More and More Americans Are Forgoing Alcohol. Why?

More and More Americans Are Forgoing Alcohol. Why?

The percentage of adults in the U.S. who report drinking alcohol is at a record low, according to a Gallup poll released on Wednesday. Only 54% of adults said they consume alcohol—the smallest share since Gallup started tracking Americans’ drinking behavior in 1939. And a majority of Americans (about 53%) said they believe that even…

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Should You Take a Vitamin B12 Supplement?

Should You Take a Vitamin B12 Supplement?

Everyone needs vitamin B12: It helps the body produce red blood cells and maintain healthy brain function, along with so many other things. But are you getting enough of it? Here’s what to know about vitamin B12 and whether you should consider upping your levels. A boon for brain health “Vitamin B12 is important for…

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Why So Many Women Are Quitting the Workforce

Why So Many Women Are Quitting the Workforce

It’s a stark number: 212,000. That’s how many women ages 20 and over have left the workforce since January, according to the most recent jobs numbers released Aug. 1 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (By contrast, 44,000 men have entered the workforce since January.) The numbers show a reversal of recent trends that saw…

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Barry Avrich Knows Everybody Loves a Fake

Barry Avrich Knows Everybody Loves a Fake

Barry Avrich’s new book about an art-world scandal inadvertently speaks truths about our obsession with art as an asset. Photo by R.J. Johnston/Toronto Star via Getty Images “This is a world where the majority of people are not invited,” Barry Avrich told Observer. Avrich is speaking about the community of high-end art collectors, which is…

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Reddit’s A.I. Tools Drive 78% Revenue Surge in Best Quarter Since IPO

Reddit’s A.I. Tools Drive 78% Revenue Surge in Best Quarter Since IPO

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman said the company’s new ad tools are becoming more popular among marketers. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images Reddit’s recently launched A.I. marketing tools are already fueling strong advertising growth. In the latest quarter ended June, the social media company reported a 78 percent year-over-year revenue increase to $500 million, with 93…

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