By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Companies that secretly vary prices based on how much they think individual customers will pay could face federal charges under a proposed policy released Wednesday by the Federal Trade Commission. “When consumers see a listed price, they expect it to be same...
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AMARILLO The Odessa Jackalopes finished up their weekend series against the Amarillo Wranglers by winning in a shootout 3-2 Saturday on the road in North American Hockey League action. The Jackalopes improved to 6-1-0-0 for the season and are in fourth place in the NAHL South Div...
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TAHLEQUAH, OKLA. The UTPB football team maintained its good start to the 2026 season by defeating No. 21 Northeastern State 38-27 Saturday at Doc Wadley Stadium in a nonconference game. The Falcons improved 4-1 while the RiverHawks fell to 3-3. Both teams kept it close, especiall...
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The head of Tennessee's prison system is resigning, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday, the first major staff shake-up since Christa Pike's stunning failed execution left her unconscious and on a ventilator at a hospital. Frank Strada, commissioner of the Department of Correction, ...
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AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Liam Szarka rushed for two touchdowns and Air Force defeated Navy 14-9 on Saturday. This was the opening game of the round-robin Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy competition between Air Force (3-1), Navy (1-3) and Army. Air Force plays at Army Nov. 7 wi...
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A folding table, a pizza stack and a slow cooker of wassail turn the driveway into the place everybody ends up. Photo credit: Depositphotos By Lucy Brewer Two-thirds of Americans plan to hand out candy on Halloween, and this year they get to do it on a Saturday night with nobody ...
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Getting author photos made to promote his first book was a meaningful experience for freelance journalist Philip Eil. The professional photographer he hired was friendly and supportive, he said, and he liked watching her work during the severa...
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Members of the nonprofit community were honored for their hard work and sacrifices at the Nonprofit Management Center’s 18th annual Beacon Awards Thursday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. The Beacon Awards honor the people and organizations whose leadership, se...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Almost 700 people were without power in Midland on Saturday. First Alert 7 received messages from people informing us that they had not had power since 7:30 in the morning. Upon checking Oncor’s website, First Alert 7 has learned that the cause is “Public ...
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The Compass Academy volleyball team posted another sweep, this time against Stanton, as the Lady Cougars cruised to a 3-0 win Saturday at home to remain perfect in District 3-3A play. With the victory, Compass Academy improved to 30-4 overall, 4-0 in District 3-3A. Stanton fell t...
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The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) is a closely watched indicator of the level of engagement of people in the workforce, whether employed or seeking a job. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) tracks the measure, which has recently fallen to levels not seen since the ...
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Talker News | Talker According to a new study , 48% of Americans are “career cushioning” — exploring what backup options they have if their current job didn’t meet their expectations. The new poll of 2,000 American office workers found 77% of them have started to prepare for thei...
