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Report finds more small businesses are carrying overdue invoices than last year

QuickBooks reports more small businesses face overdue invoices, with 59% reporting delays over 30 days, impacting cash flow despite customer payments. more
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Morrisey names Ayers as new Department of Human Services secretary

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.  more
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The rise of affordable eyewear: What's changing in the optical industry

Eyemart Express reports the global eyewear market is set to reach $156.35 billion by 2026, driven by affordable eyewear options and technological advancements. more
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Debt snowball vs. avalanche method: What’s the difference?

OneMain Financial reports that the debt snowball method focuses on paying off smaller debts first, while the debt avalanche method targets high-interest debts.  more
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The school bus was built for a cooler America

BusesForSale reports that many U.S. school buses lack air conditioning, posing heat risks for children, especially in high temperatures, due to funding issues. more
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With 3 states changing their privacy laws, more than half the US population is now covered

Clym reports that new privacy laws in Connecticut, Arkansas, and Utah now cover over half the U.S. population, impacting data handling and protections. more
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Parents: Popular book series gets kids excited about summer reading

(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 … more

8 ways to use a personal loan for a home makeover in 2026

Achieve reports on eight ways to use personal loans for home makeovers, including renovations, repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, and outdoor improvements. more
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Does your teen really need a car? The numbers may surprise you

TheZebra.com reports that rising costs of teen driving prompt parents to reconsider giving their teens cars, exploring budget-friendly alternatives. more
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When the ability to smell goes away

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. more
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This summer, the hottest apartment feature is an AC unit

Apartments.com reports that 65% of renters prioritize air conditioning as a must-have amenity, surpassing even in-unit laundry, amid rising summer temperatures. more
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Michigan budget moves Rx Kids funding, but $18M remains in play

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 […] more
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The exhaustion of autistic masking, and how to unmask safely

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. more
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Where house hacking pays off across the US in 2026

Lower reports that house hacking is gaining traction as home prices rise. Shreveport, LA leads cities in affordability, with median multifamily prices under $200K. more
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Simple Ways to Support Your Sleep Readiness

(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

Syphilis infections a rising threat for Alaska newborns, health officials report

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 […] more
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Health insurers hedge on Trump-backed pledge to improve denials process

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 […] more
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How to stop ‘summer spending creep’ from wrecking your budget

Current reports on managing summer spending, highlighting five strategies to curb overspending, ensuring enjoyment while staying on budget. more
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Why millions of small businesses are finally turning to AI, and where they're starting

Quo reports that millions of small businesses in the U.S. are adopting AI to enhance efficiency, combat burnout, and reclaim time for growth. more
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Half of newly developed drugs are the result of this 1983 Law

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. more
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How one change to a car payment can help Americans get ahead of their debt

Caribou reports that refinancing car loans can save an average of $150 monthly, helping Americans reduce other high-interest debts and improve financial health. more
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Leadership vacuum: Agencies in New York and beyond pass the buck on opioid cash oversight

Advocates are demanding accountability for how local officials spend tens of billions in opioid settlement cash. But whose job is that? more
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Gov. Morrisey: If childcare is next, let’s have that discussion

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 […] more
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Altria’s recent gift to UK follows long history of corporate white-washing of tobacco

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 […] more
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Maryland, Virginia elections officials buck Trump assertion that system is ‘broken,’ more headlines

• “Maryland, Virginia elections officials push back on Trump assertion that system is ‘broken.’” — WTOP News • “A preview of Virginia’s Republican Senate primary.” — WAVY • “‘Enough is enough’: Virginia’s ‘immovable’ power broker says data centers aren’t unstoppable.” — Politico • “Virginia Attorney General settles discrimination case from 2021 against ‘notorious’ Newport News […] more
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