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This week: economic growth, unemployment, inflation update 04/22/2024 03:10am • Economic gauge The Commerce Department releases its initial estimate of first-quarter economic growth on Thursday. Economists expect growth slowed to just 2% in the first quarter of 2024, down from 3.4% in the final quarter of 2023 and 4.9% in the third quarter. Consumers are still spending, which i Ecuadorians vote overwhelmingly in referendum to approve toughening fight against gangs 04/22/2024 12:23am • QUITO, Ecuador (AP) ��� Ecuador���s fledgling president got a resounding victory Sunday in a referendum that he touted as a way to crack down on criminal gangs behind a spiraling wave of violence. An official quick count showed that Ecuadorians overwhelmingly voted ���yes��� to all nine questions fo Local election workers fear threats to their safety as November nears. One group is trying to help 04/22/2024 12:10am • TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) ��� The group gathered inside the conference room, mostly women, fell silent as the audio recording began to play. The male voice, clearly agitated, railed against what he thought had been fraud that cost former President Donald Trump reelection four years ago. ���You���re Local election workers fear threats to their safety as November nears. One group is trying to help 04/22/2024 12:08am • TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) ��� The group gathered inside the conference room, mostly women, fell silent as the audio recording began to play. The male voice, clearly agitated, railed against what he thought had been fraud that cost former President Donald Trump reelection four years ago. ���You NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 Results 04/21/2024 08:51pm • Sunday At Talladega Superspeedway Talladega, Ala. Lap length: 2.66 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (18) Tyler Reddick, Toyota, 188 laps, 47 points. 2. (22) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 188, 38. 3. (36) Noah Gragson, Ford, 188, 34. 4. (33) Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Chevrolet, 188, 33. 5. (12) Alex Bowma IndyCar Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Results 04/21/2024 08:40pm • Sunday At Streets of Long Beach Long Beach, Calif. Lap length: 1.968 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (8) Scott Dixon, Dallara-Honda, 85 laps, Running. 2. (4) Colton Herta, Dallara-Honda, 85, Running. 3. (6) Alex Palou, Dallara-Honda, 85, Running. 4. (3) Josef Newgarden, Dallara-Chevrolet, 8 Extreme, Unexpected Kid Costs: How to Plan for the Unplanned 04/21/2024 08:00pm • It would be impossible to list all the costs associated with raising children. As a parent, you'll spend on a wide variety of goods and services, starting the day they're born and potentially lasting into their adulthood. Keeping them safe and well cared for can be shockingly expensive. A 2023 North 7 Best Recent and Upcoming IPOs in 2024 04/21/2024 08:00pm • The initial public offering (IPO) market is in rally mode in April, as interest rates moderate and stock valuations bounce back for publicly traded companies. Last year, significant growth indicators for IPOs began to emerge, as the S&P 500 benchmark index rose 24.2%. Also, the MSCI World Index What You Should Know About the RSV Vaccines 04/21/2024 08:00pm • When it comes to seasonal viruses, you're probably concerned about the flu and COVID. On the other hand, the respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV for short, may not be on your radar. But it should be. Here's what you need to know about RSV and the vaccines. What Is RSV?RSV is a common respiratory vir How to Create an Eco-Friendly Lawn That Won't Drive Your Neighbors Wild 04/21/2024 08:00pm • Lawn tastes have changed over the years. There was a time that if your lawn hadn't been mowed in a while, you might be considered lazy. Now, people may just think you have an eco-friendly yard. As climate change continues to cause extreme storms and affect everything from air pollution to agricultur 8 Best Defense Stocks to Buy Now 04/21/2024 08:00pm • The fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act calls for $886.3 billion in U.S. military spending, up 3.3% from 2023. The ongoing war in Ukraine, tensions between China and Taiwan, and escalating conflicts between Israel, Iran and Hamas in the Middle East may force the U.S. government to increas 7 Small-Cap ETFs to Buy for Growth 04/21/2024 08:00pm • So far, 2024 has been a good year for large-cap stocks, especially those in the tech sector. March's higher-than-expected inflation numbers, however, seem to have cooled off the stock market and slowed the rise of large caps. Small caps, on the other hand, have lagged behind larger companies all yea What Happens When You Stop Taking Weight Loss Drugs? 04/21/2024 08:00pm • The skyrocketing demand for fast weight loss ushered in an era of a new class of medications -- like Ozempic and Mounjaro -- approved by the Food and Drug Administration specifically for weight loss based on surprising results from diabetes drugs. While many tout the benefits of these weight loss dr Your Guide to Hip Replacement Surgery 04/21/2024 08:00pm • Hip replacement surgery is a common procedure that can improve mobility and decrease pain in a hip joint that's no longer functioning properly. The American College of Rheumatology reports that about 544,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed in the United States each year, and that number cont Bellingham scores late and Madrid moves closer to league title after 'clasico' win over Barcelona 04/21/2024 07:42pm • MADRID (AP) ��� With a late strike by Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid took a huge step toward winning the Spanish league. Bellingham, who quickly became one of Madrid���s most important players after his transfer last year, likely sealed the title on Sunday by scoring a stoppage-time winner in a 3-2 vi