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Midcentury modern design in 10 essential pieces

Singulart used historical information and context from museums, experienced furniture resellers, and designers to compile a list of 10 pieces that embody midcentury modern design.

How Christmas is celebrated around the world

20 celebrations this holiday season besides Christmas

The science of procrastination and how to beat it

Unique baby names from the year you were born

Stacker highlighted one of the least-used baby names from each year between 1950 and 2022, using data from the Social Security Administration.

Tips to Make Holiday Giving Stress-Free

(BPT) - It’s the most wonderful time of the year. This means good cheer, festive gatherings, and a fair amount of stress. But there are ways to shop, prepare and get great gifts with ease. …

Top tech gifts to keep you connected this holiday season and beyond

(BPT) - Holidays are all about gathering together with family and friends. But when you can't be physically together, it's even more important to stay connected, no matter where you are. Fortunately, …

Shopping for video games this holiday season? What you need to know

(BPT) - Are video games at the top of your kids' wish lists this year? Chances are good that they are. In a recent survey of U.S. adults and children aged 10 through 17 by the Entertainment Software …

Lacey Chabert's Top Tips for Easy Holiday Hosting

(BPT) - The holidays are a festive time of year full of friends, family and fun. Hosting events in your home is a great way to bring loved ones together, but it also can be overwhelming. Fortunately, …

From farm to festivity: How to create holiday magic with fresh fruits and veggies

(BPT) - Many holiday celebrations center around food and good company. A meal can bring people, whether acquaintances, friends, or family, together to celebrate the season.To make your holiday …

Where to find women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ owned businesses to support this holiday season

Flowcode compiled a list of five resources to help discover women-, BIPOC-, and LGBTQ+-owned businesses this holiday season.

5 perfect wireless presents to gift your loved ones this holiday season

(BPT) - Wireless shopping can be difficult, confusing and stressful, whether you're shopping for your parents, kids, grandparents, yourself or anyone else on your list. This holiday season, Metro by …

Make a Difference for Children this Holiday Season

(Family Features) With crises and emergencies all over the world, you can make a difference with gifts that give back while showing your loved ones just how much you care.

6 Holiday Gifts for Teens and Young Adults They'll Actually Like

(Family Features) One of the best parts of the holidays is being together with those you love, and for many families that time together involves the exchanging of gifts among loved ones young and old.

The 5 Best Cyber Week Deals on Baby and Toddler Clothing

(BPT) - 'Tis the season for holiday savings! With Thanksgiving behind us, shoppers are searching for the best deals of the season, but sifting through the sea of savings can make even the most jolly …

The promise of Suboxone depends on erasing stigma in opioid use disorder treatment

Ophelia analyzed data and studies from the National Institutes of Health to break down the stigmatization of medication-assisted treatment.

Health care inflation remains low as other services continue to spike

Vivian Health used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to examine year-over-year inflation for health care services compared to other services.

A cat-and-mouse game: The evolution of card counting

OddsSeeker looked at the history of card counting and the modern techniques casinos use to combat it.

Alcohol-induced liver injuries spiked during COVID-19

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine data from The American Journal of the Medical Sciences to see why alcohol-related hepatitis hospitalizations rose in 2020.

10 of the most downloaded mobile games of all time

Gamesville has compiled the 10 most downloaded games for Android devices using data from AppBrain.

The midcentury architecture of the Space Age in 5 essential Googie buildings

Living Spaces found five iconic Googie buildings using a variety of architectural, design, news, and travel sources.

The most unique baby name in your state last year

Stacker found unique baby names from 2022 in the Social Security Administration's baby names database and highlighted one from each state.

Pregnant & Protected: The Importance of COVID-19 Vaccination for Those Who Are Pregnant

(BPT) - COVID-19 is still here this fall and presents a higher risk of severe illness and complications that can affect you and your developing baby. Severe illness can result in admission to an …

The bestselling video game consoles of all time—and dramas behind them

Video game consoles are at the heart of the industry, but which has the all-time best sales? Casino Bonus CA analyzed VGChartz to find out.

How adolescent substance use treatment has changed over the past 70 years

Sandstone Care explored SAMHSA data and other research to look at the evolution and availability of adolescent substance use disorder treatment.

CheapInsurance.com identified five popular retirement activities and cities with the greatest public access, citing Trust for Public Land data.

Most overachieving NBA regular season teams since 1996-97

The Game Day compiled a ranking of the most overachieving NBA regular season teams since 1996-97 using data from Basketball Reference.

Pointers For Parents on Handling Screen Time

(NAPSI)—The holiday season conjures images and feelings of warmth, comfort, and joy. In many families with children, however, parents worry about the amount of time their kids will spend online …

Donate to Toys for Tots on Giving TOYSday

(NewsUSA) - The 2023 Marine Toys for Tots campaign season is well underway as Marines and volunteers work tirelessly with local businesses, media, and community leaders to provide holiday hope and …

For many people, the gifts, gatherings, eating and drinking at this time of year take a toll on their mental health. Mental health experts share some things you can do to help avoid holiday-related challenges.

Happy(er) Holidays: How to Keep Your Mental Health in Check This Year

(NAPSI)—While the joy and busyness of the holiday season can take a toll on some people’s mental health, that doesn’t have to be. There are ways to avoid holiday-related challenges. …

Shop small, shop smart: How to gift something that means something

(BPT) - By Sarah Acton, Chief Marketing Officer at BILLOne of the best holiday gifts I have been given was a pair of earrings from a small women-owned shop near my home in Palo Alto, California. My …

How to support small businesses this holiday season

To help people shop small more intentionally, Next Insurance compiled simple tips you can take to support small businesses this holiday season.

Rosa Parks' historic protest wouldn't have been possible without this unsung hero

Sarah Mae Flemming's legal case provided the foundation to end segregation on buses. Stacker explored her contribution to the Civil Rights Movement.

20 photos of reproductive rights protests from the age of Roe up until now

Stacker put together a slideshow of 20 photos highlighting reproductive rights demonstrations from 1970 through today.

Stories behind the Trail of Tears for every state it passed through

Stacker compiled a list of stories behind the Trail of Tears for each of the nine states it passed through based on news, tribal histories, and government reports.

The Secret for the Look of Glowy, Revitalized Skin

(BPT) - In the quest for radiant-looking skin, we’re constantly on the hunt for the newest cream or silky serum, and trendy treatments don’t always deliver the results we hoped for.If …

The top 5 places people discover restaurants online—and Yelp isn't one of them

Task Group used PYMNTS data to identify the top platforms people use to search for restaurants.

25 photos that changed the course of history

Stacker put together a collection of 25 photos that changed the course of history.

Handcrafted for the Holidays: Unique DIY gift ideas to celebrate the season

(Family Features) If spending hours scouring store shelves or browsing countless websites for the perfect gift for everyone on your list seems like a daunting task, opt for a more personalized approach: a handmade gift.

Social Goodness: How digital is helping public institutions drive impact

(Family Features) While companies that want to stay competitive in the private sector often rely on new technologies to boost productivity and drive efficiencies, public institutions.