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The nation’s largest tax preparer reports a slightly smaller net loss in the first quarter as it beats Wall Street revenue expectations and trims expenses. H&R Block typically reports a first-quarter loss, but severance costs tied to recent layoffs contributed. Full Story

KC-area drivers rank among safest

Kansas City-area drivers have gotten worse since last year, but the area still ranks among the top fifth of cities in terms of safe driving, according to the 2010 Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report. Full Story

Local convenience stores sell to The Pantry

The operator of Kangaroo Express has agreed to buy 47 convenience stores throughout Kansas and Missouri, including five in the Kansas City metro area. Full Story

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