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Money
Senate Democrats Push $25 Minimum Wage Plan
Senate Democrats moved June 25 to propose more than tripling the current federal minimum wage, introducing legislation that would raise it to $25 an hour over the next five years. The “Living Wage for All Act,” led by Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut, would phase in the increase based on company size and eliminate the tipped minimum wage, underscoring an aggressive…
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7 Factors That Should Shape Every Job Interview Outfit
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. Business casual is a safe choice for most interviews, but what to wear to an interview depends on the employer, industry, role, and work environment. In any context, the goal is to choose clothing that looks professional, polished, and appropriate for the position. Some workplaces expect business professional attire, while others are…
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Is College Worth It? Here Are the Majors That Pay Off.
A bachelor’s degree in any college major pays off in the long run. That’s the takeaway from an in-depth study of the financial return on college degrees over time. A report from the Postsecondary Commission, a college accreditation organization, found that the typical bachelor’s degree yielded a return of nearly $87,000 in the 15 years after students enrolled. The return…
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There’s a Reason Workers Are Now Applying to Jobs They’ve Never Done Before
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. The linear career path is quickly becoming outdated. Most candidates aren’t just looking for new jobs—they’re looking for a better life, even if that means switching to a field they’ve never worked in before. According to Monster’s Career Pivot Report, which surveyed over 1,000 U.S. workers, the majority of job seekers are…
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Money
5 Ways to Offload Clutter Without Strangers in Your Yard
Look around your garage, your closets, that storage room you keep the door shut on. Odds are it’s packed with things you’ll never use again. And here’s what stops most of us from clearing it out: It’s all still worth something. Just not to us. Tossing it feels like throwing away money — and you might be surprised what some…
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Religion
Haitian immigrants revived a church. Now the pews are empty.
ELIZABETH, N.J. — On a Sunday in March, the Rev. Canon Andy Moore looked out at the empty back-left pews at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, which had once been filled with Haitian immigrants. “We pray in a very special way for our Haitians who aren’t here at this service, stricken by fear,” he said, before breaking the Communion wafers. …
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History
The Poignant Tale Behind a Celebrated Civil War Sketch
Odds are there isn’t a Civil War buff living who hasn’t seen a copy of this remarkable pencil sketch (above) by special artist Edwin Forbes, which Forbes labeled as “William J. Jackson, Sergt. Maj. 12th N.Y. Vol.—Sketched at Stoneman’s Switch, near Fredricksburg [sic], Va. Jan. 27th, 1863.” The young noncom has gazed back at us across the years from countless…
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Nature
How should I respond to race-based exclusion in my lab?
The problem Dear Nature, I am an early-career researcher of Asian heritage working in an engineering research group in western Europe. Some laboratory members who grew up in Western Europe, including ones in senior positions, seem to have higher expectations of me and my Asian colleagues than they have of others. We’re expected to perform better academically and we have…
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Sports
Reports: Wolves deal Julius Randle to Nets in 3-team trade
May 6, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) dribbles against San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) in the first half during game two of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images The Brooklyn Nets reportedly added former All-Star forward Julius Randle and moved up…
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Health
This Powerful, Ancient Herb Offers Impressive Benefits
When it comes to popular herbs in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), you probably think of ginseng, goji berries, and astragalus. But have you heard of jiaogulan? This herb has a long history in TCM and is revered for promoting longevity, stamina, cardiovascular health, and more. Now, modern science is beginning to confirm these ancient claims with hard data. …
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