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ALABAMA: ATLANTA FALCONS | Alabama's favorite team is the Atlanta Falcons.

The most popular football team in every state

March 24, 2021 at 2:10 p.m.

Which team is the most popular in your state?

DISPROPORTIONATE OWNERSHIP | Black people make up more than 13% of the U.S. population. However, according to a Brookings Institute analysis of the Census Bureau's most recent survey of U.S. businesses in 2017, there were 5.7 million U.S. firms with paid employees, and only 124,004 — or 2.2% — were Black-owned.

Black-owned businesses see wave of support but still face barriers, according to survey

November 18, 2020 at 3:16 p.m.

In the wake of protests sparked by the death of George Floyd and in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, many people across the country are looking for ways...

PACK AN EXTRA MASK IN YOUR CHILD'S BACKPACK | By now, you hopefully have a collection of face masks at home for the entire family. Boyd suggests packing an extra mask or two in your child's backpack in case they soil one during the school day.

How to better protect the health of kids returning to schools, according to a doctor

August 3, 2020 at 9:26 a.m.

Your children have had to adapt in the age of coronavirus by learning how to social distance and remotely celebrating events like birthdays and graduations. Now, they'll have to adjust...

LABRADOR RETRIEVER | Labrador retrievers are consistently the most popular dog breed in the United States, and for good reason. The breed is friendly, outgoing, trainable and plays well with kids. The breed is also endlessly entertaining with its versatile set of skills, which include hunting, diving and tracking.

24 great dog breeds for families

July 23, 2020 at 11:29 a.m.

When adding a pup to your family, it can be difficult to decide which breed is right for you. To find the best dog breeds, The Active Times consulted the...

Going swimming is one of the best outdoor activities that you can do during the summer. There are some different rules for keeping your family safe at the pool versus at the lake or the beach, and it's important to be aware of them to keep your family and others safe.

20 tips to stay safe in and around water

July 20, 2020 at 11:18 a.m.

Going swimming is one of the best outdoor activities that you can do during the summer. There are some different rules for keeping your family safe at the pool versus...

DELAWARE | Forty-one percent of Delaware's 739,951 adults are at high risk.

Study reveals how many adults in each state are high risk for coronavirus complications

July 17, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.

The U.S. is continuing to see flare-ups of coronavirus cases while lockdown restrictions are loosened in most states. As travel restrictions are lifted, gyms and restaurants begin to allow patrons...

DELAWARE: FILIS DE FILADELFIA.
Delaware, otro estado sin un equipo de MLB, se alinea con los Filis de Filadelfia.

Los equipos de béisbol favoritos en cada estado

July 7, 2020 at 3:26 p.m.

Este año, marzo vino y se fue, pero no hubo béisbol. Sin lanzadores y receptores, sin jonrones y sin Cracker Jacks. Incluso el pasatiempo de Estados Unidos fue detenido por...

DELAWARE: PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES | Delaware, another state without an MLB team, aligns with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Most popular baseball team in every state

March 2, 2021 at 8:15 p.m.

Here is the favorite baseball team in every state.

PRIORITIZE BILLS | Your tax refund can go to anything that is essential to your life. Essential billsÂ such as rent and utilities are good ways to put your refund to use.Â

Smart ways to spend your tax refund

June 29, 2020 at 4:52 p.m.

One thing many people look forward to every year is their tax refund, a payment to the taxpayer when they pay more tax than they owe. You could use your...

BENCHES|While you're doing some home maintenance, you might come across an old bench that you don't really use anymore. This can be transformed into a great end table in your living room. You can place a lamp, a plant and other things on it to help make your space feel bigger and more inviting.

24 ways to make old furniture look brand new

June 29, 2020 at 5:25 p.m.

While deep-cleaning your home, you might come across a couple of things you want to change around the house. Maybe you're tired of the color of your kitchen cabinets or...

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