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To survive Gen AI in the workplace, become a learning athlete

Cognizant reveals that most jobs will feel the impact of Gen AI and everyone from administrative assistants to CEOs will be affected.

How people with disabilities navigate voting hurdles

Votebeat relates how people with disabilities must choose between a few imperfect options in states that haven't adopted electronic absentee voting.

New research links gun violence exposure to higher rates of depression and suicidal ideation

The Trace reports on a nationally representative study deepens what we know about the intersection of mental health, gun violence, and support services.

The boom In WNBA popularity

OLBG analyzed the WNBA’s popularity in five key areas: attendance trends, franchise values, in-stadium experience, viewership, and market positioning, which underscore the league's sustainable growth and highlight its status as a leading women's sports league.

What Pope Leo XIV has said about LGBTQ+ people, immigration and abortion

The 19th reports that newly elected Pope Leo XIV, the first American to hold the papacy—as well as the first Peruvian citizen, having been naturalized after working in the country for decades—was born and raised in the Chicago area, ordained as a priest after studying in Rome, and is fluent in Spanish and Italian.

Is a concussion considered a traumatic brain injury?

Stokes Stemle, LLC asks if there is a difference between a concussion and a traumatic brain injury and explains how to distinguish between the two conditions.

5 shocking eating disorder statistics

Charlie Health explores shocking eating disorder statistics—including early age of onset, rising youth cases, and treatment outcomes.

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
MN Lakes and Rivers is proud to announce the launch of a new pilot initiative, the City of Lake Stewards program, debuting on Lake Harriet in the summer of 2025. Drawing from the success of the organization’s widely respected statewide Lake Steward program, this new effort aims to inspire local residents to take simple, impactful steps to protect and preserve the waters that defi ne life in the City of Lakes.
MN Lakes and Rivers launches “City of Lake Stewards” pilot on Lake Harriet
MN Lakes and Rivers is proud to announce the launch of a new pilot initiative, the City of Lake Stewards program, debuting on Lake Harriet in the summer of 2025. Drawing from the success of the …
n early 2025, the Twin Cities area experienced precipitation totals near the driest year on record. However, the year's to-date precipitation total is now near normal, following rainfall throughout March and April.
WINTER 2025 ENDED WITH A SNOWFALL DEFICIT THAT REINTRODUCED DRY CONDITIONS
As of May 2, 2025, the Twin Cities has received approximately 6 inches of precipitation , which is near normal for this time of year, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Nearly half of …
DUAL BENEFIT
Minneapolis will soon be able to produce its own biochar, bringing the city one step closer to its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. This spring, the city will break ground on a new biochar …
Tangletown resident Leah Sweet Slicker worked with both the Blaisdell YMCA and Burroughs Elementary School – where her children attended – to obtain new recycling containers with better signage. She also volunteered with the University of Minnesota’s Pack and Give Back program, which encourages students to donate rather than throw away unwanted items when they’re moving out at the end of the semester, helping to sort those items.
Community ambassadors advocate for recycling, composting
Have you ever been frustrated seeing recyclable or compostable items in the trash bin? Or maybe you yourself have hesitated over whether an item can be recycled or not. Those feelings are what led …
Hiawatha Links update: Survey responses, open house summary and upcoming FAQ
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is working on "Hiawatha Links," a new phase of design and engineering work that will build on the long-term plan for Hiawatha Golf Course completed in 2022. …
Balancing Parenting: Supporting Mental Health Through Shared Routines and Redistributing the Mental Load
Balancing Parenting: Supporting Mental Health Through Shared Routines and Redistributing the Mental Load
(NewsUSA) - Parenting is among life’s most rewarding experiences, yet it can also be one of the most mentally and emotionally taxing. From managing child care and household responsibilities to …
Data Shows Driver Risk Trends Affecting Businesses, Fleets and Insurance
(NewsUSA) - Auto insurance costs have risen significantly over the last few years. This can be attributed to several factors, including higher repair costs associated with new vehicle technology, the …
The best burger in America, according to a health expert
Hims research determined which fast food burgers have the healthiest nutritional content and which ones to save for a special splurge.
From bright lights to backyards: Ex-pro and college athletes embrace private coaching
Athletes Untapped reveals that as more ex-athletes seek out meaningful second careers and families look for fresh approaches to training, the future of sports coaching is shaping up to be deeply personal—and increasingly decentralized.
Critical Driver Risk Trends Affecting Businesses, Fleets, and Rising Insurance Costs
(NewsUSA) - Auto insurance costs have risen significantly over the last few years. This can be attributed to several factors, including higher repair costs associated with new vehicle technology, the …

Tracking personal health data is the new midlife flex for men

Hone Health surveyed 700+ men in its online community and found that three in four of them actively track health data.

Form, Function, Frames: Eyewear in Motion

Form, Function, Frames: Eyewear in Motion

(NewsUSA) - Historically, athletic eyewear was mostly relegated to high-impact sports—goggles for the slopes, wraparounds and shields for cycling, or protective frames for basketball. In today’s …

From defenders to skeptics: The sharp decline in young Americans’ support for free speech

Support among young people for allowing controversial or offensive speech has dropped sharply.

Americans across all generations still value free speech. But for younger Americans, especially, that support is less strong and seems increasingly conditional.

5 tips to make your DIY projects easier this summer

Dremel shares five tips for summer DIY projects: Plan carefully, gather the right tools, choose durable materials, break down tasks, and double-check measurements.

Special education and Trump: What parents and schools need to know

The Hechinger Report outlines step-by-step how dismantling the Education Department might alter services for students with disabilities.

