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Millennial Money: Why adding a child as an authorized user might not help their credit 04/02/2024 08:43am • As parents, we want the best for our children: health, happiness — and hardy credit. Having a strong credit profile can determine whether your kid gets approved for a loan or how much they’ll pay for car insurance when they’re grown. But establishing credit for someone with no credit history i Donald Trump has posted a $175 million bond to avert asset seizure as he appeals NY fraud penalty 04/02/2024 12:30am • NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump posted a $175 million bond on Monday in his New York civil fraud case, halting collection of the more than $454 million he owes and preventing the state from seizing his assets to satisfy the debt while he appeals, according to a court filing. A New York appellate cou Millions of recalled Hyundai and Kia vehicles with a dangerous defect remain on the road 04/01/2024 07:29am • DETROIT (AP) — In September, Hyundai and Kia issued a recall of 3.4 million of its vehicles in the United States with an ominous warning: The vehicles should be parked outdoors and away from buildings because they risked catching fire, whether the engines were on or off. Six months later, most Baltimore Bridge Collapse Disrupts Global Coal Trade 03/31/2024 08:00pm • When the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed last week after a huge container ship ran into a support column, the fatal event sent ripples throughout the global supply chain that are still being assessed. Authorities have closed an area within 2,000 yards of the wreckage, blocking access First they tried protests of anti-gay bills. Then students put on a play at Louisiana’s Capitol 03/31/2024 12:05am • NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ava Kreutziger was in high school English class last year when she heard about the passage of legislation that could affect LGBTQ+ students like her. She excused herself from class to go cry in the bathroom, and found two of her classmates already there in tears. Those bills we Majority of U.S. bridges lack impact protection. Will anything change? 03/29/2024 06:35pm • ▶ Watch Video: Work begins to reopen Port of Baltimore after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse In the wake of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which plunged into the Patapsco River in Maryland after the cargo ship Dali slammed into one of its support columns, CBS News has The 8 Best Alaska Cruises for Families 03/28/2024 08:00pm • A cruise to Alaska is a once-in-a-lifetime family or multigenerational vacation. With unique opportunities for wildlife viewing and outdoor adventures that you won't find anywhere else in the world -- not to mention scenic cruising days on the ship to spend time together -- this special experience w Where Do I Fall in the American Economic Class System? 03/28/2024 08:00pm • Understanding where you fall in the American economic class system isn't as simple as pulling out a calculator or looking at a pay stub. Various forces shape individuals' economic classes and their views on where they rank among other Americans. Read on to find out more about how Americans view them 10 Affordable Places to Retire on the Water 03/25/2024 08:00pm • While property along a shoreline can be pricey, retirees can find reasonable options available throughout the U.S. To find the best affordable waterfront communities for retirement, we spoke with local real estate experts and reviewed annual rankings, including U.S. News' Best Places to Retire and Car Review: Hyundai continues its string of hits with the all-new 2024 Santa Fe 03/25/2024 04:47am • Not just comfortable on the paved road. Now the Santa Fe can tackle some off-roading with added ground clearance and AWD. (WTOP/Brian Armstead) By Brian Armstead, special contributor The first Santa Fe bowed in 2000 and was a competent, but fairly homely, SUV. Well, things have changed in a big way. 12 Home Improvements That Don't Add Value 03/24/2024 08:00pm • The average American household spent $9,542 on home improvement projects in 2023, according to Angi's annual State of Home Spending report. But not every home renovation project will increase the resale value of a home. Before you invest in a swimming pool or new addition, you should consider whethe What's in store for spring weather in the DC area? 03/22/2024 09:19pm • The first day of spring was technically earlier this week on March 19, but it didn't bring the nicest weather here in the D.C. area. In fact, officials are warning people to get ready for more severe storms. Spring may brings flowers and sunshine, but it also bring “damaging wind gusts, hail Former Georgia insurance commissioner John Oxendine pleads guilty to health care fraud 03/22/2024 03:36pm • ATLANTA (AP) — A former Georgia insurance commissioner who made a failed Republican run for governor has pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit health care fraud. John W. Oxendine of Johns Creek entered the guilty plea Friday in federal court in Atlanta. The 61-year-old had been indicted in May 20 Movie Review: A remake of 'Road House' with Jake Gyllenhaal turns into a muscular, Florida romp 03/21/2024 11:12pm • Elwood P. Dalton is a classy sort of bouncer. While five tough guys circle him outside a bar looking to bash his skull in, he has a question for them: “Before we start, do you have insurance?” And after savagely beating each up, he kindly drives them to the hospital. Dalton — played by a muscu Do You Need a Lawyer to Fight a Speeding Ticket? 03/21/2024 08:00pm • After the flashing blue lights fade in the distance and the dreaded speeding ticket is in hand, drivers have two main options to consider. They can either deal with the ticket themselves or hire a lawyer to contest it. While speeding sounds like a minor infraction, it killed 12,330 people in 2021 al