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Mariners fire manager Scott Servais in midst of a midseason collapse 08/22/2024 09:50pm • SEATTLE (AP) — With growing speculation that a managerial change could take place, Scott Servais learned he would no longer be in charge of the Seattle Mariners from a news alert flashed across a television screen -- not from his bosses. It was clumsy misstep by the Mariners on Thursday. Just anot Venezuela’s Supreme Court certifies Maduro’s claims that he won presidential election 08/22/2024 09:42pm • CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s Supreme Court has backed President Nicolás Maduro’s claims that he won last month’s presidential election and said voting tallies published online showing he lost by a landslide were forged. The ruling is the latest attempt by Maduro to blunt protests a Canada forces arbitration in freight train labor dispute to avert economic crisis. Union cries foul 08/22/2024 09:27pm • TORONTO (AP) — Freight trains in Canada could be running again within days after the government forced the country’s two major railroads into arbitration with their labor union Thursday, a move aimed at averting potentially dire economic consequences across the country and in the U.S. if the tra Canada's freight trains will soon roll again after labor lockouts. Here's what to know 08/22/2024 08:19pm • TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s two largest railroads are expected to soon start rolling their trains again after the government intervened to end a shutdown that arose from a labor dispute. After Canadian National and CPKC failed to reach new agreements with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference union b 7 Insurance Stocks to Buy for Income and Growth 08/22/2024 08:00pm • If you're looking for steady returns, long-term capital appreciation and a decent dividend income, consider investing in insurance stocks. Insurance companies offer some unique and valuable advantages that make them a great choice for conservative, growth-oriented equity investors. The business mode 11 Tips for a Healthy Fall 08/22/2024 08:00pm • How to stay healthy and happy this fall season When the season changes from summer to fall, bringing shorter days, cooler temperatures and more time indoors, it can be difficult to keep up your regular healthy habits. These seasonal changes, along with an uptick in respiratory viruses, back-to-schoo Beginner's Guide to Yoga 08/22/2024 08:00pm • My first yoga class, which was suggested by a friend, was a heated power-flow class taught by a former athlete who utilized yoga to stay in shape while avoiding injuries. I was nervous, but also lucky that the class was a great fit for me and what I needed at the time. Now that I have been teaching 7 Michael Burry Stocks to Watch in 2024 08/22/2024 08:00pm • Michael Burry, renowned investor and head of Scion Asset Management in Saratoga, California, submitted his investment firm's updated 13F portfolio filing on Aug. 14 for the quarter ended June 30. He's made some significant changes, and some may say taken big risks, with his trading strategy. Scion s How to Buy a Home When You Have Student Loans 08/22/2024 08:00pm • You might feel like your other financial goals are on hold while you pay down your student loan balance. But if owning a home is important to you, you might want to apply for a mortgage while you still have student loan debt. Can You Get a Mortgage if You Have Student Loans?You might be able to get 401(k) Mistakes Job Hoppers Make 08/22/2024 08:00pm • When you switch employers, it's important to keep your nest egg intact. Without careful attention, a variety of taxes and fees could significantly reduce your retirement savings. Be sure to take a close look at 401(k) vesting schedules and waiting periods before making any major career moves. Here a How to Refresh Your Wardrobe Without Breaking Your Budget 08/22/2024 08:00pm • You open your closet only to find nothing to wear, despite it being full. Sweaters have holes, colors are faded, jeans are out of style and your favorite coat no longer fits. Is it time for a shopping spree? Maybe, but have a plan in place so you don't overspend. Empower Personal Dashboard data foun USPS proposes changes to save $3 billion per year, starting in 2025 08/22/2024 07:52pm • The U.S. Postal Service wants to save $3 billion annually on changes that reflect its greater reliance on streamlined regional networks — while retaining local mail delivery times of one to three days and allowing customers to track some delivery schedules with greater precision. Election mail wo Missouri Supreme Court blocks agreement that would have halted execution 08/22/2024 07:25pm • CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court blocked an agreement that would spare the life of a man on death row. Instead, Marcellus Williams must now proceed with a hearing on his innocence claim, with a little over a month to go before his scheduled execution. The ruling late Wednesday came h Osvaldo Bido works 5 strong innings to lead the Athletics to a 3-1 win over the Rays 08/22/2024 07:09pm • OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Osvaldo Bido struck out six in five inning and won his third straight start, leading the Oakland Athletics to a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. Lawrence Butler, Miguel Andujar and Darell Hernaiz had two hits apiece to help Oakland split the four-game series. California legislators break with Gov. Newsom over loan to keep state's last nuclear plant running 08/22/2024 06:37pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — The California Legislature signaled its intent on Thursday to cancel a $400 million loan payment to help finance a longer lifespan for the state’s last nuclear power plant, exposing a rift with Gov. Gavin Newsom who says that the power is critical to safeguarding energy suppli