How to reclaim financial confidence even with student debt
Earnest reports on reclaiming financial confidence despite student debt by understanding loans, exploring options, and taking proactive steps.
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Corn’s clean-energy promise is clashing with its climate footprint
Floodlight reports that corn’s heavy reliance on fertilizers for growth is driving greenhouse gas emissions, raising questions about its climate impact.
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Got the flu? Here’s how long you’re contagious
Doctronic reports you are contagious with the flu one day before symptoms and up to seven days after. Practice hygiene and isolate to protect others.
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What is the discovery process in a truck accident case?
The Callahan Law Firm reports the discovery process in truck accident cases involves exchanging information and evidence to resolve legal issues before trial.
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Voting by mail faces uncertain moment ahead of midterm elections
Stateline reports that voting by mail faces uncertainty ahead of the midterm elections as states reevaluate laws and deadlines.
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How local governments are partnering with crime scene cleanup companies
Trauma Services reports on local governments partnering with crime scene cleanup companies to alleviate the burden on families following violence.
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America's house-poor metros: Where mortgage owners stretch the 30% rule
Splitero reports that many U.S. homeowners exceed the 30% income rule on housing, particularly in California and Florida, highlighting affordability issues.
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The 11 fastest-growing small businesses of 2026
NEXT reports the 11 fastest-growing small businesses for 2025, focusing on renewable energy, healthcare, and emerging tech opportunities.
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Outfielder Lane Thomas agrees to $5.25 million, 1-year deal with Royals, AP source says
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer Outfielder Lane Thomas and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $5.25 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because the agreement, first reported by The Athletic, was subject to a successful physical. Thomas
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3 cold case killings of women in Toronto are linked to man who died in 2019
TORONTO (AP) — A Canadian man who died in 2019 has been identified as the perpetrator of three cold case homicides in Toronto, and investigators believe there could be more victims. Toronto police said Thursday recent forensic testing and genetic genealogy has conclusively identified Kenneth Smith, 72, of Windsor, Ontario, as the person who killed
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NCAA Women’s Basketball Top 25 Daily Fared
Thursday No. 1 UConn (9-0) did not play. Next: at No. 16 USC, Saturday. No. 2 Texas (11-0) did not play. Next: vs. No. 13 Baylor, Sunday. No. 3 South Carolina (9-1) did not play. Next: vs. Penn State, Sunday. No. 4 UCLA (9-1) did not play. Next: vs. Cal Poly, Tuesday. No. 5 LSU
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Trump’s security strategy is making a hard pivot on China. Why now?
By Jessie Yeung, Mike Valerio, CNN (CNN) — When the Trump administration unveiled its new national security strategy (NSS) last week, many experts noticed one major shift: how it talks – or more importantly, doesn’t talk – about China. Gone are the sweeping declarations about China being “America’s most consequential geopolitical challenge,” as articulated by
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Canada’s Liberals are one shy of a majority government after another Conservative defects
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s governing Liberals were one seat short of a simple majority in Parliament after a Conservative lawmaker defected and joined Prime Minister Mark Carney’s party Thursday. Michael Ma was the second Canadian Conservative opposition lawmaker to join the Liberals in just over a month. Ma, who represents
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Thailand’s parliament is dissolved for a new election early next year
By JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI and GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s parliament was dissolved Friday for a new election early next year as the country engaged in deadly fighting with Cambodia. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved the House of Representatives after getting approval from King Maha Vajiralongkorn, whose endorsement became effective Friday with its
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from ICE custody after judge’s ruling
CNN By Priscilla Alvarez, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on Thursday afternoon following a federal judge’s order. District Judge Paula Xinis ordered Abrego Garcia’s release from ICE custody “immediately,” Thursday in a court filing, a significant development in the case concerning the Salvadoran man
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Massive U.S. defense bill includes billions for Missouri, troop raises and $200m for new C-130Js
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The U.S. House has signed off on a massive defense policy bill with a record $901 billion in military spending, setting the stage for troop raises and potential upgrades for the 139th Airlift Wing in St. Joseph.
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US sanctions Maduro family members and ships it says move Venezuelan oil, a day after seizing tanker
By Michael Rios, Lex Harvey, Sandi Sidhu, Isaac Yee, CNN (CNN) — The United States has announced new sanctions on shipping companies and vessels it says help move Venezuelan oil, putting more pressure on a major prop of President Nicolas Maduro’s regime a day after it seized a sanctioned tanker likely carrying millions of dollars’
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The deeply personal reasons why many Indiana Senate Republicans said no to Trump
By Eric Bradner, CNN Indianapolis (CNN) — Jean Leising spoke at a breakfast this fall at her 8th grade grandson’s school. Hours later, when she was set to give him a ride home from basketball practice, he bashfully told her that his entire team had received text messages about her that day — “and they
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China’s new ‘condom tax’ draws skepticism and worries over health risks
By FU TING Associated Press China will soon start collecting a value-added tax on contraceptive drugs and products for the first time in over three decades, a move aligned with Beijing’s effort to get families to have more children after decades of limiting most to one child. “Contraceptive drugs and products” will not be tax-exempt
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Trump signs executive order blocking states from enforcing their own regulations around AI
By Samantha Waldenberg, Hadas Gold, Clare Duffy, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that blocks states from enforcing their own regulations around artificial intelligence and instead aims to create a “single national framework” for AI. “This is an executive order that orders aspects of your administration to take decisive
Continue ReadingWinning numbers drawn in Thursday’s Kansas Pick 3 Midday
By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Thursday’s drawing of the “Kansas Pick 3 Midday” game were: 2, 3, 5 (two, three, five) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
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By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Thursday’s drawing of the “Missouri Pick 4 Midday” game were: 1, 1, 6, 9 (one, one, six, nine) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
Continue ReadingWinning numbers drawn in Thursday’s Missouri Pick 3 Midday
By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Thursday’s drawing of the “Missouri Pick 3 Midday” game were: 3, 4, 4 (three, four, four) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
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Videos show 6 Israeli hostages celebrating Hanukkah in Gaza tunnel months before they were killed
By Dana Karni, Tal Shalev, Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — Newly released videos show six Israeli hostages celebrating Hanukkah in a tunnel in Gaza months before they were killed by Hamas in August 2024. Two of the clips show the hostages gingerly lighting makeshift candles on a menorah made of disposable cups. The hostages –
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St. Joseph Health Department has high hopes for expanded language interpreting services
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Starting next year, the St. Joseph Health Department will be updating its language interpreting services to assist the community.
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Graves secures key victories for North Missouri through Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KQTV) — Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) delivered wins for North Missouri in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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Local teen, Pool prodigy reflects on international competition
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — An area teen who discovered her talent during the South Side Flood of 2020 reflects on her success on the pool table, which recently led her to a world competition in Spain.
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Pickett Elementary first-graders earn special visit from MoWest’s women’s basketball team
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– Missouri Western State University’s women’s basketball team stopped by Pickett Elementary to celebrate the school’s first-graders for leading the St. Joseph School District in attendance rates from August through October.
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A meeting meant to launch FEMA reforms is abruptly canceled
By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA Associated Press A meeting by a council appointed by President Donald Trump that was meant to announce recommended reforms to the Federal Emergency Management Agency was abruptly canceled Thursday, according to a person familiar with the matter and a separate White House official, prolonging months of anticipation over how the administration
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House votes to nullify Trump order and restore bargaining rights for federal workers
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly two dozen House Republicans joined Democrats Thursday to pass a bill that would restore collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal employees, an attempt to overturn an executive order that President Donald Trump issued earlier this year. The measure passed 231-195 after reaching the
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