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Comedian, writer, actor, wrestling commentator, hold the mayo. @WrestlingPW. SAG-AFTRA. Agency: @StewartTalent @erikwbarnes.blsky.social
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The states with the highest rates of uninsured drivers and what it costs everyone else Original

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By Erik Barnes
| GOOD
Jeff Temple Nearly every state requires drivers to carry auto liability insurance, yet millions of motorists are still on the road without it. In 2023, 15.4% of U.S. drivers were uninsured, according to the Insurance Research Council, meaning more than 1 in 7 motorists lacked coverage that could pay for injuries or damage they caused in a crash. The rate has increased since 2017 and remains elevated after a pandemic-era jump that affected nearly every state.
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South Korea creates a website allows you pretend to order take-out to get the dopamine rush without spending a dime

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By Erik Barnes
| Yahoo Style Canada Verified
Get the excitement of shopping without spending money. Have you ever done "retail therapy"? You feel stressed and overwhelmed so you decide to shop for some clothes or order food from an app? Sure, it can help you feel better in the moment, but not if you're trying to save money. But what if you could get the same feeling of anticipation and the feel-good experience of shopping without spending anything? South Korea cooked up a solution.
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South Korea creates a website allows you pretend to order take-out to get the dopamine rush without spending a dime

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By Erik Barnes
| GOOD
U.S. charitable giving rose 3% in 2025, surpassing US$600 billion for the first time. The $617 billion that Americans gave to everything from churches to cat rescues was the second-highest ever in inflation-adjusted terms, but it fell short of the record set in 2021, when there was a burst of social services giving in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This growth was slightly faster than the long-term annual average of 2.7%, thanks to the nation’s relatively strong – if mixed – economy.
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