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Pravin Gordhan, a South African government minister who was activist against apartheid, dies at 75 09/13/2024 01:33am • JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Pravin Gordhan, who was a South African government minister for many years after beginning his political career opposing apartheid, died Friday. He was 75 and had cancer. Gordhan, a long-time member of the African National Congress party, retired from active politics after the Sri Lankans' fury forced the powerful Rajapaksa clan out. Now its heir is running for president 09/13/2024 01:07am • COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — When an uprising ousted Sri Lanka's president, many saw it as the end of his powerful family’s hold on the island nation after more than 12 years of rule. Now, as Sri Lanka prepares to elect a new leader, Namal Rajapaksa is running for president. The 38-year-old is the Brandon Lowe homers, Tampa Bay's bullpen shuts down AL Central-leading Guardians for 5-2 win 09/12/2024 11:08pm • CLEVELAND (AP) — Brandon Lowe homered, Tampa Bay's bullpen held Cleveland to one hit over seven scoreless innings and the Rays snapped a three-game losing streak on a rugged trip with a 5-2 win over the AL Central-leading Guardians on Thursday night. Lowe connected for his 18th homer in the first Cost of Living: How to Calculate How Much You Need 09/12/2024 08:00pm • Everyone from consumers to economists to politicians is talking about the cost of living. But what does "cost of living" really mean, and can understanding it help you budget better? Let's take a deeper look. What Does the Cost of Living Mean?The cost of living is the amount of money households need How to Invest When Interest Rates Are Cut 09/12/2024 08:00pm • On Sept. 12, the European Central Bank announced that, for the second time in three months, it was cutting its key interest rate. While the move was not altogether unexpected -- economic growth in the eurozone has been increasingly sluggish and inflation has been slowing -- it did reinforce the beli What Is a Good APR on a Personal Loan? 09/12/2024 08:00pm • Personal loan rates can be drastically different for a borrower with excellent credit versus one with bad credit, so what's considered a "good" APR on a personal loan will depend on your credit score and debt-to-income ratio, among other factors. The lower your personal loan APR, the less money you' 11 Real Estate Terms That Every Buyer And Seller Should Know 09/12/2024 08:00pm • When someone enters the real estate market for the first time, whether as a buyer or seller, there might be a steep learning curve when it comes to learning and understanding relevant industry vocabulary. Although real estate made its way into cocktail conversation years ago, new buyers and sellers Banking on a Mistake: Can You Cash in When Your Bank Messes Up? 09/12/2024 08:00pm • In September 2024, some Chase Bank customers discovered a system error that allowed them to deposit bad checks into their accounts and then withdraw funds they didn't necessarily have. These customers gleefully broadcasted the error on TikTok and X, claiming that the "Chase glitch" they uncovered wa 19 Top Romantic Getaways in Texas 09/12/2024 08:00pm • Texas offers something for every duo, whether you want to reconnect over dinner in a chic city restaurant or disconnect from the rest of the world in a remote cabin. To help you and your partner choose a romantic getaway in Texas, we've highlighted some of the best big cities, quiet locales and luxu 7 High-Return, Low-Risk Investments for Retirees 09/12/2024 08:00pm • Preserving capital is at least as important to retirees as growing their accounts. Nobody wants to outlast their retirement funds. That's why it's crucial to have retirement investments allocated in a way that generates income as well as growth. Retirees and those approaching their final working ye The 5 Best Accounts for Avoiding Overdraft Fees 09/12/2024 08:00pm • No one likes paying bank fees, but some hurt worse than others. That's especially true of overdraft fees, which are some of the highest charges you can incur. Considering that the average overdraft fee now tops $26, overdrawing your balance can get expensive. Even so, some banks are more forgiving a 19 Questions College Financial Aid Officers Wish Parents Would Ask 09/12/2024 08:00pm • Applying to college can be a lengthy and complicated process, and applying for financial aid to help pay for school can add to confusion and stress. While students are the applicants, parents typically must be part of the process of figuring out the full cost of a college education and how it will b The Latest: With the debate behind them, Harris and Trump jockey for swing states 09/12/2024 06:58pm • Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are heading to swing states they hope to win, both of them trying to expand their narrow paths to victory in a closely fought presidential campaign. Harris has her sights set on North Carolina, where she’s scheduled to hold rallies in A QB debate could be brewing in Pittsburgh. Justin Fields wants no part of it 09/12/2024 06:04pm • Justin Fields has been around football long enough to understand how this works, especially when you're a quarterback. The player at the top of the depth chart gets hurt. The backup comes in and plays well. Controversy ensues. Noise builds. Sides are chosen. Forgive Fields if he wants no part of it. US House clears a largely bipartisan package of bills to counter China 09/12/2024 04:02pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House this week approved a sweeping package of bills to counter China's influence, shoring up a largely bipartisan push to ensure America comes out ahead in the competition between the world's superpowers. The efforts would ban Chinese-made drones, limit China-linked bio