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Firefighters try to corral California forest blaze as lightning strikes bring risk of new ignitions 08/26/2025 11:44pm • FRESNO, Calif. (AP) ��� Firefighting crews tried to corral a fast-growing blaze churning through central California's Sierra National Forest as forecasters warned Tuesday that lightning strikes from thunderstorms could spark new ignitions. Since breaking out Sunday afternoon, the Garnet Fire has sco Ex-rugby player Shane Christie, who called for study of concussion, dies at age 39 08/26/2025 11:09pm • WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) ��� A leading New Zealand rugby player who had advocated for closer study of the connections between concussion and long-term brain injury has died at the age of 39. Police were called early Wednesday morning to the Nelson home of Shane Christie, who played for the High James Cameron on two decades of making 'Avatar' and the future he sees for movies 08/26/2025 10:40pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� James Cameron recently turned 71 as he brought his third ���Avatar��� film, ���Fire and Ash,��� to the finish line. Cameron first began developing ���Avatar��� more than 30 years ago. He started working on the first film in earnest 20 years ago. Production on ���Fire and Ash,��� w Some FEMA staff are put on leave after signing dissent letter 08/26/2025 10:39pm • Some employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency who signed a public letter of dissent earlier this week were put on administrative leave Tuesday evening, according to documents reviewed by The Associated Press. More than 180 current and former FEMA employees signed the letter sent to the F Microsoft protesters occupy president's office as company reviews its work with Israel's military 08/26/2025 08:56pm • REDMOND, Wash. (AP) ��� Police arrested seven people Tuesday after they occupied the office of Microsoft President Brad Smith as part of continued protests over the company's ties to the Israel Defense Forces during the ongoing war in Gaza, organizers said. Current and former Microsoft employees wer Excerpts from the AP's interview with James Cameron 08/26/2025 08:30pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� James Cameron first began developing ���Avatar��� more than 30 years ago. He started working on the first film in earnest 20 years ago. Production on ���Fire and Ash,��� which ran concurrently with 2022���s ���The Way of Water,��� got underway eight years ago. By any measure, ���Av 15 In-Demand Jobs for Seniors 08/26/2025 08:00pm • If you're looking for a job at age 65 or older, consider these career options. The following fields have large numbers of older employees, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Here are 15 in-demand jobs for seniors: 1. Health services2. Wholesale and retail trade3. Professional and bus Trump's CFPB Has Dropped More Than 20 Cases. Consumers Could Miss Out on 'Potentially Over $3 Billion' 08/26/2025 08:00pm • Few federal agencies have experienced the upheaval that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has faced so far in 2025. The Trump administration has attempted to fire much of the agency's workforce. Meanwhile, the financial watchdog's daily operations have reportedly slowed significantly. One thi Historical Mortgage Rates: See Averages and Trends by Decade 08/26/2025 08:00pm • In the heat of the summer 2025 homebuying season, mortgage rates feel uncomfortably high. But when someone points out that mortgages are still painfully expensive right now, a well-seasoned homeowner is quick to chime in, "When I bought my first house in the '80s, the interest rate was 13%." In fact How to Help Your Elderly Parents Start Decluttering and Downsizing 08/26/2025 08:00pm • Maintaining a home is hard work. And as you age, house maintenance tasks can feel even harder. If you or a loved one is struggling to take care of or live safely in your current home, it may be time to downsize. Of course, downsizing a home with a lifetime of memories -- and stuff -- is no easy task The Best Places to Retire Abroad With Year-Round Nice Weather 08/26/2025 08:00pm • In the 18th century, people began traveling and moving overseas to improve their health. Warm weather locales were believed to help alleviate and even cure a range of illnesses. Today, the link between weather and mood is well-documented. According to psychologist and committee member of the British How to Have a No-Buy Year, According to People Who've Done It Successfully 08/26/2025 08:00pm • With the rise of social media platforms, financial challenges have taken off. Among them has been "no-buy July," in which people commit to purchasing only essentials for 30 days. As of August 2025, there are more than 70,000 no-buy community members on Reddit who offer ideas and support, and an ever How the National Debt Affects Your Investments 08/26/2025 08:00pm • The next time you're in Times Square and want a moderately alarming experience, consider walking to the Bank of America Tower on West 44th Street. There you'll find the National Debt Clock, a digital billboard with a running tally of the U.S. national debt. Today, it clocks in at more than than $37 What Is a Fiduciary Advisor? 08/26/2025 08:00pm • The fiduciary rule has faced decades of debate, but its core promise remains the same: Put the client first. What it means to be a fiduciary advisor has a long and convoluted history. The original fiduciary rule was introduced by the U.S. Department of Labor in 1975 -- the same year moviegoers lined Day keeping simple approach for Sayin as No. 3 Ohio State prepares to host top-ranked Texas 08/26/2025 07:48pm • COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) ��� Coach Ryan Day is trying to keep the message simple for Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin before his first college start on Saturday, when the No. 3 and defending College Football Playoff champion Buckeyes host top-ranked Texas. ���The message is just to win, find a way to