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If you’ve ever read the back of a candy or cereal package, you might have noticed ingredients like “Red No. 40” or “Yellow No. 6.” These are part of a family of petroleum-based dyes that are in many types of food, and the target of United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s new plan to phase out artificial dyes by the end of 2026.  The news follows a ban on Red 3 earlier this year, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved dye. This and the other six remaining dyes and two food colorings in question have been linked to health problems , such as cancer in animal studies and behavior issues in children.  On Tuesday, Kennedy stated at a press conference that he’s come to an “understanding” with the FDA, whose commissioner Marty Makary also shared that the agency would eliminate synthetic dyes by the end of next year. In a news release on April 22, the FDA called the “series of new measures” a “significant milestone” toward Kennedy’s ini...

As a child, I must have watched The Princess Bride a hundred times. I can probably still recite every line, from “Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya” to “As you wish.” The movie didn’t just captivate me—it revealed the incredible power of storytelling and wove imagination, humor and life lessons into a tale that brought people together across generations. Storytelling isn’t just about entertainment—it’s how we connect. Stories built on authenticity and vulnerability foster trust and engagement. They resonate when they reveal the good, the bad and the ugly because they allow people to relate or see things from a new perspective. Effective stories remind us that growth often comes from struggle, which in turn inspires, unites and motivates others to take action. That same storytelling magic is at the core of what we do at SUCCESS . Whether publishing a magazine, creating a course or hosting an event , we focus on our members’ needs first. Our goal is to offer a “menu of experiences” t...

Though diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has recently been a contentious topic, the idea behind it isn’t all that controversial. Put simply, DEI aims to create an environment where all workers are treated well, paid fairly and have their contributions heard and valued.  However, while the benefits DEI offers employees are often easy to explain, they aren’t as immediately obvious when it comes to the way they impact businesses as a whole. Whether we like it or not, most workplaces are focused on their return on investment (ROI), and being able to make a business case with the numbers to back it up can be the essential difference between a new initiative being approved (and supported) or dismissed.  We talked to DEI experts Joelle A. Murchison and Elijah Nicholas, DBA, to help quantify the way a strong DEI strategy can benefit your business.   What is diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)?  Because we live in a society with a long history of discriminati...

According to an Upwork survey , there were about 64 million Americans freelancing in 2023. Another survey claims that this figure is expected to hit 86.5 million by 2027. With that in mind, 2025 seems like the perfect time to become a freelancer. However, despite all the good things freelancing promises—freedom, convenience, flexibility and uncapped growth potential—it is tough, especially when starting out . The challenge begins with finding quality freelance jobs. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced freelancer, online freelance platforms are among the best resources and tools to land freelance gigs . They can help you find work and also handle other aspects like communication, contracts and payments. To help you get started, we’ve compiled a list of 20 of the best freelance job websites for finding freelance work online. How to Find Freelance Jobs Before we get to our list of the best freelance job websites, here are some tips to identify reputable sources for freelanc...

It can be challenging to spot text scams among the dozens of legitimate smartphone alerts you receive and respond to instantly for work, doctor appointments, mobile banking and more. That’s why, in 2024, Americans reported $470 million in losses to the FTC from smishing attacks (text-based phishing attacks). This was more than five times what victims reported losing in 2020. Since most victims don’t report fraud, the amount lost is likely significantly higher. Here are the top smishing scams to be aware of in 2025 Notice of unpaid tolls The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received over 60,000 complaints about fake unpaid toll text scams last year . And, in 2025, this smishing scam is only trending upward. In February, McAfee , a security provider, detected four times as many unpaid toll scams as it had in January.  These scams seem to be targeting victims based on location, so people who live in larger metropolitan areas are seeing this type of text scam at the highes...

Want to turn those thoughts and hopes for funds into actual dollars? Whether you’re dealing with medical bills that won’t stop climbing or trying to fund your dream project, there’s more than one way to get people reaching for their wallets. People might raise funds for health needs or emergency medical care, education, memorial expenses, disaster relief, volunteer travel and much more. If you’re wondering how to raise money for personal causes, we have some effective strategies and ideas that can help.  If you need cash for any cause, personal fundraising lets you tap into the generosity of others to help reach your goals. It’s straightforward—you ask people to chip in money for your specific need or cause. We’ll break down some of the best ways to raise money. Best Ways to Raise Money For A Personal Cause People can raise money in two main ways: online and offline. Mix and match these methods based on what works best for your situation. Here are some ideas on how to go about...

If you love visiting the American national parks and have collected posters, books or calendars to remember your adventures, you’ve likely seen Joel Anderson’s work. He’s the illustrator, designer and founder of Anderson Design Group (ADG), a Nashville-based design firm renowned for its iconic and cherished national park posters and books. A graduate of the Ringling College of Art and Design, Anderson began his career in agency advertising and has even won an Emmy for his work on the CBS show Hey Vern, It’s Ernest . In 1993, he co-founded ADG (originally as Anderson Thomas Design) and worked on a wide range of projects, including album covers, book covers, logos, graphic design and branding. Over time, Anderson shifted toward illustration and has since spent much of his career as a designer. Inspiration and early works Anderson traces the inspiration for his National Parks poster series back to a trip to Yellowstone National Park with his son, Nathan. At a visitor center, he spot...