A new AP-NORC survey shows many U.S. adults have already finished giving for the year or don’t plan to donate at all, underscoring financial pressures on households even as nonprofits rely heavily on December contributions.
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Posted inHealth
Doctor’s orders? ‘Belly laugh at least two to five days a week’
A growing body of research suggests that both spontaneous and simulated laughter can reduce stress, improve heart health and boost mood — benefits now fueling laughter yoga classes and other joy-based wellness practices.
Posted inEducation
Rural schools hit by Trump’s grant cuts have few options for making up for the lost money
The sudden end of federal grants has forced rural districts to eliminate mental health counselors and enrichment programs they can’t afford to replace, leaving students with fewer supports and schools with few alternatives.
Posted inCannabis
What to know about Trump’s order seeking to relax federal drug policies for marijuana
While the order does not legalize marijuana under federal law, it could boost cannabis businesses and expand medical research.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel
In his Wednesday evening speech, the president touted tariffs, announced bonus checks for troops and deflected blame as economic anxiety persists.