Ace the test: How to boost credit scores
Current reports that cities like St. Louis are boosting credit scores, highlighting key factors like timely payments and credit utilization.
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From Burning Man to Yellowstone: Why nomads are choosing buses over vans
BusesForSale.com reports a shift from van life to bus life, as nomads seek more space, authenticity, and community in their mobile lifestyles.
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The most common red flags found in property ownership records
PropertyReach reports on common red flags in property records that can jeopardize real estate investments, emphasizing the need for thorough research.
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How much car can I afford?
Edmunds reports that car expenses should ideally not exceed 20% of monthly income, with payment limits at 10%-15% for cars to avoid financial stress.
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As South Korea’s population falls, its military is shrinking rapidly. Is that a problem as North Korea ramps up its forces?
By Jessie Yeung, Gawon Bae, CNN (CNN) — The writing has been on the wall for a long time: South Korea’s birth rate has dropped throughout much of the past decade, spelling trouble for the military as regional threats and global conflicts simmer. Now, a new report has found that the number of South Korean
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A record low level of Americans drink, and a majority now say alcohol is bad for your health
By Jeffrey Kopp, CNN (CNN) — A record low number of Americans are drinking, according to a new Gallup poll released this week. Just 54% of Americans said they consume alcohol at all. Gallup has been tracking Americans’ drinking behavior since 1939, and their views of the health implications of drinking since 2001. For the
Continue ReadingBondi names DEA head as DC’s ’emergency police commissioner,’ granting him powers of police chief amid takeover
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bondi names DEA head as DC’s ’emergency police commissioner,’ granting him powers of police chief amid takeover.
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After uproar, documentary on Hamas 2023 attack will screen at Toronto Film Festival
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival will screen a documentary on the 2023 Hamas attack, after all, following an uproar over the film’s disinvitation from the upcoming festival. Earlier this week, TIFF withdrew its invitation to the film “The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue.” The
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After uproar, documentary on Hamas 2023 attack will screen at Toronto Film Festival
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival will screen a documentary on the 2023 Hamas attack, after all, following an uproar over the film’s disinvitation from the upcoming festival. Earlier this week, TIFF withdrew its invitation to the film “The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue.” The
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Gay couple weighs uncertain future as debate over marriage equality resurfaces
By Jada Williams Click here for updates on this story TAMPA, Florida (WFTS) — In a cozy home nestled in the heart of Tampa, a simple ballpoint pen sits behind glass. a piece of history framed and hung on the wall. For Mark Bias-West and Carrie West, that pen represents the moment they helped make
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Commerce Bank and Noah Cameron host youth baseball and softball equipment collection drive in St Joseph
ST JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — From baseballs and bats, to gloves and cleats, the Commerce Bank community collection drive in St Joseph was a part of the “Commerce Bank: Helping Kids Take the Field” campaign. Brendon Clark, President of Commerce Bank in St Joseph, explained where and what you can donate. “Any of our 42 convenient
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: 0, 3, 9 (zero, three, nine) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
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In Washington police takeover, federal agents and National Guard take on new tasks
By BEN FINLEY Associated Press They typically investigate drug lords, weapons traffickers or cyber criminals. This week, though, federal agents are fanning out across the nation’s capital as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to clamp down on crime in the city. The sometimes-masked agents joined members of the National Guard as well as the
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Upgraded charges filed against Minnesota man accused of killing lawmaker, wounding another
By MARK VANCLEAVE and JOSH FUNK Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man accused of killing a top Democratic state lawmaker and wounding another while pretending to be a police officer is now facing new and upgraded state charges under a fresh indictment announced Thursday, just a week after he pleaded not guilty in
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DC police to share information with federal immigration officers
By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Washington, DC, Police Chief Pamela Smith signed an executive order Thursday allowing DC police officers to share information about people not in their custody with federal immigration enforcement agencies such as ICE — as President Donald Trump continues his federal takeover of law enforcement in the nation’s capital and
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California pushes partisan plan for new Democratic districts to counter Texas in fight for US House
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD and TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday his state will hold a Nov. 4 special election to seek approval of redrawn districts intended to give Democrats five more U.S. House seats in the fight for control of Congress. The move is a direct
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‘The Traitors’ is opening its doors to everyday people. Here’s how you can join the TV competition
By ITZEL LUNA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. version of “ The Traitors ” has brought a group of public figures to a castle in the Scottish Highlands for a game of deceit, with hundreds of thousands of dollars up for grabs. Now, the Emmy award-winning competition will open its doors to
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Air Canada will start canceling flights today before it locks out flight attendants. Here’s what we know
By Matthew Rehbein, Alexandra Skores, Paula Newton, CNN (CNN) — Canada’s biggest airline is poised to start canceling several dozen flights Thursday ahead of a weekend lockout of flight attendants that threatens to throw travel plans for tens of thousands into chaos during the peak summer season. Air Canada said it will gradually suspend operations
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Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, UN says
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, with the highest number of cases in the Central African Republic, Congo, Haiti, Somalia and South Sudan, according to a U.N. report released Thursday. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ annual report said more than 4,600 people survived
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Delaware ex-Gov. Mike Castle, who championed 50 State Quarters Program while in Congress, dies at 86
By MINGSON LAU Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Former Delaware Gov. Mike Castle, a Republican moderate who championed creating the popular 50 State Quarters Program of commemorative coins while he served in Congress, has died. He was 86. The Delaware Republican Party announced that Castle died Thursday in Greenville but shared no other details.
