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Federal control board sues Puerto Rico's governor over net metering law 07/26/2024 02:26pm • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A federal control board overseeing Puerto Rico’s finances filed a lawsuit Friday challenging amendments to the island’s net metering law, which compensates solar-equipped households for their contributions to the grid, triggering a backlash. The lawsuit filed again Wood pellets production boomed to feed EU demand. It's come at a cost for Black people in the South 07/26/2024 01:47pm • GLOSTER, Miss. (AP) — This southern Mississippi town's expansive wood pellet plant was so close to Shelia Mae Dobbins' home that she sometimes heard company loudspeakers. She says industrial residues coated her truck and she no longer enjoys spending time in the air outdoors. Dobbins feels her li Indebted Indian laborer finds life-changing $100,000 diamond 07/26/2024 01:20pm • (CNN) — A debt-ridden laborer in central India said his family’s life has been “changed forever” after he unearthed a 19.22-carat diamond worth almost $100,000. Raju Gond normally makes about $4 a day taking whatever work comes his way to provide for his large family, working in fields o Veterans lobbied for psychedelic therapy, but it may not be enough to save MDMA drug application 07/26/2024 11:54am • NEW YORK (AP) — It was a landmark moment for the psychedelic movement: The Department of Veteran Affairs’ top doctor stood on stage, praising advocates who have spent decades promoting the healing potential of mind-altering drugs. In an unannounced appearance at a New York psychedelic conference Fed's preferred inflation gauge cools, adding to likelihood of a September rate cut 07/26/2024 10:22am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve's favored inflation measure remained low last month, bolstering evidence that price pressures are steadily cooling and setting the stage for the Fed to begin cutting interest rates in September. Prices rose just 0.1% from May to June, the Commerce Department ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ brings Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and some friends to jolt Comic-Con 07/26/2024 01:51am • SAN DIEGO (AP) — “Deadpool & Wolverine” has arrived — and Comic-Con, with its hordes of Marvel fans, celebrated the only superhero flick of the summer with a surprise screening and special guests. The sprawling convention celebrating all things pop culture kicked off Wednesday, and a pan Secret DEA files show agents joked about rape in a WhatsApp chat. Then one of them was accused of it 07/25/2024 10:59pm • MIAMI (AP) — In a WhatsApp chat that quickly devolved into depravity, a group of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents boasted about their “world debauchery tour” of “boozing and whoring” on the government’s dime. They swapped lurid images of their latest sexual conquests. And at o Swanson's 2 goals lead US over Zambia at the Olympics, Canada tops New Zealand after drone scandal 07/25/2024 08:37pm • NICE, France (AP) — Mallory Swanson scored a pair of goals just moments apart in the first half and the United States opened the Olympics with a 3-0 victory over Zambia on Thursday night, giving new coach Emma Hayes a win in her first major tournament with the team. Trinity Rodman also scored f How to Pay for Your Home Renovations 07/25/2024 08:00pm • If more time under your roof is opening your eyes to improvements you'd like to make, you might be wondering whether to take out a home renovation loan. You're not alone. The right financing can put a renovation within reach. Here are some options to help you pay for your home renovation and key que How to Find the Best Personal Finance Advice on Reddit 07/25/2024 08:00pm • Millions of people turn to Reddit to talk about personal finance topics. But how can you join the discussions and get quality answers? Much of the conversations happen in finance-related subreddits. Financial experts, however, warn that you should proceed with caution. Here's a closer look at Reddit How Gen Z Can Build Credit 07/25/2024 08:00pm • How do you do, fellow kids? In case you haven't picked up on it, I'm a millennial. (Shocker, I know.) And as a millennial, I'm here to impart my wisdom on the next generation -- you guys. Gen Zers range between the ages of 12 and 27, for the most part, so many are applying for credit cards for the f Money Tips for the 'Sandwich Generation' 07/25/2024 08:00pm • You might have heard of the sandwich generation but are wondering what it is exactly. Although there's not a single definition, Meagan Dow, a certified financial planner and senior strategist at Edward Jones, said in an email that it typically refers to those who are sandwiched between providing sup Browns coach Stefanski holding onto calling plays; 2 defensive starters out injured as camp opens 07/25/2024 07:00pm • WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — The Cleveland Browns intend to follow the exact same steps that got them to the playoffs last season. After one day of training camp, it already feels like 2023 again. Moments after the team finished its first practice at Greenbrier Resort, coach Kevin Stefanski Anthony Fauci tells WTOP about 'painful' conflict with Trump during COVID pandemic 07/25/2024 10:30am • Former Chief Medical Advisor to the President Anthony Fauci joined WTOP on Wednesday to discuss his public health career, including what he says it was like to head up the COVID-19 pandemic response during former President Donald Trump's administration. Fauci led the National Institutes of Allerg US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate 07/25/2024 09:53am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates. Thursday’s report from the Commerce Department said the gross domestic product — the econo