The start of the academic year is often a peak time for many student counseling centers. Not surprisingly, many first-year/incoming students seek counseling due to anxiety about moving away from home and being in a new environment. A 2024 report on Frobes.com discussed the importance of understanding homesickness in college students. As indicated in this report, homesickness is a natural and expected reaction to being away from established attachments while experiencing significant changes. Homesickness can even serve as a sign of secure relationships and meaningful lives that were enjoyed prior to starting college. However, the concept of separation anxiety is…
When most of us think about online shopping, we picture secondhand clothes, the latest fad (ahem, Labubus), household gadgets, or maybe a rare collectible. But the same digital tools that connect us to everyday goods are also quietly fueling a darker industry: the trade of endangered species. From the comfort…
In today’s increasingly interconnected world, it can be difficult for businesses and organizations to cut through the massive amount of noise and marketing clutter vying for people’s attention. Not only are consumers exposed to more information than ever before, but businesses are being extremely creative and adaptive in how they…
For the ambitious entrepreneur, there is an ever-growing list of exciting new sector opportunities to explore. Many of these, especially those with billion to trillion-dollar valuations, belong to growth industries, which are defined as sectors of the global economy that experience higher-than-average growth rate. These sectors host a high volume…
Back when Daemon X Machina was released on Switch in 2019, it wore its Armored Core influences on its sleeve, but this new sequel is a whole other game entirely. Yes, the Armored Core influences are still there, in terms of the customization in the backend, but most of those…
How much money do you really need to retire with peace of mind?Americans believe the “magic number” for a comfortable retirement is $1.26 million, down $200,000 year over year, according to recent research from Northwestern Mutual.Still, despite the slight decrease, the anticipated figure for retirement security remains out of reach…
Small businesses are facing strong headwinds in today’s dynamic business environment. Technology is evolving faster than entrepreneurs can keep up with, market and consumer demands are constantly changing, and there seems to be a new economic or geopolitical disruption every week. Surviving in this landscape requires businesses to have robust…
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Michelle Jimenez-Meggiato, 36, of Jersey City, New Jersey. Jimenez-Meggiato is a former entertainment marketing executive who left the corporate world to co-found The Pizza Cupcake, a frozen snack brand, with her husband, Andrea Meggiato, in 2018.Image Credit: Courtesy of incredifulls Learn how the couple’s…
“We build a structural battery out of the cells, and that is the floor of the vehicle. So we actually built the seats on it,” says Field. So, to be clear, there’s no frame or structure with a battery on top of it to which the seats are bolted—with Ford’s…
You have been warned. Amazon has confirmed that “starting August 20, 2025, you will no longer have access to the Amazon Appstore on your Android device.” That’s just 48 hours from now. The retail giant says it will now focus its efforts on its own devices. For anyone who has…
When selling your company, your goal is simple: get the highest price possible. But how do you know your business is truly worth what you’re asking?Buyers don’t just look at revenue — they evaluate the overall health and future potential of your business. Here are five key value drivers that…
How long does it take to identify the helmet of a hiker lost in a 183-hectare mountain area, analyzing 2,600 frames taken by a drone from approximately 50 meters away? If done with a human eye, weeks or months. If analyzed by an artificial intelligence system, one afternoon. The National…
The animated adventure The Bad Guys 2 — starring the voices of Sam Rockwell, Awkwafina and Anthony Ramos — is reportedly coming soon to digital streaming. Rated PG, The Bad Guys 2 opened in theaters on Aug. 1. The official summary for The Bad Guys 2 reads, “In the new…
In May, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway filed a 13-F (a quarterly report disclosing a firm’s holdings) that listed investments in what have been labeled “mystery stocks.”As Business Insider explains, big investors can ask for permission from the SEC to keep some aspects of their trading activity under the radar, giving…
Managing one business is challenging enough, but handling several at once? Now that’s next-level. I should know — I’ve owned over 30 businesses in my lifetime, and as CEO, adding new ventures to our portfolio is practically a sport. Over the years, I’ve picked up plenty of strategies (and some…
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