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How to spot 4 Social Security scams and protect your identity 11/22/2023 08:02am • When the Social Security Administration calls, you pick up. But between October 2022 and June 2023, more than 55,000 people who answered calls from what they thought was the government agency said they were scammed. Allegations of Social Security scams increased 61.7% in the quarters ending in June More Americans are expected to 'buy now, pay later' for the holidays. Analysts see a growing risk 11/22/2023 06:00am • NEW YORK (AP) — Consumers are expected to use “buy now, pay later” payment plans heavily this holiday season, a forecast that bodes well for retailers but that has credit experts again sounding alarm bells. The short-term loans often come with consumer-friendly interest rates and allow shop Got family in town for Thanksgiving? Here are 10 new movies to watch in theaters or to stream 11/22/2023 04:23am • Many folks have family members coming into town for Thanksgiving weekend. Do you need a good movie to watch on the couch or for a trip to the multiplex? Below are 10 new movies to watch at the holiday box office or on streaming: 'Dashing Through the Snow' Where to Watch: Disney+ Newly 4 men found dead inside a home in a Denver suburb 11/21/2023 11:48pm • DENVER (AP) — Four men were found dead Tuesday inside a home just north of Denver, authorities said. Deputies responded to a call about a gunshot victim at a home in the afternoon and found the four men dead inside, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office said via the social media platform X. The age Record crowds are expected to take to the air and roads for Thanksgiving 11/21/2023 10:40pm • DALLAS (AP) — Despite inflation and memories of past holiday travel meltdowns, millions of people are expected to hit airports and highways in record numbers over the Thanksgiving break. The busiest days to fly will be Tuesday and Wednesday as well as the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The Transportat Voter-approved Oregon gun control law violates the state constitution, judge rules 11/21/2023 08:20pm • PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A voter-approved Oregon gun control law violates the state constitution, a judge ruled Tuesday, continuing to block it from taking effect and casting fresh doubt over the future of the embattled measure. The law, one of the toughest in the nation, was among the first gun rest California can share gun owners' personal information with researchers, appeals court rules 11/21/2023 07:32pm • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A state appeals court ruled that California can continue providing personal information of gun owners to researchers to study gun violence, reversing last year's decision by a lower court judge who said such data sharing violates privacy rights. In 2021, Democratic Gov. G Maryland's handgun licensing law has been struck down by a federal appeals court 11/21/2023 07:24pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down Maryland’s handgun licensing law, finding that its requirements, which include submitting fingerprints for a background check and taking a four-hour firearms safety course, are unconstitutionally restrictive. In a 2-1 ruling, jud The 8 Best Underseat Luggage of 2024 11/21/2023 07:00pm • If you've flown recently, you know there's often a rush to board to get your carry-on bag a slot in the coveted overhead bins -- and multiple announcements asking travelers to gate-check their bag to help reduce the number of luggage items in the overhead space. If you want to avoid the problem and How to Calculate Your Social Security Break-Even Age 11/21/2023 07:00pm • As retirement nears, you may be wondering when to start taking Social Security payments. These benefits are primarily based on your earnings during your working years and your age when you start receiving benefits. You can start payments at age 62, but your checks will be reduced. If you wait, your 10 Best Value Stocks to Buy Now 11/21/2023 07:00pm • The stock market is back on the upswing. It's been a particularly strong time for tech stocks. New innovations such as artificial intelligence have given a boost to more speculative parts of the market. Investors might fear that they have missed out on the best opportunities. But there are still ple 35 Colleges With the Highest SAT Scores 11/21/2023 07:00pm • SAT scores can be important in college admissions decisions.More colleges are placing less emphasis on SAT scores, instead focusing on other factors in the admissions process such as GPA, course rigor, extracurricular activities, essay prompts and letters of recommendation. Despite the rise in test- How to Pay Online Without a Credit Card 11/21/2023 07:00pm • Charging purchases to a credit card is the way U.S. consumers most commonly pay online. But there are several reasons you might not want to use a card when you buy something on the internet. Maybe you're concerned about incurring interest if you don't pay the card off right away or about keeping you 49ers QB Brock Purdy answers skeptics with a nearly flawless 2-game stretch 11/21/2023 06:37pm • SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Any doubts raised about Brock Purdy during the first little slump of his brief NFL career have been emphatically answered by his record-setting performance the past two games. The five interceptions that contributed to a three-game losing streak for the San Francisco 49e Best Buy posts better-than-expected 3Q profits but sales sluggish amid spending malaise 11/21/2023 05:09pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy Co. on Tuesday posted stronger-than-expected profits for its fiscal third quarter but is still struggling with sales declines as shoppers pulled back on a broad range of items from appliances to computers and phones in an uncertain economy. The nation’s largest consumer