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What we know about 2 key lawsuits over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
By Isabel Rosales, Holly Yan, Jason Morris, CNN (CNN) — Two separate lawsuits over “Alligator Alcatraz” could ensure detainees have proper access to their legal counsel or shut down operations at the controversial makeshift immigrant detention center in Florida’s swampy Everglades. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump have touted the location of the
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Emergency crews respond to structure fire
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Firefighters responded to a structure fire in the area of 2995 S.E. Mason Road in St. Joseph around 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Family of fallen motorcyclist pleads for caution as fatal crashes rise in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As she stood at the gravestone of her brother Ryan Coffman, a St. Joseph motorcyclist killed by a wrong-way driver last May, Chandra Roberts is flooded with the emotions of that life-altering day 15 months ago, a feeling of grief that families face at a growing rate in St. Joseph.
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Japan marks end of WWII as survivors remember wartime emperor’s surrender speech 80 years ago
By MARI YAMAGUCHI and MAYUKO ONO Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Friday is the 80th anniversary of then-Emperor Hirohito’s announcement of Japan’s World War II surrender, but as living witnesses die and memories fade, questions remain in Japan about how the war should be taught to younger generations. A national ceremony will begin at Tokyo’s
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift’s chat with the Kelces on ‘New Heights’ marks a milestone moment for podcasts
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer Since nothing Taylor Swift ever does is small, her two-hour conversation with boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce on their “New Heights” podcast is a watershed moment for a media format that has already outlived the device it was named for. By Thursday afternoon, Wednesday night’s talk
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What states are doing in the battle for partisan advantage in US House redistricting maps
By DAVID A. LIEB and JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press A battle between Texas Republicans and California Democrats to bolster their party’s advantage in the U.S. House has led politicians in other states to consider ways they, too, could leverage partisan power to rack up more victories in the 2026 congressional elections. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
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Lady Gaga will perform during the MTV Video Music Awards. Here’s everything to know about the show
By ITZEL LUNA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lady Gaga is extending her dominance of this year’s MTV Video Music Awards and has been added as a performer, show organizers announced Saturday. The Grammy-award winning musician leads this year’s VMA nominations with 12 nods, including artist of the year and best album for “Mayhem,”
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RFK Jr.’s HHS re-establishes childhood vaccine safety task force after pressure from his former anti-vaccine advocacy group
By Meg Tirrell, Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services said it is re-establishing the Task Force on Safer Childhood Vaccines, a panel of US health officials tasked with making recommendations on vaccine development, distribution and monitoring. The task force, which will be helmed by US National Institutes of
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Coffee shop working to change public’s perception of formerly incarcerated people
By Maggy Wolanske Click here for updates on this story PARKER, Colorado (KMGH) — A coffee shop in Parker is working to change the public’s perception of people who were previously incarcerated, one cup of joe at a time. Dan Klehm opened the Convict Coffee Company in April 2024 and previously held executive titles with
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Newsom announces California redistricting push, setting up a standoff with GOP-led opponents
CNN By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Gov. Gavin Newsom formally kicked off his push Thursday to redraw California’s congressional maps in response to a Republican-led effort in Texas, setting up the next stage of his fight against both the Trump administration and a coalition of gerrymandering opponents within the state.. As Newsom and his
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