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Climate-change warning: Microplastics found in fresh snow in the world’s most remote place
Scientists have for the first time found microplastics — tiny particles that can be ingested — in freshly fallen Antarctic snow. Read More
The national average gas price has hit $5 per gallon and there’s ‘a high probability that prices could go even higher,’ GasBuddy says
There are almost 20 states where gas costs at least $5/gallon, according to AAA. Read More
‘I’m being taken advantage of by my own husband’: I pay all the bills and gave the down payment for our home, and all he does is buy stuff and contribute to his 401(k)
‘I asked him to pay the $180 electric bill. He refused because he “only” had $600.’ Read More
Animal breeder known as the ‘Monkey Whisperer’ sentenced for illegally selling primate to singer Chris Brown
Authorities caught on to Jimmy Wayne Hammonds’ monkey trade after Brown posted pictures on Instagram of the capuchin he bought. Read More
‘All of this points to a broader weakness in the housing market’: Buyers are officially spooked by rising interest rates — just don’t expect a real-estate crash
Studies suggest the market is finally cooling, with some buyers saying they are pushing off plans to purchase a home by as much as 6 to 12 months. Read More
SEC Chief Gensler says ‘we can do better here.’ What does his plan to overhaul stock market structures mean for everyday investors?
Gary Gensler wants to tweak payment for order flow. Will that make a difference for retail investor portfolios? Read More
This 400-year-old Shakespeare book could sell for $2.5 million at auction
Sotheby’s is auctioning off a 1623 folio of the Bard’s works Read More
Student-loan forgiveness will help narrow America’s racial wealth gap, new report says, but others call it ‘costly and ineffective’
Student debt stands at $1.59 trillion. The White House’s proposed $10,000 in cancellation per borrower will help Black debtors, authors of a new study say. Read More
Everything you need to know about buying a used pickup truck
Here’s a deep dive into different types of pickups, what to look for and the benefits and downsides of owning one. Read More
8 things you can do if you can’t pay your car insurance
Here’s what to do if your auto insurance costs have become unmanageable, plus tips on how to lower your premium. Read More