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(BPT) - More than 41 million Americans are caregivers for aging parents, spouses and other loved ones, and for many, it's becoming part of everyday life. While many new caregivers anticipate helping with medications, doctors' appointments and transportation needs, some of the most challenging parts of caregiving are the everyday responsibilities families rarely talk about — and often feel least prepared to manage. The 3 a.m. bathroom trip. The conversation neither person wants to have.

(BPT) - September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of pediatric cancers and recognize the children and families affected by these diseases. According to Children's Cancer Cause, approximately 15,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer each year in the U.S. There are more than 13 major types of pediatric cancers and more than 200 subtypes. One rare but incredibly challenging type of childhood cancer is high-risk neuroblastoma.

(NewsUSA) - A parent should never be afraid to walk into their child’s school. Yet nearly one in five Hispanic parents say they have skipped or avoided a school event in the past year because of immigration concerns. And that is only part of the picture. According to a recent survey from the National School Choice Awareness Foundation, 57% of Hispanic parents say the current immigration policy environment is at least a somewhat concerning factor in their family’s daily life.

(NewsUSA) - With 25 original projects in development and three films and two series set for 2027, Utopai Studios is pairing human-led filmmaking with AI-native production infrastructure to build a new global entertainment studio. When Utopai Studios launched in August 2025, generative AI's role in entertainment was still largely defined by individual clips, technical demonstrations and short-form experiments.

(NewsUSA) - Analysis of more than 44 billion emails and 83 million text messages uncovers surprising patterns in when holiday shoppers buy, and what brings them back Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) may be among the biggest shopping days of the holiday season, but new research suggests consumer activity continues well beyond those major promotional events.

(StatePoint) People from all over the world come to Kentucky to take part in celebrations of music, culture and heritage. These events range from small-town cultural celebrations to massive annual festivals. Because these festivals can last several days, it is not uncommon for people to make them the centerpiece of a longer vacation. And now is the perfect time to make plans for the 2027 festival season. But what is there to do when one is not actively jamming out in the Bluegrass State?

(BPT) - Key takeaways: Home cooks are seeking smart kitchen appliances that save time, reduce cleanup and make everyday meal prep simple. Samsung has launched two new smart appliances, the Bespoke Over-the-Range Microwave with DualVent Technology and Bespoke Smart Slide-In Range with Flex Duo™ Oven and Dual True Convection, that feature smart innovations to simplify the daily cooking routine. Today's home cooks aren't satisfied with kitchen appliances that just cook food.

(NewsUSA) - BIX, the neo-finance app that pairs a self-custody crypto wallet with a Visa card, is accelerating its push into the United States, appointing David Imonitie as head of US sales as it works toward near-nationwide availability. The company currently supports eligible residents of 29 US states, subject to identity verification and programme requirements, and says it is targeting expansion to 49 states within six to eight months, subject to applicable approvals and partner readiness.

(BPT) - By Dorene Mills, Hannaford Supermarkets Chef Back-to-school season brings busier calendars, tighter routines and more decisions — all while families are looking for ways to stretch their grocery budgets. Getting fresh, nutritious meals on the table doesn't have to take hours in the kitchen or require going over budget on your weekly shop. As a mom of two, here are a few of my favorite tips to simplify your meal planning, so eating well on busy weeknights is both easy and affordable. 1.

(Feature Impact) When you’re planning home improvements, you’re often thinking about improving the comfort, safety, aesthetic or value of your home. Many changes and renovations have the added bonus of unlocking insurance discounts, but these savings opportunities can easily fly under the radar when you aren’t actively on the lookout for them.