Released on Tuesday, the study shows that one-third of workers – or nearly 52 million people – earn an annual income of less than $31,200. This works out to be less than $15 an hour, and it is disproportionately true for women and people of color in the workforce. “It’s shameful that at a time when many US companies are boasting record profits, some of the hardest working people in this country — especially people who keep our economy and society functioning — are struggling to get by and falling behind,” said Kaitlyn Henderson, the study’s author, and senior research adviser at Oxfam America....

And now, a new map shows every state you can’t afford to live in if you’re only making minimum wage. And there’s a lot of them. According to Digg, Reddit user u/loveandwars looked into how possible it is to live comfortably on the minimum wage in every state across the country. The user compared the state’s wages verse the cost of living, data compiled from MIT’s living wage calculator and the Economic Policy Institute....

In fact, according to experts, the minimum wage needs to be tripled in order to keep up with the economy’s productivity over the last 50 years. According to the Center for Economic and Policy Research, the minimum wage should be approximately $26/hour, which would allow people working full time to earn more than $50,000 per year. Some would argue that is unreasonable, but CEPR senior economist Dean Baker says that it’s a fair number in 2021....

President Biden has promised that he would ensure teachers get at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of March. That he’d produce enough vaccines for all adults in the United States by the end of May. That he’d ask all states to open up vaccine eligibility to every adult by the beginning of May. While all of this is great news, it leaves a very big population group in the United States out of vaccine eligibility: kids....

Dr. NoFrom Russia With LoveGoldfingerThunderballYou Only Live TwiceOn Her Majesty’s Secret ServiceDiamonds Are ForeverLive and Let DieThe Man With the Golden GunThe Spy Who Loved MeMoonrakerFor Your Eyes OnlyOctopussyA View to a KillThe Living DaylightsLicense to KillGoldenEyeTomorrow Never DiesThe World Is Not EnoughDie Another DayCasino RoyaleQuantum of Solace But don’t worry, James Bond will return, streaming. Somewhere. And when he does, we’ll update our mega-guide on where to stream James Bond movies right here....

While BMW already manufactures both bikes and motorcycles, the X2City represents the company’s first foray into zero emissions, e-scooters targeted toward urban commuters. Or, since it folds up to fit in a car trunk, suburban commuters ready to ditch their ride at the city’s limits or first sign of stop-and-go traffic. The electric scooter weighs 44-pounds, hits 15 mph, and has a range of 15-22 miles on a single 2....

Old Yeller (1957) The iconic man’s best friend film is mostly remembered for its absolutely devastating ending. And while watching Travis have to put Old Yeller down never gets any easier to watch, the entirety of the movie holds up more than 60 years after its initial release. The bond between Travis and Yeller is wonderful to watch, as the two would truly do anything for each other, including Yeller risking his own life to save Travis multiple times....

One might think that five would make quite the crowd. But here’s the thing: Another body gave our small apartment life some much-needed breathing room. The 6-year-old became a ball of happy enthusiasm; my wife and I found more time to bond with the new baby; dinner time every night became an event; and every evening ended with a sort of fireside chat about the past and present family — or a shared viewing of The Great British Baking Show....

Although cats are occasionally the culprits, the vast majority of weed-stealing pets are dogs. Most pups could care less about dry herb, however — it’s all those THC-infused brownies, cookies, and other ganja foods they can’t seem to resist. “Most dogs who ingest marijuana are eating edibles,” says Kenneth Drobatz, DVM, director of emergency services at the University of Pennsylvania’s Ryan Veterinary Hospital. “It’s not unusual for college kids to come home on break and then suddenly the family pet starts acting strangely....

Stacey Greene* (not her real name) was married to her husband for 25 years. They had three children. And then, one night, she discovered that he had been carrying on an affair. What happened next was antithetical to what Stacey herself thought she’d ever do in the aftermath of an affair: she and her husband fought through the betrayal and worked on their marriage. It took a lot of time and effort, but it worked....

