Job Openings Return to Normal Levels as the Job Market Slowly Cools
Job Openings Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels After more than three years of gradual decline from historic highs, job openings on Indeed have returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to data from Recruit Lab Index. As of October 24, the index registered at 101.9, which is just 1.9% above the February 2020 benchmark of 100. This marks a […]
Guide for Bartenders Indicates 20% as the New Normal Tip, According to Experts
How Much Should You Tip Your Bartender? When you’re at a bar and order a drink, there’s that moment when the bartender passes you a tablet displaying suggested tip amounts—often 18%, 20%, or 25%, along with an option for something custom. This situation raises a familiar question: how much should you actually tip your bartender? […]
Research indicates that political violence from the left is being accepted as normal in the U.S.
Researchers are raising alarms about a disturbing trend they describe as an “assassination culture.” This came into sharper focus recently—especially after the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at an event in Utah, where he was shot in front of a large audience. A recent report from the Network Contagion Research Institute and […]
Deion Sanders shares what his ‘new normal’ is like following a cancer scare.
Deion Sanders Shares His Journey Post-Cancer Following a tough battle with cancer, Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders is adjusting to what he calls his “new normal.” In a recent episode of the “Colorado Football Coach Show,” he opened up about how his recent health challenges have altered his daily life. Mark Johnson, an NFL […]
Pritzker criticizes Trump for deportation meme: ‘This is not a joke. This is not normal’
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized President Trump, labeling him a “want-seeker” after the president made jokes regarding immigration efforts and a potential focus on Chicago. Pritzker remarked on Social Platform X, “The US president is threatening to go to war with American cities.” He added, “This is no joke. This is not normal.” He further […]
When housing prices might go back to being ‘normal’
While not many individuals are benefiting from the current housing market, there are indications that achieving affordability might not be an unattainable goal. A recent analysis from Redfin suggests that, if price growth stabilizes, home prices could approach “normal” levels by 2030. Factors like rising incomes and a drop in mortgage rates to about 5.5% […]
Will the housing market go back to ‘normal’ soon? A new report discusses
People who have been hoping for the housing market to cool off are noticing some slight improvements recently, but a new report indicates it might take longer than expected for things to stabilize. In late August, the average mortgage rate for a 30-year loan dipped to 6.56%, which is the lowest it’s been in ten […]
It’s normal for parents to feel sad about the back-to-school time, and here are some ways to manage those feelings.
Understanding Grief in Parenting Grief is often tied to significant life events like breakups, job loss, or the death of a loved one. Yet, it can emerge in other circumstances, too. Many people don’t realize that feelings of sadness can also be part of parenting, especially around the time kids go back to school. A […]
Senate moves forward to prevent a government shutdown sooner than normal
Senate Moves to Avert Government Shutdown The Senate has made a significant move to prevent an upcoming partial government shutdown by passing funding legislation earlier than is typical. On Friday, senators approved three out of twelve budget bills aimed at avoiding partial closures. This includes funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Food and […]
Normal operations continue at the filthy, drug-ridden “Broadway of the Bronx”: “It’s the worst I’ve ever seen.”
A Bronx neighborhood, known as “Broad of the Bronx,” is currently grappling with significant issues, including overflowing trash, rampant drug use, and discarded syringes. It’s become a troubling area, according to residents. Margarita Rivera, a 70-year-old retired educator, expressed her concerns: “This is named after Roberto Clemente. It’s disrespectful, really.” She added, “It’s frightening around […]