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- Terry Savage, Tribune Content Agency
With everything going so well, maybe it’ s time for a stress test for your money. The time for a stress test is when things are running smoothly. Every big bank undergoes an annual stress test by federal regulators, even though they are not expected to fail.
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The Trump administration is preparing a new round of tariffs on dozens of trading partners as temporary import duties introduced earlier this year are due to expire this week
- Jill Schlesinger
No matter how much money you have, or earn, there’s no escaping the fact that pandemic-era inflation still casts a shadow on Americans.
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With most Canadian provinces vowing to keep U.S. alcohol off store shelves in response to President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats, CBC’s Eli Glasner asks: are the booze bans an effective pressure tactic or merely political symbolism — and an inconvenience for consumers.
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The United States and China are set to hold their first formal talks on artificial intelligence under President Donald Trump's administration in September, according to sources cited by Reuters
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Seasonal work. Inconsistent hours. Frequent moves. Cash payments and informal jobs. For farmworkers who rely on Medicaid, these common employment patterns could put their health coverage at risk.
Americans have racked up a truly staggering amount of credit card debt. In 2026 alone, we’re expected to increase our collective debt by
$100 billion, and the grand total currently sits at nearly $1.4 trillion.
Seasonal work. Inconsistent hours. Frequent moves. Cash payments and informal jobs. For farmworkers who rely on Medicaid, these common employment patterns could put their health coverage at risk.
Securing a child’s academic success begins with choosing the right schools. It’s important for parents to find a school system that will provide their children with all the resources they need to thrive, both academically and emotionally.
Oklahoma has the third-worst school systems in America, according to a new WalletHub study that compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 key metrics. The analysis focused on academic performance, safety, class size, instructor credentials and funding.
Oregon has the fourth-worst school systems in America, according to a new WalletHub study that compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 key metrics. The analysis focused on academic performance, safety, class size, instructor credentials and funding.
Arizona has the sixth-worst school systems in America, according to a new WalletHub study that compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 key metrics. The analysis focused on academic performance, safety, class size, instructor credentials and funding.
Nevada has the seventh-worst school systems in America, according to a new WalletHub study that compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 key metrics. The analysis focused on academic performance, safety, class size, instructor credentials and funding.
Concord City Council member Alvarys Santana has been appointed by Gov. Josh Stein to serve on the North Carolina Juvenile Justice Planning Committee.
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Big Elm Ministries received more than 400 pounds of fresh produce through a partnership between Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina and Correll Farms, helping provide healthy food to people.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
We are a week away from the Indy 500. There's no better time to check out one of the top museums dedicated to racing — the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed draws visitors from around the world.
Plane with U.S. carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Omaha
The plane with U.S. carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrived in Omaha early Monday morning.
You couldn't see the full solar eclipse in Lincoln or any part of Nebraska, but a partial eclipse was visible on Apirl 8, 2024. Hundreds of people gathered at Hyde Observatory to view.
The fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes an unprecedented $1.15 trillion in spending for the military, passed 216 to 212.
It would allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium and reprocess nuclear waste, potential pathways to making a nuclear weapon.
By Juveria Tabassum, Neil J Kanatt and Nicholas P.
* Houthis have said they will blockade Saudi ports * US military, if called on, would need to extend resources across two fronts * Houthi fighters have survived previous attacks by Saudi and US By
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The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing the vital contributions of its 911 telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.
The Kannapolis Fire Department is offering free, non-certified CPR classes in 2026 — and you’re invited to attend.
Huntersville police are offering a reward of up to $14,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the 2014 killing of Peter Jordan. Jordan was 19 when someone shot and killed him in The Landings at Northcross Apartments on Feb. 19 of that year, police said. The apartments are on Landings Drive, off Sam Furr Road (N.C. 73) and Interstate 77 exit 25 in the Birkdale area. ...
Illinois jails continue to struggle with the mental health needs of their inmate population, particularly when detainees are unfit to stand trial.
Trump’s remaking of the Rose Garden continues with sculptures lining one side of the paved-over garden, facing the Oval Office.
The Charlotte Motor Speedway has had little difficulty winning favorable legislation from state lawmakers over the years — without the need of a lobbyist. Last year, lawmakers passed a law shielding the Concord speedway and other racetracks from noise and other nuisance complaints. In 2023, lawmakers gave it and other major sports venues in the state the right to set up sports betting hubs ...
There are a handful of unusual legal questions that tend to come up yearly during the summer months in North Carolina.
"It would be the largest teacher pay raise since at least 2006," Hall said during the May 12 presentation.