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Billions of cicadas are about to emerge from underground in a rare double-brood convergence

In the wake of North America’s recent solar eclipse, another historic natural event is on the horizon. From late April through June 2024, the largest brood of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will co-emerge with a midwestern brood of 17-year cicadas, Brood XIII. more

John Cooley, University of Connecticut and Chris Simon, University of Connecticut, The Conversation | 4/18/24

10 states that will likely face the most financial losses from climate change

SmartAsset assesses the financial risk for states due to potential natural disasters and weather events such as tornadoes, flooding and earthquakes. more

Jaclyn DeJohn | 4/18/24

With property values strong in 2023, many homeowners tapped home equity lines of credit, pushing total HELOC balances up 6.6%

Experian looked at recent trends in the HELOC and home financing market in 2023. more

Chris Horymski | 4/18/24

In 2024, 180 state legislators are facing term limits. Here's everything you need to know about which states will be most impacted

Ballotpedia explains the impact that term limits in state senates and state houses will have in the 2024 election. more

Briana Ryan | 4/18/24

The origins of 20 political words and terms

Stacker traced the origins of 20 words and terms used in political discourse using historical archives, research reports, and news articles. more

Colleen Kilday | 4/18/24

Districts where student-teacher ratios are still behind pre-pandemic levels

TeacherCertification.com used data from the National Center for Education Statistics to show how student-teacher ratios have changed. more

Natalie P. McNeal, Data Work By Emma Rubin | 4/18/24

5 charts that break down the British royal family's wealth

OLBG compiled five charts that break down the British royal family's wealth using data from The Guardian, YouGov, and yearly financial reports. more

Keerthi Vedantam | 4/18/24

Purina’s commitment to pets, people and planet Earth

(BPT) - By Gopi Sandhu, vice president of Environmental Sustainability at Nestle PurinaEfforts to protect the planet are important for every creature that calls Earth home, including people and their … more

4/18/24

How small businesses can build a greener future through sustainable sourcing

(BPT) - Sustainability has been a buzzword in the business world for years, with many businesses looking for different ways to introduce “green” products to a market that is demanding … more

4/18/24

Travel the world with a new book and album to discover why people sing—to have fun and share stories; to pass the time and remember times past; and to come together and celebrate.

A Story To Sing About

(NAPSI)—The next time you listen to a lullaby, a love song, carols or karaoke, consider this: Why do people sing? A charming answer to that intriguing question comes from YouTube creators and … more

4/18/24

No Child is Forgotten By Marine Toys for Tots

(NewsUSA) - Marine Toys for Tots, known for its core mission of Christmastime charitable efforts, has evolved into a year-round force for good – ensuring that no child is forgotten any day of the … more

4/18/24

Grizzly bear conservation is as much about human relationships as it is the animals

Montanans know spring has officially arrived when grizzly bears emerge from their dens. But unlike the bears, the contentious debate over their future never hibernates. … more

Alexander L. Metcalf, University of Montana, The Conversation | 4/17/24

Passover is a Jewish holiday remembering sorrowful events and celebrating hope for a better future

Jewish families will gather for Passover this year in circumstances that will, like the celebration itself, reflect on dark times while looking ahead toward better ones to come. … more

Samuel L. Boyd, University of Colorado Boulder, The Conversation | 4/17/24

Fermented foods sustain both microbiomes and cultural heritage

Many people around the world make and eat fermented foods. Millions in Korea alone make kimchi. The cultural heritage of these picklers shape not only what they eat every time they crack open a jar … more

Andrew Flachs, Purdue University and Joseph Orkin, Université de Montréal, The Conversation | 4/17/24

Removing PFAS from public water will cost billions and take time – here are ways to filter out some harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at home

Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. … more

Kyle Doudrick, University of Notre Dame, The Conversation | 4/17/24

The surprising effectiveness of having kids study their errors to succeed

The Hechinger Report analyzes research on how students may be learning better by focusing on what they did wrong. more

Jill Barshay for The Hechinger Report | 4/17/24

Investing in Bitcoin for a long-term portfolio is too risky, according to Vanguard CEO

Benzinga looks at why one investment expert currently does not recommend investing in Bitcoin for the average long-term portfolio. more

Caden Pok | 4/17/24

Investing in Bitcoin for a long-term portfolio is too risky, according to Vanguard CEO

Benzinga looks at why one investment expert currently does not recommend investing in Bitcoin for the average long-term portfolio. more

Caden Pok | 4/17/24

Scams stealing government benefits like unemployment checks have jumped 82%: Here's how to protect yourself

ConsumerAffairs sheds light on the rise of government benefit theft in the U.S. in 2023 and provides advice on how to protect yourself from this crime. more

Dieter Holger | 4/17/24

Gold vs. stocks: As both hit record highs, which is performing better for investors?

Money helps shed light on which is a better investment: gold or stocks. more

Pete Grieve | 4/17/24

April 19, 2024