By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — When Gloria Chavez was planning on going home for the holidays for the first time since moving out as an 18-year-old, she found herself anxious at the thought of sitting in her childhood home’s living room, surrounded by family members she hadn’t seen in a while. Once there, Chavez,
Continue ReadingBy ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slumped in October to their slowest pace in more than 13 years, as surging mortgage rates and rising prices kept many prospective homebuyers on the sidelines. Existing home sales fell 4.1% last month from September to a seasonally adjusted
Continue ReadingBy Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Home sales may have their worst year in 30 years. Sales slumped in October and prices continued to climb, as mortgage rates surged last month and inventory remained extraordinarily low. That kept homebuyers out of the market, according to a monthly report from the National Association of
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By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Shoppers will be splurging less this holiday than in past years, major retailers say. Best Buy, Lowe’s and Kohl’s all reported sales declines during their most recent quarter Tuesday and are forecasting holiday sales to drop from a year ago. “Consumer demand has been even more uneven
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By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — Despite inflation and memories of past holiday travel meltdowns, millions of people are expected to hit airports and highways in record numbers over the Thanksgiving break. The busiest days to fly will be Tuesday and Wednesday as well as the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The Transportation Security
Continue Reading By Michelle Toh, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Mastercard has won long-awaited approval to expand its offerings in China’s huge payments market, days after the country’s leader personally sought to improve business ties between Beijing and Washington. The US credit card giant announced Monday that it had received clearance from China’s central bank and the
Continue ReadingBy Elizabeth Wolfe, Sara Tonks and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — A storm system pushing across the eastern US ahead of Thanksgiving is delivering widespread impacts on Tuesday, threatening to disrupt holiday travel with severe thunderstorms, drenching rain and snow. Live Updates: See the latest on delays and disruptions as Thanksgiving travel gets underway At
Continue ReadingBy Arlette Saenz, CNN Washington (CNN) — The White House – and President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign – are eager to promote dropping prices on everything from gas to the cost of turkey this Thanksgiving as they look to convince skeptical Americans that the president’s policies are paying off for their pocketbooks. White House chief
Continue ReadingBy JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer For most of her life, Claudia Stearns dreaded Thanksgiving. As a person who struggled with obesity since childhood, Stearns hated the annual turmoil of obsessing about what she ate — and the guilt of overindulging on a holiday built around food. Now, after losing nearly 100 pounds using medications
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Central Missouri Humane Society is considering three locations for its new home, with one being city-owned property at Strawn Road and I-70 Drive. The current shelter at Big Bear Boulevard has outgrown its space and the almost 50-year-old building has also turned into a safety hazard with caving ceilings, crumbling walls,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thanksgiving is a little more than a week away. Have you already made your Thanksgiving plans? Let us know in the poll and in the comments.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Central Missouri Humane Society is still not able to take in new dogs after diagnosing another case of canine pneumovirus last week. Canine pneumovirus is a highly contagious virus among dogs, similar to a cold among humans, according to Amie Burling with the MU College of Veterinary Medicine. She said it’s
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While you’re grabbing extra layers heading out be sure you also have the cold weather gear for your furry friends! They feel the cold as much as we do, especially in their extremities and faces. Lots of tips for keeping your pet warm are many of the same things you would also do for yourself.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new location for The Food Bank Market is opening its doors Wednesday at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., providing more than just food for the community. The Food Bank Market, part of the The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri, will provide food and services for community members in need
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Halloween was on Tuesday, and it ended up being a chilly day. Did you end up having a lot of trick-or-treaters? Or did you notice if the cold kept kids at home? Let us know in the poll and in the comments.
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ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) Just before 6 o’clock Monday morning, the Missouri Department of Transportation announced on its “X” account that the Eastbound driving lane of Interstate 70 over the Rocheport Bridge re-opened. A scheduled explosion that was part of the demolition of the piers from the old Missouri River bridge damaged part of the Rocheport
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As colder months are quickly approaching, more people are turning on the heat to keep their homes warm. Ameren says it is important to know how to maintain and operate any heating devices used in homes, and to be aware of signs that indicate a gas leak. “If they’re ever smelling the
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Cole Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (Omaha World-Herald) — Who says dogs and cats can’t get along? A 6-year-old husky mix named Bret Michaels donated blood Monday at the Nebraska Humane Society to a kitten with flea anemia, likely saving the feline’s life. Pam Wiese, a spokeswoman for the
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Watch candidates speak with media in the web player above. View a livestream of the forum in the web player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Four people vying for Columbia’s police chief job made their pitches to the public on Wednesday night. The four finalists include: former Forest Park Chief of Police and Public Safety Director
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the war continues in the Middle East, some people may be looking at ways to financially help those who have been affected. GoFundMe spokesperson Leigh Lehman said she has seen an outpouring of support for emergency relief to the Middle East recently. There are also many active GoFundMes in Columbia this
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