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In today’s fast-moving media landscape, freelance journalism has opened the doors for countless writers to share stories, report news, and build rewarding careers. Gone are the days when you had to work in a newsroom to become a journalist. Thanks to digital tools and platforms, aspiring journalists now have direct access to editors, publishers, and readers around the world. Patrick Mphephu, a seasoned journalist and mentor, strongly believes that choosing the right freelance platform is essential for anyone starting out in this field.Whether you’re just beginning your career in journalism or looking to expand your reach as a writer, the…

Fundamental OverviewThe S&P 500 continues to be supported given the lack of bearish drivers. Last Thursday’s NFP looked like it could offer a bigger pullback on a hawkish repricing in interest rate expectations but the positive data came with lower wage growth, which is great for the stock market. In the short-term, the only risk I can see is further hawkish repricing in interest rates expectations, but we will likely need a hot CPI for that. That should provide a deeper pullback. But given that the Fed’s reaction function remains to either wait more or cut, the market should eventually…

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Gold prices fell in India on Monday, according to data compiled by FXStreet. The price for Gold stood at 9,117.16 Indian Rupees (INR) per gram, down compared with the INR 9,189.32 it cost on Friday. The price for Gold decreased to INR 106,340.80 per tola from INR 107,182.50 per tola on friday. Unit measure Gold Price in INR 1 Gram 9,117.16 10 Grams 91,171.61 Tola 106,340.80 Troy Ounce 283,575.60   FXStreet calculates Gold prices in India by adapting international prices (USD/INR) to the local currency and measurement units. Prices are updated daily based on the market rates taken at the…

When hearing the term ‘freelancer’, a few jobs spring to mind: a publicist, a plumber, a tutor or a graphic designer, perhaps. But rarely a monster hunter. I’m all for paying the bills however you can, but not every problem (even monetary!) can be solved with a sword, something protagonist Lucy is about to find out in Alex Newton’s self-published graphic novel Freelancer. Newton transports readers to the mythical Sea of Tears to introduce us to our main character, Lucy, who is in full-on work mode (freelance, of course). Entering a cave, Lucy immediately comes across a blue, blobby monster…

The IRS can pay taxpayers refundable tax credits even if they are not required to file because they earn too little money. As a result of this, thousands of Americans and millions of dollars remain unclaimed in the United States. Some people simply don’t know that they qualify and that they can file a 2024 tax return even if they have no obligation to do so. Missing out on a tax refund payment is more common than people think. That is why the IRS keeps reminding taxpayers of the fact that they may be due a tax refund. If you…

Submitted by Carrie Steinweg, freelance reporter for The Lansing JournalOne thing I noticed immediately upon moving to Lansing in 1991 was that the majority of people I met have lived here a long time.Most people I knew were either born nearby at St. Margaret’s or Ingalls hospitals (or at home) and grew up in Lansing. Or they’d moved to the town in childhood and stayed as adults.Many of the people I met who came to Lansing as adults had moved from neighborhoods in the south part of the city of Chicago, places such as Roseland, Mount Greenwood, South Chicago or…

A crypto strategist with a history of timely Bitcoin (BTC) calls believes that the digital asset market will flourish this month. Pseudonymous analyst Pentoshi tells his 868,800 followers on the social media platform X that he sees the crypto markets rallying this month amid a slew of bullish catalysts. “It’s the start of a new quarter and a new month. It’s also Jubilant July. I gotta say. I feel extremely refreshed for the first time in a long time with all the positives happening. Stablecoin legislation is moving forward. More rails are being connected with traditional finance, banks and consumers.…

Independent journalist Melba Newsome speaks at HJ25. Photo by Zachary Linhares How to turbocharge your freelance career Moderator: Barbara Mantel, independent journalist covering organ transplants Charlotte Huff, independent journalist covering cancer and rural health Ashley Milne-Tyte, independent journalist covering aging  Melba Newsome, independent journalist covering climate action By Rachel C. Murphy, Missouri/Kansas Health Journalism Fellow At Health Journalism 2025, freelance journalists mulled how to increase their accepted pitches and, hopefully, pay rates by narrowing their focus to smaller niches. Moderator Barbara Mantel recounted how a chance assignment to cover a medical conference focused on organ donation and transportation changed her…

Jack Suntrup | Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS — A failure so far by a major health insurer and the largest St. Louis health care provider to renew their contract is already disrupting care for some area patients.The agreement between Cigna Healthcare and the BJC Health System expired on Tuesday; both sides have agreed to extend their current contract through July as talks proceed.Laura High, spokesperson for BJC Health System, said BJC and Cigna were still negotiating.“Both parties remain optimistic that negotiations will be successful,” High said in an email.A spokesperson for Connecticut-based Cigna said Tuesday that negotiations with BJC were ongoing.“Good…