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- Five questions that still need answering about the meningitis outbreak
The size and speed of the outbreak which has now affected 29 people, killing two of them, has been labelled "unprecedented". [TheTopNews] Read More.18 hours ago - David Botstein, Gene-Mapping Pioneer, Dies at 83
His method of locating genes in human DNA allowed researchers to find disease-causing genes, and later to map the entire, sprawling human genome. [TheTopNews] Read More.21 hours ago - Inflation fatigue is real: How to actually fight back (and save money right now)
The no-burnout strategy for cutting costs today By Kyle James of ConsumerAffairs March 20, 2026 Make smart trade-offs instead of cutting everything, so saving money feels sustainable and not miserable. Stop overpaying out of habit by switching stores, choosing cheaper substitutes, and timing purchases better. Build a simple inflation defense system by avoiding fake deals, checking resale first, and buying during sale cycles. After years of rising prices, shoppers arent just adjustingtheyre worn down. Its not just inflation anymore. Tariffs, supply chain issues, and ongoing economic uncertainty have created what experts are calling a perma-crisis for consumers. People are eating out less. Buying fewer clothes. Switching to cheaper brands. Thrifting more. Delaying purchases. Splurging in weird places while cutting back in others. If that sounds familiar, youre not alone. But heres the thing most coverage misses: you can actually use these shifts to your advantage. Below is a practical, real-world playbook to help you navigate this new normal without feeling like youre constantly cutting back. 1. Start thinking in 'trade-offs,'not just budgets One of the biggest changes right now is how people are reallocating money, not just cutting their spending. Instead of trying to slash everything, consider making more intentional swaps. Heres what that could look like: Eating out less freeing up money for higher-quality groceries Buying store brands keeping favorite splurges (like coffee or skincare) Skipping impulse buys saving for experiences Why it works: Trying to cut everything at once leads to a quick burnout for most of us. If you take the trade-off approach, it feels much more sustainable. Pro tip: Try creating a simple rule something like,Upgrade one thing, downgrade two others. So maybe keep your favorite coffee, but switch to store-brand snacks and frozen meals. 2. Use the '5% rule'to decide when to walk away Research shows most consumers tolerate about a 5% price increase. After that, behavior tends to change and consumers make different decisions. You can use that as a decision tool. Try asking yourself: Did this item jump more than 510%? Do I actually care about the brand? Is there a cheaper substitute? If the answer is yes to any of these, its time to pivot. The products where this works best: Pantry staples Cleaning supplies Over-the-counter meds Basic clothing Pro tip: Stop being loyal where it doesnt… [TheTopNews] Read More.22 hours ago - Cuba Power Outages and Flight Cancellations: What Travelers Need to Know in 2026The island is dependent on tourism, but a lack of fuel and extensive power outages are forcing many travelers to cancel. Here’s what visitors might face. [TheTopNews] Read More.23 hours ago
- Paula Doress-Worters, an Author of ‘Our Bodies, Ourselves,’ Dies at 87She wrote about postpartum depression when it was an unmentionable like abortion or birth control, and her research on her own suffering helped countless women. [TheTopNews] Read More.23 hours ago
- Meningitis B: Your questions answeredBBC Health reporter Smitha Mundasad answers your questions on meningitis B [TheTopNews] Read More.24 hours ago
- Family Dollar to close DC, test new ‘urban’ format
Retailer to cut 373 workers at Matthews facility by August following store closures [TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
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