Josie Green - Author for 24/7 Wall St.
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Just three weeks after its release, Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” had already raked in over $1 billion at the box office, making it not only the highest-grossing film ever directed by a woman, but...
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U.S. new vehicles sales in July reached nearly 1.3 million, over 15% more than automobile sales in July 2022. Increased inventory levels and the ongoing post-pandemic recovery of fleet businesses...
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As a teenager, Saul Hudson, the performer best known as the lead guitarist for Guns ‘N Roses, was nicknamed Slash by his friend’s father — actor Seymour Cassel — because he was always...
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For nature lovers, a road trip to U.S. natural wonders could satisfy wanderlust while allowing social distancing. After reviewing numerous travel guides and photography collections, 24/7 Tempo...
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On a single night in 2022, 582,462 people experienced homelessness in the United States, and numbers are on the rise. Since 2017, there has been a 6% increase in homelessness, with a disproportionate...
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Many people have a love-hate relationship with social media and networking sites. At their best, they can keep us connected to friends and loved ones all over the world, provide a platform for...
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In 1836, two Massachusetts residents found a series of three-toed tracks embedded in sandstone in the Connecticut River Valley. The president of Amherst College, Reverend Edward Hitchcock, described...
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What do most Americans die from? While heart disease is the No. 1 killer for people in the U.S. overall – it claimed 696,962 lives in 2020, the most recent year for which data is available – it...
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Serendipity refers to accidental discoveries that lead to beneficial outcomes. The word was coined in 1754 by Horace Walpole, inspired by a tale about three princes who made fortunate discoveries by...
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Over 3.1 billion people – 42 % of the world’s population – were unable to afford a healthy diet in 2021, according to the United Nations. The cost of a healthy diet worldwide rose 6.7 % from...
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Since the beginning of the 20th century, the United States has performed hundreds of military interventions in other countries, with some of these interventions becoming all-out wars or occupations....
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In March, the International Space Station had to perform two maneuvers in the span of a week in order to avoid collisions with debris that is orbiting around Earth. There are half a million pieces of...
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Being wealthy and renowned brings undeniable benefits, but it’s far from simple. Celebrities contend with both pros and cons: While fame offers advantages, it also exposes them to exploitation by...
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The Barbie brand has brought in over $1 billion a year for the last five years and remains the most popular doll in the world. When Ruth Handler invented the iconic adult-figured doll, most dolls...
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Baby boomers – those born between 1946 and 1964 – grew up in a rapidly changing America, witnessing, and sometimes taking part in, the civil rights movement, the women’s liberation movement,...
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