Across The U.S., Non-white Neighborhoods Are Hotter Than White Ones (NAPSI)—Nationwide, in both major cities and small towns, neighborhoods with more Black, Hispanic and Asian residents experience hotter temperatures during summer heatwaves than nearby white residents, regardless of a neighborhood’s income. These racial disparities exist because non-white neighborhoods tend to be more densely built up Read More …
Category: Technology
NEWSWORTHY TRENDS
Americans Ready To Vacation With A Vengeance To Make Up For Lost Time (NAPSI)—One of the many long-lasting effects of the pandemic is a shift in the work-life balance. According to a survey by a world leader in travel deals, after a long year of sheltering at home, 92% of Americans plan to travel in Read More …
TIPS ON TRIPS
Ten Reasons An RV Will Level-up A Camping Trip (NAPSI)—You can get away from it all—without having to leave it all behind. Here’s how: Better than camping, even better than glamping, is traveling via recreational vehicle (RV). Don’t worry if you don’t have one. RVs are easier than ever to rent. There’s a network of Read More …
FINANCIAL SECURITY
Nothing Micro About Microcap Fraud (NAPSI)—Major events and times of uncertainty are often exploited to perpetrate fraud, with microcap securities remaining a primary tool for such schemes. The COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. Since news of the virus first broke, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has suspended trading by several dozen issuers for potentially Read More …
MONEY SAVING IDEAS
Summer, Spending And Savings (NAPSI)—With vaccination rates increasing, Americans are heading outdoors and gearing up for a summer of fun. Google searches on terms like “camping” and “beach vacation” are trending up. And many kids will be returning to summer camp for the first time since the pandemic. For the majority of Americans, summer 2021 Read More …
TECHNOLOGY IN OUR LIVES
Grocers Rely On Robots And Data To Improve Shoppers’ In-Store Experience (NAPSI)—Autonomous robots are becoming a familiar sight for grocery shoppers as they roam store aisles scanning shelves for missing, mispriced or misplaced products. Along the way, they collect and connect critical data about store-shelf conditions and alert grocers about popular items that are out Read More …
UNDERSTANDING OUR ENVIRONMENT
Climate Change Likely Shifted The Axis Of The Earth, According To A New Study (NAPSI)—Global warming that caused glacial melting is likely the cause of a shift in the movement of the Earth’s poles in the 1990s, according to a new study in Geophysical Research Letters, AGU’s journal for high-impact, short-format reports with immediate implications Read More …
ENERGY MATTERS
Save Energy, Money And The Climate (NAPSI)—After over a year of staying close to home, lots of people are ready for summer fun. However, warm days can mean much higher energy bills—but you can do something about that. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program has a few tips to help you prep your Read More …
CHILDREN’S HEALTH
COVID Testing In Schools: What You Should Know (NAPSI)—Enabling K-12 schools to reopen for in-person learning is a high priority for parents, communities and governments. In fact, President Biden’s National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness was launched to fund COVID testing for teachers, staff and students in an effort to create a Read More …
PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY
Today’s Weather Is Unpredictable: Keep Your Outdoor Power Equipment Ready (NAPSI)—Weather today is challenging and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) reminds home and business owners that it’s important to make sure you have the right outdoor power equipment on hand and to keep equipment in good working order year-round. A chainsaw or pole pruner Read More …