President Donald Trump has warned Congress that he will never sign another foot-tall, $1 trillion-plus government-wide spending bill like the one he did in March. His message to lawmakers in both parties: Get your act together before the next budget lands on my desk.

After a brief government shutdown earlier this year, Democrats and Republicans now agree on the need for budgeting day-to-day operations of government by the old-fashioned way. That means weeks of open debate and amendments that empower rank-and-file lawmakers, rather than concentrating power in the hands of a few leaders meeting in secret.

Read more at Associated Press News.

If you enjoy being in nature and meeting new people, U.S. National Park Service jobs may appeal to you. The work provides opportunities to learn about the environment, interact with interesting people and wildlife, and explore some of the most beautiful protected lands in the country. Here's some information to help you find these opportunities.

Read more at Trip Savvy.

Removing shoes when entering the house and swapping carpet for wooden floors could help people stay slim because it prevents environmental chemicals accumulating in the house, scientists have claimed.

According to new research presented at the European Society of Endocrinology in Barcelona, everyday products contain ‘obesogens’ which interfere with hormones and promote the build up of a fat in the body, Researchers at the Universities of Aveiro and Beira Interior in Portugal carried out a review into the current surveys and studies on obesogenic chemicals to see where people are most likely to come into contact with them.

Read more at The Telegraph.

Over the past few years, researchers and consumers alike have been taking interest in whether or not the foods that eventually reach our tables are "functional." But what are functional foods?

"All foods are functional to some extent because all foods provide taste, aroma, and nutritive value," explains researcher Clare Hasler in a Journal of Nutrition article.

Read more at Medical News Today.

Elon Musk has boasted of adding new bells and whistles to Tesla's Model 3, classifying the highest end version as a car that rides quickly, smoothly and has the ability to "beat anything in its class."

In a series of posts on Twitter, Tesla's CEO announced that he was working on two separate versions of the car, with dual motor capabilities that are "optimized for power and...for range."

Read more on CNBC.com.

Jessica Sterling’s resume boasts photographing major celebrities like Ashton Kutcher, Hugh Jackman, and Steven Spielberg, as well some huge brands like AT&T and the LA Dodgers. Her work has even been featured on MTV and the Wall Street Journal.

Read more at Photofocus.

Content marketing can be a time consuming undertaking for businesses. But some have uncovered little tips and tricks for getting the most out of their time and producing significant results. Here are some expert tips from members of the online small business community to help you get more done in less time when carrying out your content marketing strategy.

Read more at Small Biz Trends.

It's no wonder Warren Buffett loves bank stocks.

The legendary billionaire investor has more than 30% of his $170 billion portfolio at Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK.B) dedicated to this one industry.

The reason why is simple: Bank stocks possess many of the important Buffett must-haves to be considered for his portfolio. First, banking institutions serve an important societal need that will never go away. Second, banking business models are relatively simple to understand, a key requirement of Buffett's investing philosophy. Third, despite the health of many banks improving dramatically since the 2008 financial crisis, some bank stocks are still trading at a bargain -- a key indicator that now is the best time to invest.

Read more at The Motley Fool.

When you invest your money, you want to earn the highest return possible. But, investing is an inherently risky activity.

If you absolutely need money within 5 years, prudence dictates that you should dial down the risk a bit with your investments.

But, how can you invest and still earn a return, even if you need the principal back within 5 years?

With that short of a time frame, your investment options are limited. But, there are still some good choices that can earn you more than just keeping your money in cash.

Read more at My Bank Tracker.