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Americans bump up spending in June as inflation eases in a strong jobs market 07/18/2023 04:10pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Americans increased their spending last month as inflation eased in many areas, and the job market remained remarkably strong. Retail sales rose 0.2% from May to June, following a revised 0.5% increase the previous month, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday. The figure match Israel's Herzog tells Biden its democracy remains sound amid US concerns over judicial overhaul 07/18/2023 03:27pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Israel's figurehead president Isaac Herzog sought to assure President Joe Biden that Israel remains committed to democracy amid deepening U.S. concerns over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial plans to overhaul his country’s judicial system and ongoing settlement Vingegaard closer to Tour victory after sensational time trial extends lead to nearly 2 minutes 07/18/2023 01:14pm • COMBLOUX, France (AP) — Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard may have time-trialed his way to a second straight Tour de France victory. A sensational time trial from Vingegaard on Tuesday saw the overall leader extend his advantage over two-time winner Tadej Pogačar to nearly two minutes with just Hazy skies over DC still unhealthy for sensitive groups, improving with Tuesday's isolated storms 07/18/2023 10:00am • Though poor quality air continues to hang over the D.C. region on Tuesday, there may be relief in sight. Though nowhere near as dense as the smoke that prompted last month’s unprecedented health alert, an unmistakable brownish haze continues to linger over downtown D.C.’s monuments Tuesday. How to extend the growing season in your garden and get multiple veggie harvests 07/18/2023 08:01am • I harvested my hardneck garlic crop earlier this month, which opened up some prime real estate in the garden, leaving me with an entire 4-by-4-foot raised bed to replant. As I was settling Eight Ball squash seedlings into the space, it occurred to me that I was inadvertently practicing what is kn House Republicans propose planting a trillion trees as they move away from climate change denial 07/18/2023 06:04am • WASHINGTON (AP) — As Speaker Kevin McCarthy visited a natural gas drilling site in northeast Ohio to promote House Republicans' plan to sharply increase domestic production of energy from fossil fuels last month, the signs of rising global temperatures could not be ignored. Smoke from Canadian wil Wong drives in career-best three runs, Pivetta strikes out 13 as Red Sox beat Athletics 7-0 07/18/2023 02:08am • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When moved to the bullpen in May, Nick Pivetta stuck with the same mindset he had as a starter determined not to let the change affect how he helped the Red Sox. And now manager Alex Cora is reconsidering a spot in the rotation given Boston's long stretch of games next month w Plane hits hangar where people were sheltering in storm in Poland. Pilot and 4 others die and 8 hurt 07/17/2023 10:17pm • WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Five people were killed and eight others were injured Monday when a Cessna 208 plane crashed into a hangar at a sky diving center during bad weather, authorities said. The plane's pilot and four people sheltering in the hangar from stormy weather died in the afternoon crash i Arrest in Gilgo Beach killings isn't end of investigation, police say. Other deaths remain unsolved 07/17/2023 08:37pm • MASSAPEQUA PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Detectives on Long Island are hunting for fresh clues about an architect arrested in connection with a string of slayings known as the Gilgo Beach killings. They’re combing through storage units linked to Rex Heuermann and using DNA evidence to see if he’s connecte Can I Borrow Money With a 500 Credit Score? 07/17/2023 08:00pm • Securing a loan with a 500 credit score may be challenging, but that doesn't mean every lending door is closed. Though more difficult, borrowing money is possible even with a low credit score. Before you make a move, know your loan options for a 500 credit score, how your credit score will affect in How to Write a Letter of Explanation for a Mortgage 07/17/2023 08:00pm • If your credit report has any negative history, or if there is something in your mortgage application that requires more information, a lender may ask you to submit a "letter of explanation." This isn't a cause for panic. You can consider the letter request as an opportunity to clarify something tha Hard vs. Soft Luggage: Which Type Is Right for You? 07/17/2023 08:00pm • The world of luggage offers travelers an array of options. From different fabrics and colors to all kinds of styles and functions, there are plenty of decisions to be made. When shopping for luggage, one of your first decisions will be whether you'd like a hard-sided or soft-sided suitcase. Dependin How to build wealth in your 20s and 30s 07/17/2023 08:00pm • It may feel challenging to build wealth in your 20s and 30s when you're starting your first job and paying your first bills. But the decisions you make and the habits you form when you're starting out can make a big difference in your financial future. Even if you don't have a lot of money to sav Great Senior Discounts for 2023 07/17/2023 08:00pm • Taking advantage of senior citizen discounts may reduce your retirement costs and free up funds for other activities. Many places and services provide savings if you are 50 or older. Some offer discounts on certain days of the week to retirees, while others have an established lower price for older Hollywood plunges into all-out war on the heels of pandemic and a streaming revolution 07/17/2023 06:59pm • NEW YORK (AP) — To get a sense of just how much animosity is flying around Hollywood these days, watch how Ron Perlman responded to a report that the studios aimed to prolong a strike long enough for writers to lose their homes. Perlman, the hulking, gravel-voiced actor of “Hellboy,” leaned in