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Social Security is running out of money, with benefits on track to be reduced by 2035

Monday, April 22

(WASHINGTON) -- The nation’s Social Security program is running out of money with benefits on track to be reduced by around 2035 unless Congress steps in, according to a report released Monday... Read More.

How to practice food sustainability and cut waste on Earth Day

Monday, April 22

(NEW YORK) -- Attention foodies, home cooks and eaters: Chefs have long practiced incredibly smart ways to fight food waste, and you can implement their top tips, recipes and other ways to... Read More.

Happy Earth Day: How to dress up more sustainably, now and forever

Monday, April 22

(NEW YORK) -- We live in a world where "fast fashion" is supreme and retailers are creating clothing at the drop of a dime. But is it time to slow down?Multiple reports... Read More.

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Walt Disney World goes green(er) with solar farm larger than Magic Kingdom

Saturday, April 20

(ORLANDO) -- Disney just got a whole lot greener!Walt Disney World has unveiled its newest and largest solar farm. At 270 acres, the site is almost twice the size of the entire... Read More.

Nantucket’s 2 grocery stores caught in the crosshairs of the Stop & Shop strike

Friday, April 19

(NANTUCKET, Mass.) -- Mary Walsh has been working on Nantucket for 40 years, so she’s used to the seasonal nature of the Massachusetts island’s business patterns. But it’s different now.The island that... Read More.

DNA testing service Ancestry pulls ad said to romanticize slavery

Friday, April 19

(NEW YORK) -- DNA testing service Ancestry is pulling an ad after an online backlash accusing it of whitewashing history and rape.The ad, which is called, "Inseparable," shows an enslaved woman named... Read More.

Hudson Media buys “National Enquirer” for $100 million

Friday, April 19

(NEW YORK) -- In the wake of scandals surrounded by President Donald Trump and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, the National Enquirer has been sold off by American Media Inc.Both the U.S. and... Read More.

Samsung will investigate problems with new Galaxy Fold phones

Friday, April 19

(NEW YORK) -- After reports from tech reviewers that screens on the new Samsung Galaxy Fold phones quickly became damaged, the company responded by saying it "thoroughly inspect" the units.Reviewers for Bloomberg,... Read More.

Facebook collected email contacts from 1.5M users without their knowledge

Friday, April 19

(MENLO PARK, Calif.) -- Facebook admitted on Thursday that it had uploaded the email contacts of 1.5 million users without their knowledge or consent, in the latest revelation about user data compromised... Read More.

Vacation site offers free flights for teachers

Friday, April 19

(NEW YORK) -- Does anyone deserve a vacation more than a teacher?We think not. And CheapCaribbean.com agrees.The site is giving away free flights to Mexico to 50 teachers and their guests.Simply sign... Read More.