Understanding eligible expenses for HRAs, QSEHRAs, and ICHRAs
Thatch explains what qualifies as expenses for HRAs, QSEHRAs, and ICHRAs when it comes to medical costs, premiums, and more in this comprehensive guide.
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For Americans with ADHD, inflation is taking a financial toll. These money management tips can help.
ADHD Advisor examined peer-reviewed research and interviewed experts to explain why people with ADHD struggle with maintaining their finances.
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Faster security, food delivered to your gate: 5 airport technologies to ease holiday travel
Uniqode examined how airports are implementing new passenger technologies, from automated check-in to mobile apps, and their impact on travelers.
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These airlines are getting worse at baggage handling
Tile used Department of Transportation data from the 2023 and 2024 summer travel seasons to see which airlines are getting worse at luggage handling.
Continue Reading1 dead and 9 injured in Baltimore County shooting and fiery car crash
TOWSON, Md. (AP) — Police say a shooting and related fiery car crash in a suburban area north of Baltimore killed one person and injured nine. Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough says gunshots were reported throughout a neighborhood near where the car ultimately crashed outside a funeral home Tuesday night. Officials have provided few
Continue ReadingFormer radio broadcaster and Australian rugby coach Alan Jones denies indecent assault charges
SYDNEY (AP) — Retired Sydney radio broadcaster and former Australian national rugby coach Alan Jones has denied all allegations after he appeared in a court charged with multiple sex crimes against 10 males over two decades. The 83-year-old made his first court appearance in Sydney’s Downing Center Local Court on Wednesday following his arrest last
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Holiday Lights: Buckshot Place under a full moon
(BEND, Ore.) — KTVZ– In a special full moon edition of Holiday Lights, we take you to Buckshot Place. From traditional Christmas decorations to spooky Nightmare Before Christmas ones, this house has it all. We also shared some of your great Holiday Lights Photo Contest submissions – see the photo album under our Contests tab
Continue ReadingTrump chooses Herschel Walker as US ambassador to Bahamas
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Herschel Walker, the football legend who unsuccessfully ran for a U.S. Senate seat in Georgia, has been chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to be ambassador to the Bahamas. Trump made the announcement Tuesday in a post on Truth Social, his social media website. He described Walker as “a successful businessman,
Continue ReadingExplosión de artefacto deja dos militares muertos y cinco más heridos en Michoacán
CNN en Español El secretario de Defensa de México, Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, informó este martes que la detonación de un artefacto explosivo en Michoacán dejó dos militares muertos y cinco más heridos. Trevilla Trejo explicó que el evento se registró cuando una patrulla de militares hacía un operativo contra el crimen organizado en un área
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Secret Santa: Assistance League of Bend delivers presents to assisted living facilities
(BEND, Ore.) — KTVZ– The Assistance League of Bend spent the day delivering holiday cheer. Their secret Santa delivery project brings gifts to 18 assisted living facilities here in Bend, Redmond, La Pine and Sisters. The care homes gave the Assistance League wishlists for more than 400 people. Members of the league, their families and
Continue ReadingRayful Edmond, notorious DC drug kingpin, dies in federal custody at 60
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rayful Edmond, a drug kingpin once believed to control about a third of the cocaine trade in the nation’s capital during the crack epidemic of the 1980s, has died in federal custody, the Bureau of Prisons confirmed Tuesday. Edmond, 60, was known at the height of his criminal empire as the “king
Continue ReadingDisney cuts transgender storyline from new animated series
By Liam Reilly, CNN New York (CNN) — Disney has cut a transgender storyline from its new animated series, “Win or Lose,” ahead of the show’s release. The original animated series from Disney-owned studio Pixar centers around a co-ed middle school softball team, the Pickles, in the run-up to the group’s championship game. Each of
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Young Women’s Wildland Fire Career Camp to debut in Central Oregon next Spring Break
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discover Your Forest, in partnership with the Deschutes National Forest, is thrilled to announce the inaugural Young Women’s Wildland Fire Career Camp, a free, multi-day program designed to introduce young women and non-binary folks ages 16-20 to the exciting and diverse world of wildland fire careers. This unique day camp offers a hands-on learning
Continue ReadingJapanese space startup aborts 2nd satellite launch attempt minutes after liftoff
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese space startup says its second attempt to launch a rocket carrying satellites into orbit had been aborted minutes after liftoff. The failed attempt on Wednesday came nine months after the company’s first launch bid ended in an explosion. Space One’s Kairos No. 2 rocket lifted off from a
Continue ReadingHonda y Nissan están en conversaciones para fusionarse
Por David Goldman, CNN Honda y Nissan están discutiendo una posible fusión, que potencialmente uniría a dos titanes de la industria automotriz japonesa que recientemente han pasado por tiempos difíciles. Las empresas dijeron en un comunicado que han estado conversando, pero no ofrecieron detalles ni plazos para completar un acuerdo, si es que se concreta.
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‘Snowshoe with a Ranger’: Discover your Forest, Deschutes National Forest and Mt. Bachelor offer fun winter outings
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest, Discover Your Forest and Mt. Bachelor invite you to discover your national forest while participating in your favorite winter activity! Join Snowshoe with a Ranger and Roving Ski Ranger at Mt. Bachelor West Village this winter. Snowshoe with a Ranger interpretive program will take you on a one-mile snowshoe
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Dylan on the Ducks: Bob Shaw and his wife, Cheryl, have a passion for Oregon football that never rests
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you grew up in Central Oregon like me, you probably know former NewsChannel 21 chief meteorologist Bob Shaw. Don’t get it wrong though: During this time of year, Bob isn’t thinking about the weather – he’s thinking about Oregon football. Bob and his wife Cheryl had three daughters that
Continue ReadingRescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake with no water and unclear death toll
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Vanuatu’s capital is without water after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake that wrought havoc on the South Pacific island nation. Rescuers frantically dug through the rubble of collapsed buildings after the quake hit on Tuesday afternoon. The government said Wednesday that there were 14
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Gingerbread Junction: Holiday Cheer with a purpose
(BEND, Ore.) — KTVZ– Sunriver Resort has transformed into a sweet wonderland, filled with gingerbread, frosting, and candy. It’s all part of the annual gingerbread house contest. An entire room has been turned into gingerbread junction where contestants purchase space to display their creative designs. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Habitat for
Continue ReadingGlobal demand spurring Indonesia’s mining boom comes at a cost for many communities
Associated Press KABAENA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s mining industry is rapidly expanding on demand for the minerals needed to help power the global energy transition, like nickel, cobalt and bauxite. But experts say it’s coming at a cost for thousands of communities across the vast archipelago. On the small island of Kabaena, Indigenous villagers are
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