For veterans, housing costs certainly play a role, but those who leave the military also face systemic barriers. "It's worrying there are people that continue to fall through the cracks," said Jeanette Yih Harvie, a research associate at Syracuse University's D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families. Just under a quarter of adults experiencing homelessness have a severe mental illness, according to 2022 HUD survey data. They are also likely to have chronic illnesses but are unable to maintain preventative care, which only exacerbates these problems. Veterans facing...…For veterans, housing costs certainly play a role, but those who leave the military also face systemic barriers. "It's worrying there are people that continue to fall through the cracks," said Jeanette Yih Harvie, a research associate at Syracuse University's D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families. Just under a quarter of adults experiencing homelessness have a severe mental illness, according to 2022 HUD survey data. They are also likely to have chronic illnesses but are unable to maintain preventative care, which only exacerbates these problems. Veterans facing...WW…

Mother's Day. It's that wonderful time of year when people spend time showing moms love and appreciation in all forms. The celebration honoring mothers and motherhood, boasts ancient origins dating back to Greek and Roman festivals dedicated to goddesses. However, its modern iteration took root in the early 20th century, spurred by Anna Jarvis' advocacy in the United States. Though she was said to regret her role in the holiday, her efforts culminated in the formal establishment of Mother's Day as a national holiday in 1914. Across the globe, Mother's Day takes on varied forms of...…Mother's Day. It's that wonderful time of year when people spend time showing moms love and appreciation in all forms. The celebration honoring mothers and motherhood, boasts ancient origins dating back to Greek and Roman festivals dedicated to goddesses. However, its modern iteration took root in the early 20th century, spurred by Anna Jarvis' advocacy in the United States. Though she was said to regret her role in the holiday, her efforts culminated in the formal establishment of Mother's Day as a national holiday in 1914. Across the globe, Mother's Day takes on varied forms of...WW…

Skip to main contentSocietyPhoto Illustration by Michael Flocker // Stacker // Canva"People think I'm half Hispanic. Even Filipinos do. But I'm full Filipino," Joey Estrella told Anthony Christian Ocampo in his 2016 book "The Latinos of Asia: How Filipino Americans Break the Rules of Race." "It's hard to pinpoint who's Filipino because there's not a specific look. I have friends that look Chinese or Japanese, and their last name's Gonzalez. And they're full Filipino!"Not knowing who is who from the get-go is a common sentiment shared across Filipino Americans, the third-largest group of...…Skip to main contentSocietyPhoto Illustration by Michael Flocker // Stacker // Canva"People think I'm half Hispanic. Even Filipinos do. But I'm full Filipino," Joey Estrella told Anthony Christian Ocampo in his 2016 book "The Latinos of Asia: How Filipino Americans Break the Rules of Race." "It's hard to pinpoint who's Filipino because there's not a specific look. I have friends that look Chinese or Japanese, and their last name's Gonzalez. And they're full Filipino!"Not knowing who is who from the get-go is a common sentiment shared across Filipino Americans, the third-largest group of...WW…

Skip to main contentArt & CulturePhoto Illustration by Michael Flocker // Stacker // Canva"Meet Mary IN THE School LIBRARY!Mary has a dirty little secret.She collects naughty children's books!Do you have a recommendation for Mary's book collection?"Thus reads the description for a Facebook group called Mary in the School Library Michigan, one of at least nine nearly identical groups in different states that ask concerned citizens to report books that could be "pornographic in nature, obscene, or harmful to children." The ultimate goal, as written on its page, is to "help write and...…Skip to main contentArt & CulturePhoto Illustration by Michael Flocker // Stacker // Canva"Meet Mary IN THE School LIBRARY!Mary has a dirty little secret.She collects naughty children's books!Do you have a recommendation for Mary's book collection?"Thus reads the description for a Facebook group called Mary in the School Library Michigan, one of at least nine nearly identical groups in different states that ask concerned citizens to report books that could be "pornographic in nature, obscene, or harmful to children." The ultimate goal, as written on its page, is to "help write and...WW…

