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7 of the Best Ways to Invest $5,000 05/30/2024 08:00pm • When you keep a significant amount of cash in a checking account, you might think it's safe, but in reality, your money could be slowly losing value. This isn't about the risk of theft or volatility; it's about the silent thief known as inflation. Essentially, even though the dollar amount in your a How to Negotiate With Debt Collectors 05/30/2024 08:00pm • More than a quarter of Americans have a debt in collections, according to the Urban Institute. If you're one of them, you may experience an unpleasant barrage of letters and calls from a debt collector. While it can be tempting to decline the calls or toss the letters in the recycle bin, that can wo Israel could have used smaller weapons against Hamas to avoid deaths in Gaza tent fire, experts say 05/30/2024 07:28pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense experts who have reviewed debris images from an Israeli airstrike that ignited a deadly fire in a camp for displaced Palestinians questioned why Israel did not use smaller, more precise weapons when so many civilians were nearby. They said the bombs used were likely U.S.- Jorge López cut by Mets, a day after the reliever threw his glove into the stands following ejection 05/30/2024 06:45pm • NEW YORK (AP) — One day after throwing his glove into the stands following his ejection, former All-Star reliever Jorge López was tossed by the New York Mets on Thursday in a decision intended as a message to the struggling clubhouse. López was designated for assignment before a series opener ag Bragg says 'the jury has spoken' after Trump conviction 05/30/2024 05:54pm • ▶ Watch Video: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg reflects on Trump verdict Following the landmark conviction of former President Donald Trump in the "hush money" trial in New York, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Thursday expressed his gratitude to the jury and said Carl Edwards celebrates Hall of Fame induction, insists 2016 finale did not cause NASCAR retirement 05/30/2024 05:31pm • CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carl Edwards says he never expected to be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame so when the announcement came down a week ago, he was unreachable for hours until his wife encouraged him to check his phone. He was shocked to learn that he was joining Ricky Rudd as the 2025 in Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness runner-up Mystik Dan on track to run in the Belmont at Saratoga 05/30/2024 04:35pm • Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness runner-up Mystik Dan is on track to run in the third leg of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga on June 8, trainer Kenny McPeek said Thursday. McPeek is not yet ready to commit to entering Mystik Dan, much like he waited on his decision in the Prea Best Buy and Kohl's extends streak of quarterly sales slumps as Americans focus on the essentials 05/30/2024 12:09pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The earnings results from Best Buy and Kohl's, announced Thursday, offer the latest evidence of consumers' cautious spending amid a challenging economic environment. Best Buy, the nation's largest consumer electronics chain, reported another quarterly drop in sales as Americans pul Gift registries after divorce offer a new way to support loved ones 05/30/2024 11:39am • NEW YORK (AP) — Monogrammed towels. A toothbrush holder for four, rather than three. Shared bedding. For people putting a life back together after divorce, mundane household objects can be painful marital reminders. Also difficult can be the absence of items that departed with the ex-spouse. Olivi Kompany to stick with same footballing principles after swapping Burnley for Bayern Munich 05/30/2024 09:19am • MUNICH (AP) — Vincent Kompany insists his footballing principles will not change after swapping the Championship for the Champions League by making the unlikely move from Burnley to Bayern Munich. Kompany led Burnley to promotion to the Premier League in his first season at the northwest English c Celebrations in Greece as Olympiakos beats Fiorentina 1-0 for first European title 05/30/2024 09:17am • ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Setting off wild celebrations in Athens, Olympiakos won Greece’s first European club title by beating Fiorentina 1-0 with a goal in extra time of the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday. Ayoub El Kaabi provided the dramatic ending, diving to nudge in a last-gasp goa Things to do in the DC area: Pride events, Taste of Peru … and more! 05/30/2024 07:43am • During Pride Month, people from all walks of life around the country can come together as activists and allies. It's during this time that many celebrate the progress made so far by the LGBTQIA community, as well as continue to spread the message of equality and work toward a better future. In an Michigan willing to spend millions to restore Flint properties ripped up by pipe replacement 05/30/2024 06:30am • DETROIT (AP) — The state of Michigan said it's willing to step in and oversee property repairs at 1,900 homes in Flint where water pipes have been inspected or replaced but the grounds remain a mess. The city in March was found in civil contempt by a judge after blowing past deadlines to get the w Matt About Town x WTOP Wedding Week: The process of crafting a unique engagement ring is more complex and thrilling than you think. Take a behind-the-scenes look 05/30/2024 05:05am • Wedding Week on WTOP is a 5-part series that explores wedding planning, budgeting and more on air and online. This story is part 4. .in-article-vertical-video {float: right; padding-left: 10px;width:300px !important;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.in-article-vertical-video {float: non Ohtani and Smith power Dodgers past reeling Mets 10-3 for 3-game sweep 05/30/2024 01:03am • NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani homered and drove in three runs, Will Smith went deep twice and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the frustrated New York Mets with a 10-3 victory on Wednesday. Smith's second homer was a tiebreaking solo shot off Adam Ottavino (1-2) to start a s