First baby right whale of season dies from injuries caused by ship collision: The first confirmed baby right whale of the year has been found dead from a ...
seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/first-baby-right-whale-of-season-dies-from-injuries-caused-by-ship-collision/
Seattle is the least-religious large metro area in the U.S.: In the Seattle metro area, around 64% of adults never attend religious services ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/seattle-is-the-least-religious-large-metro-area-in-the-u-s/
Quick Glance: Seattle Emerges as Least-Religious Hub in the U.S.
- Americans have witnessed a decline in religious adherence over recent decades, with attendance at religious services dwindling nationwide. Recent survey findings point to Seattle standing out as one of the least religious areas in the country.
- Approximately 64% of adults in the Seattle area abstain from regular church or religious service attendance, accounting for around 1.98 million individuals out of the total 3.1 million adult population in the metro region encompassing King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.
- The survey data is derived from the ongoing Household Pulse Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. A novel addition to the survey, the inquiry into religious service attendance was executed from early January to early February, with a comprehensive national sample of approximately 68,500 respondents.
- When compared to the nation's 15 largest metropolitan regions, Seattle emerges as the least religious locale, narrowly surpassing San Francisco. In Seattle, 63% of residents never or rarely attend religious services, placing it at the forefront of this trend, followed by Boston at 56%.
Is the Seattle Freeze really just a Seattle thing? Survey compares us with other cities
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/how-anti-social-is-seattle-a-survey-compares-us-to-other-big-cities/
EXCLUSIVE: Adial Pharmaceuticals Secures New US Patent Covering Lead Product For Alcohol Use Disorder - A
benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/02/37364158/exclusive-adial-pharmaceuticals-secures-new-us-patent-covering-lead-product-for-alcohol-use-disor
Seattle ranks No. 1 for phone avoidance among large U.S. metros: About 26% of Seattle-area adults talk socially on the phone less than once per week ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/seattle-ranks-no-1-for-phone-avoidance-among-large-u-s-metros/
Alabama has 2 of the ‘loneliest cities in America’, report says: Chamberofcommerce.org introduces their “Loneliest Cities in America 2024″ list with the ...
al.com/life/2024/02/alabama-has-2-of-the-loneliest-cities-in-america-report-says.html
Whale seen propping up her calf possibly struck by ship near Hawaii. ‘Not looking good’
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article285944486.html
These states have the highest rates of long COVID, Census data shows: Nearly one in four adults who contracted COVID-19 developed long COVID symptoms
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/02/16/long-covid-cases-by-state/72618103007/
Quick Glance: CDC Considering Spring Covid Booster for Vulnerable
- CDC may recommend a spring Covid booster for vulnerable populations.
- The spring booster would target the XBB.1.5 subvariant approved last fall.
- The vaccine is effective against the JN.1 subvariant causing most US Covid cases.
- Experts stress importance of making booster available despite low current vaccination rate.
Editorial: Volunteering offers a chance to connect: Organized volunteering has been declining steadily for more than a dozen years. The drop has disrupted the ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/28/editorial-volunteering-offers-a-chance-to-connect/
Share of at-home workers dips from pandemic-era peak: Story at a glance Fewer Americans are working from home than they were during the height of remote work ...
thehill.com/changing-america/enrichment/arts-culture/4483737-share-of-at-home-workers-dips-from-pandemic-era-peak/
These are the ten richest families in the USA: A US family dwarfs all others with its wealth. However, in other clans only a few relatives share the assets ...
capital.de/karriere/das-sind-die-zehn-reichsten-familien-der-usa-34544886.html
The post-COVID phoenix economy: Nobody could have predicted the economic miracle that emerged from the depths of the COVID recession.
axios.com/2024/03/16/global-economy-post-covid-fed-rates
Wisconsinites have the lowest weekly grocery bill of any state, Census data says: Grocery prices have surged 17% since the pandemic started. But ...
