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How to Invest When Interest Rates Are Cut 12/13/2023 07:00pm • In March 2022, the Federal Reserve, under the leadership of Chair Jerome Powell, embarked on a series of interest rate increases to combat the post-pandemic inflation that threatened the economy. Unfortunately, inflation proved to be a stubborn phenomenon. Since then, the Fed has increased rates 11 How Repairing Credit Works 12/13/2023 07:00pm • If you don't have a good credit score, you may have trouble getting approved for loans or credit cards, or you may only qualify for high interest rates. It makes sense to want to improve your situation right away, but fixing your credit requires patience. Companies may offer paid services for repair 7 Best Money Market Funds to Buy for Safety 12/13/2023 07:00pm • In the investment world, risk and return are two sides of the same coin, with various asset classes offering different balances between the two. For stocks, the key risk involved is market risk. This can be thought of as the price of admission for the potentially higher long-term returns that equiti New Mexico lawmakers ask questions about spending by university president and his wife 12/13/2023 05:45pm • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard was peppered with questions about spending on overseas trips and his wife’s use of a university credit card during a hearing Wednesday before a group of powerful lawmakers. The Legislative Finance Committee — the s Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate unchanged and foresees 3 rate cuts next year 12/13/2023 05:19pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a third straight time, and its officials signaled that they expect to make three quarter-point cuts to their benchmark rate next year. The Fed’s message Wednesday strongly suggested that it is finished with New York removes medical debt from credit reports 12/13/2023 04:58pm • ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Unpaid medical debt will no longer appear in New York residents’ credit reports under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday. The law prohibits credit agencies from collecting information about or reporting medical debt. The law also bans hospitals and healt A Russian missile attack on Kyiv wounds at least 53 as Ukraine pleads for more European support 12/13/2023 04:21pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A barrage of Russian missiles targeted Kyiv on Wednesday, wounding at least 53 people, officials said, as the Ukrainian president sought more military support in Europe after a trip to Washington secured no new pledges. Loud explosions rocked Ukraine's capital at 3 a.m. as the Falcons facing injury issues on both lines as Kentavius Street ruled out against Panthers 12/13/2023 03:59pm • FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta defensive tackle Kentavius Street will not play in Sunday’s game at Carolina as the Falcons, battling for the lead in the jumbled NFC South, face significant injuries on both lines. Street left last week's 29-25 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a pectoral LeBron James says seeing son Bronny's debut for Southern Cal meant everything for his family 12/13/2023 03:43pm • DALLAS (AP) — LeBron James didn't get the same break as his Los Angeles Lakers teammates after they won the NBA's inaugural In-Season Tournament. The superstar went back to LA from Las Vegas on Sunday to watch his oldest son, Bronny James, make his collegiate debut for Southern California nearly f Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in 'Homicide' and 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' dies at 61 12/13/2023 03:40pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor who would master gritty drama for seven seasons on "Homicide: Life on The Street” and modern comedy for eight on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” died Monday at 61. Braugher died after a brief illness, his publicist Jennifer Allen told The Assoc Text of the policy statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday 12/13/2023 02:21pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Below is the statement the Fed released Wednesday after its policy meeting ended: Recent indicators suggest that growth of economic activity has slowed from its strong pace in the third quarter. Job gains have moderated since earlier in the year but remain strong, and the unemplo What is carbon capture and how much of a solution is it after COP28? 12/13/2023 12:42pm • An agreement at the United Nations-led climate conference to transition away from fossil fuels brought a measure of relief for climate activists, even as many said it doesn't go far enough. They also saw something to like in what the agreement said about carbon capture. Skeptics have said carbon cap Reaction to the death of Andre Braugher, including from Terry Crews, David Simon and Shonda Rhimes 12/13/2023 12:24pm • A collection of reactions to the death of Andre-Braugher, the actor whose credits included the gritty “Homicide: Life on The Street” and the silly “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” “I’m honored to have known you, laughed with you, worked with you and shared 8 glorious years watching your irreplaceab The AP names its five Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023 12/13/2023 09:18am • NEW YORK (AP) — In this big year of entertainment — think “Barbenheimer,” the twin conquests of Taylor Swift and Beyoncé and the jolting strikes by actors and writers — we witnessed five streaking stars. Their party was 2023. Kris Bowers, Reneé Rapp, Charles Melton, Lily Gladstone and Ay New Hampshire sheriff charged with theft, perjury and falsifying evidence resigns 12/13/2023 06:31am • BRENTWOOD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire sheriff accused of stealing $19,000 in county funds has resigned, leading prosecutors to withdraw their request to revoke his bail on charges of theft, perjury and falsifying evidence. “I am proud to have served as high sheriff of Strafford County and to ha