What smart companies in America are doing to overcome the accounting talent shortage
Near reports U.S. companies are hiring accountants in Latin America to combat the talent shortage and lower costs by 30-70%.
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Finding the right features: Car trims explained
CarMax reports on vehicle trim levels, explaining their importance in feature selection and how to navigate options for used cars.
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How long do car insurance claims take to settle?
CheapInsurance.com reports that car insurance claims can settle quickly or take weeks/months, depending on complexity, state laws, and insurer efficiency.
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Where is self-care the most affordable? 86 cities ranked best to worst
Hers reports Charlotte, NC tops the list for affordable self-care cities, while Boston is ranked the most expensive.
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Best county to live in for every state
Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to live in the U.S. using 2025 Niche data, which considers factors such as public schools, job opportunities, and living costs
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AI scams and fraud: 5 trends to look out for as 2025 ends
Lifeguard reports that AI-driven scams are rising rapidly, with billions lost annually. Consumers must stay vigilant against phishing, deepfakes, and voice fraud.
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Top baby names in 2025, broken down by state
Spokeo reports on the top baby names in 2025 based on state trends, highlighting notable shifts towards unique spellings and names.
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What $2,000 gets you in Europe vs. the US in terms of housing
HousingAnywhere reports that $2,000 in Europe generally secures larger, more charming living spaces than in many U.S. cities.
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30 best colleges on the East Coast
Stacker compiled a list of the best colleges on the East Coast using 2026 Niche rankings.
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Islamic school building in Indonesia collapses on students, killing at least 1 and injuring dozens
By TRISNADI MARJAN and NINIEK KARMINI Associated Press SIDOARJO, Indonesia (AP) — A building under construction at an Islamic boarding school in Indonesia collapsed on dozens of praying students Monday, killing at least one, injuring dozens and burying others in the rubble. Police, soldiers and rescue workers dug into the debris through the night to
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Judge suspends Trump administration’s plan to eliminate hundreds of Voice of America jobs
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge agreed Monday to temporarily suspend the Trump administration’s plan to eliminate hundreds of jobs at the agency that oversees Voice of America, the government-funded broadcaster founded to counter Nazi propaganda during World War II. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth in Washington, D.C., ruled that
Continue Reading Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Kansas Pick 3 Midday
By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Monday’s drawing of the “Kansas Pick 3 Midday” game were: 1, 2, 3 (one, two, three) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
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Top Democrats optimistic Trump could negotiate on health care — but not in time to avert a shutdown
By Adam Cancryn, Sarah Ferris, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Top Democrats emerged from a White House meeting believing that President Donald Trump may eventually cut a deal on their biggest demand — even if it first requires shutting down the government to get it. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Monday that Trump expressed
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The live-streamed murder of two women and a girl has shocked Argentina
By Manuela Castro, CNN (CNN) — The torture and killing of two young women and a teenage girl, live-streamed on social media to an audience of dozens, has sent shockwaves through Argentina and triggered protests across the country. Thousands took to the streets this weekend to demand justice for the three victims – cousins Morena
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‘Total internet blackout’ in Afghanistan sparks panic after Taliban vowed to stamp out immoral activities
By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Ross Adkin, Esha Mitra, CNN (CNN) — Afghanistan faced a sweeping internet blackout on Tuesday after the ruling Taliban vowed to cut off access as part of a crackdown on “immoral activities,” sparking fears of further isolation for millions living under their increasingly harsh rule. Internet watchdog Netblocks said late Monday that
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In UN speech, Beijing makes clear its intent to remold global norms, seizing on Trump’s retreat
By DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hardly a month after Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed his “Global Governance Initiative,” Beijing made its intent clear at the most global of forums — that it should, and is qualified to, help shape the world order even as the United States tips more inward under Donald
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Andrew Cuomo sees hope in NYC mayor’s race after Eric Adams’ departure. Zohran Mamdani sees Trump’s fingerprints
By Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — Andrew Cuomo’s allies are hoping Eric Adams’ exit from the New York City mayoral race will breathe new life into their struggling campaign. Zohran Mamdani is confident that won’t happen. Mamdani on Monday dismissed Adams’ decision to end his reelection bid as inconsequential. Speaking to CNN’s Erin Burnett, Mamdani
