impacts of overconsumption in the fashion industry. In the United States alone, it is estimated that 11.3 million tons of textile waste – about 85 percent of all textiles – end up in landfills every year. That’s according

todayDecember 3, 2025

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The Pet Boom That Never Really Ended

America’s love for pets has grown into a cultural shift that reshapes how we live and spend. What began as companionship has transformed into a deep, generational attachment that fuels a massive industry and redefines who we view as core family members. Mark Cushing, founder, CEO, Animal Policy Group, author, Pet Nation Dan Rubenstein, founder

todayNovember 30, 2025

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Shutdown Fallout: The Families Left Waiting For Help

When the government shut down for 43 days this past October and November, tens of millions of Americans suddenly found the support they rely on slipping out of reach. The disruption revealed just how vulnerable SNAP recipients are when politics stalls and the system falters. We delve into how the SNAP system really works and

todayNovember 30, 2025

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Viewpoints Explained: Inside The New Grocery Budget Squeeze

Across grocery aisles, the American shopping cart is shrinking. After years of steady food inflation, more adults are simply buying less. A shift some analysts have started calling the half-cart trend. An AP Norc Poll released in august found that 53 percent of adults polled say grocery costs are now a major source of stress

todayNovember 26, 2025