jsonline.com/story/money/business/retail/2024/02/19/how-much-are-groceries-in-milwaukee-and-wisconsin-compared-to-other-states/72627605007/
One Bay Area county sees population gains in 2023. Is the exodus over?: Four counties are still losing residents year over year, which puts them in the minority ...
mercurynews.com/2024/03/14/bay-area-counties-continue-to-see-population-losses-but-2023-was-smallest-drop-since-exodus-began/
Here’s why Arizona’s economy is poised for growth in 2024: Arizona’s economy continues to churn out solid gains. Here's why Arizona’s economy is poised for ...
azbigmedia.com/business/heres-why-arizonas-economy-is-poised-for-growth-in-2024/
The Census Bureau halts changing how it asks about disabilities following a backlash
apnews.com/article/census-disabilities-american-community-survey-27ef3422add65df9d6b1ad8798fefede
Cook County lost 24,000 residents last year in latest census survey: Despite an influx of international immigrants, Cook County bucked a broader post-pandemic ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/14/cook-county-census-survey-2023/
Oklahoma had some of the most 'excess' deaths during the first year of the COVID pandemic
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/03/14/what-is-excess-mortality-and-how-did-it-effect-oklahoma-during-covid/72948459007/
The Commerce Department Partners With the Tory Burch Foundation: The partnership helps women-led businesses, which generate just 5.8 percent of total firm ...
inc.com/roy-canivel/commerce-department-partners-with-tory-burch-foundation.html
Arizona ranks as the No. 18 best state to retire on a budget: A new study found Arizona is the No. 18 best state to retire on a budget in 2024 ...
azbigmedia.com/lifestyle/arizona-ranks-as-the-no-18-best-state-to-retire-on-a-budget/
How did Groundhog Day get its start? The rodents were on the menu for the early feasts
star-telegram.com/entertainment/article284953302.html
Quick Glance: Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Early Spring
- Annually, Phil's handlers, members of a late 19th-century club, reveal if the groundhog has seen his shadow.
- Following sunrise, the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club disclosed Phil did not see his shadow, indicating an early springlike weather.
- The group indicates the groundhog seeing his shadow presages six more weeks of winter.
- About 10,000 people have visited Punxsutawney in recent years for the midwinter forecast festivities that begin in the dead of night.
Former Trump Advisor Praises Joe Biden's Economy: 'I Was Wrong': Former Trump advisor Larry Kudlow had predicted a recession last year. Now he admits that the U ...
newsweek.com/former-trump-advisor-praises-joe-biden-economy-i-was-wrong-1866232
Tory Burch Foundation and U.S. Department of Commerce Team to Provide Resources for Female Entrepreneurs
wwd.com/business-news/business-features/tory-burch-foundation-u-s-department-of-commerce-jointly-support-female-entrepreneurs-1236241311/
Local Cities Reap Benefits During Major Live Events : When looking at the Super Bowl & Taylor Swift's economic impact, it's clear that live events help ...
wwd.com/business-news/business-features/super-bowl-taylor-swift-economic-impact-live-events-local-cities-1236209508/
Illinois’ population declined by nearly 33,000, new 2023 census figures show, even as the nation as a whole grew
chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-census-2023-illinois-population-decline-20231219-lu4d52xxyvbfzli7bzz56mpixa-story.html
Quick Glance: Population Changes in the US 2023
- More people moved to Texas and Florida in 2023, while New York and California experienced declines.
- Texas added the most people to its population, followed by Florida.
- Texas and Florida are already the second and third most populous states in the US.
- New York and California were among the eight states with population drops in 2023.
