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Millions see pay hikes as local laws outpace stagnant federal minimum wage Wage Hikes Take Effect in July Across the U.S. Workers across the country are getting a raise this month as new local and state minimum wage laws take effect. More than 880,000 workers in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, D.C., are seeing increased pay…

Only at Amazon’s Outlet — 63% Off This Travel-Ready Mini Bag It holds “a surprising amount.” I spend a lot of time digging for gems at Amazon’s outlet. This week, I found a shiny one. This sleek Vera Bradley Ripstop Mini Sling Backpack is the iconic designer’s take on the hands-free travel bag trend —…

Summary: The U.S. dollar had its worst start to a year since 1973, falling over 10% in the first half, despite a recovery in U.S. stock markets and President Trump’s retreat from extreme tariff threats. The drop reflects global concerns about Trump’s trade policies, inflation, rising government debt, and weakening confidence in the U.S. as…

Summary: In 1988, archaeologists uncovered the remains of several Stone Age women in Margaux cave near Dinant, Belgium. Now, researchers from Ghent University have analyzed the DNA of one woman and, with the help of Kennis and Kennis Reconstructions, created a facial reconstruction of her appearance. She had dark hair, blue eyes, and notably, slightly…

Summary: Researchers at San Carlos Clinical Hospital in Madrid have developed a potential cure for androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss) using a combination of fat-derived stem cells and the energy molecule ATP. In a study published in Stem Cell Research and Therapy, 100% of male mice regrew fur, with half achieving full regrowth. 90% of…

Summary: Economist Peter Schiff warned that the U.S. is heading toward a financial crisis worse than 2008 due to the Federal Reserve’s long-term policy of keeping interest rates artificially low. During the Fed’s latest meeting, interest rates were held steady at 4.25%-4.50%, and two cuts were projected for 2025. Schiff criticized the Fed’s inflation and…

New research reveals the split between lifestyle-driven and age-related cancer risks Summary of Yale Cancer Study Findings: What Really Causes Cancer? A new study from Yale University answers an important question in medicine. It looks at how much control we really have over cancer The researchers looked at DNA mutations in 24 types of cancer.…

Summary The Invisible Hand Guiding Your Trip The first time I realized AI was taking over my travel planning, it wasn’t some big, dramatic moment. I just looked up one day and noticed. I hadn’t talked to a single person while booking an entire trip. No long phone calls, no endless tabs open comparing reviews,…

Summary: A dermatologist has issued a warning about the risks of not drying your hair after showering, calling it a “lazy” habit that can lead to serious scalp conditions and even hair loss. Dr. Aamna Adel explained that the scalp naturally hosts yeast and fungi, such as malassezia, which thrive in moist environments. Leaving hair…

Summary: Warren Buffett avoids investing in gold because he sees it as a “bandwagon” asset driven by fear rather than productivity. In his 2011 shareholder letter, he wrote that gold buyers often believe “the ranks of the fearful will grow,” leading to self-fulfilling price surges not supported by actual value. Buffett’s core philosophy is to…