An easy method for softening it is to zap it in the microwave. Put the brown sugar in a microwave-safe bowl and cover it with a damp paper towel. Microwave it in 30-second bursts, breaking up the ...

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Funds from certified check vs. cashier's check come directly from the account holder's bank account vs. being drawn from the bank's own account. Read on.

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CROSS COUNTY, Ark. — A former Wynne, Arkansas, firefighter was arrested after being accused of forging checks, according to the Cross County Sheriff’s Department. Dusten Williams is being charged with ...

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. will ...

Four New York Times reporters pressed Mr. Trump about a range of topics in a nearly two-hour interview. Here is a transcript of their conversation. President Trump spoke to four New York Times ...

Many business owners view background checks as an unnecessary expense, but the price is minimal compared to the legal and reputational damage caused by a problematic hire. From verifying college ...