Financial literacy in America: Why the knowledge gap still costs us
Crediohub reports America faces a financial literacy gap costing individuals $1,015 yearly, prompting states to mandate personal finance education.
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Nearly 19 million people in the US live in a food desert: Here’s what that means
Hers explores what food deserts are, how they get that way, and how you can take action—whether you live in one or not.
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The rise of wellness fourth spaces
Fitt Insider reports on the rise of “fourth spaces,” where health, purpose, and community intersect, prioritizing connection over convenience.
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How Dubai chocolate went viral and disrupted the global pistachio market
Compartés reports Dubai’s viral chocolate, blending pistachio and tahini, disrupts global markets, spiking pistachio prices and inspiring new products.
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Why thousands of leading U.S. companies are hiring talent in Latin America
Near (Hire With Near) reports thousands of U.S. companies are hiring Latin American talent due to skilled worker shortages and cost savings.
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How to stress test your small business finances (before it's too late)
Gateway Commercial Finance reports on the importance of financial stress testing for small businesses to prepare for economic downturns and ensure resilience.
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Trump threatens CNN and New York Times with lawsuits over Iran reports
By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — President Trump has ratcheted up his rhetorical battle over recent US airstrikes in Iran by having an attorney send legal letters to CNN and The New York Times demanding retractions of accurate reports. On Thursday evening a CNN spokesperson confirmed that the network responded to the letter by rejecting
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Winning numbers drawn in Thursday’s Missouri Cash Pop
By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Thursday’s drawing of the “Missouri Cash Pop” game were: 5 (five) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
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US signs agreements with Guatemala and Honduras to take asylum-seekers, Noem says
By REBECCA SANTANA and CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN Associated Press GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala and Honduras have signed agreements with the United States to potentially offer refuge to people from other countries who otherwise would seek asylum in the United States, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday at the conclusion of her Central America
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Los Angeles home owned by Brad Pitt was burglarized, source says
By Taylor Romine, Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — A Los Angeles house an official said was burglarized Wednesday evening is owned by Brad Pitt, according to a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation. The Los Angeles Police Department said a break-in occurred at a house in the Los Feliz neighborhood, in response to a
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What senators are saying after being briefed on the US strikes on Iran
By Sarah Ferris, Ted Barrett, Morgan Rimmer, Manu Raju, Lauren Fox and David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Emerging from a highly anticipated classified briefing on Thursday, Democratic and Republican senators were not in agreement over exactly how much US strikes on Iran set back that country’s nuclear program. Many Republicans said that they believe it
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Kentucky Senate hopeful Nate Morris pledges his loyalty to President Trump
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican businessman Nate Morris entered Kentucky’s competitive campaign Thursday to succeed longtime Senate power broker Mitch McConnell, branding himself as a political outsider and loyal supporter of President Donald Trump’s MAGA movement. Morris joins U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and ex-state Attorney General Daniel Cameron as GOP
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Traveler from Canada visits St. Joseph for the Civic Arena
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — David Leslie has traveled to over 1,600 stadiums in his 74 years of life, and has added St. Joseph’s Civic Arena to the total.
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Home reportedly owned by Brad Pitt was ransacked by burglars, police say
By ITZEL LUNA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police are investigating a break-in at a home reportedly owned by Brad Pitt, who has been on a globe-spanning promo tour for his new movie, “F1.” The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed they responded to a break-in Wednesday night at a house on the 2300 block
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Salvation Army hosts back-to-school distribution
St. Joseph, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — While it may not feel like it, the first day of school is fastly approaching, and one local organization is hosting a back-to-school distribution.
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North Carolina legislature leaves after passing Helene aid package, but still no budget
By GARY D. ROBERTSON and MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina legislature wrapped up the chief portion of its annual session Thursday, passing another Hurricane Helene aid package this week after Republican majorities pushed through divisive bills to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs and target transgender rights. Lawmakers in
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Tariffs cast shadow over fireworks industry ahead of Fourth of July
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — This Fourth of July, the sky might still light up but fireworks retailers say dark clouds are forming over the industry.
