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BELLEVUE, Ky. — For many small businesses, the holidays don’t end on Christmas Day. The next few days are an opportunity to end the year on a high note. What you need to know Crystal Thompson has owned and operated Splendid Things for nearly 20 years. She wants to open her small business the day after Christmas and make her final sales. Daniel Carter Beard Bridge closure impacts some businesses in the area Many small business owners likely rely on holiday sales for at least one-third of their annual revenue. For many people, the day after Christmas is usually a…

market news Cattle futures rise ahead of expansion of direct trading Live and feed cattle prices were high on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as it awaited the development of direct trading. Boxed beef was expensive at noon. February live stock rose $2.72 to $190.10, and April live stock closed at $192.60, up $3.05. January feeder cattle closed at $259.30, up $3.45, and March feeder cattle rose $4.50 at $259.50. Direct trade in cattle remained quiet on Thursday as well. Bidding was $190 for the live and $305 for the dress, both of which surfaced from upstate. Asking prices were a…

Syrian security forces launched a security crackdown on Thursday in an area where 14 police officers were killed the day before in an ambush by supporters of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, state media said. The new government’s security forces say their objective is to “manage security, stability and civil peace in Tartus province and pursue the remnants of Assad militias in the forests and hills,” SANA news agency reported. The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said three militants associated with the former regime were killed in the operation. What do we know about police killings? Wednesday’s ambush took place…

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will not officially participate in Sunday’s Week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Hurts remains in concussion protocol, so Kenny Pickett will start. Eagles fans had their holiday season spoiled a bit when Hurts left Philadelphia’s Week 16 game against the Commanders early with a head injury. With Hurts out, managers rallied to pull off the upset and deny Philadelphia’s chances of clinching the NFC’s top playoff seed. Hurts received the “did not practice” designation on Wednesday’s expected injury report (the Eagles did not practice) and was designated again Thursday. On Friday, Eagles head coach…

walter sanchez silva ACI Plensa Staff December 26, 2024 / 15:30 p.m. Pilgrims from around the world are passing through the open holy doors of St. Peter’s Basilica, opened by Pope Francis on Christmas Eve to begin the 2025 Jubilee Year. The pilgrimage to the Holy Door of the Papal Basilica in Rome is the central act of Jubilee. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News Believers from different parts of the world and from different walks of life have already passed through the open holy door symbolizing Christ. “The door is open, wide open. There is no need to knock,” Pope Francis…

Pictured in the top center is Bill Bergey of the 1962 Pine Valley University football team. Photo courtesy of Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Editor’s note: The following article about Bill Bergey was first published in the Observer on April 22, 2020. Following his death on Christmas Day, it was deemed appropriate to retell his remarkable football journey that took him from South Dayton to the Super Bowl. And the points in between. Bergey was inducted into the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame in 1989. Due to the novel coronavirus, everything in the sports world has been canceled or postponed…

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who ruled the South Asian country for two terms and liberalized its economy as finance minister, has died. He was 92 years old. Mr. Singh, an economist-turned-politician and former governor of India’s central bank, was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi late Thursday after falling ill. The hospital said in a statement that the man’s health condition had deteriorated following a “sudden loss of consciousness at home.” He is “being treated for age-related conditions,” the statement added. A mild-mannered technocrat, Mr. Singh became one of India’s longest-serving prime…

Ready to enter the luxury SUV market in 2025, but don’t have a bottomless budget? JustAnswer’s car expert Chris Pyle recently provided some surprising insights into affordable luxury cars.Discover more: 5 non-luxury cars that will make the middle class feel richCheck out: 4 SUVs expected to see big price drops in early 2025His analysis reveals which models offer premium features without completely breaking the bank.A small but strong candidateWhen it comes to compact luxury SUVs, Pyle highlighted three standout choices. Acura RDX with an MSRP of $41,945, Audi Q3 with an MSRP of $39,800, and Volvo XC40 with an MSRP…

what’s newA poll conducted in early December found that a majority of Americans are taking a step back from politics after the presidential election.why is it important The survey, conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, found that about two-thirds of American adults say they have recently felt the need to limit their media consumption regarding politics and government.The poll was conducted Dec. 5-9 among 1,251 adults using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeaks panel. The margin of error is plus or minus 3.7 percentage points. Stock image of Amazon Fire Stick TV remote control in…

2024 was a historic year, and 538 visual journalists and reporters were hard at work explaining the data behind the news with visualizations and interactives. Here are 26 charts summarizing this year’s themes, from key election predictions to visuals showing where Americans stand on the issues that dominated the campaign. (And if you’re a fan of what we do, check out what we’ve done in 2023 and the past few years.)forecastFrom 538’s 2024 presidential election predictions.From 538’s 2024 Senate projections.From 538’s 2024 house forecast.From 538’s 2024 presidential election predictions.From 538’s “What if” interactive.Post-election analysisFrom 538’s election night live blog.From “The…