New research indicates that stroke incidence among Americans younger than 55 has roughly doubled compared with rates recorded in the 1990s. Researchers say they have not yet identified a clear explanation for the rise in younger patients.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-09-23
German American Marketing, which runs the Christmas Village and Made in Philadelphia markets at Dilworth and LOVE parks, told vendors shoppers will no longer be allowed inside booths this holiday season. Instead, most booths will get sales counters or barriers, with staff retrieving merchandise for customers, a shift the organizer says is needed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act after 32 months of review with legal experts and disability advocates.
phillyvoice.com
· 2026-09-04
Major technology companies are adjusting how they plan and build data centers as opposition grows in communities affected by noise, power demand, and land use concerns tied to the AI boom. The shift reflects an effort to address local pushback that has slowed or stalled some previous projects.
wsj.com
· 2026-09-04
A new report finds that everyday costs—groceries, utility bills and transportation—are squeezing American household budgets more this summer than discretionary spending like vacations or back-to-school shopping. The data suggests essential living expenses, not leisure activities, are the primary source of financial pressure for consumers right now.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-03
On the first day of meteorological fall, nearly 200 million people across the United States are facing temperatures of 90°F (32°C) or higher. The widespread heat wave underscores how autumn's start is bringing summer-like conditions rather than seasonal cooling.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-09-01
A growing number of American workers are turning down promotions when the new role threatens their work-life balance or other personal priorities. Employers, meanwhile, are grappling with how to respond when high performers refuse to move up, since forcing advancement can backfire for both sides.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-27