Domestic violence services are in jeopardy, providers say

The Trace reports how the Trump administration's push to cut federal grants has domestic violence groups considering layoffs, reduced hours, and shelter closures.

Earth's orbit is filling up with junk. Greenhouse gases are making the problem worse.

Grist reports that by the end of the century, a shrinking atmosphere could create a minefield for satellites.

Learn about what service dogs can do, and what it takes to certify and protect them

Ollie used data from the Animal Legal and Historical Center to examine requirements for certifying a service dog and how they vary by state.

How One Nonprofit Is Changing the Way We Fight Human Trafficking

Many people are working on ways to put an end to human trafficking—and you can, too.

(NAPSI)—An estimated 49.6 million people are experiencing forced labor or forced marriage on any given day worldwide. (Source: International Labour Organization, Walk Free, and IOM, 2022) Human …

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Divide perennials to boost health, beauty
Welcome back to a new gardening season, and a new season of City Gardener columns! As our gardens begin to wake up from their winter rest, it's a great time to think about an often-neglected …
Clever ideas for tiny yard spaces
Faux hedges If your outdoor patio or side yard is hemmed in by something like a chain-link or cinder block wall or planter box, consider installing a faux green hedge. This is the perfect …
Avoid waste by purchasing soil from Chard Your Yard, which sells it by the bucket to augment or fill garden beds you already have. The effort is run by neighborhood volunteers.
Chard Your Yard this year
Spring is calling; It’s time to think about gardening! The neighborhood volunteer-run organization, Chard Your Yard, has the garden resources to make it happen. The gardens are provided at-cost …
Sid Triantafilou of Greco Linden Hills Painting paints houses in residential neighborhoods, including East Isles, near Lake of the Isles. (Photo by Lulu Jaeckel)
Homeowners experiment with paint colors, say local painters
Whale gray, dry sage and french press are some of the popular names of interior paint colors right now at Benjamin Moore, a paint company.  Sid Triantafilou, a local painter and owner of …
They wanted to save the boulevard trees along six blocks of 29th Ave. and they came together to do just that. Then they celebrated together at Arbeiter Brewing. (Photo by submitted)
Motivated by a common goal
Residents along six blocks of 29th Ave. S have banded together to save 40 ash trees. “These are public trees that the whole community benefits from,” observed Loey Colebeck. “Many …
How much does the average wedding cost?
Experian explains that average wedding costs vary significantly based on region and guest count, with an average cost of about $280 per guest.
Knitting, cheerleading, fishing: This is what a cellphone ban looks like in one school district
The Hechinger Report reveals that by pairing an expansion of extracurriculars with its cellphone ban, a Washington state district has seen a drop in absenteeism and more student engagement.
10 melatonin alternatives for sleep
Life Extension shares that melatonin supplements are often recommended as the first choice to support healthy sleep, but since melatonin supplementation may not be appropriate for everyone, alternative sleep supplements may offer the support needed for healthy rest.
Tick bites are on the rise. Here's how to protect yourself.
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine the reasons behind rising rates of tick bites and the expanding regions where they are reported.
Higher ed's dubious deal with prison health care
Economic Hardship Reporting Project and The Chronicle of Higher Education investigate university-run prison health care systems in Texas, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
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Tributes being paid to Pope Francis at the Sacred Heart Cathedral Church in Lahore, Pakistan, on April 22, 2025.

Pope Francis encouraged Christian-Muslim dialogue and helped break down stereotypes

Francis’ approach to Christian-Muslim dialogue differed notably from his predecessors, writes a scholar who studies interfaith dialogue.

Are you mentally healthy? 15 signs to look for

Rula details how you can improve your emotional well being with the right support.

Americans are overconfident about understanding their blood pressure—and may avoid getting needed treatment

The Conversation reports on research that even though most Americans don't know the normal or healthy range for blood pressure, they think they do—which is cause for serious concern.

This public college was taken over by the far-right—a warning for the future of higher ed

Economic Hardship Reporting Project, Teen Vogue and Lux Magazine report that North Idaho College, a two-year community college, might go under because issues with the board of trustees threaten its accreditation.

Rewilding death in the Appalachian mountains

Reasons to be Cheerful reveals a growing conservation burial movement that is challenging the funeral industry's environmental footprint while healing the land.

What makes middle school even worse? Climate anxiety.

Grist explains the serious feelings students have about climate change and that most teachers don't know how to help.

Spring = yard work. When gearing up for spring yard work, remember to give your mower, trimmer, and other tools a quick safety check first. Use fresh fuel, clean it up, and keep kids and pets clear.
Spring Yard Work? Remember Safety First
(NAPSI)—If you’re like most people, spring is the time to get out your lawn equipment to shape up your yard. But before you fire up your lawn mower, trimmer, and other yard gear, the Outdoor …
Kidney disease is the third-fastest-growing cause of death globally. Here's why doctors are sounding the alarm.
Compare Dialysis Centers examined CDC data and other sources to explore kidney disease risk factors and why the condition has been on the rise. 
The best streaming playlists for every type of workout
Hers pumped up the music and found the best streaming playlists to help you stay in your target heart rate zone for any workout.
The surprising reason fewer children will travel home for Mother's Day this year
TruckInfo.net researchers analyzed data from various U.S. agencies to better understand why and where adult children live with their parents.
This is the most popular men's hairstyle in every state
Hims says a good hair day can go a long way—but what constitutes "good" differs dramatically by region so it presents a state-by-state look at the most coveted styles for men.