The Side Piece - Page 2
Nike announced Clark as its newest signature athlete. The biggest reveal was her new signature logo. The design features two interlocking Cs, symbolizing Clark’s precision, power, and connection with fans. Hidden within the logo is a smaller “C,” meant to represent her passion for the sport and relentless drive. Clark worked closely with Nike’s design […]
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows most Americans see AI as a double-edged sword—powerful but packed with risks. The survey found 71% of Americans fear AI will put too many people out of work permanently. The fear is that machines will quietly replace humans over time. But jobs aren’t the only concern. It is also creating […]
A debate is heating up online: What are the top four “major” cities in the U.S.? Everyone seems to agree on the first three — New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago. But the fourth? That’s where things get messy. Some say it’s Dallas. Others argue for Houston, Atlanta, Miami, or San Francisco. If you […]
Ever crawl into bed feeling ready to sleep—only to lie there, wide-eyed, thinking about laundry, emails, or that one awkward thing you said in 7th grade? You’re not alone. Most Americans climb into bed by 10:36 p.m.—but their brains don’t get the memo.According to a new survey, it takes the average person 42 minutes to […]
Whether they’re binge-watching shows, shopping online, or chatting with AI friends, Americans now spend more of their lives plugged in than ever. Today, the average American spends over 10 hours a day online — and for many teens, that includes building relationships with AI companions instead of real people. Two new surveys reveal just how […]
A new report shows that electric bills for Indiana residents rose 17.5% in just one year. That’s an average increase of $28 per month. The study was done by the Citizens Action Coalition (CAC) using data from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. The CAC says this is the highest jump in over 20 years. Some […]
If you’ve been thinking about buying a home lately, you’re not alone in feeling a bit discouraged. Sales of previously-owned homes in the U.S. just hit a nine-month low. Buyers claim high prices and steep mortgage rates as deterrents. According to the National Association of Realtors, home sales fell 2.7% in June, landing at an […]
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum gave Hoosier fans something to nod about—literally—by unveiling the first-ever bobblehead of Indiana University’s new mascot, Hoosier the Bison. The release marks the official return of the beloved bison mascot after nearly 60 years away. Hoosier the Bison will make its grand debut at IU’s first home […]
Taco Bell is spicing things up in Indianapolis with a brand-new value menu hitting stores July 17. Called the Luxe Value Menu, it features five items priced at $3 or less. These are premium versions of past or current favorites. The new items include: This test follows past Midwest trials, like chicken nuggets in 2023 […]
A fresh study took a deep dive into Instagram hashtag data and the size of every U.S. national park to find out which spots are the most “Instagrammable.” The results are in — and Indiana Dunes National Park shines bright, ranking ninth with 6.12 hashtags per acre and over 92,000 posts. Here are the top […]
More Americans are choosing to chill at home on the weekends—and the data backs it up. A recent study using location data from QR Code Generator shows the U.S. ranks third among countries where people stay home the most on weekends. And with high costs, it’s no surprise that staying in is becoming the new […]
A majority of Americans say they don’t feel financially secure. According to Bankrate’s 2025 Financial Freedom Survey, 77% of U.S. adults say they are not completely financially secure. That’s up from 75% in 2024 and 72% in 2023. Many point to rising costs and slow wage growth as key reasons. A $100,000 salary in 2020 […]
