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Witness at Alexander brothers sex trafficking trial tells of celebratory night that became a horror 01/27/2026 07:20pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The first witness at the sex trafficking trial of three brothers, two of them high-end real estate brokers, testified Tuesday that the thrill of attending a party at actor Zac Efron’s apartment turned into a nightmare when, hours later, one of the brothers repeatedly raped her at Indiana's title defense will feature back-to-back matchups with Ohio State and Michigan 01/27/2026 07:11pm • ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Indiana's national title defense will include back-to-back matchups with the schools that won the championship each of the previous two seasons. The Big Ten released its 2026 league schedule on Tuesday. Indiana will host Ohio State on Oct. 17 and visit Michigan on Oct. 24. How the Federal Reserve Impacts Mortgages 01/27/2026 07:00pm • At its January 2026 meeting, the Federal Reserve opted to hold interest rates steady, keeping the low end of the range at 3.5%. The Fed referenced the impact of employment data in a Jan. 28 news release, saying, "Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabiliz How the Federal Reserve Impacts Personal Loans 01/27/2026 07:00pm • The Federal Reserve doesn't directly set personal loan rates. But its monetary policies are designed to have a widespread effect on the U.S. economy. When the central bank makes a policy move, it creates a chain reaction that trickles down to personal loan interest rates. Borrowers with an existing How to Find the Best Independent Living Community Near You: A Checklist 01/27/2026 07:00pm • Independent living facilities, also sometimes called retirement communities, active adult communities or 55-plus communities, can be an excellent option for older adults who want certain amenities and benefits but are still able to care for themselves. These communities primarily focus on serving th Bet365 Bonus Code WTOP365: Get $200 Bonus for Bucks-76ers, NBA, CBB Games 01/27/2026 06:52pm • As the Milwaukee Bucks prepare to face the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday,  new bettors have an excellent opportunity to dive into the action on this game, college hoops and other NBA matchups with the exclusive bet365 bonus code WTOP365 here. This thrilling NBA matchup provides the p Late to practice? That's $500 as Deion Sanders institutes bigger fines for violating team rules 01/27/2026 06:41pm • For the Colorado Buffaloes, there's a stiff price to pay for being late to football practice: a $500 fine. Not showing up at all? That's a $2,500 penalty. Coach Deion Sanders is cracking down on violations of team rules with heftier fines for his players. Fresh off a 3-9 season, Sanders unveiled his Texas Gov. Greg Abbott halts new H-1B visa petitions at state agencies and universities 01/27/2026 06:29pm • Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday to halt new H-1B visa petitions, which are used by employers to hire foreign workers with specialized skills, until next year. The pause in the red state, which is home to thousands of H-1B visa holders, comes amid actions by Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski praises Penix, says he has 'ton of respect' for new rival Mayfield 01/27/2026 05:58pm • ATLANTA (AP) — Kevin Stefanski praised his new quarterback and fended off an old one during his introductory news conference as the Atlanta Falcons' coach on Tuesday. The Falcons' new leadership team — including Stefanski and president of football Matt Ryan — plans to evaluate every position o Stanford settles wrongful death suit with Katie Meyer's family, announces mental health initiative 01/27/2026 05:22pm • By The Associated Press (AP) — Stanford and the family of Katie Meyer have settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the university following the star soccer player’s suicide in 2022. When she died, the 22-year-old Meyer was distraught over the prospect of disciplinary action from the unive Bills promote offensive coordinator Joe Brady to take over as head coach 01/27/2026 05:17pm • ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills stayed in-house by promoting offensive coordinator Joe Brady as their new head coach on Tuesday, in a move that provides continuity to a Josh Allen-led perennial winner that has accomplished everything short of reaching a Super Bowl. The team announced B Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code WTOP250BM: Get $250 Bet Match for Bucks-76ers, Top 25 NCAAB Games 01/27/2026 04:30pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services Sign up with Caesars Sportsbook promo code WTOP250BM and secure a 100% bet match. Start betting on the NBA or any other sport this week Duke and QB Darian Mensah reach settlement to resolve legal fight, clearing way for his transfer 01/27/2026 04:29pm • The legal fight between Duke and Darian Mensah is over. Now the quarterback can transfer elsewhere after bringing the Blue Devils an unexpected Atlantic Coast Conference title. The school and Mensah’s agency released statements Tuesday confirming they had reached settlement without providing any d FanDuel Promo Code: Get $200 Bonus for NBA, NCAAB, Super Bowl 60 01/27/2026 04:29pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services The Super Bowl matchup is set and players can start locking in bonuses with this FanDuel promo code offer. New users can grab a $200 bo Yale to waive all costs for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000 01/27/2026 04:01pm • Yale University is eliminating tuition and other costs for all new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000 a year, joining a growing number of elite campuses that are slashing costs for middle- and lower-income families. The Ivy League school announced the change Tuesday and said it