Before spending a huge amount of money on college, you need to know who you are

College is expensive. Perhaps our students need to learn more about themselves in order to be better students at a four-year college or university.Abby Falik  |  Opinion contributorApril can be a cruel month for high school seniors. Students and parents anxiously await college admissions decisions, feeling like their whole future is on the line. While…Continue Reading

Tax Day, shooting investigations and Boston Marathon: 5 things to know Monday

Tax Day is (finally) here. Here’s what to know.Tax procrastinators, the jig is up: Monday, April 18, is the federal tax deadline.  Americans had an extra weekend to prepare their returns this year, thanks to the local observance of Emancipation Day in Washington, D.C., on the usual April 15 deadline. (Maine and Massachusetts residents have…Continue Reading

Chernihiv picks up pieces following Russian retreat

Skip to main content Smashed houses, charred rubble and destroyed military equipment litter the streets of the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv: evidence of the prolonged and relentless fighting that engulfed this city, 70 miles northeast of Kyiv, when Russian forces attacked it, early in the conflict. Now they’ve gone, residents are emerging, combing through the…Continue Reading

Tax Day food deals 2022: 7-Eleven, Firehouse Subs, Kona Ice freebie, plus free massages

Tax Day can be about cashing in as much as paying out.Regardless of whether you owe money or are getting a refund, some businesses are marking the tax return deadline Monday with deals and freebies.This year’s tax relief includes free treats, discounted meals and free paper shredding along with a way to eliminate the stress of filing at…Continue Reading

Puzzle solutions for Monday, April 18

Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.CROSSWORDSUSA TODAY crossword (Available to play digitally at puzzles.usatoday.com.)Los Angeles Times crosswordToday’s crossword Daily Commuter crosswordSUDOKUJUMBLEJumbles: GROUT    FUNNY    LAVISH    UNWISEAnswer: For the Boston Marathon, it’s better to have stamina than speed –…Continue Reading

NFL exec: Panthers might have to trade up for a QB in 2022 draft

With less than two weeks until the 2022 NFL draft, no quarterback in this year’s class has emerged as a “safe” pick—let alone as the guy. Yet, the Carolina Panthers may still have to trade up to get one. In his newest edition of Football Morning in America, NBC scribe Peter King revealed the latest buzz surrounding…Continue Reading

AFC South Roundup: 6 stories from its division opponents that Jaguars fans should know

It’s been a busy week in the AFC South and across the NFL. Voluntary offseason workouts began this week, and the 2022 NFL Draft is now less than two weeks away. The Jaguars’ starting left tackle Cam Robinson signed his franchise tender, and the team hosted a ton of players in this year’s draft for…Continue Reading

Juice It Up! Inks Nine-Store Franchise Development Deal in Northern California

Juice It Up! Continues Expansion Throughout NorCal with 9-Unit Deal Inked by New Franchise Partner Leading Smoothie and Juice Chain to Significantly Expand NorCal Footprint Newport Beach, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted smoothie, açaí bowl and raw juice chains, has announced its newest franchise development agreement for nine stores…Continue Reading

Miguel’s Jr. Launches Fiery Habanero Menu April 13

Miguel’s Jr. Fiery Menu. Image courtesy of Miguel’s Jr. Available at all Miguel’s Jr. locations for dine-in, take-out, drive-thru, online ordering, and delivery for a limited time (RestaurantNews.com) WHAT: Miguel’s Jr.’s Fiery Habanero Menu is back and better than ever with the extra-spicy fan-favorite flavors available for a limited time beginning Wednesday, April 13, 2022.…Continue Reading