U.S. households are expected to spend more on electricity in 2025, with federal forecasts showing the average summer cooling bill rising by about $100 in some regions. Higher temperatures, stronger demand and regional price pressures are driving the increase.
A growing share of U.S. road trippers are shopping the used market for vehicles that hold value unusually well, with some models commanding higher resale demand than their newer counterparts. Recent pricing data from iSeeCars and Kelley Blue Book show a handful of trucks, SUVs and specialty cars stand out in 2025.
Small businesses across the United States are closing at a steady pace as higher borrowing costs, weaker consumer demand and rising labor expenses squeeze owners. Recent federal data and industry surveys show the damage is broad, but often missed because it is happening one storefront at a time.
Therapists are warning that “keeping score” in a relationship, a habit many couples treat as normal, can signal deeper problems with resentment, communication, and trust. Experts say the pattern often turns everyday conflicts into long-running emotional ledgers.
Mental health researchers say the way adults were parented in childhood is strongly linked to anxiety, depression and self-esteem later in life. New findings and long-running studies suggest many people are feeling those effects without recognizing the source.
Dolly Parton is lending her name and story to a new Nashville hotel, and rooms are already bookable ahead of its opening. The Songteller Hotel is being billed as a stay built around Parton’s life, music, and career.
Ghost tours, archived campus lore and decades-old student retellings keep haunted legends alive at universities across the United States. From Ohio to California, these 10 campuses are among the best known for stories of apparitions, cursed dorms and unexplained sightings.
Flight attendants are not sizing up passengers for fun. Aviation experts and crew say the first seconds of boarding help them spot safety risks, medical issues, and travelers who may need extra attention.
