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Chanel couture gets a breath of fresh air and stars. Armani revamps 01/27/2026 09:42pm • PARIS (AP) ��� Fashion powerhouse Chanel stacked the Paris front row like a movie premiere Tuesday: Nicole Kidman, Dua Lipa, Pen��lope Cruz, A$AP Rocky, Gracie Abrams, Margaret Qualley. Then, it handed the spotlight to its new designer, Matthieu Blazy, for his much-anticipated couture debut built on Maryland graduation rates for Hispanic, multilanguage learners dropped due to ICE actions, officials say 01/27/2026 09:13pm • Maryland's overall graduation rate for the class of 2025 dropped by just one percentage point from the previous year -- a drop attributed to Hispanic and English-language learners leaving school because of immigration enforcement actions, officials said. At a briefing with reporters before Tuesd Judge finds Virginia Democrats' redistricting resolution illegal; new Maryland map advances 01/27/2026 08:56pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) ��� Democrats ran into a setback on Tuesday in Virginia to fight back against President Donald Trump's congressional redistricting efforts, but they took a step forward in Maryland, though obstacles remain for enacting a new congressional map there. A Virginia judge ruled that a p The Latest: Trump wants ���honest��� investigation into ���very sad��� killing of Minneapolis protester 01/27/2026 08:27pm • President Donald Trump said Tuesday a ���big investigation��� was underway into the killing of protester and ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. ���I want to see the investigation. I���m going to be watching over it, and I want a very honorable and honest investigation. I have to What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats 01/27/2026 07:13pm • Southwest Airlines passengers made their final boarding-time scrambles for seats on Monday as the carrier prepared to end the open-seating system that distinguished it from other airlines for more than a half���century. Starting Tuesday, customers on Southwest flights will have assigned seats and t Trauma Bonding: Signs, Stages and Recovery 01/27/2026 07:00pm • Almost everyone has experienced a toxic relationship at some point in their life -- whether with a romantic partner, a family member or even a friend. Trauma-bonded relationships fall under this category, yet many people often confuse the term or misunderstand what it actually means. "Although peopl How the Federal Reserve Impacts Mortgages 01/27/2026 07:00pm • At its January 2026 meeting, the Federal Reserve opted to hold interest rates steady, keeping the low end of the range at 3.5%. The Fed referenced the impact of employment data in a Jan. 28 news release, saying, "Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabiliz Trump's Tax Cuts: What Will Be Different When You File Taxes in 2026? 01/27/2026 07:00pm • President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law in July. The legislation made permanent many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and ushered in numerous new and modified tax deductions. "A lot of the changes that the bill made will take effect in 2026," says Patrick The Fed Holds Steady: Could That Be Good News for the Housing Market? 01/27/2026 07:00pm • As expected, the Federal Reserve did not make any changes to the federal funds rate during its January meeting. That isn't necessarily bad news for mortgage rates either. "The Fed is the weather, not the thermostat," says Dan Snyder, CEO of mortgage lender Lower. In other words, the Federal Reserve 6 Best Health Care Funds and ETFs to Buy Now 01/27/2026 07:00pm • The health care industry is facing headwinds, but analysts continue to forecast growth in 2026. In a Jan. 12 report, consulting firm McKinsey found that the U.S. health care system is under increased financial pressure. While some segments are still finding ways to grow, a smaller share of overall h Labor and Delivery: What to Expect at the Hospital 01/27/2026 07:00pm • Delivering a baby is hard work. Aptly named labor, the process before childbirth can be physically and emotionally taxing -- and even painful. While no two patients experience labor and delivery the same way, new mothers who give birth at the hospital often share overlapping experiences.. Learning a How the Federal Reserve Impacts Personal Loans 01/27/2026 07:00pm • The Federal Reserve doesn't directly set personal loan rates. But its monetary policies are designed to have a widespread effect on the U.S. economy. When the central bank makes a policy move, it creates a chain reaction that trickles down to personal loan interest rates. Borrowers with an existing How to Find the Best Independent Living Community Near You: A Checklist 01/27/2026 07:00pm • Independent living facilities, also sometimes called retirement communities, active adult communities or 55-plus communities, can be an excellent option for older adults who want certain amenities and benefits but are still able to care for themselves. These communities primarily focus on serving th Why Student Loan Borrowers Are Falling Behind -- And What To Do 01/27/2026 07:00pm • Pandemic-era federal student loan protections have expired, and millions of borrowers who haven't resumed payments are facing default. At the same time, borrowers are dealing with repayment plan changes, annual income recertification and the upcoming termination of the most generous income-based rep 'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI 01/27/2026 06:54pm • Earth is closer than it's ever been to destruction as Russia, China, the U.S. and other countries become ���increasingly aggressive, adversarial, and nationalistic,��� a science-oriented advocacy group said Tuesday as it advanced its ���Doomsday Clock��� to 85 seconds till midnight. The Bulletin of