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Illinois small businesses thrive in these counties

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:14 GMT

(Stacker) -- In 2021, the IRS received a whopping 5.4 million business applications—an all-time high since the U.S. government began tracking this data in 2004. The year with the second-highest number of new business applications? 2020. Today, small businesses employ nearly half of the nation's workers, according to a Chamber of Commerce report.It's fair to say that the past few years have been banner years for small businesses, but what about regional differences? The business climate in a small town in Texas is likely not the same as a small town in Connecticut. The Chamber of Commerce report found that the Midwest was the most business-friendly region, thanks to the relatively low cost of living, well-educated workforce, and regulations lowering taxes and easing zoning restrictions for businesses.Of course, the East and West coasts also have plenty to offer, from California's Silicon Valley and Hollywood studios to New York's financial hub to Massachusetts' prominence in the...

New hybrids and EVs fall below MSRP, despite ongoing new-car demand

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:14 GMT

(iSeeCars) --Macroeconomic factors, including inflation, interest rates and employment concerns, have had little impact on new car demand, with the average new vehicle priced between 8.4 and 8.7 percent above MSRP for the last five months.After analyzing over 13 million new cars, the latest iSeeCars.com study found manufacturer pricing for new cars has increased 7.4 percent in the past year, from an average MSRP of $39,712 in June 2022 to $42,645 in June 2023. Beyond this, the average dealer listing price – now $46,265, or $4,000 above MSRP – increased an additional 8.5 percent.Monthly Average Price vs. Average MSRP of New Cars – iSeeCars StudyYearAvg MSRPAvg Price% Above MSRPJun 2022$39,712$43,71710.1%Jul 2022$40,239$44,34710.2%Aug 2022$40,352$44,37510.0%Sep 2022$40,077$44,0209.8%Oct 2022$40,448$44,3469.6%Nov 2022$40,434$44,2639.5%Dec 2022$41,608$45,4289.2%Jan 2023$41,771$45,4668.8%Feb 2023$41,637$45,2768.7%Mar 2023$42,143$45,7068.5%Apr 2023$42,458$46,0418.4%May 2023$42,191$45,7428...

Gophers’ Mara Braun headed back out with USA 3-on-3 team

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:14 GMT

Gophers guard Mara Braun will be a member of a U.S. team at the 2023 FIBA 3×3 U23 Nations League Final next month in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.Team USA will have two teams participating in the Sept. 13-15 tournament.Braun, a sophomore this season, was a member of the U.S. team that won the U21 Nations League Asia-Pacific tournament in Handan, China, in June. She scored 66 points in 13 games, and the U.S. went 12-1 in the games in which she played.As a freshman, Braun averaged a team-best 15.6 points a game for the Gophers last season.

Highest-paying jobs in St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:14 GMT

The rich are getting richer, and have been for some time.Across the nation, wages have continued to rise this year despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to temper inflation. In June, average weekly earnings grew at a higher rate than the Consumer Price Index, the nation's primary inflation indicator.While pay is increasing across income levels, the historical growth for high-income jobs has been most profound. High-income jobs have grown 69% over the past 50 years—more than both middle- and lower-income jobs, a Pew Trusts analysis shows.The highest earners in the U.S. are what you'd expect: doctors and other medical professionals, engineers, tech workers, executives, and corporate leaders. Nationally, the 50 top-paying jobs all require at least a bachelor's degree, and many require a master's, doctorate, or another professional degree. Indeed, Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that higher degree holders earn more in a typical week and face lower rates of unemployment.Still, the ...

Denver weather: A cool Sunday for Colorado’s Front Range

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:14 GMT

Gusty winds ushered in a cold front overnight and now people along Colorado’s Front Range will enjoy a cool Sunday.The high temperature is forecast to be in the high 70s, which is well below normal. The low on Sunday night should be in the mid-50s, according to the National Weather Service’s Boulder office.There’s a chance of thunderstorms between 3 and 5 p.m. with wind gust up to 22 miles per hour, the weather service’s forecast said.In eastern Colorado gusts could reach up to 50 miles per hour near the Cheyenne Ridge and the Palmer Ridge.The weather service says temperatures will return to the 90s later in the week.

