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More hurdles for women: Study confirms family commitments hold back female entrepreneurs

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According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, family commitments, as well as the pandemic, pose bigger hurdles for women entrepreneurs than their male counterparts. In a survey …

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Violent crime remains stable, property crime rebounds in the U.S.

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Larceny-theft and burglary have become less widespread in the U.S. since 2012. In the pandemic, this decrease sped up – before a resurgence in the theft …

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Which states are most prepared for climate change?

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The recently released Fifth National Climate Assessment details that while U.S. CO2 output as well as the prices for renewable energy have fallen, the country still …

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Mother of maps: The world map of volcanic activity

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A total of 30 countries, overseas territories and departments have seen volcanic eruptions of all levels in 2023 so far. While some of these took place …

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You’ll never guess which countries have the most active volcanoes

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Two countries in Europe are on alert since the weekend due to volcanic activity. Italy’s Etna on the island of Sicily erupted Sunday, spewing lava and …

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The highest-valued startups in the world

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According to the CB Insights unicorn list, Chinese AI and media company ByteBance is the highest-valued startup – currently private, up-and-coming company – in the world. …

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Where gender-affirming care for minors is being outlawed

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In 14 U.S. states, laws banning or limiting gender-affirming health care for those under the age of 18 are currently in effect. After the high-profile case …

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U.S. fighters from abroad

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Around 3.5 percent, or 600,000 people belonging to the U.S. veteran population were born outside the United States to foreign parents, according to the U.S. Census …

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Sexiest man alive through the years

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Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey was declared the “Sexiest Man Alive” by People magazine yesterday. As the glory days of the TV series that made Dempsey …

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You’ll never believe which country consumes the most sweets

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Statista Consumer Insights reveals that Russians as well as the Irish and the Turkish have some of the biggest sweet tooths among nations. Just as many …

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These are America’s favorite holiday traditions

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Christmas is the time to be merry – for most this means sharing a good time with friends and family, but indulging in food, presents and TV …

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The world’s most at-risk cities for a housing bubble

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Canadian city Toronto was found to have the highest risk of a housing bubble developing in a recent survey released by investment bank UBS. Other cities at a …

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Will Republicans take the House in the mid-term elections?

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With the midterm election just a few weeks away and early voting already underway in many states, Republicans are projected to win back the House of Representatives, while …

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How many hurricanes have hit America?

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  Hurricane Ian hit the West Florida coast close to Fort Myers, causing widespread destruction, flooding and power outages. Upon making landfall at offshore island Cayo …

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Timeline: What happens next with the royal family?

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  The death of Queen Elizabeth II of England has not only caused an outpouring of condolences as many in the UK and the world are …

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America’s fastest drive-thrus

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Taco Bell is the fast food chain that has the fastest drive-thrus in America. According to a study done by industry publication QSR, Taco Bell customers have to wait …

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The countries where monarchs still ‘rule’

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  Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at the age of 96 after ruling over England for 70 years, the second-longest serving monarch in history. But it …

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This is how many foreign-born politicians are in Congress

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  Republican Mayra Flores has been called as the winner of a special election in Texas’ 34th Congressional District, flipping the seat and making her the …

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Here’s how many Earths we’d need if everyone lived like Americans

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  If the citizens of the world lived like those of the United States, the resources of more than five full planets would be needed to …

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Will 2024 be the year of the third-party candidate?

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  Anyone running as a third-party candidate or Independent for federal office in the U.S., let alone the presidency, is certainly facing long odds. Still, generations of …

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Don’t understand the Inflation Reduction Act? This graphic can help

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  The Inflation Reduction Act is what is left of the centerpiece of the Biden administration’s agenda — introduced in 2021 and dubbed the human infrastructure bill then. The much …

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Here’s where people spend the most on prescription drugs

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  When it comes to the expenditure on pharmaceuticals across OECD countries, the United States spends much more than other industrialized nations that are part of the organization. …

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The surprising country where people drink the most beer

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  Some countries love drinking beer while others are more inclined to supply the rest of the world by exporting their brews. Again others are gladly accepting this …

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US prescription prices are much higher than other countries

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  Depending on the country of comparison, U.S. residents are paying twice as much, three times as much or even more for their prescription drugs. Research by …

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Is the US really facing stagflation?

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  After the United States recorded two consecutive quarters of negative growth in Q1 and Q2 of 2022, the Biden administration was quick to point out …

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The biggest lottery payouts in US history

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  A single ticket purchased in Chicago suburb Des Plaines won the $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot in a July drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at a …

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World’s highest grossing retailers (no, Amazon isn’t at the top)

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Walmart is the top-selling company in the world, turning over around $573 billion in annual revenue. This is according to the Statista company database Company DB. The company in second …

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US entered a ‘technical’ recession in Q2

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  The U.S. economy entered a technical recession in the second quarter of 2022. The real GDP of the country shrunk by 0.9% in Q2 according to preliminary …

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Can this Biden bill help solve the microchip shortage?

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  U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to shortly sign into law the Chips+ bill, aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the U.S. microchip industry, alleviating …

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Can Democrats keep control of the House & Senate after midterm elections?

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  The Democrats are controlling the House, the Senate and the presidency at the moment, but the midterm election coming up at the end of the …