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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Utah spends the 3rd lowest amount of income on childcare in nation: Wallethub
SALT LAKE CITY () — Utah's parents spend some of the smallest amount of their incomes on childcare in the country, according to . Wallethub looked at median incomes for married couples and single parents in each state and compared it to the costs of family-based childcare (care based in a private home) and the costs of center-based childcare (care in a more traditional daycare center). Nationwide, married couples can spend up to 13% of their income on childcare, and single parents can spend up to 51% of their income on childcare. 'Childcare has become less affordable over time,' said Lori Latrice Martin, PhD, Professor and Associate Dean at Louisiana State University. 'Childcare costs may exceed what some families pay in rent. The causes for the increase in childcare include the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, operational costs, limited public funding, and declines in available childcare options.' Compared to those national averages, childcare in Utah is cheap. In Utah, married couples spend 6.5% of their income on family-based childcare and 7.97% of their income on center-based childcare. For married couples, Utah ranks at 48 on the list, or the 4th smallest amount spent on childcare. Single parents in Utah rank even better than married couples, at the second lowest amount of their income spent on childcare in the country, or number 50 on the list. However, single parents spend a much greater percentage of their income on childcare than married couples, since there is only one income. Single parents in Utah spend 17.25% on family-based childcare and 21.15% on center-based childcare. Across married couples and single parents, Utah ranks third for the least amount of money spent on childcare. New York state has the highest cost of childcare for married couples in the nation, followed by New Mexico and Washington state. New Mexico's high childcare cost is mainly because the incomes in the state are so low, according to the report. In New York and Washington state, incomes are high, but comparatively, costs are higher too. Here are the states where childcare is the most expensive for married couples: New York New Mexico Washington Oregon Vermont Here are the states where childcare is the least expensive for married couples: South Dakota South Carolina Mississippi Utah North Dakota Interestingly, childcare for single parents in the District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) is the most expensive in the country, but for married couples, it ranks at number 29 on the list. Here are the states where childcare is the most expensive for single parents: District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) New York Massachusetts Vermont Rhode Island And here are the states where childcare is the least expensive for single parents: South Dakota Utah Alaska Idaho South Carolina You can see the rest of the rankings and read about the methodology of the study . Latest headlines: Republicans eye efforts to quiet Epstein uproar but can't quash it Utah spends the 3rd lowest amount of income on childcare in nation: Wallethub Utah's air tanker bases have already used 1.2 million gallons of retardant fighting wildfires One dead after Orem house fire Friday morning Officials warn of potential flash floods in burn scars and Zion National Park Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The Open commentator forced to issue grovelling apology after X-rated live TV outburst when he thought his mic was off
AN NBC commentator was forced to issue a grovelling apology after an X-rated outburst live on TV during The Open. On course reporter Smylie Kaufman dropped the F-bomb when he thought his mic was off on Friday. 2 Smylie Kaufman was forced to issue a grovelling apology after an X-rated outburst live on TV during The Open 2 The Open commentator forced to issue grovelling apology after X-rated live TV outburst when he thought his mic was off It came as On the mic, Kaufman said: "This is one of the more difficult holes today." And as challenging as the hole may have been for Rahm and the other golfers, it was equally difficult for Kaufman. After a few seconds pause, Kaufman could be heard ruffling around before blurting out: "What the f***?" READ MORE GOLF NEWS About 15 minutes later, host Mike Tirico was tasked with issuing an apology for Kaufman and NBC. Tirico appeared to blame the headsets at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland . And now Kaufman himself posted his own apology on X. He said: "I guess there's a first for everything. First off I want to apologise for the audio blunder that happened today. Most read in Golf CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "I heard a pop in my ear and it went radio silent, which typically signals to me that my mic is down. "But clearly it wasn't, so I want to apologise for what happened and to the team that was listening and of course I'm going to move past this one. Shane Lowry's X-rated rant is caught on hot mic after poor shot at The Open "It definitely won't happen again