February’s jobs report came in hot: The US economy added 275,000 jobs last month | News

February’s jobs report came in hot: The US economy added 275,000 jobs last month | News

New York (CNN) — The US economy added 275,000 jobs last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, as the labor market continues to beat expectations. Economists had expected a net gain of 200,000 jobs in February and for the unemployment rate to be unchanged at 3.7%, according to FactSet estimates. The unemployment rate climbed higher … Read more

Business Digest – Jan. 13, 2024

Business Digest – Jan. 13, 2024

North Dakota has been named one of the best states to start a business by Forbes Advisor for the second year in a row. The publication selected the state based on its business environment, low formation fees, business survival rate and lower cost of living, looking at a business’s ability to succeed, costs, workforce and … Read more

New Year’s Resolution – Combating Scams

New Year’s Resolution – Combating Scams

It is hard to believe that 2024 is here. With the multiple new fraudsters’ techniques, it is important to stay alert to protect your finances and reputation. The Social Security Administration has recommended these five resolutions to protect yourself: 1. Stay informed of the latest scam trends Follow reliable news sources. Subscribing to scam news … Read more

Sharna Burgess: I’d love to have another baby | Entertainment

Sharna Burgess: I’d love to have another baby | Entertainment

Sharna Burgess would “love” to have another baby. The 38-year-old dancer already has Zane, 18 months, with Brian Austin Green, and although the actor has undergone a vasectomy, they’re open-minded about the possibility of having another child. Sharna told the ‘Oldish’ podcast: “If we have the space and the ability to, would we love to? … Read more

New tech added to Daviess dispatch system | News

New tech added to Daviess dispatch system | News

Daviess County Central Dispatch is putting some new technology into service enhancing the ability of first responders to react to emergency situations. Central dispatch has added in technology from a firm called Prepared Live that expands both the information dispatchers can receive and streamline the center’s ability to respond to the public. Daviess County Central … Read more

Kevin Hart suing YouTuber LaTasha Kebe over interview ‘ransom’ threat | Entertainment News

Kevin Hart suing YouTuber LaTasha Kebe over interview ‘ransom’ threat | Entertainment News

Kevin Hart is suing YouTuber LaTasha Kebe. The comic, 44, has taken a case of extortion against the influencer, known as Tasha K, after she allegedly threatened to release a bombshell interview with his former assistant unless he paid her a six-figure “ransom”. According to a lawsuit obtained by Page Six, LaTasha sat down with … Read more

POET Technologies sets 90-cent price on new shares with warrants as it seeks to raise $1.4M | Inside Your Town

POET Technologies sets 90-cent price on new shares with warrants as it seeks to raise $1.4M | Inside Your Town

POET Technologies, a Toronto-based company with Lehigh Valley operations, plans to sell 1.6 million new shares at 90 cents each. POET will use the approximate $1.4 million in proceeds for general purposes, the company said in a statement. Buyers will also receive a warrant to purchase another share for $1.12, good for five years, for … Read more

KFF HEALTH NEWS: Medicaid ‘unwinding’ makes other public assistance harder to get | News

KFF HEALTH NEWS: Medicaid ‘unwinding’ makes other public assistance harder to get | News

MISSOULA, Mont. — An hour before sunrise, Shelly Brost walked a mile in freezing rain to the public assistance office. She was running out of time to prove she still qualified for food aid after being stymied by a backlogged state call center. Twice, she’d tried to use Montana’s public assistance help line to complete … Read more

AI, machine learning changing how first responders handle 911 emergencies | News

AI, machine learning changing how first responders handle 911 emergencies | News

Nothing kills more people in the U.S. than heart disease, and researchers within the UPMC health enterprise are using machine learning to advance the breadth and efficiency of electrocardiogram (ECG) readings to better identify patients potentially experiencing a heart attack that healthcare providers might otherwise miss. The developmental algorithm’s results outperformed current gold standards for … Read more