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Fall arrives in Texas next week, which means winter and its challenges will be right behind. But never fear, the Old Farmers Almanac says it will be the best of winter for some and the worst for the rest of us. Associate Editor Tim Goodwin said predictions suggest half of the country will deal with bone-chilling cold and loads of snow, while the other half may feel like winter never really arrives. ...

Although many small businesses in Connecticut have weathered the pandemic, it has not been the easiest of circumstances. And how are they doing now? Small businesses make up almost half of Connecticuts economy, and they needed more than $14 billion in support from the Small Business Administration to stay afloat. Despite these tough years, said Catherine Marx, district director of the SBAs Connecticut district office, shes been inspired to watch how well theyve dealt with this call to action. ...

Managed grazing is one of several ways farmers can implement climate-friendly practices, and after a lengthy absence, a key source of federal aid has been restored. Late this summer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced up to $12 million to be shared by groups providing technical assistance for farmers considering managed grazing. ...

Health care can be expensive, and sometimes Arizonans get a bill thats more than they can afford. Unpaid medical bills can reduce a persons credit score, but that may be changing. The major credit bureaus - Equifax, Experian and TransUnion - have voluntarily agreed to new regulations to lessen the impact unpaid medical bills can have on a persons ability to borrow. ...

Singapore News - A man who booked a taxi on the Gojek app was shocked when he found out the total payment included a current booking fee of $10. Stomp user Ivan said he had booked the GoTaxi ride from Suntec City on Aug 20 at 10.17pm. He was assigned a Prime Taxi cabby driving a... Read more at www.tnp.sg

Impostors have been using ads and images of legitimate companies headquartered in Connecticut as part of a scam to solicit money from people. Scammers used images and letterheads of Athletic Brewing and Blue Triton, both headquartered in Connecticut, to lure people into a scam asking them to wrap their car in ads for the companies. Respondents to the ads are sent a check for their services, but are asked to send a larger portion of the money to the person who will wrap their car in ads. ...

August is National Make-A-Will Month, which experts say is an opportune time for New Yorkers to begin end-of-life planning. According to a 2021 Gallup poll, only around 46% of Americans have a will, and most of those are age 50 and older. Even fewer have whats known as a "living will," which includes medical-care preferences if theyre unable to speak for themselves. ...

Consumer advocates are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign a bill now on his desk that would raise the amount auto insurance companies must cover in the event of a crash. The "Protect California Drivers Act" would raise the mandatory minimum amount of liability insurance to $30,000 for a single injury or death, $60,000 if more than one person is injured or killed, and $15,000 to cover property damage. ...

August is National Make-a-Will Month, and experts have some tips on saving you and your heirs time and money. According to Caring.com, only one-third of Americans have a will or living trust. Renee Conrad, an estate planning and probate attorney in Palo Alto, said a will helps your heirs avoid expensive litigation. ...

A new report on the plight of older adults reentering society after a long period of incarceration found they have an extremely hard time finding affordable housing, health care and community supports. The report from the nonprofit Justice in Aging noted 30% of the prison population will be over age 55 by 2030. Ted Booker, business development and grants manager for the nonprofit Arming Minorities Against Addiction and Disease Institute in Los Angeles, which helps people exiting incarceration,...