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Business

Terry Savage: Small business owners, now is the time to offer health insurance coverage

Millions of Americans lost their health insurance this year when Obamacare premium subsidies disappeared. Many small families found that their health insurance costs quadrupled— pricing them out of the market. Many of these uninsured work for small businesses that do not offer health insurance.

Can we defend America’s ideals while confronting its failures? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 From land acknowledgments to neighborhood disagreements, the hosts examine how freedom, fairness and human dignity become meaningful through everyday choices.

How to know whether jewelry insurance is worth it

BriteCo reports that jewelry insurance is worthwhile for items above $1,500-$2,000. It covers theft and loss, costing about 1%-2% of the item’s value annually.

Federal privacy legislation in 2026: The 49 bills reshaping US data privacy law

Captain Compliance reports that by September 2026, 49 federal privacy bills are shaping U.S. data privacy law, with a focus on children's privacy, AI, and comprehensive legislation.

Digital wallets continue to transform how the world pays

Global Payments reports that digital wallets are transforming payments, with 56% of global e-commerce in 2025 using them, offering speed and flexibility in transactions.

How to avoid financial overextension and help manage your wealth

Wells Fargo reports on avoiding financial overextension, highlighting signs like rising debt and tight cash flow, with strategies for effective wealth management.

Same driver, same car: Why auto insurance quotes can differ by nearly $5,000 a year

AssuranceAmerica reports that U.S. drivers can see auto insurance quotes vary by nearly $5,000 annually due to differing carrier pricing models, driving more consumers to shop around.

Getting started trading futures: Understanding the basics of futures contracts

NinjaTrader reports that understanding futures contracts is essential for new traders, covering their mechanics, transaction types, orders, and popular markets.

Elon Musk says SpaceX-Tesla merger is 'a good idea'

Elon Musk said Tuesday that a merger of his two companies SpaceX and Tesla would ​be "a good idea" and that they had formed special committees to discuss a union, sending shares of the space and technology company up 8% in extended trading. Global Aerospace & Defense Editor Joe Brock bre…

Money is a top stressor. Here’s what you can do.

Ally Financial reports that 65% of Americans stress over money. 

What fall listing data reveals about where the housing market is headed this winter

PropertyReach reports that the housing market is facing challenges with declining prices due to high interest rates and economic uncertainty, despite a 70% increase in listings.

Jill On Money: Sticker shock season — Picking your 2027 health plan

Last week it was Medicare, now let’s turn to benefit enrollment for everyone else. Roughly 154 million Americans are covered through workplace plans, and according to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) 2025 Employer Health Benefits Survey, the average annual dollar amounts contributed by covered workers in 2025 were $1,440 for single coverage and $6,850 for family coverage.

China-US ocean freight rates hold steady as post-holiday space tightens

Freight Right reports China-U.S. ocean freight rates remain steady amid tighter post-holiday space, while air freight prices have surged due to increased demand and reduced capacity.

Rising costs are forcing Americans to delay major life events

SoFi reports rising living costs are delaying major life events for many Americans, with 85% stating daily expenses have increased. 

Local News

Two days left to bid in Barnabas Network’s Furniture Auction fundraiser

The Barnabas Network helps nearly 2,000 families a year, from domestic violence victims to people transitioning out of homeless and others.

Davidson County sheriff’s K-9 remembered for his service, loyalty and bond with handler

Chase, a Czech Shepherd, joined the sheriff’s office in 2023.

Watch Now: Greensboro City Council resolution recognizes NC A&T's 100th homecoming

The Greatest Homecoming on Earth is expected to draw 200,000 people or more to Greensboro next week. 

Driver dies a day after three-vehicle crash on I-74 in High Point

The 62-year-old was alert and conscious at the scene of the accident, but died later from crash-related injuries at an area hospital, a news release said.

State & Regional

Elon Poll: Cooper leading Whatley by 13 points in US Senate race in NC

Roy Cooper is ahead of Michael Whatley 51%-34% among female voters, the poll found.

