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7 High-Return, Low-Risk Investments for Retirees 10/20/2025 08:00pm • The S&P 500 is up 14.5% year to date as of Oct. 20 after recovering from a relatively mild pullback earlier in the year. Some investors are still wary, however, amid uncertainty related to tariffs and rocky trade relations, particularly with China; geopolitical conflict in Ukraine and the Middle Will Adding My Children as Authorized Users Help Their Credit? 10/20/2025 08:00pm • As you teach your kids about money, one important concept is how to use credit responsibly. Adding your children as authorized users on your credit card is one way to teach sound credit management skills, and it might give their credit scores a head start. 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George Santos says he’s humbled by his experience behind bars but unconcerned about the “pearl clutching” of critics upset that President Donald Trump granted him clemen Rolling Patriots saw improvements in run game while picking up fourth straight victory 10/20/2025 05:11pm • Mike Vrabel hasn’t been shy in recent weeks in acknowledging that the New England Patriots' offense, while performing well overall, needed to find better production within the run game. His offense responded with a season-high 175 yards rushing in Sunday’s 31-13 win over the Tennessee Titans, h Newspapers closing, news deserts growing for beleaguered news industry 10/20/2025 04:36pm • Some 136 newspapers in the United States have closed in the past year, news deserts are expanding and web traffic to the nation's top newspapers has dropped markedly this decade, according to a report issued Monday that struggles to find hope for the beleaguered news industry. While entrepreneurs ar Avalanche off to a strong start behind deep lineup and stellar goaltending from Scott Wedgewood 10/20/2025 12:53pm • DENVER (AP) — In breaking down Colorado's fast start, Nathan MacKinnon got to the point about as quick as he moves along the ice. “Our lineup," the speedy forward said, “is really good.” The Avalanche (5-0-1) have recorded at least a point in all six games this season. It's tied for the fift Trump suggests US will buy Argentine beef to bring down prices for American consumers 10/20/2025 10:33am • ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump said the United States could buy Argentine beef in an attempt to bring down prices for American consumers. “We would buy some beef from Argentina,” the Republican president told reporters aboard Air Force One during a flight from Florida to Wa Jalen Hurts proved he's a top passer with spectacular performance to lead the Eagles over Vikings 10/20/2025 07:57am • Jalen Hurts seems to play his best when the criticism is loudest and the Philadelphia Eagles need him most. Hurts delivered an almost flawless performance in a 28-22 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, completing 19 of 23 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns with a perfect passer rati Double plays and errors send Mariners to first Game 7 still seeking their World Series debut 10/20/2025 01:53am • TORONTO (AP) — One win from their first World Series, the Seattle Mariners never got off the ground Sunday night. Seattle bounced into inning-ending double plays in three straight turns at bat and made a season-high three errors in a 6-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays that forced the American Leagu Giant meltdown: New York on wrong end of Denver's historic comeback after 3 shutout quarters 10/19/2025 10:28pm • DENVER (AP) — Jaxson Dart took a knee near midfield and placed his left hand over his mouth as he watched the Denver Broncos complete an epic comeback. With that, the rookie quarterback witnessed what appeared to be a surefire — and impressive — win transform into a haunting loss. The Broncos England into semifinals after surviving India's thrilling run chase at Women's Cricket World Cup 10/19/2025 08:30pm • INDORE, India (AP) — England dug in for a four-run victory over India to clinch a semifinal spot at the Women’s Cricket World Cup on Sunday, leaving the tournament co-hosts in a five-way contest for the remaining place in the final four. Chasing a winning target of 289, India stumbled from a pos Clever Credit: I Have a Chase Pay Over Time Plan. What Balance Should I Pay First? 10/19/2025 08:00pm • Dear Clever Credit,What gets paid off first -- regular balance or pay over time?I use Chase and have noticed lots of cards are offering to split big purchases into monthly payments that are less than your regular interest rate, in exchange for a fixed fee. 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