Small business sales in the U.S. rose slightly in April, according to the latest Fiserv Small Business Index released by Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI). The seasonally adjusted Index increased by one point to 151, reflecting a 0.4% month-over-month increase in sales and a 3.2% increase year-over-year. The report highlights a…
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How Superior Data Is Key to Distribution Channel Management
This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. Distribution channel management relies on real-time producer data For insurance organizations looking to optimize their distribution channel management, having access to accurate, up-to-the-day producer data across multiple systems isn’t just a “nice to have.” If you’re working with a tech…
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What’s hot, not, and beyond revolutionary?
(From left) Jennie, Cardi B, Jodie Turner Smith, and S. Coups during the 2025 edition of the MET Gala. Images: AP The 2025 edition of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala — best known as the Met Gala — is a celebration of star power and a…
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Leaked Email Reveals HHS Plans To Cut Head Start Research
by Mitti Hicks May 5, 2025 While the document did not list how much funding would be cut, ACH was responsible for $154 million in grants and contracts last year According to an email mistakenly made public, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans to end more…
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8 Smart-Home Tricks That Turn Your Living Room Into a Fortress
Image by Sebastian Scholz When you think about home security, the living room might not be the first place you worry about. But it should be. It’s the heart of the home, the space where we unwind, entertain guests, and often keep our most valuable electronics, and it’s usually one…
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Skechers Is Going Private in a $9.42 Billion Footwear Deal
Shoemaker Skechers announced on Monday that it had agreed to be acquired by investment firm 3G Capital in a $9.4 billion deal that would take the company private after nearly three decades as a public entity. It’s the biggest-ever deal in the footwear industry and was unanimously approved by the…
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WNBA roster cuts spark debate about prioritizing international talent
The first wave of WNBA preseason games over the weekend also brought the first big wave of training camp roster cuts. Due to the limited number of roster spots on WNBA teams and the salary cap restrictions, many WNBA training camp attendees don’t make teams. Teams will sign anywhere from…
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Can Aspirin Prevent the Spread of Tumors? Researchers Say Yes
Did you know that a pill you likely already have in your medicine cabinet could help stop cancer from spreading? That’s right — aspirin, the little white tablet you pop for headaches or to keep your heart healthy, does more than you think. Scientists are discovering that aspirin could help…
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LPA not affecting PH, easterlies to bring rains
File photo MANILA – The low pressure area (LPA) located 455 kilometers north of Kalayaan, Palawan as of 3 a.m. Tuesday is no longer affecting the country, a forecaster said. “This (LPA) is now almost at the boundary of PAR (Philippine Area of Responsibility) and is about to exit. It has no direct effect on any…
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Automate Forensics to Eliminate Uncertainty
At RSA Conference 2025, one theme echoed across the show floor: security teams don’t need more alerts—they need more certainty. As threats move faster and operations get leaner, organizations are shifting from reactive investigation to proactive, automated forensics. That’s why we’re excited to announce a major leap forward in Cisco XDR: automated…