What Was Bella Hadid Doing at Ulta's Headquarters?: The model made an appearance at Ulta HQ in Chicago, leading fans to believe a beauty line is in the works ...
marieclaire.com/beauty/bella-hadid-ulta-headquarters-beauty-brand/
Rare Whale Off South Carolina Coast Is Expected to Die From Injuries: Efforts to reduce boat speed limits near the habitat of the critically endangered species ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/11/science/north-atlantic-right-whale-calf-boat.html
You Can Now Renew A U.S. Passport In Less Than A Month: Has your passport expired? You’re in luck. For the first time in three years, passport wait times have ...
forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2024/01/05/renew-us-passport-less-than-month/
US population growth sees slight uptick from fewer deaths, rebounding immigration in 2023
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4367700-us-population-growth-uptick-deaths-immigration/
Quick Glance: Population Growth: Over 90K People Moved to SC in a Year
- An increase of 90,000 individuals in South Carolina between July 2022 and July 2023.
- Newcomers are purchasing properties in Blythewood.
- Migration to the Midlands and other population hubs in the state.
- In addition to South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, and Texas also experienced rapid growth last year.
A controversial Census Bureau proposal could shrink the U.S. disability rate by 40%
npr.org/2023/12/18/1218954729/census-bureau-survey-disabled-people-with-disabilities
White House announces readiness to deploy ‘march-in rights’ to target high drug prices
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4346435-white-house-announces-ready-to-deploy-march-in-rights-high-drug-prices/
Houston ranks third in state for most 1-person households.: More than a third of Houstonians live alone, according to a recent data analysis considering ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/houston-ranks-third-state-one-person-households-18568151.php
Census data shows Latinos have biggest average households in U.S.: The average number of people per family household among Hispanics is 3.66 this year ...
axios.com/2023/12/07/united-states-census-latino-family-household-size
Poconos population could drop up to 24% by 2050, state predicts: Local officials believe the COVID-19 pandemic's full effect on population remains to be seen.
inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/rural-population-census-covid-pandemic-fertility-20240114.html
Global warming pushes ocean temperatures off the charts: study - World News: In 2023, the world's oceans took up an enormous amount of excess heat ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/global-warming-pushes-ocean-temperatures-off-the-charts-study-189612
Trump’s Anti-science Stance Is Bad for Everyone: A reelected Donald Trump would continue to attack studies that stand in the way of his agenda—and to make ...
theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/01/trump-reelection-covid-pandemic-science/676127/
Census Bureau wants to change how it asks about disabilities. Some don't like it: The U.S. Census Bureau wants to change how it asks people about disabilities ...
abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/wireStory/census-bureau-change-asks-disabilities-advocates-105487724
This Texas deep freeze forecast went viral, but is it true?: A post on Facebook is warning about the next deep freeze in Texas, but it's actually a lot of ...
expressnews.com/san-antonio-weather/article/viral-texas-deep-freeze-misinformation-18589404.php
Median Household Income In November 2023: Motio Research is picking up the legacy of Sentier Research in producing monthly estimates of median household income.
seekingalpha.com/article/4661102-median-household-income-november-2023
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Three data points tell Seattle's story in 2023: Seattle's population is growing, but in new ways. And the city is more of a blue bubble than before ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/seattles-top-data-stories-of-2023/
Opinion | Another Wrong Way to Measure Poverty: The real rate is 2.5%, but the Census Bureau inflates it by excluding most social-welfare benefits.
wsj.com/articles/another-wrong-way-to-measure-poverty-welfare-biden-fd9018b1
Colorado population growth bouncing back, but not as much as forecast: Colorado added 36,571 people to its population over the past year. U.S ...
denverpost.com/2023/12/27/colorado-population-growth-below-forcast-census-data/
#FPDailyData : Share of older adults in global population is increasing at a faster pace than ever. A look
California's 3rd straight year of population loss costs clout: The California exodus has slowed but continued since 2020, with the state's population declining ...
