SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Many cities have been reshaped by immigrants in the last few years without attracting much notice. Not Springfield, Ohio. Its story of economic renewal and related growing pains has been thrust into the national conversation in a presidential election year — and maliciously distorted by false rumors that

Though there are notable upsides to freelancing and working with clients, being a solopreneur means you have to advocate for yourself. Without a boss to recognize and reward your work, the ball is in your court to prompt a contract change. Do you feel you deserve a raise or an

School is in session! In this episode of “Life Hacks with Liana,” Tamara Poole, an associate vice president of curriculum and learning at Arizona College of Nursing, joins “Life Hacks with Liana” to share health and hygiene tips for children going back to school. ” I think it’s important for

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BOSTON (AP) — There was a slight decline in the number of Black students in Harvard University’s freshman class, the first admitted since a Supreme Court ruling struck down affirmative action in higher education. The impact of the ruling is still coming into focus at selective universities around the country, with some reporting significant

In July, OpenResearch released the results of its Unconditional Cash Study. This study is the largest unconditional cash study to date, and the results have shown that increased access to cash does improve financial well-being and savings. The results of this study have provoked dialogue concerning the role of unconditional

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