Red for Ed punch: Less than expected

Red for Ed, the same organization that last year helped earn a pay raise for teachers, didn’t get everything that they were rooting for this election day. But despite their lack of victories, teachers are still empowered. This national movement links educators in West Virginia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Kentucky and Colorado to increase public education…

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Go with Turo

Arriving from a long flight, only to wait in line to get into a rental car can be a hassle. Now there is a new way to skip the line and straight in to a vehicle with Turo Car Rental. This new business has been compared to an Airbnb but for cars. Vehicle owners called…

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Climate change stunts nutritional needs

Because of climate change, you might be getting less in what you eat and not even realize. According to a study published in August by the journal Nature Climate Change, rising carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere could cause a decrease in certain plant nutrients by mid-century. Protein, iron and zinc in certain crops is expected…

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Millennials hunger for dining adventure

Social media has revolutionized the dining-out experience, which in turn has influenced the food industry in what it serves up. According to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, the average household spends $3,008 per year dining out. Millennials spend up to $900 more than the average amount on dining out, according to the report,…

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