latimes.com/california/story/2023-12-22/california-loses-population-for-unprecedented-third-straight-year-but-the-exodus-has-slowed
Houston ranks third in state for most 1-person households.: More than a third of Houstonians live alone, according to a recent data analysis considering ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/houston-ranks-third-state-one-person-households-18568151.php
California’s population shrunk in 2023 for the third straight year, but exodus slowed
mercurynews.com/2023/12/19/californias-population-shrunk-in-2023-for-the-third-straight-year-but-exodus-slowed/
Can’t think, can’t remember: More Americans say they’re in a cognitive fog: Adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s are driving the trend. Researchers point to long ...
nytimes.com/2023/11/13/upshot/long-covid-disability.html
The poverty rate soared for families headed by single mothers last year: The rate for single-father households increased as well — but by a much smaller amount.
axios.com/2023/11/09/the-poverty-rate-soared-for-families-headed-by-single-mothers-last-year
New Census Projections Show Tight U.S. Labor Market For Years: The Census Bureau issued new long-term population projections which are gloomy for employers ...
forbes.com/sites/billconerly/2023/11/09/new-census-projections-show-tight-us-labor-market-for-years/
The Census Bureau wants to change how it asks about disabilities. Some advocates don't like it
ajc.com/news/nation-world/the-census-bureau-wants-to-change-how-it-asks-about-disabilities-some-advocates-dont-like-it/W2ZKBYWYAVAARDIL3HUCAEJEZU/
U.S. GDP up 4.9% in third quarter, beating expectations - UPI.com: U.S. gross domestic product rose by an estimated annual rate of 4.9% in the third quarter of ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/10/26/GDP-third-quarter-BEA/7551698325618/
Quick Glance: US Economy Surpasses Expectations with 4.9% Growth
- Despite higher interest rates, inflation pressures, and headwinds, the US economy grows faster than expected.
- Consumer spending, inventories, exports, residential investment, and government spending drive the growth.
- The personal saving rate declined to 3.8% in the third quarter, compared to the previous period.
Crucial inflation report showed few signs of improvement last month: The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge cooled slightly last month ...
cnn.com/pce-inflation-spending-september/
Court rules against feds in charterboat case: There are enough federally permitted charterboat operations in Louisiana to warrant attention from the latest ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/outdoors/court-rules-against-feds-in-charterboat-case/article_8e208d0e-8572-11ee-bede-3bc3c64c5fae.html
Millions more Americans were food insecure in 2022 than 2021 - USDA: Millions more Americans had difficulty securing enough food in 2022 compared to the year ...
reuters.com/world/us/millions-more-americans-were-food-insecure-2022-than-2021-usda-2023-10-25/
WFH rates lowest since pandemic, federal data finds: Roughly 26% of U.S. households said someone in their home worked remotely at least one day a week ...
axios.com/2023/10/17/wfh-covid-pandemic-return-to-office
More Natural Disasters Will Make Hybrid Work Even More Essential: Your employees may be working from home unexpectedly in the near future. Are you prepared for ...
inc.com/brit-morse/more-natural-disasters-will-make-hybrid-work-even-more-essential.html
As remote work soared in Seattle, this commute mode fell the most: As remote work soared, every other commute mode declined, FYI Guy writes ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/as-remote-work-soared-in-seattle-this-commute-mode-fell-the-most/
WA residents moving less compared with before pandemic: The rise in the number of non-movers isn't unique to Washington, although it was more pronounced here ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/wa-residents-moving-less-compared-with-before-pandemic/
Pfizer resolves Promosome patent lawsuit over COVID-19 vaccine: Pfizer (PFE.N), BioNTech (22UAy.DE) and biotech firm Promosome told a federal judge in San Diego ...
reuters.com/legal/pfizer-resolves-promosome-patent-lawsuit-over-covid-19-vaccine-2023-10-05/
Itac mulls temporary hold on chicken import duties: The International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) has received 18 comments from across the poultry ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/business/2023-11-05-itac-mulls-temporary-hold-on-chicken-import-duties/
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US Patent Office won't review two Novo Nordisk patents for Wegovy, Ozempic: A U.S. Patent Office tribunal on Monday rejected challenges to two key patents owned ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-patent-office-wont-review-two-novo-nordisk-patents-wegovy-ozempic-2023-10-02/
Why only about 22 percent of Americans can afford a new car: Sticker shock is only part of the problem for prospective buyers.
charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article280234869.html
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Five Student Teams’ Innovations Win 2023 Collegiate Inventors Competition: Finalist teams, consisting of 22 students from eight colleges and universities ...
automation.com/en-us/articles/october-2023/five-student-teams-innovations-2023-inventors
1 month left in hurricane season as NHC keeps track of Caribbean system: With one month left in the official 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, the tropics have ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/11/01/1-month-left-in-hurricane-season-as-nhc-keeps-track-of-caribbean-system/
Sporting KC to spend $7 million in Wyandotte County to repay Cerner tax incentives
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article281097508.html
The poverty rate in the U.S. increased last year, the first increase in 13 years, according to the Census Bureau. The expiration of pandemic programs ... Show more
Quick Glance: Biden's Safety Net Collapses: Alarming Rise in Poverty Rates
- President Joe Biden's efforts to combat poverty are spiraling out of control.
- The child poverty rate has more than doubled to 12.4 percent.
- The shrinking Covid safety net will significantly increase the poverty rate compared to 2021.
- Despite low unemployment and wage growth, voters remain skeptical of the president's economic record.
5 states’ residents got richer, but 17 states’ got poorer, new Census data shows: 2022 was a rough year for many Americans, newly released U.S. Census Bureau ...
wgntv.com/news/5-states-residents-got-richer-but-17-states-got-poorer-new-census-data-shows/
South Floridians got richer between 2019 and 2022: The area's median income was $70,769 in 2022.
axios.com/local/miami/2023/09/18/south-floridians-richer-census-income-data
Commuter snapshot: Most workers hit the roads as costs increase: The overwhelming majority of U.S. employees — 77% of them — still commute.
bostonherald.com/2023/10/18/commuter-snapshot-most-workers-hit-the-roads-as-costs-increase/
US Supply Shortages Create Adverse Health Impacts for Millions: Three years after the worst of Covid-era supply-chain disruptions, about one in six Americans ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-21/us-supply-shortages-create-adverse-health-impacts-for-millions
How Congress could have prevented the upcoming spike in child poverty rates : In 2021, federal policy action helped to cut child poverty in half and achieve the ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4195008-how-congress-could-have-prevented-the-upcoming-spike-in-child-poverty-rates/
How the end of expanded child tax credits led to a spike in child poverty: The U.S. child poverty rate doubled after being at an all-time low the prior year ...
theweek.com/politics/how-the-end-of-expanded-child-tax-credits-led-to-a-spike-in-child-poverty
PayPal applies for NFT marketplace patent, Meta’s avatars impress: Nifty Newsletter
cointelegraph.com/news/nft-paypal-meta-artist-charity-metaverse-newsletter
Virginia Tech board approves tuition rebate: Faculty and employees will also get a 2% raise in December.
richmond.com/news/state-regional/education/virginia-tech-board-approves-tuition-rebate/article_62631a54-586b-5297-912b-25bc82ed6470.html
Rescue centre watches for avian flu in seals, after cases in Puget Sound: Tests completed late last week found the H5N1 strain of avian influenza in three adult ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/rescue-centre-watches-for-avian-flu-in-seals-after-cases-in-puget-sound-7545428
Meati Foods' plant-based product receives US patent: US-based animal-free meat company Meati Foods has received a US patent for its MushroomRoot food ...
newfoodmagazine.com/news/195402/meati-foods-plant-based-product-receives-us-patent/
Patel directs Itac to consider temporary chicken duty rebate as shortage looms: Industry leaders have called the outbreak the worst of its kind. Last week ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-10-03-patel-directs-itac-to-consider-temporary-chicken-duty-rebate-as-shortage-looms/
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