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You may not know this, but Bill Nye, “The Science Guy,” has professional experience overseeing new and potentially dangerous innovations. Before he became a celebrity science educator, Nye worked as an engineer at Boeing during a period of rapid changes in aviation control systems and the need to make sure …

A successful career could start behind a cash register or at a drive-thru window. More than 3 million people work at fast food restaurants across the U.S., according to the latest numbers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Fast food jobs are often misjudged as being low-skill and dead-end, …

An Amazon.com Inc worker prepares an order in which the buyer asked for an item to be gift wrapped at a fulfillment center in Shakopee, Minnesota, U.S., November 12, 2020. Amazon.com Inc | Reuters The initial third-quarter report on gross domestic product showed consumer spending zooming higher by 4% percent …

Over the years of educating parents, teachers and caregivers about early childhood development, we’ve received many questions about how to raise emotionally intelligent kids. Kids with high emotional intelligence have the tools they need to navigate their feelings and relationships in a healthy and secure way. Key skills include self-awareness, …

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on new efforts to cancel student loan debt at the White House on Oct. 4, 2023. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Income-driven repayment plans Income-driven repayment plans, which date back to 1994, allow student loan borrowers to pay a share of their earnings toward their …

The most successful people in life can recognize a window of opportunity, and know when and how to seize it. It’s not unlike surfing, according to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. A “surfer’s mindset” can help you succeed in both life and business, Ohanian told students in a keynote address at …

Speaking two languages doesn’t just expand your ability to communicate globally. It can make you more rational, improve your decision-making skills and boost your memory, says University of Chicago psychology professor David Gallo. “Having a lifetime experience in switching between languages exercises your brain in a way that monolinguals don’t …

The ‘Rhapsody of the Seas’ cruise liner carrying US citizens leaves the Israeli port of Haifa to be evacuated to the Mediterranean island of Cyprus on October 16, 2023, amid the ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas.  Aris Messinis | AFP | Getty Images Some of …

Americans under 35 increased their median net worth by a whopping 142% between 2019 and 2022 — from $16,100 to $39,000 — according to the Federal Reserve’s October 2023 Survey of Consumer Finances. The report defines net worth as the difference between a person’s assets and liabilities. Assets are things …

There’s a good chance there are singles in your area. Nearly half of adults in the U.S. are currently single.  The 117.6 million unmarried, divorced or widowed Americans older than 18 account for 46% of the population, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. That number has been growing slowly but …