Maria Wood - Author for 24/7 Wall St.
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Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated while delivering a speech last July. Local media reported the gunman was “dissatisfied” with Abe, though details about the crime are...
The American consumer’s mantra for ages has been to “Charge it!” Purchasing with plastic keeps the flow of goods and services moving, and the economy humming. But in the past four decades,...
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There’s a tendency to divide food into two groups: good-for-you (fruits and vegetables, whole grains, seafood) and bad-for-you (we’re looking at you, pizza). But then there are the foods that are...
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Car accident deaths in the U.S. are on the rise. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, there were more than 5.2 million car crashes in the U.S. in 2020, resulting in 38,824 fatalities...
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National, state, and local parks are known for their natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Yet many of these landmarks started life as military installations, dating back to the...
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Domestic workers clean houses, cook meals, care for children, and provide in-home aid to frail older adults. For many families, the service they provide is incalculable. All told, 2.2 million people...
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Glaciers cover about 35,000 square miles in the U.S. Of that, 34,000 square miles are in Alaska, according to the National Snow and Ice Center at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Glaciers also...
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It’s not hard to see what makes sandwiches so popular. Whether hot or cold, sandwiches are usually quick to make and always satisfying. They can make a full dinner, a working lunch, or a fast...
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Climate change continues to wreak havoc across the world. Several states are reeling from severe spring flooding, and parts of the country are still recovering from last year’s brutal hurricane...
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After Queen Elizabeth II died in September, the crown was peacefully passed to her son, King Charles II (though technically he won’t be crowned until May 6). Because of the smooth transition,...
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The U.S. Department of Defense has submitted this month its fiscal year 2024 budget request, with the total bill coming to $842 billion. Last year, the Senate authorized a similarly massive defense...
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A clever, devious movie villain can somehow pull off the most ingenious robberies or diabolical murders. Although such villains almost always pay for their crimes, they show us plenty of skill and...
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Who doesn’t love pie? Apparently, Americans love it a lot. The American Pie Council (yes, there such a group) estimates that 186 million units or $700 million worth of pies are sold each year in...
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When viewers tune in for the 95th Academy Awards ceremony on March 12, they’ll no doubt see tearful acceptance speeches and over-the-top fashions. But for all its glitz and glamor, the Oscars...
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Which recording artists have had the most successful albums since 2000? To make that determination, 24/7 Tempo reviewed data on album sales from the Recording Industry Association of America. Albums...
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