More than a third of U. S. adults can’t cover a $400 surprise bill without borrowing, yet 59 % have faced such an expense in the past year. About a fifth of those bills come from fixing homes and appliances, so saving money by doing it yourself is worth considering. I’ve turned my spare time into
A new student loan repayment plan will start on July 1. It is called the Repayment Assistance Plan, or RAP. Borrowers will pay a percent of their earnings each month. The more they earn, the higher the payment. People can lower those payments by cutting their pretax income. Small changes in wages b
Education headlines often paint teachers as burnt‑out and desperate for change, but a fresh view of Arkansas’s workforce tells a different story. Surveys carried out across the state show that nearly nine out of ten teachers feel happy and successful in their roles, and most plan to stay at the s
Charleston’s Fourth of July buzzes with new lights. Instead of the usual fireworks, SC250 plans a night‑time drone ballet on June 27. The show will cover the harbor, sending hundreds of LED aircraft into a historic tale of the Revolution. The next day, after the RiverDogs face the Augusta Gree
The city council has turned to a professional planner to weigh options for the most debated spot in town: the old Wonderland amusement park. The expert will help assess how best to use the land while balancing community needs and future growth. Earlier this week, voters re‑elected Jay Gillian to a
Investors often look for steady income streams, and dividends can be a reliable source of cash flow. Companies that pay high dividends tend to have solid earnings and a history of returning value to shareholders. Choosing the right dividend stocks requires careful analysis, not just chasing the hi
Roman Anthony stopped swinging in early May, missing 32 games and still not ready to play. The team’s boss admitted the front office misread his finger injury, calling it a sprain when it was actually a partial tear. Anthony said the pain in his ring finger keeps him from hitting properly, and he ho
The Wellness Studio in Baton Rouge started in 2012 by two seasoned clinicians who wanted a calmer, more personal space for therapy. Their early work in hospitals showed them how sterile settings can make patients uneasy, so they shifted to a private practice that feels more welcoming. They treat
Watercress is a small green plant that grows in water and belongs to the mustard family. It has earned a perfect score from the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ranking it as the top vegetable in terms of nutrients per calorie among 47 foods. A bunch can be bought for about two to f
North Korea says that the idea of giving up nuclear weapons is a closed door. The country’s foreign ministry told reporters that any talks about denuclearisation are meaningless and have no chance of changing its stance. The statement was shared by state media, KCNA, and it used the official name
