@ChangingAmerica

This is Changing America, a new section of @thehill devoted to the stories that inspire, spark thought, define need and demand action.

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Over 75% of parents say that schools are asking families to buy too much in preparation for the new school year, according to a new survey conducted by WalletHub. thehill.com/changing-america…

Parents say back-to-school shopping becoming too expensive: Survey

Families will spend an average of $586 per child during back-to-school shopping in 2024.

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These are the best and worst US cities for recent college grads thehill.com/changing-america…

These are the best US cities for recent college grads

Raleigh, North Carolina, topped the list thanks to its nation-leading hiring rate and above-average wages.

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A new study found that increasing dried fruit intake by just 1.3 pieces daily may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 60.8%. thehill.com/changing-america…

Daily dose of dried fruit may help reduce Type 2 diabetes risk: Study

The study found increasing daily dried fruit intake by 1.3 pieces may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 60.8%.

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Highly-effective HIV drug could cost patients $40 a year thehill.com/changing-america…

Highly-effective HIV drug could cost patients $40 a year

Lenacapavir has been hailed as a potential game changer in the fight against HIV.

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The CDC is making it easier for dogs arriving from some countries to enter the U.S. thehill.com/changing-america…

CDC eases requirements for dogs entering US

The relaxed guidelines come after senators asked the CDC to delay some of the previously imposed restrictions.

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Heat affects our minds as well as our bodies, which can lead to depression in the summer: thehill.com/changing-america…

Can I get seasonal depression in the summer?

When the summer heat and humidity climb to unbearable levels, meteorologists, school administrators and government officials often discuss ways to stay cool – but what about the impact on our menta…

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Look up in the sky over the next few weeks for a chance to see a shooting star. Here's what you need to know: thehill.com/changing-america…

Perseid meteor shower begins: Here’s the best time to watch it

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific meteor showers and will peak Aug. 11 and 12.

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Here are the 10 states with the poorest quality of life thehill.com/changing-america…

Here are the 10 states with the poorest quality of life

Story at a glance CNBC released its ‘America’s Top States for Business’ report, which considers quality of life in its ranking. The states with the poorest quality of life in 2024 are Texas, Indian…

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Rent prices in the U.S. are so high that one man decided to try a new lifestyle: living at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico. thehill.com/changing-america…

Is an all-inclusive resort cheaper than rent? One man tried it

A Seattle-based content creator found out if a month at an all-inclusive resort costs less than his life in the city.

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Unreliable websites claiming Social Security recipients will receive a $600 payment increase or get a new stimulus check this month are spreading misinformation, according to the agency. thehill.com/changing-america…

Social Security Administration raises alarm over $600 payment increase scam

“Please be aware and don’t fall for this stunt.”

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Americans’ morning commutes are getting longer as remote work and rising housing costs continue to change the way people live. thehill.com/changing-america…

Commutes are getting longer as hybrid workers make trade-offs

The typical ‘super-commute’ takes two hours and 20 minutes each way, researchers at Stanford found.

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Coffee consumption is believed to benefit health, and new research shows it may lower the risk of death among sedentary drinkers compared to those who sit for prolonged periods of time and don’t drink coffee. thehill.com/changing-america…

Drinking coffee could lower death risk from being sedentary: Study

The study aimed to assess the association between daily sitting time and coffee intake on deaths among U.S. adults.

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As overall employee well-being declined, 1 in 4 young workers reported experiencing “daily loneliness” in 2023, a new Gallup State of the Workplace report found. thehill.com/changing-america…

Young workers lonely, disengaged and looking for an exit: Report

As overall employee well-being declined, 1 in 4 young workers reported experiencing “daily loneliness” in 2023, a new Gallup State of the Workplace report found.

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A recent study from the American College of Cardiology found that stress and depression in young and middle-aged women significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease compared to men. thehill.com/changing-america…

Stress, depression linked to heart disease in women: Study

Women under 50 with mental health issues are nearly twice as likely to develop cardiovascular risk factors.

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The first quarter of 2024 recorded the country’s highest-ever number of ongoing drug shortages, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists data shows. thehill.com/changing-america…

Number of drug shortages hits 23-year high

The January-March numbers were the highest number of shortages recorded since 2001.

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Video shows ‘catastrophic failure’ of Teton Pass roadway, long-term closure expected thehill.com/changing-america…

Video shows ‘catastrophic failure’ of Teton Pass roadway, long-term closure expected

It’s unclear how long it will take to reopen the road, which serves as a vital artery for those who live across the border in Idaho and work in Jackson, which is also close to Grand Teton Nat…

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Virginia Beach’s infamous ‘no cursing’ signs being donated to police charity, where they will be auctioned off thehill.com/changing-america…

Virginia Beach’s infamous ‘no cursing’ signs being donated to police charity

Virginia Beach’s infamous “no cursing” signs will get new life.

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More than 1M Methodists leave church over same-sex rule change thehill.com/changing-america…

More than 1M Methodists leave church over same-sex rule change

The United Methodist Church in the Ivory Coast left after delegates repealed the church’s ban on LGBTQ clergy.

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Litter, pollution and cockroaches make these the 'dirtiest' cities in America thehill.com/changing-america…

The top 20 ‘dirtiest’ cities in America, according to study

One of the largest cities in the South has dethroned an urban East Coast area to become the nation’s “dirtiest” city, according to a recent study.

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Possible mortgage crisis looms for millions. Here's why: thehill.com/changing-america…

Possible mortgage crisis looms for millions

A mortgage based on a 2019 interest rate of 3.5% could balloon to around 6.5% this year — more than many people will be able to afford.

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