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Did you lose a 401(K)? New resource will help you find it
Can somebody lose a 401(k) account? Yes, indeed, almost 30 million "somebodies" have lost their 401(k)s.
Using Department of Labor filings, Capitalize, a fintech company that helps people locate old 401(k)s, estimated that there are about 29.2 million forgotten or left-behind 401(k) accounts involving approximately $1 ... (full story)
On "Farmtok," agriculture gets its moment in the spotlight. What would it mean if that disappeared?
BUCYRUS, Ohio (AP) — Zoe Kent hopes people get a little joy out of her talking about farming on the Internet. In one of her latest videos, she compares pesticide application to dry shampoo. "Farming is for the girls," she quips.
On Instagram and TikTok, under the handle "farmwithzoe," Kent films herself ... (full story)
A key to protecting apples from climate change might be hiding in Michigan's forests
In the quest to make apple trees more resilient in a warming climate, some Michigan researchers are looking for a late bloomer.
A native Michigan apple tree, the Malus coronaria, learned to fight frost by blooming two or three weeks later than the trees that produce cultivated varieties of apples like Honeycrisp or Red Delicious ... (full story)
Local
10 years after the Charlie Hebdo attacks in France, conversations about free speech are still too black and white
(THE CONVERSATION) In January 2015, 12 people were killed at the French satirist magazine Charlie Hebdo's office after it published controversial caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad. Ten years later, the tragic events continue to resonate in global conversations about limits to the freedom of expression.
The attacks led to an ou ... (full story)
Kremlin promotes 'traditional values' – but leaves some battles to the governors
(THE CONVERSATION) As 2025 begins, Russia ends its official "Year of the Family." But the state has been promoting what it calls "traditional" or "pro-family" values for more than a decade – and looks likely to continue.
"Traditional" values are now central to the idea of "Russi ... (full story)
Ozempic may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but also pose risks
(THE CONVERSATION) Several years ago, a little-known drug named Ozempic – previously used only to treat diabetes – emerged as a promising new drug for weight management.
The Food and Drug Administration's approval of Ozempic in 2021 for weight loss treatment ushered in a new era for the class of drugs called glucagon ... (full story)
State
Trump won't ban immigration arrests at school. Some families are now weighing school attendance
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigrants in the U.S. illegally, some families are wondering if it is safe to send their children to school.
In many districts, educators have sought to reassure immigrant parents that schools are safe places for their kids, despite the president's campaign ple ... (full story)
Border security is popular – but that may be the limit of US immigration consensus: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — Many U.S. adults are on board with the idea of beefing up security at the southern border and undertaking some targeted deportations, according to a new poll. But as President Donald Trump begins his second term with a series of sweeping executive orders on immigration, the findings suggest his actions may qu ... (full story)