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When violence and trauma visit American places, a complex question follows: Demolish, or press on? 06/18/2024 12:12am • PITTSBURGH (AP) — Last week in Parkland, Florida, wrecking equipment began demolishing the building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School where a gunman's rampage in 2018 ended with 17 people dead. As the rumble of destruction echoed, people in the community set to explaining exactly why ripping Akio Toyoda, grandson of Toyota founder, wins shareholders' approval to stay in leadership 06/17/2024 11:38pm • TOKYO (AP) — Toyota shareholders voted Tuesday in support of all the company's proposals, including keeping Akio Toyoda, grandson of the Japanese automaker’s founder, as chairman on the board. Details on the vote tallies were not immediately available. But the company confirmed the majority vote A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine 06/17/2024 11:22pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A record 23 of NATO's 32 member nations are hitting the Western military alliance’s defense spending target this year, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday, as Russia's war in Ukraine has raised the threat of expanding conflict in Europe. The estimated figure is Texas A&M's Ryan Prager holds Kentucky without hit into 7th inning in 5-1 College World Series win 06/17/2024 11:13pm • OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Texas A&M scored all of its runs in the sixth inning, Ryan Prager held Kentucky hitless into the seventh and the Aggies are off to their best start in a College World Series after their 5-1 win Monday night. The Aggies (51-13) are 2-0 in the CWS for the first time in eight a Mexico’s incoming president says surveys show support for controversial judicial reforms 06/17/2024 09:53pm • MEXICO CITY (AP) — In a move reminiscent of her political mentor, incoming Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday displayed a series of surveys commissioned by her political party that she said show a wide majority approve of controversial judicial changes. Sheinbaum said the surveys were Kansas lawmakers to debate whether wooing the Chiefs with new stadium is worth the cost 06/17/2024 09:23pm • TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators trying to lure the Kansas City Chiefs to their state argue that helping the Super Bowl champions build a new stadium could bring Kansas millions of dollars in income taxes from players and coaches, which are currently going to Missouri. Some economists are du Landmark EU nature restoration plan gets the green light despite months of protests by farmers 06/17/2024 09:01pm • BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries on Monday gave final approval to a major and long-awaited plan to better protect nature in the 27-nation bloc, a divisive issue after months of protests by farmers who argued that EU environmental and climate laws were driving them toward bankruptcy. After Heatstroke can be 'sneaky.' Here is the 'major red flag' you need to pay attention to 06/17/2024 09:00pm • Listen live to WTOP for traffic and weather updates on the 8s. Hot weather is forecast this week with the heat index possibly breaking 100 degrees on some days. What's certain is that extreme heat can be dangerous to your health. "The first and foremost important thing to remember is that he Central African Republic faces increased rebel activity and spillover from Sudan war, UN experts say 06/17/2024 08:30pm • UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Activities of armed groups in the volatile Central African Republic have increased, complicating a security landscape that has seen a spillover of the conflict in neighboring Sudan, U.N. experts warn in a new report. The panel of experts cite confirmed reports of air raids by Liberty to play Commissioner's Cup final at UBS Arena in Long Island. Barclays out due to NBA draft 06/17/2024 08:27pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty will play the Commissioner's Cup championship game on June 25 against the Minnesota Lynx at UBS Arena in Long Island because the NBA draft makes the Barclays Center unavailable, the league announced Monday. The draft is the next night and there wouldn't be enou 7 Best Balanced Funds to Pick Right Now 06/17/2024 08:00pm • The applications of Modern Portfolio Theory and its findings on diversification have led to the proliferation of balanced funds. A common example you're likely familiar with is the "60/40" portfolio, which consists of 60% stocks and 40% bonds. "A balanced fund is a diversified investment fund that p Is Mifepristone Safe? Side Effects, Uses and How It Works 06/17/2024 08:00pm • Although it's been prescribed for over two decades, mifepristone, or Mifeprex, is still steeped in controversy. The nicknamed "abortion pill" mifepristone is often the focal point of many abortion ban discussions and political hearings. Recently, the drug withstood a legal challenge to its usage, as 8 Best Consumer Staples Stocks to Buy Now 06/17/2024 08:00pm • Even in the worst of economies, consumers are going to stock their pantries with paper towels, toilet paper and soap. The simple truth is that many consumers desire to always have these items in abundance and they can often be purchased relatively inexpensively. Consumers also still have a sweet too Can Eating Certain Foods Help You Tan? 06/17/2024 08:00pm • Sun-kissed skin from foodWhile tanning pills, nasal sprays and other influencer-promoted sunless products pop up on social media feeds, they can be a waste of money. And some may even be harmful. Luckily, if you're trying to look tan, you can eat everyday foods to "cheat" your way into a sun-kissed The Most Common Questions Buyers Ask Real Estate Brokers 06/17/2024 08:00pm • Beginning the search for a new home can be stressful. The more you feel in control of the process, the more confident you will be as you begin the journey. As a real estate professional who has spent thousands of hours with clients, I get asked a lot of questions. Here are some of the ones I hear mo