Skip to main contentBusiness & EconomyPhoto illustration by Michael Flocker // Stacker // CanvaAmerican consumers are still spending on home and garden materials online—even as they've pulled back over the past year on purchases of clothing, recreational goods, and vehicles, according to a Stacker analysis of Census Bureau data.The analysis looked at online retail categories that benefited from increased spending during the pandemic years. In 2020, the pandemic provided a shot in the arm to e-commerce sales as retailers closed stores and laid off staff.With nowhere to go, shoppers...…Skip to main contentBusiness & EconomyPhoto illustration by Michael Flocker // Stacker // CanvaAmerican consumers are still spending on home and garden materials online—even as they've pulled back over the past year on purchases of clothing, recreational goods, and vehicles, according to a Stacker analysis of Census Bureau data.The analysis looked at online retail categories that benefited from increased spending during the pandemic years. In 2020, the pandemic provided a shot in the arm to e-commerce sales as retailers closed stores and laid off staff.With nowhere to go, shoppers...WW…

Skip to contentWith travel costs on the rise, finding an affordable Airbnb has become both a puzzle and an art. Tips to save on your next trip.Now that summer’s officially started, many people look forward to much-needed vacations. However, with travel costs on the rise, finding an affordable Airbnb has become both a puzzle and an art. To help you search for cost-saving summer rentals, MoneyGeek analyzed data for over 200,000 Airbnb listings across 19 U.S. vacation hotspots and explored how location, party size, amenities, and room type impact costs.The research found that the median cost...…Skip to contentWith travel costs on the rise, finding an affordable Airbnb has become both a puzzle and an art. Tips to save on your next trip.Now that summer’s officially started, many people look forward to much-needed vacations. However, with travel costs on the rise, finding an affordable Airbnb has become both a puzzle and an art. To help you search for cost-saving summer rentals, MoneyGeek analyzed data for over 200,000 Airbnb listings across 19 U.S. vacation hotspots and explored how location, party size, amenities, and room type impact costs.The research found that the median cost...WW…

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Great Falls...… Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Great Falls...WW…

There's no shortage of scenic drives to take in the United States. According to the National Scenic Byway Foundation, there are 184 designated byway routes with beautiful vistas, as well as historic and cultural sites across the country. That means, no matter where you are in the U.S., a stunning drive isn't too far away. Some drives have reached celebrity status, one of the most well known being Historic Route 66, which stretches from downtown Chicago to Santa Monica Pier in California. For nearly 100 years, travelers have been hitting the 2,448-mile road that has more than 250 sites...…There's no shortage of scenic drives to take in the United States. According to the National Scenic Byway Foundation, there are 184 designated byway routes with beautiful vistas, as well as historic and cultural sites across the country. That means, no matter where you are in the U.S., a stunning drive isn't too far away. Some drives have reached celebrity status, one of the most well known being Historic Route 66, which stretches from downtown Chicago to Santa Monica Pier in California. For nearly 100 years, travelers have been hitting the 2,448-mile road that has more than 250 sites...WW…

Humans have been looking to the sky to make sense of the world around us for thousands of years. Ancient cave paintings seem to show humans began using the position of the stars to keep track of time as early as 40,000 years ago. Archaeological evidence also indicates astronomy was one of the first natural sciences developed by many ancient civilizations.Based on the earliest recorded history, humans have long tried to assign scientific, philosophical, and spiritual meaning to the movements of stars and planets. Alongside the development of astronomical knowledge was the belief, held by...…Humans have been looking to the sky to make sense of the world around us for thousands of years. Ancient cave paintings seem to show humans began using the position of the stars to keep track of time as early as 40,000 years ago. Archaeological evidence also indicates astronomy was one of the first natural sciences developed by many ancient civilizations.Based on the earliest recorded history, humans have long tried to assign scientific, philosophical, and spiritual meaning to the movements of stars and planets. Alongside the development of astronomical knowledge was the belief, held by...WW…