Rising young talents and revered veterans helped take jazz to a multitude of exciting new destinations in 2025. But the most notable debut album of the year, the aptly titled “New Dawn,” came from a musician who is very likely … Continued
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By Kevin Hardy, Stateline.org As pennies vanish from the American landscape, many businesses are clamoring for federal guidance on how to handle cash transactions in a penniless world. Should retailers round up or down? Should they round in favor of … Continued
After doing the dirty work throughout his career while other around him got the glory, longtime Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams is finally a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This is the first time Williams has been … Continued