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Matt About Town: Explore the literal gutters of time in Alexandria to learn a fascinating history lesson about statehood, war and … water pipes? 07/25/2024 04:04am • .in-article-vertical-video {float: right; padding-left: 10px;width:300px !important;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.in-article-vertical-video {float: none; padding-left: 20px;}}.in-article-vertical-video connatix_video_caption {width: 300px !important;}#tnvbNcaMHUrl {margin-bottom: 1 One Tech Tip: To hide your internet activity or your IP address, use a virtual private network 07/25/2024 04:00am • LONDON (AP) — On the move and looking for an internet connection to check email or post a video to TikTok? It's tempting to jump onto the free Wi-Fi at the coffee shop or the shopping mall. But don't do it unless you've got protection. Using unsecured internet access can be risky. Hackers can secr Oregon fire is the largest burning in the US. Thunderstorms and high winds are exacerbating it 07/25/2024 12:45am • BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes from thunderstorms rattled eastern Oregon and Idaho Wednesday afternoon, cutting power and stoking fires, including one in Oregon that is already the largest active blaze in the nation. The Durkee Fire, burning near the Oregon-I Church sues Colorado town to be able to shelter homeless in trailers, work 'mandated by God' 07/25/2024 12:25am • CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) — Behind a church surrounded by rolling prairie on the outskirts of this Colorado town sits a donated RV that Joe Ridenour called home for a year after he lost his job during the pandemic. Being able to live in the RV, he said, allowed him to avoid returning to his native K Biden's speech: Warnings about Trump without naming him, a hefty to-do list, and a power handoff 07/24/2024 09:44pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden delivered a solemn Oval Office address Wednesday that laid out in the clearest terms yet why he abandoned his reelection campaign. He wanted to send an unmistakable warning about Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump while anointing Vice President Kama Phone lines down in multiple courts across California after ransomware attack 07/24/2024 09:28pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Several courts across California lost their phone lines this week after a ransomware attack targeting the state's largest trial court in Los Angeles County. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County hosts phone servers for courts in Shasta, Inyo, San Luis Obispo, Stanislaus and C What's the Difference Between Medicare and Medigap? 07/24/2024 08:00pm • When it's time to sign up for Medicare, you might find the process daunting from all the different options. Navigating through the sea of information is crucial, especially when distinguishing between original Medicare and Medigap. Four Parts of MedicareMedicare consists of four parts that provide a How to Find the Best Mortgage Lender: 10 Questions You Should Be Asking 07/24/2024 08:00pm • Taking out a mortgage is likely one of the biggest financial steps of your life. The application process involves sharing sensitive information about your finances. While mortgage rates and terms should factor into your decision, choosing a lender you trust is equally important. To find the best len What Is an FHA 203(k) Loan? 07/24/2024 08:00pm • If you're looking to buy a home that needs a lot of work, you might be able to get it for a discounted price. However, the short- and long-term repair costs could still end up breaking your budget. That's why a Federal Housing Administration 203(k) loan might be something to consider. It allows you Financial Abuse and Fraud in Investment Accounts 07/24/2024 08:00pm • One of the most underestimated parts of being a savvy investor is identifying and defending against financial abuse and exploitation. While seniors and those with disabilities are frequent targets, financial exploitation and abuse can happen to anyone. Reports of fraud in investment accounts are on Perform a Midyear Financial Checkup in 10 Steps 07/24/2024 08:00pm • As the needs of individuals and families change, financial plans tend to fall apart -- unless you maintain them. Life events such as a death, a marriage, the birth of a child or a job change, for example, can trigger tax and financial implications you need to address before the year's up. As a resul Kirk Ferentz still committed to Iowa after watching friends Bill Belichick, Nick Saban move on 07/24/2024 06:51pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz watched two of his best coaching friends, Bill Belichick and Nick Saban, leave football after last season. So, naturally, college football’s longest-tenured coach smiles and nods as he reflects on his own potential exit. “All of us have to do that,� FACT FOCUS: A look at Netanyahu's claims about Israel, Hamas and Iran during his speech to Congress 07/24/2024 05:45pm • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday defended his country's conduct in the devastating Gaza war, urged the U.S. to support the fight against Hamas and ridiculed protesters during a scathing address to Congress. But he also cited an unverified intelligence report and ignored much of Lions aiming for Super Bowl after breakout season that was the franchise's best in generations 07/24/2024 04:18pm • ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell stepped on a riser and stood behind a new, large lectern at the team's training facility. “This is a huge podium,” Campbell said Monday before the team's first training camp practice. Expectations are big for the Lions, too. Detroit is CrowdStrike blames bug for letting bad data slip through, leading to global tech outage 07/24/2024 04:13pm • NEW YORK (AP) — CrowdStrike is blaming a bug in an update that allowed its cybersecurity systems to push bad data out to millions of customer computers, setting off last week's global tech outage that grounded flights, took TV broadcasts off air and disrupted banks, hospitals and retailers. Crowd