What $100k is worth in the largest U.S. cities in 2025
SmartAsset determined the value of $100,000 in 69 of the largest U.S. cities for 2025, after accounting for applicable taxes and local cost of living premiums.
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How to automate your expense approval process and cut costs
Brex explores how the right combination of technology, policy design, and process optimization can transform expense management from a necessary burden into a strategic advantage.
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A Ninja Warrior competitor's Hot Wheels collection is so vast, it caught Mattel's attention
The Salt Lake Tribune reports on how a Ninja Warrior competitor’s collection of 5,000 Hot Wheels caught the attention of Mattel.
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8 tips to help you choose the best small business insurance
NEXT helps you learn to evaluate small business insurance companies and choose the best—and most cost-efficient—policies and coverage for your needs.
Continue ReadingThe world’s tallest bridge will open in China this summer
By Hassan Tayir, CNN (CNN) — Move over, Golden Gate and Sydney Harbour. China is set to open the world’s tallest bridge in June, the latest feat of engineering from the infrastructure-focused country. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is currently nearing the end of construction in Guizhou, southwest China. It will measure 2,051 feet above
Continue ReadingDonors open their wallets to progressives challenging Trump while Musk backs Trump allies
By David Wright, Fredreka Schouten and Alex Leeds Matthews, CNN (CNN) — Donors filled the coffers of Democrats who have emerged as prominent critics of President Donald Trump in the first months of his second term – signaling an early surge of enthusiasm among progressive contributors, new campaign reports filed Tuesday show. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez,
Continue ReadingChina posts unexpectedly strong economic growth before tariffs bite
By Juliana Liu and John Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China has posted unexpectedly strong economic growth in the first three months of 2025, before the full force of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs took effect, and sent an upbeat message about how it plans to weather an ongoing trade war with Washington. Growth
Continue ReadingHong Kong suspends package postal service to the US after Trump’s tariff hikes
By Chris Lau, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Hong Kong’s postal service will stop handling packages coming from or going to the United States, in the latest retaliatory move amid an escalating trade war between Washington and Beijing. In a statement published Wednesday announcing the decision, the government of Hong Kong cited US President Donald
Continue ReadingAproximadamente el 25 % de los trabajadores del IRS planean aceptar la oferta de indemnización
Por Marshall Cohen y Rene Marsh, CNN Un asombroso 25 % de los empleados del Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS, por sus siglas en inglés) planean aceptar las ofertas de indemnización, según tres fuentes con conocimiento directo del asunto. La fecha límite para que los empleados del IRS aceptaran la última ronda de ofertas de
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Bend cyclist says he was attacked by stray dogs near China Hat Road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend cyclist has a message and a warning after being attacked by dogs on China Hat Road south of Bend. “To have dogs that attack people there just riding their bikes, that’s to me, that is unacceptable behavior,” Chris Carey said Tuesday. “That’s why I’m making a stand here.” On Monday
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State marketplace helped nearly 140,000 Oregonians obtain private health insurance in 2024
(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new report shows that during open enrollment for the 2025 plan year, 139,688 Oregonians enrolled in private health insurance through the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace. The Marketplace reduces the out-of-pocket costs associated with enrolling in private health coverage. According to the report, 80 percent of enrollees
Continue ReadingTrump signs directive on lowering drug prices even as he seeks tariffs on pharmaceuticals
By Tami Luhby and Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — In his first major action on health care costs this term, President Donald Trump issued a multi-part executive order on Tuesday aimed at lowering drug prices and reducing costs for Medicare. The move comes as his administration seeks to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical imports that many
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Oregonians urged to protect their EBT food, cash benefits amid rising number of electronic thefts
(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Electronic benefit theft is on the rise. The Oregon Department of Human Services is encouraging people to take steps to protect their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards from electronic theft. Electronic theft includes card skimming, card cloning, phishing and other similar methods. “We know that many individuals and families
Continue ReadingEn exclusiva con CNN, el presidente Noboa dice que espera recibir “ayuda real” de EE.UU. para combatir la criminalidad
Por Cynthia Zamora, Tamara Benavides, Luis Yepes y Fernando del Rincón, CNN en Español Daniel Noboa esperaba ganar la segunda vuelta de la elección presidencial en Ecuador, pero le sorprendió el margen de once puntos porcentuales con el que lo hizo. “No teníamos proyectada esa diferencia, pero la campaña y la estrategia buscaba captar mucho
Continue ReadingBiden slams Trump administration’s cuts to Social Security Administration in first public remarks since leaving office
By David Wright, Tami Luhby and Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Former President Joe Biden offered his first public critique of President Donald Trump’s second term Tuesday, painting the Trump administration’s handling of the Social Security Administration as destructive. “Look what’s happened now. Fewer than 100 days, this new administration has made so – done
Continue ReadingFeeling out a bizarre post-presidency, Biden reemerges on the public stage
CNN By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Joe Biden has been hankering to do more. Many leading Democrats across the country — including some former top aides and close allies, who note they’re sad to say it — are desperate for the former president to stick to a quiet retirement. But Tuesday in Chicago, Biden
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Oregon House approves bill to limit smartphone use in schools
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– With bipartisan support, the Oregon House of Representatives on Tuesday passed House Bill 2251, which would prohibit Oregon students from using their smartphones during the school day. “With this legislation, Oregon will join the growing number of states taking action to support students’ mental health and academic outcomes by reducing digital distractions,”
Continue ReadingRegistros muestran que la esposa de Gene Hackman investigó síntomas de enfermedad días antes de su muerte
The Associated Press Las autoridades publicaron el martes un extenso informe de investigación que detalla algunos de los últimos correos electrónicos, llamadas telefónicas y búsquedas en internet realizadas por la esposa de Gene Hackman en los días previos a su muerte. Esto indica que buscaba información sobre síntomas gripales y técnicas de respiración, informó The
Continue ReadingThe Trump White House is axing the wire service spot from the coverage pool, the latest salvo in its battle with the AP
By Brian Stelter and Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — Instead of restoring access to The Associated Press newswire, as required by a federal judge, the Trump administration is removing the wire position in the daily press corps rotation altogether. The change appears designed to withstand legal scrutiny while still disadvantaging The AP, which was singled
Continue ReadingNadine Heredia, ex primera dama de Perú, pide asilo en la Embajada de Brasil en Lima
Por Jimena De La Quintana y Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español La ex primera dama de Perú Nadine Heredia, esposa del expresidente Ollanta Humala, ingresó este martes a la Embajada de Brasil en Lima, donde pidió asilo, informó la Cancillería peruana en un comunicado difundido horas después de que tanto ella como su esposo fueran
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