The past, present, and future of sports cards
Hobby or investment? Sports card collecting has been both to avid collectors for generations, according to this deep dive by Midwest Cards.
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How online spending habits changed in every state during COVID-19
Do you shop online more when COVID cases spike? An analysis of Google Trends data by Giving Assistant suggests you’re far from alone.
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20 metros with the most tour and travel guides
To discover destinations with great tours, Bounce studied Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data to see which metros employ the most guides.
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From credit cards to PayPal: Comparing the security of online payment methods
Wicked Reports has compiled data to compare the safety of popular e-commerce payment methods and any associated risks.
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10 highest-paying industries for management executives
Santa Clara University compiled a list of the high-paying industries for management executives.
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5 unexpected costs of moving
When calculating moving costs, several factors are often overlooked. Extra Space Storage compiled a list of moving costs that can add up.
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5 of the biggest perceived problems that small-business owners face
Simply Business outlines major problems small-business owners face based on years of research by NFIB.
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The future of streaming services amid inflation and economic uncertainty
Stacker explored the current trends of streaming services and what the future may hold.
Continue ReadingEl documental “Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons” explora las oscuras luchas de un gigante de la moda
Alejandra Ramos (CNN) — El fenómeno cultural que fue Victoria’s Secret antes de 2020, con sus pasarelas de lencería televisadas y anuncios televisivos lascivos, puede ser a veces difícil de comprender en un mundo posterior al #MeToo. Lo que alguna vez fue una fantasía multimillonaria de la feminidad —exclusivamente formada por modelos esbeltas y atléticas
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Out & About: More Central Oregon summer beauty
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Continue ReadingAnderson tosses 6 scoreless, Dodgers top Cardinals 4-0
By JOE HARRIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Tyler Anderson pitched six shutout innings, Gavin Lux hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0. Anderson scattered three hits, struck out four and walked two while needing just 88 pitches to get through six innings. Yency Almonte, Evan
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Big Ol’ Fish: Congrats on the great catches!
We have a first-time angler, Bobby, who got a whopper! Share your catches from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM.
Continue ReadingHoffman, Hubbard share lead in Barracuda Championship
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Charley Hoffman and Mark Hubbard each had 13 points in the modified Stableford scoring system to share the first-round lead in the Barracuda Championship. Hoffman and Hubbard each had seven birdies and a bogey at Tahoe Mountain Club in the second of two straight U.S. events co-sanctioned by the European tour.
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Cascade Lakes Relay returns, and you can ‘hire a volunteer’ to help worthy causes
The challenging Cascade Lakes Relay is back next month, and participants who cannot provide their own volunteers can “Hire a Volunteer,” with the money then going to local nonprofits. Details at https://cascaderelays.com/cascade-lakes/volunteer-info/
Continue ReadingRoyals beat Jays 3-1 with 10 unvaccinated players absent
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — The Kansas City Royals overcame the absence of 10 unvaccinated players to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1. Double-A callup Angel Zerpa pitched five solid innings in his first major league start and Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking home run for Kansas City. Nate Eaton homered
Continue ReadingEXPLAINER: The Unification Church’s ties to Japan’s politics
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has revealed long-suspected, little-talked-of links between him and the Unification Church. The church started in South Korea but has spread around the world. Police and Japanese media have suggested the alleged attacker was angry about Abe’s reported ties
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Central Oregon Tour of Homes is back for 35th year
Friday kicks off the first of two weekends of the Central Oregon Builders Association’s 35th annual Tour of Homes, with 28 homes on display around the region. Learn more at: https://coba.org/tour-of-homes/
Continue ReadingBiden vows to use executive action after Manchin torpedoes climate agenda
By Betsy Klein, Ella Nilsen, Manu Raju and Morgan Rimmer, CNN President Joe Biden vowed Friday to take “strong executive action” in response to moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin torpedoing his party’s efforts toward writing sweeping climate action and tax legislation. “If the Senate will not move to tackle the climate crisis and strengthen our
Continue ReadingRays score five in 7th, beat Boston 5-4 for four-game sweep
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Taylor Walls and Yandy Díaz had two-run singles during a five-run outburst in the seventh inning, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 and completing a four-game sweep. The Red Sox appeared to be in control with rookie Kutter Crawford taking
Continue ReadingChina’s economy shrinks 2.6% during virus shutdowns
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — China’s economy contracted in the three months ending in June compared with the previous quarter after Shanghai and other cities were shut down to fight coronavirus outbreaks, but the government said a “stable recovery” is under way. Official data show the economy shrank by 2.6%, compared
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