So I consulted the internet for help. I downloaded a meditation app. I tried controlled breathing on the advice of a popular health blog. I affirmed that, from now on, I would be the kind of dad who expresses his anger through words only. No more smashing stuff. Then my fist went through the microwave door. This story was submitted by a Fatherly reader. Opinions expressed in the story do not reflect the opinions of Fatherly as a publication....

NGen’s stated goals include: • Foster a culture of curiosity and discovery • Model new holistic ways of approaching learning• Promote positive gender norms• Nurture trust in science• Help families stay safe during the pandemicAccording to an NPR feature, since debuting on Ugandan TV last fall, NGen has been acquired by TV networks in more than half a dozen African countries and premiered February 6 on The Africa Channel, making it available to families in North America and the Caribbean....

“Music is such a big part of my life and so are cartoons,” Bushell says in the video. “And now I get to bring both worlds together.” The video also features an appearance from the Teen Titans, who dance along as Bushell plays for them. According to the video’s description, Teen Titans GO! is Bushell’s favorite cartoon and said that getting to appear with them was “pretty epic.” So what exactly will Bushell be doing as Cartoon Network’s musician-in-residence?...

On July 13, NASA released its first JWST images, including the “Cosmic Cliffs in the Carina Nebula.” The image is breathtaking! It’s full of gorgeous colors and mountain-like gasses at the edge of a young, star-forming region known as NCG 3324, according to NASA, which is roughly 7,600 light-years away. The image itself is wow-worthy, but it has now been turned into music through data sonification, and it’s just as fantastic....

The thin book is essentially a well-written suggestion that we collectively pay more attention to what we’re doing and try to take joy in it. That’s an oversimplification of course, but not much of one. And that’s also easier said than done. Consider this moment: You’re socially distanced and the anxiety around coronavirus is dancing arm in arm with the petty annoyances that come from being cooped up with wives, kids, dogs, and even yourself....

Less traditional skateboard and more high-tech piece of wood atop a giant go-kart tire, the Onewheel+ is a retooled version of the popular Onewheel that debuted in 2014. It still boasts the same tilt-to-ride mechanics (lean forward to go, lean backward to brake), rumbles over any rock, tree, or trail in its path and has those sweet LED red/white head and tail lights that switch when you change directions. But the big difference is its new 2HP motor, which delivers a smoother, faster ride and top speed of 20 mph....

All of this misery did not simply disappear the moment the FDA signed off on a vaccine. Nor will it be over when vaccination numbers reach a particular threshold. And when examining the lasting damage wrought by COVID-19, as the Kaiser Health Network did, it quickly becomes clear that the burden of COVID is still felt keenly by families and kids. 46,000 Kids Have Lost Parents the estimated 46,000 childrenNBC News reports The financial hit of losing a parent is also hard and not just because two-income households suddenly become one-income households....

The ALA is against censorship and urges readers, including children, to speak out for the books on the list. Although a case can be made to the other nine books and their graphic nature. For example, the Eisner-nominated, Sex Criminals is a graphic novel on the list, which follows a couple who can freeze time only when they orgasm. That sounds like fun for you, but it shouldn’t be near kids....

Well, now you know, because YouTuber Kurt Tocci made a parody video of what each Disney character would do and namely, sing about, during a coronavirus quarantine from Aladdin to Baloo from The Jungle Book. Each character sings a recognizable Disney song, but with new lyrics that highlight the reality of social distancing and self-quarantining during the Coronavirus pandemic. So now, Aladdin gets to sing about “A new disease/what can we do?...

Researchers who analyzed self-reported responses about partner behavior and relationship satisfaction from 75 participants found that phone snubbing — the practice known as “phubbing” — can negatively affect the partner who feels snubbed and compel them to retaliate. Participants in the largely heterosexual and female panel were recruited through social media, online forums, and word of mouth. Requirements included living with a significant other who they had been in a romantic relationship with for at least six months....