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Thailand's slumping economy is new leader Paetongtarn's focus in her first parliamentary speech 09/12/2024 01:18am • BANGKOK (AP) ��� Thailand���s new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra vowed Thursday in her inaugural speech to Parliament to continue many of her predecessor���s plans to solve the country���s economic woes. Paetongtarn, the leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party and daughter of former Prime Minist Could America's divide on marijuana be coming to an end? 09/12/2024 01:05am • The U.S. is divided when it comes to state and federal marijuana policy, but recent political developments could move the country toward a greater acceptance of cannabis. Both major presidential candidates have signaled support for a federal policy change to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous Scott Walker's campaign baffles Wisconsin voters who mistake him for more famous namesake 09/12/2024 12:03am • PLATTEVILLE, Wis. (AP) ��� Scott Walker loves unions, thinks women should have the right to an abortion and wants to expand health care coverage. If you're confused, get in line. This Scott Walker isn't the former Wisconsin governor whose battles with teachers and other public unions made him one of US and UK pledge almost $1.5 billion to help Ukraine during diplomats' visit to Kyiv 09/11/2024 11:24pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) ��� The United States and Britain pledged nearly $1.5 billion in additional aid to Ukraine on Wednesday during a visit to Kyiv by their top diplomats as Ukrainian officials renewed their pleas to use Western-provided missiles against targets deeper inside Russia. U.S. Secretary of Mexico���s Senate approves a contentious judicial overhaul after protesters storm the chamber 09/11/2024 10:35pm • MEXICO CITY (AP) ��� Mexico���s Senate voted early Wednesday to overhaul the country���s judiciary, clearing the biggest hurdle for a controversial constitutional revision that will make all judges stand for election, a change that critics fear will politicize the judicial branch and threaten Mexico Judge disqualifies Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz from running for president in Georgia 09/11/2024 10:22pm • ATLANTA (AP) ��� Presidential candidates Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz are disqualified from running for president in Georgia, two state court judges ruled Wednesday, saying that their electors didn't file the proper paperwork. For now at least, the decision means votes for West and De la Cruz Flash flood sweeps away hamlet as Vietnam's storm toll rises to 155 dead 09/11/2024 09:29pm • HANOI, Vietnam (AP) ��� A flash flood swept away an entire hamlet in northern Vietnam, killing 30 people and leaving dozens missing as deaths from a typhoon and its aftermath climbed to 155 on Wednesday. Vietnamese state broadcaster VTV said the torrent of water gushing down from a mountain in Lao C White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf `impressed' by team's professionalism during `very painful' season 09/11/2024 09:14pm • CHICAGO (AP) ��� With his team slogging through the worst season in franchise history, Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf said this has been a ���very painful��� year but he's been ���impressed��� by the professional attitude from players and staff. Reinsdorf issued a statement Wednesday in res Norfolk Southern fires CEO Alan Shaw for an inappropriate relationship with an employee 09/11/2024 09:10pm • Norfolk Southern said Wednesday it has fired CEO Alan Shaw for having an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. His ouster comes after two difficult years in the top job and just days after the company���s board announced it was investigating him for alleged ethical lapses. The Atlanta-based Raiders need to improve run defense as they prepare for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens 09/11/2024 08:33pm • HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) ��� The hints were there in the preseason that the Raiders might struggle to defend the run, and coach Antonio Pierce let his feelings be known that it had to be cleaned up. He's still not satisfied ��� for good reason. Las Vegas had a legitimate chance to open the season Sunday Arlington reports success in recruiting substitute teachers using updated approach 09/11/2024 08:30pm • Increasing pay and earlier recruitment has helped Arlington Public Schools improve its substitute teacher hiring efforts, school system leaders said at a board meeting last week. The school system ended the first week of school with an 89% substitute fill rate, chief academic officer Gerald Mann Utah citizen initiatives at stake as judge weighs keeping major changes off ballots 09/11/2024 08:12pm • A Utah judge promises to rule Thursday on striking from the November ballot a state constitutional amendment that would empower the state Legislature to override citizen initiatives. The League of Women Voters of Utah and others have sued over the ballot measure endorsed by lawmakers in August, argu Fixed- or Adjustable-Rate Mortgage: Which Is Better? 09/11/2024 08:00pm • Fixed-rate mortgages are a popular choice for home loan financing because they feature predictable housing payments over a long period of time. But ARMs offer lower payments in the first years, making them a valid option for those who plan on selling or refinancing in the near future. ARM mortgage r Nursing Home Red Flags You Should Watch Out For 09/11/2024 08:00pm • The importance of visiting nursing homesScenario: John, a retired teacher, moves into a nursing home with a high staff turnover rate and a poor reputation, but his family brushes off these red flags. In just a few weeks, John develops bedsores because he isn't regularly repositioned. The staff ignor How Much Do CCRCs Cost? 09/11/2024 08:00pm • As more people age and begin to explore their retirement living options, one question keeps coming up: Can you afford to live in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC)? It's a common concern for people who are potentially interested in living in these communities because the true cost of seni