Sean Salai

True love gets more expensive: Inflation drives spike in prices of ‘12 Days of Christmas’ gifts

U.S. inflation is taking a toll on "The Twelve Days of Christmas," too.

December 23, 2022

Move over, Nevada: Florida claims top spot in 2022 as nation’s fastest-growing state

A surge in migrants from other states made Florida the nation's fastest-growing state this year for the first time in more than six decades, the Census Bureau reported Thursday.

December 23, 2022

Mediterranean diet could reduce pregnancy risks: study

A so-called Mediterranean diet primarily of plant-based foods, whole grains and fish could reduce pregnancy risks and birth complications for women, according to a new study.

December 22, 2022

Drug overdoses, COVID-19 push life expectancy to lowest levels since 1996

Deaths from COVID-19 and drug overdoses last year have pushed U.S. life expectancy to its lowest levels since 1996, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.

December 22, 2022

Missouri mayor bans kids from attending ‘A Drag Queen Christmas’

A concert venue in the suburbs of St. Louis has barred children from attending an all ages Christmas drag show, as states have moved to restrict cross-dressing public displays.

December 21, 2022

Americans’ reported mental health hits new low in Gallup polling

Americans' emotional well-being slid to a new low this year, reaching its worst levels in more than two decades of annual polling due to economic anxieties, Gallup reported Wednesday.

December 21, 2022

Worried about inflation? Try hosting a more frugal Christmas party

Rising food prices might be causing you headaches, but some lifestyle gurus say inflation can inspire creativity for those looking to host a more frugal Christmas party this week.

December 20, 2022

Grandparents play essential roles in families: Survey

Most grandparents give money to their grandchildren and more than four in 10 see them in person at least weekly, according to a new survey highlighting their importance in families.

December 20, 2022

Inflation hits another holiday staple, cost of Christmas dinner jumps 16% over last year

A classic Christmas dinner for a small family will cost 16.4% more this year due to ongoing high inflation, according to a new report.

December 20, 2022

Child firearm injuries surged during COVID-19 quarantines: Study

Children's hospitals experienced a "significant" surge in kids injured by guns during COVID-19 quarantines, with Black children leading the increase, a new study has found.

December 19, 2022

More and more U.S. universities limiting students’ free expression

A staggering 88% of four-year colleges and universities restrict the free expression of their students, reversing a 15-year trend, according to an annual report on campus speech codes.

December 17, 2022

Americans ready to shift into higher travel gear this holiday season

The flexibility of hybrid work and the luck of the calendar will help drive a surge in Americans traveling from Christmas to New Year's weekends this holiday season, AAA announced.

December 16, 2022

Inflation drives spike in bill-splitting on direct payment apps: study

New research shows that consumers are increasingly using direct payment apps like Venmo and Zelle to split restaurant and grocery bills with loved ones during the holidays due to rising prices.

December 15, 2022

LGBT young adults report greater mental distress in pandemic: Census

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young adults have reported higher levels of depression and anxiety than other Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Census Bureau found.

December 15, 2022

Report highlights failure to solve K-12 teacher shortage

America's K-12 schools struggled and often failed to replace teachers during the first full year of the COVID pandemic in 2020-21, according to new data from the Department of Education.

December 14, 2022

Small businesses brace for Christmas crisis as inflation cuts profits

A growing majority of small business owners worry about inflation and expect less of the usual holiday profit they need to survive another year, new research shows.

December 14, 2022

Long COVID has killed more than 3,500 Americans: CDC

Long COVID caused or contributed to the deaths of 3,544 Americans during the first 30 months of the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Wednesday.

December 14, 2022

Pandemic restrictions took emotional toll on teen girls

The onset of COVID-19 public health restrictions led to a surge in teens hospitalized for psychiatric issues, with girls experiencing the worst spikes in emotional breakdowns, a new study finds.

December 13, 2022

Gallup: Americans name ‘government’ as nation’s top problem in 2022

Americans responding to monthly Gallup polls this year identified "government" as the nation's top problem, edging out inflation to win that distinction for the seventh time in the past decade.

December 13, 2022

Ticking time bomb: Smart devices gradually develop bad behavior in children

Using smart devices to calm or occupy toddlers during tantrums could stunt their healthy emotional development and make them more volatile over time, according to a new study.

December 12, 2022