Most livable small cities in the US
SmartAsset reports Plymouth, Minnesota is the most livable small city in the U.S., excelling in health insurance coverage and affordability.
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How to choose your first bank account
Current reports that teens opening their first bank accounts should avoid fees, choose online banks, and understand credit to navigate finances effectively.
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Trump-fueled gas boom has fenceline Gulf Coast communities on edge
Floodlight reports on Gulf Coast communities facing environmental threats from a Trump-era LNG boom, highlighting local resistance and concerns.
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As Republicans spar over IVF, some turn to obscure MAHA-backed alternative
Stateline reports Republican support for IVF is fracturing amid rising far-right views, as some promote alternative treatments like restorative reproductive medicine.
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Pink basketball shoe searches grow 15% year over year
Sneakers.com reports a 15% annual rise in pink basketball shoe searches, driven by trends in women’s basketball and Nike’s popular “Aunt Pearl” line.
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What is a secured business credit card?
Ramp reports secured business credit cards require a cash deposit as collateral, helping businesses with limited credit build their score.
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The 7 elements of an effective cold email
Apollo.io reports that effective cold emails should be personalized, relevant, and value-driven, aiming for quality responses over quantity.
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Smart office ergonomics to help avoid workplace injuries
NEXT reports on improving office ergonomics to prevent injuries like musculoskeletal disorders, enhancing employee well-being and productivity.
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From swag to strategy: Why businesses are replacing cheap merch with thoughtful luxury gifting experiences
Compartés reports businesses are shifting from cheap corporate gifts to thoughtful luxury items, enhancing emotional connections and boosting client retention.
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Selena Gomez just proved accessibility is the new luxury: Are brands listening?
AudioEye reports on Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty line that is useable for people with limited hand mobility, proving that accessibility builds loyalty and resonates with consumers.
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Fee‑shocked retailers bypass California while Reno emerges as a low‑cost logistics hub
Relentless Fulfillment reports that businesses are relocating to Reno for significant savings, including lower costs in rent, labor, and shipping.
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Instead of cutting jobs, AI adoption is fueling startup hiring
Mercury reports AI adoption is boosting startup hiring, with 68% expanding teams despite rising costs, blending growth, and flexibility in uncertain times.
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Switching between brand-name GLP-1s? Follow these 7 tips for a smooth and safe transition
GoodRx reports tips for safely switching between GLP-1 medications due to side effects, insurance changes, or treatment goals.
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Jury awards more than $2 million to protester shot in face with nonlethal projectile
By JAIMIE DING Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury has awarded at least $2.2 million to a protester who was shot in the face with a less-lethal munition by a Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy during a demonstration against police brutality in 2020. In the verdict last week, the jury found LA County liable
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Pro-Palestinian protesters say they were attacked by Egyptian officials. Now they’re facing charges
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Yasin El Sammak, 22, and his 15-year-old brother arrived outside an Egyptian diplomatic building in Manhattan last week, planning to film a small protest urging the country to do more for residents of Gaza suffering from starvation. Instead, video provided by another activist shows Egyptian government
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Guard not needed in Chicago, Pritzker tells AP during tour of city to counter Trump’s crime claims
By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is doubling down on his message to President Donald Trump that the nation’s third-largest city doesn’t need or want military intervention to fight crime, showing off parts of the city where violent crime has decreased and saying sending in the National Guard could
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Democrats renew calls for gun control after Minnesota school shooting
By Arlette Saenz, Arit John, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — Jacob Frey clasped his hands together as he sat on the steps of the Catholic church where hours earlier a shooter opened fire on young children gathered in the pews inside. “Don’t just say, this is about thoughts and prayers right now. These kids were literally
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Dispatcher shakes it off after announcing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement over scanner
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Police dispatcher Julia Jordan accidentally added a dash of celebrity gossip to her public service this week when she shared “Taylor Swift is engaged” over a hot microphone. That appears to be how officers in the Lansing, Michigan, area learned about the superstar singer’s betrothal
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Dispatcher shakes it off after announcing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement over scanner
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Police dispatcher Julia Jordan accidentally added a dash of celebrity gossip to her public service this week when she shared “Taylor Swift is engaged” over a hot microphone. That appears to be how officers in the Lansing, Michigan, area learned about the superstar singer’s betrothal
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Dispatcher shakes it off after announcing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement over scanner
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Police dispatcher Julia Jordan accidentally added a dash of celebrity gossip to her public service this week when she shared “Taylor Swift is engaged” over a hot microphone. That appears to be how officers in the Lansing, Michigan, area learned about the superstar singer’s betrothal
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Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Kansas Pick 3 Midday
By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing of the “Kansas Pick 3 Midday” game were: 5, 6, 6 (five, six, six) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
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UN votes to end its peacekeeping force in Lebanon next year after nearly 5 decades
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously on Thursday to terminate the U.N. peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon at the end of next year after nearly five decades, bowing to demands from the United States and its close ally Israel. The United States, which initially demanded
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Louisiana urges Supreme Court to bar use of race in redistricting, in attack on Voting Rights Act
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Louisiana on Wednesday abandoned its defense of a political map that elected two Black members of Congress and instead called on the Supreme Court to reject any consideration of race in redistricting in a case that could bring major changes to the Voting Rights Act. Appealing to
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Two parents said their 7-month-old son was kidnapped. They’re now charged with his murder
By Eric Levenson, Stephanie Elam, CNN Riverside, California (CNN) — The call came to police on the night of August 14 and described every parent’s worst nightmare. Rebecca Haro told police she was changing her 7-month-old baby Emmanuel’s diaper at her vehicle outside a sporting goods store in Yucaipa, California, when she was suddenly assaulted
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Cardi B testifies she didn’t touch security guard who’s suing her alleging assault
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer ALHAMBRA, Calif. (AP) — Cardi B testified Wednesday that she didn’t touch a security guard who alleges the rapper cut her face with a fingernail and spat on her in an altercation outside an obstetrician’s office during the hip-hop star’s not-yet-public first pregnancy. “She couldn’t get a scratch from
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CDC left leaderless after new Director Dr. Susan Monarez is ousted and other key officials follow
By Sarah Owermohle, Adam Cancryn, Brenda Goodman, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Susan Monarez, who was sworn in as director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on July 31, has been removed from the position, the White House said Wednesday. Her departure was quickly followed by the resignation of several high-level
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Florida CFO subpoenas county workers for not cooperating with state DOGE efforts
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s chief financial officer said Wednesday that his office had issued subpoenas to county workers in the Orlando area after they didn’t fully cooperate with the state’s version of DOGE, which has been examining local governments for wasteful spending. The subpoenas for Orange County workers over
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MoWest and SJSD explain ideas behind new direct admission program
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University and the St. Joseph School District have partnered to offer students direct admission to MoWest.
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See St. Joseph: Paws, parties and the past
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –Looking for something to do this weekend? There’s no shortage of excitement, community and tail-wagging fun coming your way.
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Denmark summons US envoy over report on covert American ‘influence operations’ in Greenland
By Catherine Nicholls and Henrik Pettersson, CNN (CNN) — The US envoy to Denmark was summoned by the Danish foreign ministry on Wednesday, after the country’s public broadcaster reported that a number of American men have attempted to conduct “influence operations” in Greenland. According to an investigation by Danish public broadcaster DR, at least three
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