Report: Reynolds American affiliate donates $2.5 million to White House ballroom project

RAI Services Co.'s $5 million donation was among 31 corporate and 27 individual and family donors listed in the article. Altria Group Inc., donated $5 million, as did Amazon and Caterpillar Inc.

With three weeks to go, latest Senate polls continue to show Cooper with sizable leads

As of Tuesday, former two-term Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper is the front-runner over Republican challenger Michael Whatley in all 29 polls conducted this year with an average lead of 49.9% to 40.8%, according to political polling tracker Real Clear Polling. The margins in the more recent polls range from a 5- to 15-point lead.

Gas prices not dropping? N.C. attorney general asks drivers to report stations

The state cut 41 cents a gallon in gas taxes. But are drivers getting the savings? North Carolina's attorney general is watching.

Nation & World

Terry Savage: Small business owners, now is the time to offer health insurance coverage

Millions of Americans lost their health insurance this year when Obamacare premium subsidies disappeared. Many small families found that their health insurance costs quadrupled— pricing them out of the market. Many of these uninsured work for small businesses that do not offer health insurance.

Meta smart glasses behind the wheel: Are they legal in your state, and who pays after a crash?

The Capital Law Firm reports that Meta's smart glasses raise legal questions for drivers, as laws vary by state regarding their use while driving, affecting liability in crashes.

Can we defend America’s ideals while confronting its failures? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 From land acknowledgments to neighborhood disagreements, the hosts examine how freedom, fairness and human dignity become meaningful through everyday choices.

How to know whether jewelry insurance is worth it

BriteCo reports that jewelry insurance is worthwhile for items above $1,500-$2,000. It covers theft and loss, costing about 1%-2% of the item’s value annually.

Shopping

What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

Affiliate content. Learn what to do if you need an emergency HVAC repair. 

Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

Affiliate content.  Learn why it is important to check the HVAC system when buying or selling home. 

Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

Affiliate content. Learn what to do about rising energy costs from your HVAC system. 

What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

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When the Bill Arrives: What New Parents Discover About the True Cost of Raising Children

Provided content. Families often find that the financial reality of raising children consistently outpaces what the parents anticipated before that first child arrived.

Contributor

Rewriting Retail: Connecting Customer Payments to Back-End Bookkeeping

Contributor content. Learn how retail is adapting to new payments methods like Bitcoin. 

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Leadership in action: What the U.S. Ski Team teaches us about long-term success

Content by Stifel. Real financial guidance requires an advisor who acts as a long-term partner, not a vendor.

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The case for taking an online hearing test

Content by Injoy Hearing. Learn how a free online hearing test from Injoy Hearing can help detect possible signs of hearing loss from the comfort of your home.

Crime

5 indicted in alleged North Carolina gun-running ring that stretched to Caribbean

"If you are making sham purchases to illegally run guns in Eastern North Carolina, we will find you and prosecute you," the U.S. Attorney said. 

Greensboro woman, 30, reported missing after last being seen Oct. 14

Krista Zickafoose, 30, was likely wearing black shorts and a black T-shirt when she went missing, the sheriff's office said in a news release. 

Greensboro mother enters Alford pleas in deaths of 2 toddlers in 2023 house fire

More than three years after a Greensboro house fire killed two toddlers, a woman originally charged with murder has entered pleas to lesser charges.

Sister recounts call for help that ended with brother dead, 2 Guilford deputies wounded

"The two officers shot him,'' Tonya Wood Dunn said. "They had to do what they were trained to do.''

Politics

With Greensboro's finances under scrutiny, city manager rejects $4,860 pay bump

Greensboro's city manager is passing up a $4,860 raise. Trey Davis says the decision sends a message as the city faces state financial scrutiny.

Watch Now: Greensboro city manager explains decision to forgo merit pay increase

City Attorney Lora Cubbage turned down her merit bonus earlier this month. 

Winston-Salem drops plans for needle exchange restrictions at church, nonprofit says

The Twin City Harm Reduction Collective said Tuesday on social media that the city is changing course after being contacted by the American Civil Liberties Union and other advocates.

Greensboro City Council calls second closed-door employee review in a month

A $4,900 question remains unanswered: Will Greensboro's city manager follow the city attorney in declining a potential merit increase?

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