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Chiefs seek extension for Kansas stadium financing, raising possibility of move across state line
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer LENEXA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have requested an extension to an end-of-June deadline for a stadium financing package from the state of Kansas, an indication that the NFL franchise’s potential move across the state line from Missouri is a legitimate possibility. Chiefs president Mark Donovan requested
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Chiefs seek extension for Kansas stadium financing, raising possibility of move across state line
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer LENEXA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have requested an extension to an end-of-June deadline for a stadium financing package from the state of Kansas, an indication that the NFL franchise’s potential move across the state line from Missouri is a legitimate possibility. Chiefs president Mark Donovan requested
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Chiefs seek extension for Kansas stadium financing, raising possibility of move across state line
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer LENEXA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have requested an extension to an end-of-June deadline for a stadium financing package from the state of Kansas, an indication that the NFL franchise’s potential move across the state line from Missouri is a legitimate possibility. Chiefs president Mark Donovan requested
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Chiefs seek extension for Kansas stadium financing, raising possibility of move across state line
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer LENEXA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have requested an extension to an end-of-June deadline for a stadium financing package from the state of Kansas, an indication that the NFL franchise’s potential move across the state line from Missouri is a legitimate possibility. Chiefs president Mark Donovan requested
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Carolyn McCarthy, gun control crusader and former congresswoman, dies at 81
By Associated Press (AP) — Former US Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, who successfully ran for Congress in 1996 as a crusader for gun control after a mass shooting on a New York commuter train left her husband dead and her son severely wounded, has died. She was 81. News of her death was shared Thursday by
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Lalo Schifrin, composer of the ‘Mission: Impossible’ theme, dies at 93
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer Lalo Schifrin, the composer who wrote the endlessly catchy theme for “Mission: Impossible” and more than 100 other arrangements for film and television, died Thursday. He was 93. Schifrin’s son Ryan confirmed that Schifrin died due to complications from pneumonia. He died peacefully in his home in Los Angeles,
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams kicks off reelection bid and casts Zohran Mamdani as having a ‘silver spoon’
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mayor Eric Adams set out Thursday to persuade skeptical voters to grant him a second term, hosting a kickoff event for his independent reelection bid after a corruption indictment, a controversial dismissal and a decision to drop out of a the
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Clashes break out in Togo’s capital as protesters call for the president’s resignation
By ERICK KAGLAN Associated Press LOME, Togo (AP) — Clashes broke out between protesters and security forces in several parts of Togo’s capital Lomé on Thursday, as President Faure Gnassingbé faced increasing pressure from critics over recent changes in the constitution that could effectively keep him in power indefinitely. A heavy police presence could be
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Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary turned acclaimed TV journalist, dead at 91
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, masterfully using a visual medium to illuminate a world of ideas, died Thursday at age 91. Moyers died in a New York City hospital, according to longtime friend Tom
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Key Medicaid provision in Trump’s bill is found to violate Senate rules. The GOP is scrambling
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate parliamentarian has advised that a Medicaid provider tax overhaul central to President Donald Trump’s tax cut and spending bill does not adhere to the chamber’s procedural rules, delivering a crucial blow as Republicans rush to finish the package this week. Guidance from the parliamentarian
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Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. set to play for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic
ST JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Kansas City Royals star shortstop, Bobby Witt Jr., announced he will be playing for Team USA in next year’s World Baseball Classic. The 2024 American League MVP runner-up played for Team USA in the 2023 WBC, but in a limited role.
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Lawmakers remove ‘revenge’ tax provision from Trump’s big bill after Treasury Department request
By FATIMA HUSSEIN and JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Republicans agreed to remove the so-called revenge tax provision from President Donald Trump’s big bill on Thursday after a request by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The Section 899 provision that was nixed would have allowed the federal government to impose taxes on companies
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Lawmakers remove ‘revenge’ tax provision from Trump’s big bill after Treasury Department request
By FATIMA HUSSEIN and JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Republicans agreed to remove the so-called revenge tax provision from President Donald Trump’s big bill on Thursday after a request by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The Section 899 provision that was nixed would have allowed the federal government to impose taxes on companies
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