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#30 CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA | Scoring 67.58 out of 100, Charlotte, North Carolina, takes the No. 30 spot for hardest-working cities in America. Unfortunately, all that hard work also comes with a lengthy average commute time of 27.4 minutes.

The hardest-working major cities in America

October 6, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.

Hard work is embedded in American culture. In fact, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the U.S. ranks 10th in the number of hours worked per country...

YOU SHOULD BE EARLY | One of the new etiquette rules in the age of coronavirus is that you should be early to your virtual appointment. Click on the link provided to you to begin your video visit 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time so that both you and your doctor's staff can troubleshoot any issues. If your healthcare provider is late to your appointment, wait for them to join. Contact their office if the wait becomes too long.

What to expect from a telehealth doctor’s visit

September 29, 2020 at 4:01 p.m.

The coronavirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life, including how we go grocery shopping, how kids attend school and how doctors' offices handle appointments. The COVID-19 outbreak spurred a...

MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN | Fall colors surround a small-yet-picturesque bridge in Marquette County, Michigan.

Towns that become picture perfect in the fall

October 22, 2022 at 8:33 a.m.

Fall is a season filled with beauty. Leaves change from green to a variety of reds, yellows and oranges and temperatures drop, creating the perfect time to walk along scenic...

‘Flexcations’ are a new trend amid the coronavirus pandemic and there are benefits to taking one

September 18, 2020 at 2:03 p.m.

The coronavirus pandemic has changed how Americans are traveling, not just this summer but into the fall as well. One of the latest coronavirus travel trends is taking a "flexcation"...

THE FLU VACCINE CAN HELP REDUCE FLU SYMPTOMS IF YOU DO GET SICK | Though the flu vaccine can't entirely protect you from getting sick, it can reduce the severity of your illness if you are infected. A study from the CDC showed that hospitalized flu patients who received a flu vaccine had a lower risk of death, intensive care unit (ICU) admission and lengthy hospital admission. Rather than battling a life-threatening bout with the flu, you can ensure your case is mild if you do catch it by getting the vaccine.

September and October are the best months to get a flu shot. Here’s why

September 18, 2020 at 1:45 p.m.

While you might be washing your hands properly and loading up your diet with immune-boosting foods, the single best way to not get the flu this season is to get...

CAST YOUR VOTE | After safely moving through the line, check-in and into the booth, it's time to vote. You may be required to fill out your paper ballots using provided disposable pens or pencils if not using a pen or stylus from home. Touchscreen ballots may be marked using provided Q-tips, finger covers or other disposable devices.

How to safely vote in person this election

September 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

In the lead-up to Election Day 2020 on Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters nationwide must decide how they will exercise their voting rights. Some ballots will go postal. Others will be...

ARCADIA NATIONAL PARK (MAINE) | Fall colors in Acadia National Park, Maine, with colorful trees reflected in the water.

Stunning sights in national parks during peak fall foliage

August 4, 2024 at 2:49 p.m.

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK (MAINE) | The trees with beautiful fall colors surround a stone arch bridge, one of the many beautiful photo spots in Maine's Acadia National Park. MOUNT RAINIER...

USPS 101: 26 things to know about the U.S. Postal Service

November 3, 2020 at 12:52 p.m.

Upended by coronavirus financial distress, a presidential election gone postal and a declining load of mail to be delivered, the U.S. Postal Service has a lot going on. For a...

REMIND THEM OF THE POSITIVES | When children are anxious, they often dwell on their fears, possible "what ifs" and the negatives of a situation, but according to UNICEF, parents can help redirect their focus by reminding them of the positives. For example, children going back to school will be apart from their parents but they'll be able to see their friends and teachers, learn new things and more.

How to help kids cope with separation anxiety

September 14, 2020 at 3:10 p.m.

It is normal for children to experience a certain level of anxiety as they grow up. In fact, separation anxiety is healthy and necessary for children between the ages of...

THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO CONSUME CBD | CBD products come in all types. There are edible gummies, oils and tinctures made for consumption, capsules, concentrates, vape pen cartridges and CBD topical creams and salves.

30 things to know about CBD before you try it

November 18, 2020 at 4:22 p.m.

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is all the rage these days. Still, there's much you should know about CBD before adding those colorful gummies, lip balms or oils to your online or...

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