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NY Ranked Among Best States To Have Babies, New Study Says: Here's Why NY Ranked Among Best States To Have Babies, New Study Says: Here's Why
NY Ranked Among Best States To Have Babies, New Study Says: Here's Why Families in some Northeast states may have a much easier time welcoming a new baby than others, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States to Have a Baby on Monday, Aug. 4. The study compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, across 31 metrics, from average hospital bills to infant mortality rates and child-care availability. The leaders boast strong health care systems, parental support programs, and child care access. "The best states for having a baby minimize costs while providing top-notch care for both newborns and their …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Spirit Reportedly Furloughing, Demoting Pilots Amid Post-Bankruptcy Struggles Spirit Reportedly Furloughing, Demoting Pilots Amid Post-Bankruptcy Struggles
Spirit Reportedly Furloughing, Demoting Pilots Amid Post-Bankruptcy Struggles Spirit Airlines is cutting hundreds of pilot jobs for the second time in two years, according to reports. Spirit will furlough 270 pilots and downgrade 140 captains, CNBC reported. The move is part of the carrier's continued effort to stabilize its finances after bankruptcy. The furloughs take effect Saturday, Nov. 1, with the demotions scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 1. "We are taking necessary steps to ensure we operate as efficiently as possible as part of our efforts to return to profitability," Spirit told CNBC. Both moves aim to align staffing with a slimmer flight schedule durin…

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by Chris Spiker
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Forever Stamp Prices Rise After Years Of Steady Increases: Here's How Much Forever Stamp Prices Rise After Years Of Steady Increases: Here's How Much
Forever Stamp Prices Rise After Years Of Steady Increases: Here's How Much The concept of "forever" just got a little more expensive, according to the US Postal Service. The USPS officially raised the cost of a Forever stamp to 78 cents on Sunday, July 13. The price rose five cents from its previous 73-cent cost. The change is part of a broader rate adjustment averaging 7.4% across mailing services. "As changes in the mailing and shipping marketplace continue, these price adjustments are needed to achieve the financial stability sought by the organization's Delivering for America 10-year plan," the USPS said. "USPS prices remain among the most affordable in the w…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Happiness In Life Hinges On This Key Trait, Study Finds Happiness In Life Hinges On This Key Trait, Study Finds
Happiness In Life Hinges On This Key Trait, Study Finds The secret to a happier life might not be what you own, but who you believe in.  New research published in Psychological Bulletin reveals that trust plays a powerful role in how happy we feel, and that the two reinforce each other over time. People who trust others tend to report higher levels of well-being, and people who are happier tend to become more trusting. The findings stem from a meta-analysis of nearly 1,000 studies, involving data from over 2.5 million participants, that explored the connection between trust and subjective well-being across different age groups, relationship…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NY Ranked In Top 15 Nationally For Working Dads, New Study Says: Here's Why NY Ranked In Top 15 Nationally For Working Dads, New Study Says: Here's Why
NY Ranked In Top 15 Nationally For Working Dads, New Study Says: Here's Why This Father's Day, many Northeast states are getting recognized as having some of the best conditions for working dads. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Working Dads on Tuesday, June 10. The study compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, across 22 metrics tied to economic stability, child care quality, parental leave policies, health care, and overall work-life balance. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says 94.3% of married fathers are employed. "Working dads have to worry about much more than just how much income they're bringing home to support th…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Company Selling Toilet Paper, Napkins At Major Retailers Files For Bankruptcy Company Selling Toilet Paper, Napkins At Major Retailers Files For Bankruptcy
Company Selling Toilet Paper, Napkins At Major Retailers Files For Bankruptcy A large supplier of paper goods sold at nationwide chains has declared bankruptcy. Royal Paper has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to help sell its business to Sofidel America, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday, April 8. Royal offers products at many retailers, including Aldi, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods. The Phoenix-based company has signed an asset purchase agreement with Sofidel, a global paper manufacturer, which would take over most of Royal's assets through a court-supervised auction process.  "Our team has been working diligently to strengthen …

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by Chris Spiker
Schools
NY's Education Performance Analyzed In New Study: See How It Stacks Up NY's Education Performance Analyzed In New Study: See How It Stacks Up
NY's Education Performance Analyzed In New Study: See How It Stacks Up Several Northeast states are among the most educated in the US, excelling in school quality, college attainment, and overall academic achievement, a new study said. Massachusetts was ranked as the country's most-educated state, according to a WalletHub study released on Monday, Feb. 10. Maryland was second, followed by Vermont, Colorado, and Connecticut in the top five. The study analyzed all 50 states using 18 factors, including educational attainment, quality, and achievement gaps. "There's a strong correlation between being more educated and receiving higher compensation," said Wal…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Frontier Proposes Another Airline Merger With Spirit: Here's How Spirit Responded Frontier Proposes Another Airline Merger With Spirit: Here's How Spirit Responded
Frontier Proposes Another Airline Merger With Spirit: Here's How Spirit Responded Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines have discussed a merger yet again, but Spirit rejected the bid in order to pursue a plan to exit bankruptcy on its own. Frontier confirmed the latest merger discussion in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Spirit also confirmed the talks in a regulatory filing on the same day. The deal first proposed on Tuesday, Jan. 7, offered $400 million in debt and a 19-percent stake in Frontier to Spirit shareholders. Frontier argued the merger would create a stronger low-cost airline while providing more value than Spirit's existing Chapter 11 ba…

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by Chris Spiker