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The Financial Perks of Growing Older 08/08/2023 08:00pm • Aging has its benefits: As the years pass, you gain more wisdom and perspective on life. In addition, you have access to more financial benefits. From discounts to deals and deductions, there are many ways to make your funds go further as you age. Here's how getting older can save you money: -- Seni What's the Best Credit Card for Buying Furniture? 08/08/2023 08:00pm • There are tons of rewards credit cards that help you save money on things like travel and groceries. But you may not realize that certain credit cards are also great for major purchases, such as new furniture. "Opening a new credit card before buying a couch can be a great way to earn extra rewards Man sought for Maryland shooting wounded by Marshals during Virginia arrest 08/08/2023 06:12pm • ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A Maryland man wanted on an attempted murder charge was wounded Tuesday during an apparent shootout with U.S. Marshals in northern Virginia before being taken into custody. Alexandria police said a man sought by the U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force was Rivian Automotive: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 08/08/2023 05:50pm • IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) on Tuesday reported a loss of $1.2 billion in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Irvine, California-based company said it had a loss of $1.27. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.08 per share. The US east cleans up after deadly storms as New England braces for flooding 08/08/2023 05:15pm • SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Crews across the eastern U.S. worked Tuesday to clear downed trees and power lines and restore electricity following severe storms that killed at least two people, cut power to more than a million customers at their peak, and forced thousands of flight delays and cancella Editorial Roundup: United States 08/08/2023 04:32pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: Aug. 3 The Washington Post on a threat to PEPFAR President George W. Bush could not have foreseen how successful the outcome would be when he told aides in 2002 he wanted a “game changer” to fight the scourge of HIV/AIDS in Africa Linus Lindqvist returns to Meyer Shank Racing for Indy's second road course race of season 08/08/2023 04:11pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar driver Linus Lundqvist will replace the injured Simon Pagenaud in Saturday’s Indy Grand Prix, Meyer Shank Racing announced Tuesday. Lundqvist will again be driving the No. 60 Honda as a teammate of four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves. Lundqvist was amo Kansas officer wounded in weekend shootout that killed a car chase suspect has died of injuries 08/08/2023 03:48pm • MISSION, Kan. (AP) — A suburban Kansas City police officer who was wounded in a shootout that killed a car chase suspect has died, authorities said. Police in Fairway, Kansas, announced late Monday in a news release that Officer Jonah Oswald died of injuries suffered in the Sunday morning shooting Former NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott running out of time to make playoffs 08/08/2023 03:41pm • BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Chase Elliott is running out of time. The 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion, whose year was stunted by a snowboarding accident and hindered by a suspension, needs to win one of the next three races to earn a spot in the playoffs. “It's the only option,” he acknowledged. On Italy proposed a bank tax to help people with interest rate hikes. The move sent stocks plunging 08/08/2023 03:29pm • ROME (AP) — Italian bank stocks plunged Tuesday after the Cabinet approved a proposal to apply a 40% tax on some bank profits this year to help consumers and businesses cope with higher borrowing costs. Transport Minister Matteo Salvini announced the tax at a Monday evening news conference, saying DP World Tour Schedule 08/08/2023 03:00pm • 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 _ Mike Rockenfeller to replace suspended Noah Gragson in next NASCAR Cup Series races 08/08/2023 02:54pm • STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Mike Rockenfeller, a two-time Le Mans winner, has been chosen to replace suspended driver Noah Gragson in the next two NASCAR Cup Series races. Legacy Motor Club CEO Cal Wells announced Tuesday that Rockenfeller will be in the No. 42 Chevrolet this week at the Indianapolis Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 08/08/2023 01:27pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov Movie Review: ‘Gran Turismo’ movie drifts into cliches and video game aesthetics 08/08/2023 11:44am • In 2006, a Nissan marketing executive had a truly insane idea to create a competition and an “academy” to turn gamers into race car drivers. Darren Cox saw an untapped market of potential car-buyers in Gran Turismo enthusiasts – the popular PlayStation racing simulator that first came on the m AUTO RACING: Buescher wins back to back at Richmond and Michigan, outlasting points leader Truex 08/08/2023 11:15am • All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Verizon 200 at the Brickyard Site: Indianapolis, Indiana. Schedule: Saturday, practice, 11:35 a.m., and qualifying, 12:35 p.m.; Sunday, race, 2:30 p.m. (NBC). Track: Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. Race distance: 82 laps, 200 miles. Last year: Tyler Red