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Sep 08 2024HEALTH

The Booming Mental Health Industry: Is Everyone Getting Help or Just More Bills?

The demand for mental health services is skyrocketing, and with it, the need for professionals to provide those services. A recent analysis of data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics found that employment in the mental health field is expected to grow three times faster than the average for all

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Sep 06 2024RELIGION

The Empty Pew: A Pastor's Struggle with Declining Religion

Imagine a church built for hundreds, now hosting just a handful of elderly members. This is the reality for First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, a church closing its doors after 150 years. What's more, the pastor, Ryan Burge, is known for his research on the very decline in religious affil

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Texas Capital: Healthcare Hustle or Cost-Cutting Caper?

Texas Capital Bancshares is making waves in the healthcare industry, but not without shaking things up internally. They've just agreed to buy a hefty $400 million portfolio of healthcare-related loans – a bold move to expand their corporate banking business. But hold on, there's a catch. This growt

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Is the US Economy Headed for a Slowdown? A Look at August's Job Numbers

August's jobs report painted a mixed picture of the US economy, with some sectors booming while others struggled. Leisure and hospitality and healthcare and social assistance led the way, adding over 40,000 jobs each. But what does this tell us about the overall health of the economy? If these sec

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

The Unorthodox Climb of an Uncommon CFO

Amy Weaver's career trajectory at Salesforce was anything but ordinary. In the tech world where finance chiefs typically hail from the accounting ranks, Weaver took a most unconventional path—from general counsel to president and CFO in mere months. Her leap from top legal officer to top financial

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Sep 06 2024FINANCE

The Money Mouths: Who's Really Making Bank in the World of Personal Finance Podcasts?

Picture this: you're driving down the highway, your hands gripped tight on the steering wheel as you navigate rush hour traffic. Suddenly, a voice crackles through your speakers - it's Dave Ramsey, and he's about to drop some serious financial wisdom on ya! Or maybe you're more of a Suze Orman kinda

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Aug 27 2024HEALTH

Escaping Systematic Oppression: A Black Woman's Life-Changing Experience in Iceland

Living in Iceland has brought about a remarkable transformation in the mental health of a Black woman named Jewells Chambers. After residing in Reykjavik for eight years, she has found solace in the country's nature, history, and culture. Despite the occasional challenges with the weather and limit

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Aug 27 2024POLITICS

Howard Fu Steers Procore Towards a Billion-Dollar Revenue Milestone Amid Digital Revolution in Construction

In the face of economic adversity, Howard Fu, Chief Financial Officer of Procore Technologies, Inc., is navigating a digital transformation blueprint to reshape the construction landscape and propel Procore towards a groundbreaking $1 billion revenue target. As the driving force behind transforming

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