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DC Council members divided on bill allowing warrantless searches 11/08/2023 12:04pm • A bill that would allow D.C. police to randomly search individuals who are charged with violent crimes led to passionate debate on both sides of the issue Wednesday, as the measure was reviewed by the D.C. Council's public safety committee. Under the legislation, people on pretrial release ch Chinese auto sales surged 10% year-on-year in October in fastest growth since May, exports up 50% 11/08/2023 06:19am • BEIJING (AP) — Sales of passenger cars rose 10.2% in October over a year earlier, an industry association said Wednesday, as makers ramped up promotions and customers opted for electric and hybrid vehicles. Sales of electric and hybrid vehicles climbed 37.5% from a year earlier, accounting for 76 Prince William hopes to expand his Earthshot Prize into a global environment movement by 2030 11/08/2023 03:56am • SINGAPORE (AP) — Britain’s Prince William said Wednesday that he hopes to expand his Earthshot Prize program into a global movement to bolster environmental innovators and galvanize governments to be more engaged in green sectors so that climate change would be easier to tackle. William said he Patrick Dempsey named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine 11/07/2023 11:59pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — He's not just “McDreamy” anymore — Patrick Dempsey is now also People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive. The “Grey's Anatomy” star and race car driver takes the mantle from “Captain America” star Chris Evans, who was 2022's selection. The pick was revealed on “Jimmy K A North Carolina sheriff says 2 of his deputies and a suspect were serious wounded by gunfire 11/07/2023 11:26pm • MAXTON, N.C. (AP) — Two sheriff's deputies from a southeastern North Carolina county and a man who was the subject of a warrant were seriously wounded Tuesday during exchanges of gunfire, the local sheriff said. Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said at a news conference the three men were sh Law and order and the economy are focus of the British government's King's Speech 11/07/2023 10:33pm • LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Conservative government set out a pre-election policy slate including tougher sentences for serious crimes and promises of elusive economic growth on Tuesday in a speech delivered by King Charles III at the grand State Opening of Parliament. The king read out a speech wri Prince William awards the Earthshot Prize to 5 winners and credits the finalists for giving hope 11/07/2023 10:25pm • SINGAPORE (AP) — An Indian maker of solar-powered dryers, a soil carbon marketplace and groups that work to make electric car batteries cleaner, restore Andean forests and deter illegal fishing were awarded the Earthshot Prize at a ceremony in Singapore. Britain's Prince William, whose Royal Found 1 dead in interstate crashes as super fog shrouds New Orleans area, recalling fatal October pileup 11/07/2023 09:58pm • NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Dense smoke reminiscent of last month's “super fog” that rolled into Louisiana has led to a deadly crash that shut down Interstate 10 in the New Orleans area early Tuesday, police said. The thoroughfare was closed due to smoke, fog and accidents involving multiple vehicles, Highlights of Donald Trump's hours on the witness stand at his New York civil fraud trial 11/07/2023 09:30pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump went off. Again and again. Making the witness stand at his civil fraud trial his podium, the former president laid into the judge who'll decide the case and the New York attorney general who’s suing him. During 3½ hours of testimony on Monday, the Republican denied Man charged in shooting over Spanish conquistador statue appeals detention order pending trial 11/07/2023 08:30pm • SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A judge’s order to deny bail is being challenged by a New Mexico man charged with attempted murder in the September shooting of a Native American activist during confrontations about canceled plans to reinstall a statue of a Spanish conquistador, according to court document Robbers break into home of Brazilian soccer star Neymar's partner, she said on social media 11/07/2023 07:18pm • RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Thieves entered the home of Brazilian soccer star Neymar 's partner and took her parents hostage early Tuesday morning, Bruna Biancardi, the mother of Neymar’s baby girl, wrote on her verified Instagram account. Local media reported that the home is located in Cotia, a city These Credit Cards Offer You Free Checked Baggage 11/07/2023 07:00pm • Rewards credit cards often come with a slew of benefits, including travel perks. One such perk is getting free checked bags on certain airlines or statement credits for airline fees that include baggage. If you're a frequent flier, this benefit can equate to hundreds, maybe even thousands, of saved How Much Should You Spend in Retirement? Use the 4% Rule 11/07/2023 07:00pm • The so-called 4% rule has only been around for a few decades, but it's become a rule of thumb for financial advisors and investors looking for guidance on estimated yearly income withdrawals in retirement. Here's what to know about the 4% rule in retirement. -- The origins of the 4% retirement withd Rivian to end exclusivity with Amazon, allow other companies to buy its electric vans 11/07/2023 06:14pm • Electric vehicle maker Rivian said Tuesday that it will allow other companies to purchase its fleet of delivery vans, ending an exclusive agreement with Amazon. In an announcement made alongside its third quarter earnings, the Irvine, California-based car maker said the decision provides other comp Rivian Automotive: Q3 Earnings Snapshot 11/07/2023 06:03pm • IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) on Tuesday reported a loss of $1.37 billion in its third quarter. The Irvine, California-based company said it had a loss of $1.44 per share. Losses, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.19 per share. The res