3 injured after Tesla driver loses control, smashes into garage in San Fernando Valley

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:14 GMT

Three people were hurt after the driver of a Tesla lost control and drove straight into a garage. The incident was caught on camera in the West Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles around 7 p.m. Saturday evening across the street from West Hills Hospital. Video shows the Tesla striking a van parked in the driveway of the home before smashing into the garage. Three people were hurt after the driver of a Tesla lost control and drove straight into a garage. (TNLA)Three people were hurt after the driver of a Tesla lost control and drove straight into a garage. (TNLA)Three people were hurt after the driver of a Tesla lost control and drove straight into a garage. (TNLA) Armed suspects barricaded in Ontario home after hours-long pursuit According to authorities, there were three occupants of the Tesla; a 90-year-old man, an 82-year-old woman and another elderly woman. The conditions of the three occupants are unknown. 

San Jose: Vehicle crash leaves one dead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:14 GMT

A vehicle collision Sunday morning in East San Jose left one driver dead, police said.The crash involving a vehicle and a parked car happened around 5:14 a.m. at the intersection of Story Road and Moraes Court.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Driver killed in two-vehicle crash in San Jose Crashes and Disasters | Alleged Los Angeles street racers charged with murder in young musician’s death Crashes and Disasters | Man killed in single-car crash on Highway 101; driver arrested on suspicion of DUI Crashes and Disasters | Customer killed at Los Angeles car dealership by out-of-control driver Crashes and Disasters | Man hit and killed by box truck driver in San Martin It was the 30th fatal crash of 2023. A total of 31 people have died in traffic collisions this year.Check back for updates.

Report: PSG forward Neymar agrees a 2-year deal with Saudi club Al-Hilal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:14 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain soccer superstar Neymar has reportedly agreed a two-year deal to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal.France’s leading sports daily L’Equipe said on its website Sunday that the PSG and Brazil forward will receive a total of 160 million euros ($175 million) over two seasons. No details were given as to how much the transfer fee would be for Neymar, who has also been linked with a return to Barcelona.The Associated Press has asked defending French champion PSG to confirm the deal. The request was not immediately answered.Neymar’s current contract with PSG runs until 2025.Neymar missed PSG’s season-opening 0-0 draw against Lorient in the French league on Saturday after training alone on Friday, with the club saying it was because he was recovering from a viral infection. But Neymar is heading for a PSG exit and could leave during the summer transfer window.The 31-year-old Brazilian joined PSG from Barcelona for a world-record fee of ...

Tottenham begins life without Kane with 2-2 draw at Brentford in Premier League

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:14 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Tottenham began life without Harry Kane with an entertaining 2-2 draw at Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday. All four goals came in an action-filled first half that gave a first indication of what Tottenham will look like without its talismanic striker under new manager Ange Postecoglou. A day after Kane sealed his move to Bayern Munich, Spurs dominated possession and scored from its only two efforts on target in the first half, and yet still had to come from 2-1 down after being undone defensively on a couple of occasions. While both teams settled into a more cautious rhythm after the break, the opening 45 minutes of Postecoglou’s reign were enough to show that his underlying tactics will be a far cry from his predecessor Antonio Conte’s defensive rigidity and focus on counterattacks.And while Spurs couldn’t find a winner, a draw at Brentford could be seen as a positive first step given that Thomas Frank’s team beat Manchester United, Manchester Cit...

Joey King dice que estar en el escenario con Taylor Swift es como meterse en “un baño de hielo”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:14 GMT

(CNN) — En julio, Taylor Swift tenía una sorpresa para sus fans en la parada de su gira “Eras” en Kansas City. Estrenó un nuevo video musical para la canción “I Can See You” e invitó a Joey King y Taylor Lautner, protagonistas del video, a subir al escenario con ella. Aunque King, protagonista de “The Kissing Booth” y “Bullet Train”, está acostumbrada a los fans, dijo que esto fue algo totalmente diferente.“Es un nivel diferente”, dijo King a CNN. “Es una experiencia muy especial salir a un escenario de más de 70.000 personas”.King dijo que se encontraba entre bastidores cuando Swift le dijo que estaba tratando de decidir si debía subirla al escenario antes o después de la reproducción del video.“Le dije: ‘¿Subirme al escenario? Me respondió: ‘¿No te lo dije? Y yo contesté: ‘No me dijiste que iba a subir al escenario'”, se rió. “Dios mío. Empecé a sudar y a asustarme y m...