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
The World Cup match in Houston drew a huge crowd even though the temperature was close to 100 degrees. Fans packed the downtown area and used portable fans, umbrellas and lots of cold drinks to stay comfortable. Organisers offered free sunscreen and set up air‑conditioned tents, making the day more
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
A recent shift in Texas politics has sparked worry among Republican strategists. When former President Donald Trump threw his support behind Attorney General Ken Paxton, a long‑time state senator lost the primary runoff. This upset moved Texas from a likely Republican seat to one that could lean Dem
A change in leadership is on the horizon for Romania after President Nicusor Dan announced a new prime‑minister candidate. Adrian Vestea, 52, who runs the local council in Brașov and belongs to a liberal party, was named after Eugen Tomac, an independent who had aimed for a technocratic cabinet but
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
The Bentonville Film Festival is teaming up with Opera in the Ozarks to show a documentary that follows four rising opera singers as they tackle modern challenges. The film, “Aria — Opera on the Edge, ” will be screened at 3 p. m. Thursday in Eureka Springs, with live performances from tenor Ben Gul
The Seattle Seahawks finished strong with a Super Bowl victory, and that win gives them confidence for the next season. However, they lost several key players during the offseason. This raises a question: will Seattle still be a top team in 2026? Fans are curious about what the future holds
