Shauna Wright
Who’s Happier: Married Men or Single Men?
Married men may sometimes look at the freedoms enjoyed by their single buddies with envy, but a new study shows that guys who’ve tied the knot are actually happier overall.
Could Texting Make Kids’ Grammar Worse?
We already know texting while driving is bad, but new research seems to indicate that even before kids are old enough to get behind the wheel, texting might have another downfall: it’s making their grammar worse.
Which Technology Issues Cause the Most Stress? [INFOGRAPHIC, POLL]
Modern technology may have made our lives easier, but our reliance on it has a price. Fully 60 percent of respondents in a new survey said they find issues associated with technology to be downright stressful.
Economic Woes Drive US Birthrate to Its Lowest in 25 Years — Dollars and Sense
Recent estimates say it costs upwards of a quarter of a million dollars to raise a child to adulthood, and it seems many people have taken those numbers to heart: a new survey indicates the American birthrate is at is lowest point since 1987.
Celebrity Birthdays for July 27 – Maya Rudolph, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Maya Rudolph
Age: 40
Occupation: Actress and Comedienne
Known For: Seven years on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ roles in films like ‘Away We Go,’ ‘A Prairie Home Companion’ and ‘Bridesmaids,’ currently starring on the sitcom ‘Up All Night,’ and being the daughter of the late octave-shattering soul singer Minnie Riperton
This Day in History for July 27 – Bugs Bunny Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1940 – Bugs Bunny makes his debut in the animated short ‘A Wild Hare’ (More info)
1974 – The House Judiciary Committee votes to impeach President Richard Nixon for obstruction of justice (More info)
Which Airports are America’s Germiest? [VIDEO]
People who come home with a cold after a vacation often blame their fellow passengers on the plane — but as it turns out, it’s actually airports that are probably the culprit. And some are worse than others.
Guess What? Your Company May Soon Stop Offering Medical Insurance — Dollars and Sense
Thanks to soaring health care costs, a new study finds that nearly 10 percent of American companies will stop providing medical insurance to their workers within the next few years.
Eagle Scouts Return Their Medals to Protest the Boy Scouts’ Anti-Gay Policy
Last week, the Boy Scouts of America reaffirmed its longstanding policy of banning gays from being scouts or scout leaders.
Now a number of straight men who’ve received the group’s highest honor — the ranking of Eagle Scout — are returning their medals in protest.
Study Reveals Women Experience More Road Rage Than Men
A new study has found women are lazier than men.
Maybe they’re saving up their energy for when they get behind the wheel.