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US expected a big travel year, but overseas visitors — angered by Trump — are heading elsewhere
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Olja Ivanic looked forward to welcoming some cousins from Sweden to her Denver home in June. Ivanic and the four travelers were planning to go hiking in Colorado and then visit Los Angeles and San Francisco.
But then President Donald Trump berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a February meeting at the White House. ... (full story)
New FINRA study examines vulnerability to scams
A question often considered in financial literacy circles is: "What makes people vulnerable to being scammed?"
A new financial capability study recently released by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation (which included researchers from the University of Minnesota and RTI International, a nonprofit research institute ... (full story)
Schools relying on digital surveillance find security still takes a human touch
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Four years ago, a sixth grader in Rigby, Idaho, shot and injured two peers and a custodian at a middle school. The tragedy prompted school officials to reimagine what threat prevention looks like in the district.
Now, student-run Hope Squads uplift peers with homemade cards and assemblies. Volunteer fathers patrol hallways throu ... (full story)
Asian supermarket customers brace for price hikes as Trump tariffs take effect
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Loyal customers of Asian supermarkets and other grocery stores that specialize in selling imported food heaved a collective sigh of dismay when President Donald Trump announced extra-high U.S. tariffs on goods from dozens of countries.
What would happen to prices at 99 Ranch Market and H Mart?, wondered ... (full story)
Renters insurance?
Q: Is it worth buying renters insurance? -- W.I., Maryville, Tennessee
A: It sure is. Yes, your landlord has likely insured the building, but that probably doesn't include your belongings. Renters insurance can protect you against theft or damage to your stuff and offer some personal liability protection. And it's typically rath ... (full story)