Griffin Funding reports that rising home values boost financial security for homeowners but further burden renters, with equity gains reaching over $200,000 in six states. more

BHG Financial reports that applying for a personal loan can temporarily lower your credit score due to hard inquiries, but responsible management can help improve it over time. more

TheZebra.com reports that homeowners should address repairs now, as costs are rising due to labor shortages and material tariffs, making delays costly. more

The Salt Lake Tribune reports Eli McCann's debut novel "Stitched" defied industry doubts and gained Hollywood interest, celebrating older women in Utah's quilting community. more

(BPT) - For busy adults juggling careers, families and full lives, going back to school has often meant fitting into a system that was not designed with them in mind. The good news is that … more

Grow Therapy reports that as the new school year begins, parents increasingly seek diverse mental health support for their children, noting a rise from 62% to 82% in professional help.  more

The Marshall Project reports on Juan Sebastián Carvajal-Muñoz's lawsuit against ICE for a wrongful arrest, highlighting challenges in holding federal agents accountable. more

(BPT) - Are you thinking about adding a home backup system to your house in the form of a solar generator or portable power station? If not, it's a good idea to consider sooner rather than … more

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson clashed Tuesday night over healthcare, crime, data centers and election security in what will likely be the only opportunity for voters to see the two candidates for governor side by side.  The town hall-style debate, organized by Atlanta News First and Atlanta-based Gray Media, is the only […] more

Democrat Terri Pickens and independent John Stegner pledged during a gubernatorial candidate forum Tuesday night to undo many of incumbent Gov. Brad Little’s policies if they are elected Nov. 3.  Little, a Republican, did not attend the gubernatorial candidate forum, which was sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Idaho and other nonprofit organizations.  […] more