The count is up slightly from last year’s tally of about 181,000, and up 8% from 2022 (the last year most California counties counted people living in encampments).
76% of Teachers Say Strict Cell Phone Bans Boost Student Engagement: A Closer Look at Classroom Policies
Many educators are concerned about the distractions phones cause, and states like Virginia, Florida, and South Carolina are moving to enforce stricter cell phone policies.
Many educators are concerned about the distractions phones cause, and states like Virginia, Florida, and South Carolina are moving to enforce stricter cell phone policies.
Autonomous Vehicles: How Safe Are They?
Big companies like Cruise, Waymo, and Zoox Inc. have jumped in and increased their active testing fleets significantly.
Big companies like Cruise, Waymo, and Zoox Inc. have jumped in and increased their active testing fleets significantly.
Retirees Are in a Mental Health Crisis: These Are the States Where Seniors Are Most at Risk
Not only do depression and other mental health disorders lower the quality of life, they can also complicate chronic health conditions in older individuals.
Not only do depression and other mental health disorders lower the quality of life, they can also complicate chronic health conditions in older individuals.
Best Movie From the Year You Were Born
A truly great work of cinema can be cherished not just for its writing, acting, directing, cinematography, and music, but also as visual documentation of the era in which it was released.
A truly great work of cinema can be cherished not just for its writing, acting, directing, cinematography, and music, but also as visual documentation of the era in which it was released.
Student Debt Is Taxing Young People’s Mental Health
I have three main problems with my mental health," Catherine, now 30 and using a pseudonym to protect her privacy, told Teen Vogue.
I have three main problems with my mental health,” Catherine, now 30 and using a pseudonym to protect her privacy, told Teen Vogue.
‘Good Jobs’ Will Increasingly Require a Bachelor’s Degree
The report presents a framework categorizing employment opportunities according to three education "pathways": bachelor's degree, middle-skills, and high school.
The report presents a framework categorizing employment opportunities according to three education “pathways”: bachelor’s degree, middle-skills, and high school.
Inside Fast Fashion Brands’ Love Affair With Uncomfortable, Synthetic, and Slow-to-Biodegrade Fabrics
The RealReal used data from Textile Exchange to explore the far-reaching prevalence of polyester, including in the fast fashion industry.
The RealReal used data from Textile Exchange to explore the far-reaching prevalence of polyester, including in the fast fashion industry.
The 8 Best Sports for Losing Weight
There isn't much research comparing individual sports for weight loss, and the best sport will most likely be the one you enjoy most and can do regularly.
There isn’t much research comparing individual sports for weight loss, and the best sport will most likely be the one you enjoy most and can do regularly.
How Preferred Communication Methods Vary in Different Countries
Internet access helped bridge loneliness during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research from East Carolina University.
Internet access helped bridge loneliness during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research from East Carolina University.
From Tea Bags to Cinnamon, Survey Reveals Favorite Hacks for Making a Garden Grow
A new survey of 2,000 US adults, commissioned by King, the mobile game developer behind Farm Heroes Saga, revealed that throwing used tea bags onto the soil was also a popular option.
A new survey of 2,000 US adults, commissioned by King, the mobile game developer behind Farm Heroes Saga, revealed that throwing used tea bags onto the soil was also a popular option.
Commutes Aren’t Created Equal: How to Shape Your Commute for Your Mental Health
Remote work may have its advantages, but one drawback is that it removes the barrier between your office and your home.
Remote work may have its advantages, but one drawback is that it removes the barrier between your office and your home.
New Caffeinated Drinks Are Hitting Restaurants. Do You Know How Much Caffeine Is Too Much?
Panera's infamous and highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade drink first debuted in 2022 as part of the fast-casual bakery's subscription drink program with unlimited refills, allowing customers to drink as much as they chose.
Panera’s infamous and highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade drink first debuted in 2022 as part of the fast-casual bakery’s subscription drink program with unlimited refills, allowing customers to drink as much as they chose.
Can Weight Loss Meds Silence Food Noise?
Constant inner chatter about food and eating—so called "food noise"—is one of many obstacles for people trying to lose weight.
Constant inner chatter about food and eating—so called “food noise”—is one of many obstacles for people trying to lose weight.
The Best Cities for Commuters
Data across millions of Lyft rides was analyzed supplemented by public data sources, to see where travelers enjoyed the shortest, cheapest, and greenest commutes, as well as the most vibrant downtowns to reward their travels.
Data across millions of Lyft rides was analyzed supplemented by public data sources, to see where travelers enjoyed the shortest, cheapest, and greenest commutes, as well as the most vibrant downtowns to reward their travels.
What Are ‘Inauthentic Influencers,’ and What’s Their Role in an Election Where Democracy Is on the Ballot?
At the end of the poll, the user is prompted to enter credit card information on a page similar to other reported scams that promise free American flags and then make unsolicited charges to users' cards.
At the end of the poll, the user is prompted to enter credit card information on a page similar to other reported scams that promise free American flags and then make unsolicited charges to users’ cards.