Shauna Wright
Is Saving Money Good for Your Health? — Dollars and Sense
Lots of people eat well and clock time at the gym to keep themselves healthy. But as it turns out, your well-being is tied to more than just your physical state.
How Many Americans Work More Than 40 Hours Per Week?
The eight-hour workday is fairly standard in the United States, and June 19 marks the 100th anniversary of it becoming law for federal workers back in 1912.
Private companies began to follow suit four years later, but these days, working only eight hours a day sometimes seems downright quaint.
Celebrity Birthdays for June 19 – Phylicia Rashad, Paula Abdul and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Phylicia Rashad
Age: 64
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her role as no-nonsense Clair Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show,’ being the first African-American actress to win a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play for ‘A Raisin in the Sun,’ and her former marriage to retired football star Ahmad Rashad
Paula Abdul
Age: 50
This Day in History for June 19 – US Abolishes Slavery and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1862 – Congress abolishes slavery in US territories, nullifying the Dred Scott Case (More info)
1910 – The first Father’s Day is celebrated in Spokane, Washington (More info)
How Does Feeling Lonely Affect Our Health?
We know smoking and obesity are bad for our health, but now scientists have discovered something that could be even worse: loneliness.
What Are the Germiest Surfaces in Hotel Rooms? You May Be Surprised
You’ve probably seen those reports about how germy hotel beds can be. But a new study shows something else in a room is likely to be far more contaminated.
Mother Furious After Kindergarten Teacher Tells Kids to Hit Bully [VIDEO]
Childhood bullies sometimes need a taste of their own medicine to change their ways. But should a teacher be the one dosing it out?
Ice Cream Trucks Running Low on Frozen Favorites — Dollars and Sense
One of the most familiar sights of summer is the neighborhood ice cream truck. But thanks to a shortage of many popular frozen treats made by Good Humor, you may not be seeing those trucks quite as often in the months to come.
Japanese Apartment Complex Caters to Motorcycle Owners
Motorcycle enthusiasts sometimes have a difficult choice: leave their beloved rides out in the elements, or pay to garage them. But Japanese architects may have come up with the perfect solution — an apartment complex with a compact motorcycle garage in each unit.
Celebrity Birthdays for June 18 – Paul McCartney, Blake Shelton and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Sir Paul McCartney
Age: 70
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Living Legend
Known For: Being half of the Lennon/McCartney songwriting team that catapulted the Beatles to fame, later forming the group Wings with his late wife Linda, a long solo career during which he’s composed film scores and classical music, his work on behalf of an