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Already breaking Usain Bolt's youth records, teen sprinter Erriyon Knighton on fast track to success 08/22/2023 05:01am • BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — From cars to race times, 19-year-old sprinter Erriyon Knighton has an appreciation for all things fast. He's combining his two passions to provide extra fuel: Should Knighton achieve Olympic glory, he's treating himself to a black McLaren supercar. One thing he can't speed Voter fatigue edges out optimism as Zimbabwe holds 2nd general election since Mugabe's ouster 08/22/2023 02:15am • HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Colorful campaign posters adorn street poles, buildings, vehicles and trees in Zimbabwe, but the buzz surrounding the country's upcoming general election appears to end there. The presidential and parliamentary elections taking place Wednesday are crucial to determining th From MLK to today, the March on Washington highlights the evolution of activism by Black churches 08/22/2023 01:34am • The March on Washington of 1963 is remembered most for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have a Dream” speech — and thus as a crowning moment for the long-term civil rights activism of what is sometimes referred to as the “Black Church.” At the march, King indeed represented numerous Biden says federal government will help Maui 'for as long as it takes' to recover from wildfire 08/21/2023 11:40pm • LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday told survivors of Hawaii’s wildfires that the nation “grieves with you” and promised that the federal government will help “for as long as it takes” Maui to recover from damage caused by the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a centu Dentist convicted of killing wife on African safari given life sentence and over $15M in penalties 08/21/2023 09:28pm • DENVER (AP) — As a wealthy dentist convicted of killing his wife at the end of an African safari listened in court, her brother vowed on Monday to move her remains to a place that Larry Rudolph would never discover. Shortly before a judge sentenced Rudolph to life in prison in the 2016 death of B 20 Practical Ways Seniors Can Cut Expenses 08/21/2023 08:00pm • If you're a retired senior citizen, there's a good chance you're living on a fixed income. That means you're probably on the hunt for ideas to save money. You're in luck. Some of these money-saving strategies will work for any age, but most are aimed at people in their 60s or older. Hopefully they'l Travel Discounts for Seniors 08/21/2023 08:00pm • Whether you're visiting family or taking a vacation, there are many travel deals available for senior citizens. Some travel discounts for seniors can be found online, while others are available when you call or join an organization. Be ready to read the fine print and ask for details to make sure yo Suspected Palestinian gunman kills an Israeli, wounds another in latest attack in occupied West Bank 08/21/2023 06:40pm • JERUSALEM (AP) — A suspected Palestinian attacker killed an Israeli woman and seriously wounded a man in the south of the occupied West Bank on Monday, Israeli authorities said, as violence flared in the restive territory two days after a shooting that killed two Israelis. Elsewhere in the West Ba NHTSA proposing new rules to encourage seat belt use by all vehicle passengers 08/21/2023 06:17pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Transportation is proposing new rules designed to encourage seat belt use by car and truck passengers, including those sitting in the back seat. The new rules proposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would require manufacturers to equip ve Business Highlights: MacKenzie Scott giving totals $97m in first half; Dearth of new cars under $20k 08/21/2023 04:59pm • ___ MacKenzie Scott gave 17 nonprofits $97 million in the first half of 2023 MacKenzie Scott’s quest to give the bulk of her wealth to charity continues. So far this year, 17 nonprofits have announced they’ve received unrestricted donations from Scott through her Yield Giving fund, according to DP World Tour Schedule 08/21/2023 03:01pm • Nov. 24-27 _ Fortinet Australian PGA Championship (Cameron Smith) Nov. 24-27 _ Joburg Open (Dan Bradbury) Dec. 1-4 _ Investec South African Open Championship (Thriston Lawrence) Dec. 1-4 _ ISPS Handa Australian Open (Adrian Meronk) Dec. 8-11 _ Alfred Dunhill Championship (Ockie Strydom) Dec. 15-18 _ AP PHOTOS: Life in Kyiv may seem normal on the surface, but a closer look reveals the burdens of war 08/21/2023 09:32am • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Life in the capital of war-torn Ukraine seems normal on the surface. In the mornings, people rush to work holding cups of coffee. Streets are filled with cars, and in the evenings restaurants are packed. But the details tell another story. Numerous buildings across Kyiv bear t Looking for a new car under $20,000? Good luck. Your choice has dwindled to just one vehicle 08/21/2023 08:26am • DETROIT (AP) — Just five years ago, a price-conscious auto shopper in the United States could choose from among a dozen new small cars selling for under $20,000. Now, there’s just one: The Mitsubishi Mirage. And even the Mirage appears headed for the scrap yard. At a time when Americans incre A list of the 5 new vehicles with the lowest average purchase prices in the US 08/21/2023 08:25am • A new car that costs under $20,000, once an unofficial threshold of affordability, is all but history in the United States. Blame it on automakers abandoning the low-profit small-car business as American consumers increasingly gravitate toward pricier SUVs and trucks. The compact Mitsubishi Mirage Biden administration announces more new funding for rural broadband infrastructure 08/21/2023 05:10am • The Biden administration on Monday continued its push toward internet-for-all by 2030, announcing about $667 million in new grants and loans to build more broadband infrastructure in the rural U.S. “With this investment, we’re getting funding to communities in every corner of the country because