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Macy's puts up strong third quarter numbers, raises profit outlook and top end of full-year revenue 11/16/2023 12:14pm • Macy's third-quarter sales declined as customers grow more cautious with their spending, but sales and profit both topped Wall Street expectations. The department store also raised the top end of its full-year revenue and adjusted profit forecasts. Shares surged nearly 7%, or 88 cents, to $13.48 in Walmart attracts more shoppers seeking to cut spending in Q3, but muted expectations spook investors 11/16/2023 10:19am • NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart extended its streak of strong quarterly gains heading into the holiday season as its low prices attract shoppers looking for deals in a tough economic environment. The company, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, reported better-than-expected financial results for the period. H Md. education officials discuss how high school students' college readiness should be assessed 11/16/2023 10:17am • At a Wednesday meeting of Maryland Higher Education Commission, officials discussed how the implementation of Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, an education overhaul passed by the 2021 Maryland General Assembly, may drastically change how students are assessed for college and career readiness, amon Terry Taylor Appreciation: Former AP Sports Writer remembers 'she was the most everything' 11/16/2023 06:00am • NEW YORK (AP) — Terry R. Taylor, the first female sports editor at The Associated Press who ran the department from 1992-2013, died Tuesday. She was 71. Retired AP Sports Writer Ben Walker worked with Taylor throughout her tenure. Here's what he remembers. ___ She’d come blazing into the office Booker scores 31 in return from injury, Suns roll past Timberwolves 133-115 11/16/2023 12:34am • PHOENIX (AP) — Someday soon, the Phoenix Suns hope that their three All-Stars will be on the floor at the same time. Two All-Stars turned out to be plenty on Wednesday night. Devin Booker scored 31 points in his return from a calf injury, Kevin Durant also scored 31 and the Suns cruised past the M California's first lesbian Senate leader could make history again if she runs for governor 11/16/2023 12:15am • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The first time Toni Atkins acted as the governor of California, she used her powers to honor the passing of San Diego Padres baseball player Tony Gwynn while playfully rebuffing Jimmy Kimmel’s advice that she “ invade Oregon. ” It was 2014, and Atkins — the first Banchero hits turnaround jumper with 1 second left as Magic beat Bulls 96-94 11/15/2023 11:57pm • CHICAGO (AP) — Paolo Banchero took four dribbles as he backed into the lane and didn't bother to look at the rim before lifting off for a fadeaway jumper. Moments later, teammates mobbed him. Banchero scored with one second remaining, and the Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls 96-94 on Wednesday Tommy DeVito is looking to build off 2-touchdown game when the Giants face Washington 11/15/2023 08:20pm • EAST RUTHERFORD. N.J. (AP) — Tommy DeVito didn't put up great numbers against the Dallas Cowboys in becoming the first undrafted rookie to start at quarterback for the New York Giants in modern draft era. His 14 of 27 performance for 86 yards came against one of the NFL's top defenses in a 49-17 l Sen. Joe Manchin says Donald Trump would destroy US democracy if he wins second term as president 11/15/2023 07:13pm • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, days removed from announcing he won't seek reelection, said Wednesday that if the nation's voters give former President Donald Trump another term in the White House, “he will destroy democracy in America.” Manchin, whose home state voter What to Know About Transferring From a Community College 11/15/2023 07:00pm • For many students, community college is only the first stop in their educational journey. Bachelor's degrees are not commonly offered at community colleges, so depending on a student's intended career pathway, transferring to a four-year institution is often necessary. But while 80% of community col How to Lend Money to Family and Friends 11/15/2023 07:00pm • It can happen to any of us: One minute we're a friend or family member; the next moment, we are a loan officer at a bank. Or at least, it can feel that way if you're ever in that awkward position of being asked to lend money. There are plenty of reasons you might be asked for money. Maybe inflation, Appeals court frees attorney from having to join, pay dues to Louisiana bar association, for now 11/15/2023 05:33pm • NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana lawyer who objected to the state bar association’s public statements on several issues including health tips and LGBTQ rights can no longer be forced to join or pay dues to the association, a federal appeals court has ruled. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals or Retail sales slip in October as consumers pull back after summer splurges 11/15/2023 03:10pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Americans cut back on retail spending in October, ending six straight months of gains, though the decline was partly driven by falling prices for both gasoline and cars. Retail sales fell 0.1% last month after jumping a strong 0.9% in September, according to a report released Wedn Edmunds: How to make the most of falling used car prices 11/15/2023 01:39pm • The past few years have been rough for used-vehicle buyers due to higher prices, less inventory and rising interest rates. Compared to what people normally expect to pay from buying used, it’s fair to say the market has been discouraging. But there seems to be at least a dim light at the end of th Pakistan and IMF reach preliminary deal for releasing $700 million from $3B bailout fund 11/15/2023 01:26pm • ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund reached a much-awaited preliminary agreement Wednesday for the release of $700 million from a $3 billion bailout fund approved by the international lender in July. The standby credit fund is meant to save cash-strapped Pakistan from def