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LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) kidney and liver transplant programs have again received some of the highest ratings in the country in a report comparing transplant programs nationwide. more

The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $2.77 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 10 cents more compared to Thursday last week and is 40 cents less per gallon compared to the same day last year. more

United Cerebral Palsy of Harrison welcomed the generosity of the community in 2023. The organization hosted a successful holiday party for their clients and staff through donations which included gift cards, food, gifts and monetary donations. Thanks to these donations, every client and staff member received a door prize at the annual gathering, as well as a delicious shared meal with a taco bar. more

NEW YORK — Walmart said Wednesday it plans to build or convert more than 150 stores in the next five years, while remodeling existing stores. more

LITTLE ROCK — The Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt, Arkansas’ unclaimed property program, is getting a facelift. more

FAYETTEVILLE — Food entrepreneurs know that consumers appreciate the “magic” that turns fresh-picked strawberries into a biscuit-worthy jam, but they also know that following the rules for safe food processing is a must for creating value-added products. more

The Justice Department announced this week that eBay Inc., an e-commerce company headquartered in San Jose, California, has agreed to pay $59 million and to enhance its compliance program to resolve allegations that it violated the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in connection with thousands of pill presses and encapsulating machines that were sold through its website. This is the fourth-largest Controlled Substances Act settlement in history. more

Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2024 Orcas surface near a fishing boat in San Diego, prisoners work on a farm at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, and Taylor Swift kisses Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis … more

Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2024 This photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images in the Asia-Pacific region made or published by The Associated Press in the past week. Republic Day … more

A passionate student letter prompted a southern Pennsylvania school district to change its Native American logo years ago. But the mascot is back after a conservative school board acted on its … more

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People do not need to wear lead aprons or thyroid collars when getting X-rays at the dentist. That's according to the American Dental Association. The new recommendation is just that, however. State … more

Amazon on Thursday reported better-than-expected revenue and profits for the fourth quarter, driven by strong consumer spending during the holiday shopping season. The Seattle-based e-commerce … more

Anti-smoking groups aren’t just fighting the tobacco companies these days. They’re fighting, sometimes bitterly, among themselves. The stakes are high. Smoking remains the leading cause of … more

A company that helped develop marketing campaigns for OxyContin and other opioids has agreed to a $350 million settlement with U.S. states over the toll of the powerful prescription painkillers. New … more

Peloton sank to its lowest price on record after it reported another loss and gave investors a lukewarm forecast as the connected exercise company continues to struggle following its pandemic hot … more

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose last week to the highest level in 11 weeks, though layoffs remain at historically low levels. Applications for unemployment benefits climbed … more

Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny is urging Russians to show their protest of President Vladimir Putin during next month’s presidential balloting by voting at a specific time on election … more

Elon Musk wants Tesla investors to decide on moving the company’s corporate listing to Texas after a Delaware court decided he shouldn’t get a multibillion-dollar pay package. The electric car … more