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How the hot water that fueled Hurricane Beryl foretells a scary storm season 07/02/2024 02:13am • Hurricane Beryl's explosive growth into an unprecedented early whopper of a storm shows the literal hot water the Atlantic and Caribbean are in right now and the kind of season ahead, experts said. Beryl smashed multiple records even before its major-hurricane-level winds approached land. The powerf Highlights from Supreme Court term: Rulings on Trump, regulation, abortion, guns and homelessness 07/02/2024 12:01am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ended its term by ruling for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, a decision that almost certainly means Donald Trump won't stand trial before the November election. That closely watched ruling, which drew sharp dissent fro Ahead of election, Venezuela's Maduro says he has agreed to resume negotiations with United States 07/01/2024 09:56pm • CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s government plans to resume negotiations with the U.S. government this week, President Nicolás Maduro announced Monday, less than a month before a highly anticipated election in which he and his party are facing their toughest challenge in decades. Maduro, w Puerto Rico approves electricity rate increase weeks after massive blackout 07/01/2024 08:49pm • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Ricans were hit Monday with a 4.6% increase in electricity rates through September, in a blow to 3.2 million people who struggle with chronic power outages as the U.S. territory’s grid keeps deteriorating. For clients who consume 800 kilowatt hours, the new ra Epic penalties drama for Ronaldo ends with Portugal beating Slovenia in a Euro 2024 shootout 07/01/2024 08:27pm • FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — No one does high drama in international soccer to such an operatic extent as Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal is heading to a blockbuster quarterfinal with France at the European Championship after its star captain generated compelling viewing on center stage of the victory ov 23 Top Things to Do in Montana 07/01/2024 08:00pm • Montana is the fourth-largest state in the U.S. by landmass, measuring more than 147,000 square miles. The Treasure State is also home to some of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world, including Glacier National Park, Yellowstone, Flathead Lake -- the largest natural freshwater lake west o 7 Best Vanguard Funds to Buy and Hold 07/01/2024 08:00pm • If you're a self-directed investor looking to create a buy-and-hold portfolio with Vanguard mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs), you'll have access to a fairly expansive lineup of 352 funds. "Vanguard funds as well as other low-cost investment options are an efficient way for investors to g Patterned Flooring is Back: A Look At This Hot Design Trend 07/01/2024 08:00pm • Home decor in 2024 is all about color, pattern and personality. There's been a huge shift away from neutral tones and warm grays into bolder, brighter colors. Julee Ireland, an interior design architect and founder of Home Renovation School in Santa Monica, California, says there's a sense of nostal These Are the Tax Breaks You Can Get When You Buy a House 07/01/2024 08:00pm • One of the biggest benefits of homeownership is tax breaks. If you're a homeowner, tax credits and deductions could save you thousands of dollars per year. But are there tax credits for buying a house? And what about deductions? To help you come next tax season, here are tax credits and deductions y Puerto Rico will include status plebiscite in November's general elections 07/01/2024 07:20pm • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Gov. Pedro Pierluisi announced Monday that Puerto Rico’s political status will be on the ballot in the general elections this November, and for the first time the island’s current status as a U.S. territory will not be an option in the non-binding plebiscite. Voter Top California Democrats announce ballot measure targeting retail theft 07/01/2024 06:58pm • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Top California Democrats want to advance legislation to crack down on retail theft, announcing they plan to send the measure to voters in November despite a tough-on-crime initiative already backed by retailers and law enforcement. The lawmakers' plan, led by Gov. Gavin N Former Missouri prison guards plead not guilty to murder in death of Black man 07/01/2024 06:38pm • JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Four former Missouri guards have pleaded not guilty to murder in the death of a Black man in prison, and a fifth has pleaded not guilty to accessory to involuntary manslaughter. Othel Moore Jr., 38, died on Dec. 8 in the Jefferson City Correctional Center. A criminal co What to know about the plea deal offered Boeing in connection with 2 plane crashes 07/01/2024 06:06pm • Federal prosecutors and victims' families are waiting for Boeing to decide whether to accept a plea deal that would settle a criminal fraud charge accusing the aerospace giant of misleading regulators who approved the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed. Relatives of some of the 346 pe Metro adjusts shuttle bus travel times for riders affected by shutdown of Red Line stations 07/01/2024 05:55pm • Starting Monday, Metro is changing its shuttle bus service for riders affected by the shutdown of four Red Line stations in Montgomery County, Maryland, aiming to improve travel times and decrease bus congestion. The "Limited 2" shuttle, which stops at Forest Glen, Silver Spring and Fort Totten s Roaring Kitty reveals stake in Chewy big enough to make him 3rd largest investor in the pet retailer 07/01/2024 05:36pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Chewy fell Monday in volatile trading after a regulatory filing revealed that Roaring Kitty, an investor at the center of the meme stock craze, has taken a 6.6% stake in the online pet retailer. Roaring Kitty, whose legal name is Keith Gill, bought more than 9 million sha