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England soccer player Dele Alli was in rehab for 6 weeks after sleeping-pill addiction 07/13/2023 06:38am • MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Dele Alli spent six weeks in rehab in the United States in a bid to deal with mental-health problems stemming from a traumatic childhood and after getting addicted to sleeping pills. Alli was one of English soccer’s biggest talents, a member of the England team that r Borrowers advised to plan now for student loan payments to resume in October 07/13/2023 06:16am • For borrowers with federal student loan debt, repayments begin Oct. 1, and the D.C. Office of the Attorney General is advising consumers to gather the latest information on the status of their loans to prepare for that first payment date. The federal government paused student loan payments during Padel, a rapidly growing racket game, has designs on becoming an Olympic sport 07/13/2023 06:10am • ROME (AP) — Record prize money of nearly $1 million at this week’s tournament in Rome. Recent investment from the company that owns the New York Yankees. A successful debut at the European Games with matches played before enthusiastic crowds in Krakow’s central square last month. Padel, the fa High times in Thailand: New weed laws draw tourists from across Asia 07/13/2023 03:56am • BANGKOK (AP) — A Japanese tourist reaches into a baggie of cannabis he’s just bought in a central Bangkok weed shop, pulling out a gram of buds to chop down in a small black grinder, before rolling them neatly into a joint. Only the slight spillage onto the smoking lounge’s table — and his c 'A puddle of emotions': Sheryl Lee Ralph, Sarah Snook, Jessica Chastain react to Emmy nominations 07/12/2023 11:51pm • Reactions from select nominees for the 2023 Emmy Awards. SHERYL LEE RALPH “I am a puddle of emotions! It is just absolutely crazy. It, I mean, I am living one spectacular year. ... In all honesty, it could never ever be about me trying to beat that moment (of last year's ceremony, when Ralph won h 7 Housing Options for Seniors 07/12/2023 08:00pm • Today's housing options for seniors run the gamut, from at-home living arrangements to new communities that offer a full range of amenities and support services. "If your idea of senior living is a nursing home with linoleum floors and hallways lined with wheelchairs, think again," says Sue Johansen Sending Money to a Friend via App? Here's How to Stay Safe 07/12/2023 08:00pm • The rise in popularity of cashless payment options like Venmo and CashApp have made them a go-to way to pay friends or make purchases from small vendors. An advisory from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, however, warned that there are risks involved with storing money in these apps, and the How to Find an Old 401(k) Plan 07/12/2023 08:00pm • Forgetting about an old 401(k) plan happens more often than you may think. It's also more costly than you may anticipate. As of May 2023, there were 29.2 million "left-behind or forgotten" 401(k) accounts in the U.S., holding approximately $1.65 trillion in assets, according to fintech company Capit Home Loan Programs for Teachers: What You Should Know 07/12/2023 08:00pm • A number of local, state and federal programs offer eligible teachers discounts on homes and attractive mortgage terms. The Good Neighbor Next Door program, for example, sells homes for 50% off the appraised value. Other programs offer down payment assistance, homeownership grants and mortgage credi How Long Does It Take to Close on a House? 07/12/2023 08:00pm • You found your dream house and the seller accepted your offer. Before moving in, there's a long list of steps that must be completed before you close on the house and receive your new set of keys. "Once your purchase agreement is fully executed, meaning all parties have signed, you can expect to clo Checking vs. Savings Accounts: What is the Difference? 07/12/2023 08:00pm • Checking accounts and savings accounts are two important types of bank accounts to help you manage your money. However, if you're new to the world of banking, you might not be familiar with how they work or complement each other. So if you're curious whether you're better off with a checking versus How to Write a Recommendation Letter (With Templates and Samples) 07/12/2023 08:00pm • In today's job search climate, applicants are looking for ways to stand out from the crowd more than ever. Because hiring managers can use the internet to research candidates and wade through their personal and professional history easily, they can be more selective about whom they interview. It's t 3 dead, 14 hurt after Greyhound bus strikes semis in Illinois; NTSB investigating 07/12/2023 06:27pm • HIGHLAND, Ill. (AP) — A Greyhound passenger bus crashed into three tractor-trailers parked along a highway rest area exit early Wednesday in southern Illinois, killing three people and injuring 14 others, some seriously, state police said. The St. Louis-bound bus was traveling westbound along Int FACT FOCUS: A story about a deadly TikTok boat-jumping challenge went viral. Then it fell apart 07/12/2023 06:01pm • As the July 4 holiday approached, a local news report in Alabama warned of a deadly TikTok challenge that involved jumping from a speeding boat. “Last six months we have had four drownings that were easily avoidable,” Jim Dennis, captain of the Childersburg Rescue Team, told the local ABC affili Militants attack a security post in southwest Pakistan and trigger a clash that leaves 15 dead 07/12/2023 03:27pm • QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Five militants attacked a security post in southwest Pakistan in the early hours Wednesday, triggering an intense shootout that left nine soldiers, five attackers and a female passerby dead, officials and the military said. The newly formed militant group Tehreek-e-Jihad Pa