and I'm looking forward to a great weekend. Sorry guys. See ya." As of Friday, Matt Fitzpatrick and Scottie Scheffler were tied at the top of the Open Championship leaderboard at nine-under-par. H.T. Li and Brian Harman trail closely behind at eight under, with five other players at five under. Masters winner Rory McIlroy is in contention at three under, with home crowd at Royal Portrush roaring him on. Kaufman, who played collegiate golf at Louisiana State University, turned professional in 2014 and played until 2017. The Alabama native boasts two professional wins, one on the PGA Tour and one on the Tour. He burst onto the PGA scene with a win in the 2015 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Five months prior, he won the United Leasing Championship , joining NBC in 2023.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The Open commentator forced to issue grovelling apology after X-rated live TV outburst when he thought his mic was off
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN NBC commentator was forced to issue a grovelling apology after an X-rated outburst live on TV during The Open. On course reporter Smylie Kaufman dropped the F-bomb when he thought his mic was off on Friday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Smylie Kaufman was forced to issue a grovelling apology after an X-rated outburst live on TV during The Open 2 The Open commentator forced to issue grovelling apology after X-rated live TV outburst when he thought his mic was off It came as Jon Rahm was putting for a long birdie on hole 13. On the mic, Kaufman said: "This is one of the more difficult holes today." And as challenging as the hole may have been for Rahm and the other golfers, it was equally difficult for Kaufman. After a few seconds pause, Kaufman could be heard ruffling around before blurting out: "What the f***?" READ MORE GOLF NEWS LOW BLOW Lowry handed PENALTY for rules breach at Open as he yells 'f*** this place' About 15 minutes later, host Mike Tirico was tasked with issuing an apology for Kaufman and NBC. Tirico appeared to blame the headsets at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. And now Kaufman himself posted his own apology on X. He said: "I guess there's a first for everything. First off I want to apologise for the audio blunder that happened today. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "I heard a pop in my ear and it went radio silent, which typically signals to me that my mic is down. "But clearly it wasn't, so I want to apologise for what happened and to the team that was listening and of course I'm going to move past this one. Shane Lowry's X-rated rant is caught on hot mic after poor shot at The Open "It definitely won't happen again and I'm looking forward to a great weekend. Sorry guys. See ya." As of Friday, Matt Fitzpatrick and Scottie Scheffler were tied at the top of the Open Championship leaderboard at nine-under-par. H.T. Li and Brian Harman trail closely behind at eight under, with five other players at five under. Masters winner Rory McIlroy is in contention at three under, with home crowd at Royal Portrush roaring him on. Kaufman, who played collegiate golf at Louisiana State University, turned professional in 2014 and played until 2017. The Alabama native boasts two professional wins, one on the PGA Tour and one on the Tour. He burst onto the PGA scene with a win in the 2015 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Five months prior, he won the United Leasing Championship, joining NBC in 2023.
NBC News
5 days ago
- Politics
- NBC News
Two Iranian students released after ICE arrested them in a ‘ruse,' their lawyers said
Two married Iranian students at Louisiana State University were released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody this week after they were arrested in June in what their attorneys describe as a 'ruse' orchestrated by government agents. Attorneys for Pouria Pourhosseinhendabad and Parisa Firouzabadi had challenged their detentions and accused the government of violating the law and immigration procedures. The American Civil Liberties Union's Louisiana chapter announced their release Wednesday. The two graduate students, who were detained for nearly a month, were 'lured' out of their home by ICE agents who told them that they were investigating a hit-and-run that the couple had previously reported, court documents said. They were then arrested. ICE did not provide or present a warrant for their arrest, their attorneys said in court documents. Several days later, ICE alleged that Firouzabadi was deportable due to a 2023 visa revocation, the documents said. Pourhosseinhendabad is on an active F-1 student visa and is currently still enrolled at the school, according to the ACLU. Nora Ahmed, the legal director for the ACLU of Louisiana, a group that is helping to represent the couple, said in a statement that their release represented a 'powerful affirmation of immigrants' rights.' 'Pouria and Parisa should never have been detained and we're relieved they're finally free,' Ahmed said in a statement. ICE did not immediately respond to NBC News' request for comment. A federal magistrate judge recommended the release of Pourhosseinhendabad on Monday, writing that the student 'has established that there is a grave risk he will suffer irreparable harm.' After attorneys filed a petition for the release of Firouzabadi the following day, the government agreed to release the couple. 