How should college students handle their first credit card?
Current reports that college students face challenges with their first credit cards due to limited financial experience.
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Schools banned nearly 12,000 books in 2025-2026, report says
Among the banned titles that entered the index for the first time were "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte and "Romeo and/or Juliet: A Chooseable Path Adventure" by Ryan North....
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You could have money waiting for you and not even know it
Could you have money sitting somewhere without knowing it? According to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators, about 1 in 7 Americans have unclaimed property. Unclaimed property can take many forms. It may include intangible assets such as uncashed paychec...
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Grand Prairie residents invited to meet finalists for fire chief position
The City of Grand Prairie is inviting residents to meet the three finalists vying to become the next chief of the Grand Prairie Fire Department. The search comes as Fire Chief Robert Fite prepares to retire later this year after 14 years of service to the community. Following his...
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FBI arrests California woman accused of surveilling Taiwan president’s son for China
The FBI on Sunday arrested a 34-year-old California woman who has been charged with acting as an unregistered agent for China and allegedly surveilled the Taiwanese presidents son and his family, federal officials said. Wanying Heather Zhang, of Irvine, allegedly surveilled a clo...
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Study: Nearly half of Americans with major debt are falling behind on payments
Nearly half of Americans with significant debt are either making only minimum payments or have already fallen behind on their bills, according to a new survey. The Freedom Debt Relief and Money.com study surveyed 1,800 adults with at least $10,000 in unsecured debt. The survey fo...
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Eight Local Counties Have Now Ended Outdoor Burn Bans
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Recent moderate and heavy rains in both Central Texas & The Brazos Valley have significantly lowered the wildfire danger, and the latest Texas A&M Forest Service outdoor burn ban map shows it. The latest Texas A&M Forest Service Outdoor Burn Ban Map shows t...
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Hashimoto's and GLP-1 medications: Why losing weight can change the thyroid medication dose you need
Ivologist reports indicate that weight loss from GLP-1 medications can alter thyroid medication doses, particularly for those with Hashimoto's disease....
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Alabama offense, Jeremiah Smith lead college football Week 5 overreactions
On the whole, the results from Week 5 didn’t change the overall picture in the sport. A few unbeatens fell, but for the most part teams handled their business....
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Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists for shining light on brain activity
The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works. Dr. Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel carried out research that opened a new field with the wonky name optogenetics, comb...
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When One Appointment Covers What Used to Take Five Specialists
Most people chasing better health end up juggling a calendar full of separate appointments. A dermatologist for skin concerns. An endocrinologist for hormone questions. A weight loss clinic across town. A wellness center for vitamin infusions. By the time all…...
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US removes all Air Force bombers from UK base following new threat
The United States moved all of its long-range bombers stationed in the United Kingdom back to their American home bases on Sunday after an unspecified new threat, according to a US official. It comes days after the British government arrested a number of individuals in connection...
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Shoppers are growing skeptical about AI: Where it still earns confidence
Sinch reports that shopper preferences for AI vs. human support depend on the question, with rising AI skepticism and privacy concerns impacting confidence in its use....