QuickBooks reports more small businesses face overdue invoices, with 59% reporting delays over 30 days, impacting cash flow despite customer payments.

Carl Ayers — who previously oversaw the commonwealth of Virginia’s social services program — is West Virginia’s new secretary for the Department of Human Services, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Monday. 

Eyemart Express reports the global eyewear market is set to reach $156.35 billion by 2026, driven by affordable eyewear options and technological advancements.

OneMain Financial reports that the debt snowball method focuses on paying off smaller debts first, while the debt avalanche method targets high-interest debts. 

BusesForSale reports that many U.S. school buses lack air conditioning, posing heat risks for children, especially in high temperatures, due to funding issues.

Clym reports that new privacy laws in Connecticut, Arkansas, and Utah now cover over half the U.S. population, impacting data handling and protections.

(BPT) - If you want your kids to spend more time this summer away from screens and delving into books, start with the beloved Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan. By engaging kids in this …

Achieve reports on eight ways to use personal loans for home makeovers, including renovations, repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, and outdoor improvements.

TheZebra.com reports that rising costs of teen driving prompt parents to reconsider giving their teens cars, exploring budget-friendly alternatives.

Knowable Magazine reports that up to 22% of people experience smell impairments, often linked to larger health issues, highlighting the sense's crucial role in life and memory.

Apartments.com reports that 65% of renters prioritize air conditioning as a must-have amenity, surpassing even in-unit laundry, amid rising summer temperatures.

The Fiscal Year 2027 budget, approved by the Legislature on July 3, redistributed $20 million within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services budget for Temporary Aid for Needy Families, or TANF. Exactly how that money can and will be used remains an open question.  The money had previously been appropriated to the Rx […]

Prosper Health reports on autistic masking and unmasking, highlighting unmasking as a way to embrace one's true self while managing risks and finding supportive environments.

Lower reports that house hacking is gaining traction as home prices rise. Shreveport, LA leads cities in affordability, with median multifamily prices under $200K.

(BPT) - Getting better sleep doesn't begin the moment your head hits the pillow — it actually starts hours earlier. The choices you make throughout the day and evening help determine your …

More Alaska babies were born infected with syphilis last year than in any recent year, state health officials reported. It is a trend that comes as the state continues to have high rates of the sexually transmitted disease.  In 2025, 14 Alaska newborns had congenital syphilis, cases in which infections are transmitted to babies by […]

This article first appeared on KFF Health News. One year after the Trump administration announced that dozens of health insurers had signed a six-part pledge promising to reduce barriers to doctor-recommended care, some insurers now say they won’t implement all the promised initiatives. Meanwhile, patients, their advocates, and clinicians say little has improved. “It has […]

Current reports on managing summer spending, highlighting five strategies to curb overspending, ensuring enjoyment while staying on budget.

Quo reports that millions of small businesses in the U.S. are adopting AI to enhance efficiency, combat burnout, and reclaim time for growth.

Kivo reports that over half of new FDA-approved drugs are now for rare diseases, thanks to the Orphan Drug Act of 1983, which incentivized their development.

Caribou reports that refinancing car loans can save an average of $150 monthly, helping Americans reduce other high-interest debts and improve financial health.

Advocates are demanding accountability for how local officials spend tens of billions in opioid settlement cash. But whose job is that?

Gov. Patrick Morrisey, we have been paying attention. More importantly, so has the rest of West Virginia. You already told us what you are considering. You publicly said funding for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families was being looked at for School Clothing Vouchers, Family Resource Networks and childcare. Working families should believe you. I certainly […]

In 1996, the Cigarette Papers was published, revealing how Kentucky’s Tobacco and Health Research Institute at the University of Kentucky presented itself as an independent arm of a publicly funded university, but in fact it was run by tobacco manufacturers and their highly paid lawyers. Although the purported goals of the institute were to conduct […]

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