The hidden costs of aging in place and how to afford it
Village Caregiving reports that aging in place brings hidden costs like home modifications, healthcare, and emergency expenses, requiring thorough financial planning.
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5 drawbacks of hiring security guards to protect your business
Amarok reports that hiring security guards has drawbacks like high costs, coverage gaps, and inefficiencies, pushing businesses to adopt multilayered security strategies.
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The ultimate guide to chimney sweeping
Smoke Alert Home Fire Safety reports that regular chimney sweeping prevents fires, carbon monoxide buildup, and improves heating efficiency.
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Key benefits of using arbitration for business disputes
Business Consumer Alliance reports that arbitration offers businesses a quick, cost-effective, and private way to resolve disputes while preserving relationships.
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How often should I get my eyes checked?
Eyemart Express reports that adults should have yearly eye exams; children need them starting at 6-12 months to ensure healthy vision and catch issues early.
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The benefits of custom sales training vs. generic programs
Janek Performance Group reports that custom sales training outperforms generic programs by aligning with specific team needs, increasing engagement, retention, and measurable ROI.
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Who can actually get a COVID-19 vaccine? Navigating the latest recommendations
GoodRx reports that CDC now recommends COVID-19 vaccinations be decided with healthcare professionals, stressing personalized risk assessments.
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Adding up the top math competitions for students in 2025-26
RSM reports on exciting math competitions for students in 2025-2026, showcasing opportunities to boost skills and confidence.
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Navigating standardized testing today: What students need to know
Scholarship Institute reports on evolving standardized testing in the U.S., highlighting digital formats and AI’s impact on preparation and scoring.
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The small business insurance audit: Are you overpaying for protection you don’t need?
CheapInsurance.com reports that a structured insurance audit can help small business owners cut costs and optimize coverage.
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Small business survey finds optimism about growth, caution about AI, and strategic investment focus
Comerica reports 81% of small businesses are optimistic about revenue growth, with growing AI adoption but concerns over inflation and regulation.
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How baby name trends in different states reflect heritage and way of life
ThatsThem reports that state baby name trends reflect regional heritage, showing cultural diversity across the U.S. from Montana to Louisiana.
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Best East Coast small towns to live in
Stacker has compiled a list of the best small towns to live in on the East Coast based on Niche’s 2025 Best Places to Live.
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Best value colleges in America
Stacker ranks the 100 best value colleges in America using Niche’s 2026 Best Value College list
Continue ReadingAftyn Behn wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District special primary election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Aftyn Behn wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District special primary election.
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Jackie Kennedy’s lipstick-stained glass is just one piece of the history at Phnom Penh’s Raffles Le Royale Hotel
CNN By Lilit Marcus, CNN Phnom Penh, Cambodia (CNN) — In 1967, four years after her husband President John F. Kennedy was assassinated and she became the most recognizable widow in the world, Jacqueline Kennedy visited Cambodia. When she arrived in the capital city of Phnom Penh amid a generation-defining war, there was no question
Continue ReadingMatt Van Epps wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District special primary election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Van Epps wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District special primary election.
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Desperate search for fuel in Mali’s capital as al-Qaida-linked group enforces blockade
By BABA AHMED Associated Press BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Endless lines stretched in front of gas stations in Mali’s capital Bamako late into Monday night, as commuters desperately tried to find fuel. Residents are starting to feel the impact of a blockade on fuel imports to the city declared in early September by a militant
Continue ReadingStaffing shortages cause more US flight delays as government shutdown reaches 7th day
By RIO YAMAT and JOSH FUNK Associated Press Staffing shortages led to more flight delays at airports across the U.S. on Tuesday as the federal government shutdown stretched into a seventh day, while union leaders for air traffic controllers and airport security screeners warned the situation was likely to get worse. The Federal Aviation Administration
Continue ReadingWinning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Kansas Pick 3 Midday
By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Tuesday’s drawing of the “Kansas Pick 3 Midday” game were: 3, 3, 8 (three, three, eight) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
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Speaker Johnson said he’d swear in new House Democrat ‘as soon as she wants.’ Now Republicans are backtracking
By Morgan Rimmer, Manu Raju, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Speaker Mike Johnson is not planning to allow Democrats’ newest congresswoman-elect to be sworn-in until her party agrees to end the government shutdown, despite telling CNN earlier Tuesday that he would swear her in “as soon as she wants.” “We will swear in Rep.-Elect [Adelita]
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New St. Joseph kids clothing store offers affordable options for families
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One new South Side business is providing affordable clothing and child care items for families.
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Construction underway on $1.6 million Buchanan County Fairgrounds
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Contractors are officially plowing ahead on the highly anticipated home for future livestock showcases and events in Buchanan County.
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Common opioid is not that effective for easing chronic pain, study finds
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Tramadol, a potent synthetic opioid, has been widely used to treat moderate to severe pain, but a new study suggests that the medication’s potential risks outweigh its “limited” benefits for chronic pain and that the use of it should be minimized. The study, published Tuesday in the journal BMJ
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White House says it will use tariff revenue to fund federal food aid for mothers and young children
By Tami Luhby, Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration said Tuesday it will use tariff funds to keep afloat a federal food assistance program for nearly 7 million pregnant women, new moms and young children during the government shutdown. The program, known as WIC, was expected to run out of money soon because
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Q&A: A look at the National Guard’s role as Trump seeks to deploy troops in Oregon and Chicago
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press President Donald Trump’s efforts to send National Guard troops into U.S. cities — including Los Angeles; Portland, Oregon; and Chicago — over the objections of Democratic mayors and governors have prompted a host of questions about the president’s authority and who controls the Guard. A judge in California has ruled
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Expert explains correlation between synthetic food dyes and behaviors in children
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Finding healthy snacks for kids at your local grocery store is proven to be expensive and can come with some challenges.
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Delays spread to major airports across the country, as the government shutdown impacts travelers
By Alexandra Skores, Pete Muntean, Aaron Cooper, CNN Washington (CNN) — There would not be enough air traffic controllers in the tower at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Tuesday night, the Federal Aviation Administration warned. In Nashville, so many controllers have stayed home, the facility – which guides planes into and out of the airport –
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Abortion providers say Missouri’s attorney general is trying to get patient records
By JOHN HANNA Associated Press Missouri’s Republican attorney general is trying to get the medical records of Planned Parenthood patients who’ve had abortions, officials who oversee clinics in Kansas City and St. Louis said in legal filings. The fight over the subpoenas is playing out in a lawsuit filed last year by Planned Parenthood Great
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Abortion providers say Missouri’s attorney general is trying to get patient records
By JOHN HANNA Associated Press Missouri’s Republican attorney general is trying to get the medical records of Planned Parenthood patients who’ve had abortions, officials who oversee clinics in Kansas City and St. Louis said in legal filings. The fight over the subpoenas is playing out in a lawsuit filed last year by Planned Parenthood Great
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