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The rush is on for air conditioner repairs this summer 07/27/2023 05:05am • With extreme heat blanketing the D.C. region, air conditioning service companies are extra busy answering calls for emergency repairs. "Air conditioners, heat pumps, they tend to breakdown when it gets really hot … we definitely get very busy especially with this heat wave," said Gabriel Rosale Rodón and Bader lead the Yankees past the Mets 3-1 for a Subway Series split 07/26/2023 11:32pm • NEW YORK (AP) — It took nearly four months for Carlos Rodón to begin paying dividends for the New York Yankees. Rodón earned his first victory in four starts with his new team and the Yankees got an offensive spark from Harrison Bader in beating the New York Mets 3-1 on Wednesday night for a two Pelicans star Zion Williamson, family sued for $1.8 million by tech company 07/26/2023 10:25pm • NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson, his stepfather and his mother allegedly have failed to pay back $1.8 million of a $2 million loan from a California-based technology company. In a civil lawsuit filed this week in U.S. District Court in New Orleans, Ankr PBC stated t Stop or go? Clearing up confusion over traffic lights in Montgomery County 07/26/2023 10:20pm • Remember Abuelina? She was the animated figure in Montgomery County's public health campaigns during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her comforting guidance was credited with boosting vaccination rates among the Maryland county's Spanish-speaking population. She's back and this time, Abuelina is helping S Senate GOP leader McConnell briefly leaves news conference after freezing up midsentence 07/26/2023 09:28pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference Wednesday after stopping his remarks midsentence and staring off into space for several seconds. McConnell approached the podium for his weekly press conference and began speaking about the annual def Mollie O’Callaghan sets a world record at the swimming worlds and overcomes injury 07/26/2023 08:46pm • FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Australian swimmer Mollie O’Callaghan picked up a knee injury about five weeks ago, described as anything from a dislocation to a simple tweak. She said it slowed her some in practice, and modified her training schedule. But heck, what's a little injury matter. The 19-year- Trump wants to see Biden impeached, and other Republicans are quick to pile on 07/26/2023 08:11pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump wants to see President Joe Biden impeached, and the former president's allies in Congress and his 2024 GOP presidential rivals are eager to join that fight as his own legal challenges mount. Trump’s chief opponent, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, this week said the Hous The 11 Best All-Inclusive Belize Resorts 07/26/2023 08:00pm • If you're looking for an alternative to wildly popular Caribbean destinations like Cancún or the Dominican Republic, the Central American country of Belize is a formidable choice. On a vacation here, you have the opportunity to get in touch with nature in jungles teeming with wildlife. History buff How to Find Legal Help When You Can't Afford a Lawyer 07/26/2023 08:00pm • Whether you need help drawing up a will or contract or you're facing some sort of legal dilemma, hiring an attorney can be expensive. According to USLegal.com and related websites, most lawyers charge between $100 and $300 an hour. The cost can feel prohibitive if you don't have much money to spare How -- and Why -- You Should Build a Rain Garden 07/26/2023 08:00pm • Rain gardens evoke images of flowering beds with gently waving grasses and fluttering pollinators, and that is why homeowners are finding these garden beds an ideal way to collect rainwater that runs off rooftops or lawns and channel it into something beautiful. The idea behind a rain garden -- also How to Reduce Investment Opportunity Cost 07/26/2023 08:00pm • Don't you hate it when you realize, in hindsight, that you missed out on returns from a high-flying investment?Plenty of people get wistful, thinking they could have bought Amazon.com Inc. (ticker: AMZN) in 1997 and hung onto it. But few people even knew what Amazon was at the time of its initial pu Vacation Packing List: 27 Essentials for Any Trip 07/26/2023 08:00pm • While every vacation packing list ultimately looks different based on a variety of factors -- the destination, traveler(s), budget and more -- consider this guide a jumping-off point for the must-haves. You can also scroll down to More Vacation Packing Lists to see recommendations for specific trips What to Know About Financial Advisor Fees and Costs 07/26/2023 08:00pm • Money topics are high on American's minds, but rarely discussed in a meaningful way. While investing is a popular party topic, people are more willing to discuss controversial topics such as politics and religion than the inroads they have made in their long-term financial future. According to 2023 What Is a Family Loan? 07/26/2023 08:00pm • When you need money fast, turning to loved ones for help is often a hassle-free option. Borrowing from friends and family members is surprisingly common, given that many people warn against it. About 20% of U.S. adults receive financial support from family members or friends, and 1 in 3 adults provi Tips to Avoid Living Paycheck to Paycheck 07/26/2023 08:00pm • Trying to cover bills when the cash runs out at the end of the month is a hardship Americans across the country face. According to a February 2023 LendingClub and PYMNTS survey, "As of January 2023, 60% of United States adults, including more than four in 10 high-income consumers, live paycheck to p