'Pouria and Parisa should never have been detained and we're relieved they're finally free,' Ahmed said in the statement. 'However, this case also underscores that when the government's power is allowed to go unchecked, entire communities are left vulnerable to sweeping abuses of power.' On June 22, police officers knocked on the couple's apartment door, claiming to investigate a hit-and-run accident that the couple had reported weeks earlier, according to Firouzabadi's habeas petition. The officers asked to see their vehicle to assess damage, prompting the couple to lead them to the parking lot, the petition said. Federal agents believed to be employed by ICE then handcuffed and arrested the couple, according to court documents. 'The way that state police presented themselves to Parisa — as though they were investigating the hit-and-run of which Parisa had been a victim weeks prior — constitutes a ruse because it was an official deception that was used to arrest and detain her,' the petition said. Days after Firouzabadi was arrested, a charging document was uploaded to the immigration court electronic record, the petition said. In it, ICE alleged that she had failed to maintain her legal status because of a visa revocation in 2023 due to violating laws related to sabotage or espionage, court documents said. Ten days after that filing, ICE rescinded the accusation tied to sabotage and espionage but continued to allege that she was deportable, the petition said. It is unclear what prompted the accusation and why it was rescinded. Attorneys did not immediately respond to questions around Firouzabadi's visa revocation, but court documents say that no reasons were ever provided to her. However, her attorneys argued that Firouzabadi still has legal status because she is actively enrolled, attending classes and working at Louisiana State University, and that the revocation only prevents her from leaving and attempting to return to the country. Pourhosseinhendabad, who was held at a separate facility, is in full compliance with his visa requirements, his attorneys said. 'Arresting and detaining him without any justification under the law violates due process, equal protection, the Fourth Amendment, and established immigration procedures,' an ACLU press release on the incident said. The couple's attorneys point out in court documents that their arrest coincides with the U.S. entrance into the conflict between Israel and Iran. The two were arrested just hours after the military attacked three Iranian nuclear enrichment sites. The conflict ended in a ceasefire days later. Given the timing, their counsel argued the unlawful arrests were the result of discrimination. 'This is the same kind of discrimination that occurred with the internment of Japanese Americans in the 1940s, which we committed never to repeat,' Ahmed said in the release. 'And yet, we were right here on June 22, the day after the United States bombed Iran — indiscriminately rounding up Iranians on U.S. soil.'
Cosmopolitan
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Paul Skenes Saved Livvy Dunne's Red Carpet Wardrobe Malfunction
Is Paul Skenes the boyfriend of the year? Fans definitely think so after he helped his girlfriend, Livvy Dunne, fix a mini wardrobe malfunction as they walked the MLB's All-Star red carpet on July 15. Paul opted for a plum duochrome suit with a white button-up shirt and sunglasses, while the former Louisiana State University gymnast rocked a backless royal blue dress with white strappy heels. As is often the case with these shoes, one of the straps came undone. That's when Paul came to the rescue and gently laced her heel back up, per footage captured by the MLB. S'cute! Of course, fans of the couple couldn't contain their emotions at the sweet gesture. 'It wasn't just fashion, it was a power move. A winning pitch both on and off the field,' one person wrote, referring to Paul's position as the Pittsburgh Pirates' pitcher. Another chimed in, writing, 'What a gentleman.' The athletes have been romantically linked since 2023. They first sparked dating rumors when Livvy wore Paul's jersey at the College World Series that June. They went public with their relationship two months later, and since then, Livvy has opened up about how their connection is still going strong. 'We don't restrict each other from doing things,' she told People in June. 'I've been in relationships in the past like that—where it's almost like you have a leash on you, you can't do anything.' She continued, 'But he has a job to do and I have a job to do—I know that's so important for two young kids in a relationship to realize. So, yeah, we just have a good time and it's a two-way road.' As for how they constantly support each other's jobs as pro athletes, Livvy is all about showing up for her man. 'I'm trying to go to as many baseball games as I can,' she shared. 'I really just enjoy watching him and he's always on the go. He's an athlete, so I get it. I get the grind.'