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Colombia’s foreign minister ‘renounces’ her US visa as tensions between both nations escalate
By ASTRID SUÁREZ and MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s foreign minister has “renounced” her U.S. visa to protest a decision by the U.S. State Department to revoke the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, the Colombian government said Monday. The decision by Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio comes as tensions between both
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YouTube to pay $24.5 million to settle Trump lawsuit
By Ramishah Maruf, Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — YouTube agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump after he was suspended by social media platforms following the January 6, 2021, insurrection. This makes Alphabet-owned YouTube the last of the three Big Tech social media companies sued by
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What Eric Adams’ exit means for the NYC mayor’s race
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press The race to be the next mayor of New York City is down to three main candidates after incumbent Eric Adams dropped his reelection bid over the weekend. Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa are already looking to capitalize on Adams’ exit, as the
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A new policy on access at the Pentagon has journalists and the Trump administration at odds
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer Journalists who cover the Pentagon and the Trump admnistration are in a standoff about new rules that limit the access of the media to most areas within the Pentagon and appear to condition overall entry to the building on an agreement to restrictions in reporting. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s
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A new policy on access at the Pentagon has journalists and the Trump administration at odds
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer Journalists who cover the Pentagon and the Trump admnistration are in a standoff about new rules that limit the access of the media to most areas within the Pentagon and appear to condition overall entry to the building on an agreement to restrictions in reporting. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s
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Saint Laurent blooms with oversized drama, ’80s power and Madonna in Paris show
By THOMAS ADAMSON AP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — At Saint Laurent, Anthony Vaccarello dialed up the drama Monday night at Paris Fashion Week with a set of gigantic white flowers that loomed like a cinematic backdrop. If the blooms hinted at delicacy, the clothes told another story: big, bold, and unafraid of excess. Madonna
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FACT FOCUS: Alleged FBI documents do not prove federal agents incited Jan. 6 Capitol attack
By MELISSA GOLDIN Associated Press President Donald Trump bolstered a years-old conspiracy theory over the weekend, claiming that 50 pages of alleged FBI documents recently made public prove that 274 FBI agents at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, were there to incite the attack. The documents first appeared in an article published Thursday
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MLB Postseason Glance
By The Associated Press All Times EDT x-if necessary WILD CARD SERIES (Best-of-3) American League Cleveland vs. Detroit Tuesday, Sept. 30: Detroit (Skubal 13-6) at Cleveland (Williams 12-5), 1:08 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Oct. 1: Detroit at Cleveland (Bibee 12-11), 1:08 p.m. (ESPN) x-Thursday, Oct. 2: Detroit at Cleveland (Cecconi 7-7), 1:08 p.m. (ESPN) New York
Continue Reading Bad Bunny tapped for Super Bowl halftime, spotlighting Latin pride and his clashes with Trump
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The selection of Bad Bunny to headline the Super Bowl halftime show is about more than music. The move signals a cultural spotlight for Latin identity at America’s most-watched television event. It also raises fresh questions about how much space there
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Tracking dry skies and toasty temperatures
Above average temperatures and dry skies will persist across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas through the work week, with periods of cloud coverage Tuesday and Wednesday followed by more abundant sunshine.
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Lawsuit accuses firearms group of using gun owners’ personal data to tailor political ads
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A firearms industry trade and lobbying organization secretly built a database containing the personal information of millions of gun owners and used the data to reach gun rights supporters with political ads dating back to the 2000 elections, according to a new lawsuit. The suit against
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From all over the planet, they came to the UN with a message: Fix things, particularly yourself
By TED ANTHONY AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It’s not polite, as a general rule, to visit your hosts and criticize the way they do things. Unless, that is, you’re helping to pay the rent. World leaders have spent the past week at the United Nations doing just that, convening at its grandiloquent
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Police outline how DNA, ballistics evidence led to dead man as likely killer of girls in yogurt shop
By JIM VERTUNO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Two days after four teenage girls were found murdered in a burning Austin yogurt shop in 1991, a man with a pistol in a stolen car was arrested at a border checkpoint west of El Paso. Nearly 34 years later, cold case detectives have now connected
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