While we're pretty far removed from the Westward expansion of the 1800s, there are still plenty of enticing reasons to move out West, including the natural beauty and ample professional opportunities that make it a wonderful place to raise a family. The most recent census data released in May 2025 showed continued population growth for the ...Read more

Family-friendly and affordable are the two qualities drawing more and more people to the Midwest. Although the West and South continue to boom in population,nearly one in five homebuyers moved to the Midwest in 2024.

Of course, the Midwest is drawing new residents for additional reasons, including better home values, increased personal ...Read more

In July 1985, the iconic Live Aid concerts raised more than $140 million for the famine in Ethiopia. That event inspired decades of benefit concerts and showed how live gatherings can drive worldwide giving. Today, the biggest music festivals in the U.S. attract massive crowds every summer, presenting an opportunity for nonprofits to fundraise....Read more

There have been seismic shifts in how people shop. Customers seek even more convenience, faster transactions, and a personalized shopping experience. 

However, data shows that retailers are struggling to meet these consumer needs. According to a 2024 IBM study, only 9% of consumers reported being satisfied with their in-store shopping ...Read more

Many devices used daily by the civilian population have surprising origins in the military. GPS, which has become essential to many aspects of transportation, is a product of the space race of the 1950s and '60s. Drones, which now prowl the skies surveying and filming, have roots in the first pilotless vehicles in World War I.

War and ...Read more

In an era of social media influencers endorsing fad diets, questionable cleanses, and quick weight loss fixes, registered dietitians are arguably more valuable than ever in helping to cut through misinformation about nutritional health.

Jobs for registered dietitians and nutritionists are projected to grow 7% by 2033, according to Bureau of ...Read more