“On the macro scale, we were at historic low unemployment levels when it started to climb,” Justine Oliva, director of policy and research at RIPEC, said in an interview on Wednesday. “We were at levels that we hadn’t seen since 1988 prior to that. And we were also at that time seeing not only an...
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What You Need to Know About the Wellness Garden Trend in 2025
Sanctuary gardens, also called wellness gardens, might be gaining traction on social media, but TOPOPHYLA landscape architect Eric Arneson says they’re anything but a trend. “Sanctuary gardens aren’t passing fads; they reflect qualities that all good gardens have always had to offer.” Such qualities include flowers, birds, butterflies, bees—a whole habitat, big or small, to...
Inside Aaron Paul’s Spanish Revival Los Feliz Home
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Sign Up for Domino’s Newsletter If you’ve ever dreamed of living in a 1920s Spanish-style home where the tile is terracotta, the pool is carved into a hillside, and the kitchen cabinets are anything but white, here’s your unofficial...
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
By CALEIGH WELLS When wildfires burn, the smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, which presents risks for those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make air worse several states away, and wildfires in Canada can send smoke into U.S. cities. Here’s what to know about taking precautions against...
Silk Scarves Are Back—and Hotter Than Ever This Summer
How a Simple Silk Scarf Became the Most Viral Fashion Trend of 2025 in the USA & UK In 2025, fashion has come full circle, pulling inspiration from the past and turning it into the next big thing. Silk scarves, once associated with vintage elegance and old-Hollywood glamour, have made a stunning comeback—and this time,...
Jane Fonda revives a bold ’70s trend in her living room
Decorating with yellow is a polarizing choice. When used in large swaths, it can look garish or overwhelming, but when used as a subtle accent, it conveys just the right amount of joy and whimsy. Jane Fonda‘s living room is a masterclass in the latter. We spotted the actress’s method for decorating with yellow in...
13 Outdated Kitchen Trends You Can Leave In The Past
BryanChavezPhotography/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Merriam Webster dictionary defines the word trend as “a current style or preference.” And kitchen trends are just that: style preferences that are popular at a given time. As times change, trends also shift....
ACT defies norm as national job mobility trends down, ABS data shows
Canberra is faring best in the hunt for jobs. Photo: greenleaf123. The ACT has bucked the trend of falling job mobility and rising retrenchment, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data. The ABS said 7.7 per cent of the national workforce – or 1.1 million workers – changed jobs over the past...
8 iconic fashion trends from the last 50 years – chosen by experts
Fashion often acts as a mirror to society, reflecting values and sentiments through fabric and form. Alongside changing aesthetic tastes, over the past five decades, fashion trends have evolved as responses to social upheaval, economic shifts and cultural revolutions – from punk’s anarchic rebellion to athleisure’s wellness obsession. We spoke to stylists, designers and educators...
Malicious extensions can use ChatGPT to steal your personal data – here’s how
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Browser extensions can use AI prompts to steal your data. All AI LLMs can be exploited, both commercial and internal. LayerX’s technology now works with Chrome for Enterprise to protect you. That browser extension you just installed in Chrome may seem harmless enough. If created by a...










