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Former prisoners describe suffocating heat in Texas lockups as they plead for air conditioning 07/30/2024 09:38pm • AUSTIN, Texas (AP) ��� Describing Texas prisons as so hot that inmates would cool off by splashing themselves with toilet water or faking suicide attempts to get moved to cooler medical areas, advocates on Tuesday asked a federal judge to declare the state prison system's lack of air conditioning as The Latest: Project 2025's director steps down and Trump says Harris 'doesn't like Jewish people' 07/30/2024 09:18pm • Republican Donald Trump���s campaign has announced that he will travel to Atlanta on Saturday for a rally in the same venue where Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris plans one Tuesday night featuring a performance by hip hop star Megan Thee Stallion. Dueling ad campaigns by the presidential cand NYC Mayor Eric Adams defends top adviser accused of sexual harassment 07/30/2024 08:52pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� New York City Mayor Eric Adams is standing by a top adviser and longtime friend who faces allegations that he sexually harassed female colleagues and retaliated against those who raised alarm over the alleged misconduct. Timothy Pearson, a former high-ranking official in the New Yo Japanese automaker Nissan aims for sustainability, worker inclusivity 07/30/2024 08:44pm • YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) ��� Nissan has outlined a ���sustainability plan��� to become a greener and more inclusive company, promising to recycle batteries, empower its workers and create safer cars. Nissan Motor Co. won���t be trying to beat rivals in the effort but hopes to work with various partners, Acting Secret Service director says he's 'ashamed' after the Trump assassination attempt 07/30/2024 08:40pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Secret Service's acting director told lawmakers Tuesday that he considered it indefensible that the roof used by the gunman in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump was unsecured and said it was regrettable that local law enforcement had not alerted his Tesla in Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist was using self-driving system, authorities say 07/30/2024 08:32pm • DETROIT (AP) ��� Authorities in Washington have determined that a Tesla that hit and killed a motorcyclist near Seattle in April was operating on the company's ���Full Self Driving��� system at the time of the crash. Investigators from the Washington State Patrol made the discovery after downloadin Police clash with a violent crowd gathered near the site of UK stabbing attack that killed 3 girls 07/30/2024 08:30pm • LONDON (AP) ��� Far-right protesters fueled by anger and false online rumors hurled bottles and stones at police, wounding more than 20 officers Tuesday outside a northwest England mosque near where three girls were fatally stabbed a day earlier. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the ���thuggery Chase to Ban Payments to Third-Party BNPL Services 07/30/2024 08:00pm • Buy now, pay later services have rapidly grown in popularity, with 9% of consumers using them as of fall 2023. Some consumers may use credit cards to pay for popular BNPL plans such as Klarna, Afterpay and Affirm. However, Chase recently announced on cardholder statements that effective Oct. 10, 202 Is Job Hopping the Best Way to Advance in 2024? 07/30/2024 08:00pm • A decade ago, job candidates who failed to show company loyalty and career longevity often had interview challenges to overcome. Such job seekers were coached to have an explanation for job hopping, or moving from job to job without a track record of stability and commitment to their previous positi Election 2024: How Stocks Perform in Election Years 07/30/2024 08:00pm • The 2024 presidential election may be one of the biggest market-moving catalysts in the next six months. It's too early to speculate about a potential winner, and the recent exit of President Joe Biden has added an extra layer of uncertainty to this election season. At this point, former President D This Is How Much the Average Wedding Costs 07/30/2024 08:00pm • If a nuptial event is in your future and you haven't yet priced out the costs, get ready for sticker shock. A 2024 Zola report found that the average total wedding expenditure in the United States is around $33,000, a slight increase from the previous year's $29,000. This figure can go substantially How to Invest When Short-Term CDs Are Higher Than Long-Term CDs 07/30/2024 08:00pm • If you're looking for a low-risk, high-yield investment option, certificates of deposit, or CDs, may be a good choice. They are typically insured up to $250,000 (per depositor, per institution) by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and can beat out traditional savings rates. CDs are unique be Record heat has baked DC region this summer. How to protect your home from extreme weather 07/30/2024 08:00pm • If it seems like the summer months just keep getting hotter, well, there's a reason for that. In mid-July 2024, a number of U.S. cities experienced their hottest temperatures on record. July 22, 2024, was Earth's hottest day on record, according to a NASA analysis of global daily temperature data. J What Is a Good Interest Rate on a Certificate of Deposit? 07/30/2024 08:00pm • Interest rates for certificates of deposit have soared in recent years along with rates for savings accounts, mortgages and other financial products. But not all CDs are created equal. Some offer low annual percentage yields while others deliver generous rates. Amid the mix of CDs, how do you know w What to Do When Medicare Advantage Plans Deny Coverage 07/30/2024 08:00pm • Since their introduction 20 years ago, Medicare Advantage plans have become a rapidly expanding option in the Medicare system. In 2023, more than 30 million people enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, accounting for 51% of those eligible for Medicare. By 2033, those enrolled in Medicare Advantage