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Schmidt looms from the shadows over Ireland-New Zealand Rugby World Cup quarterfinal 10/13/2023 02:22pm • PARIS (AP) — The most talked about man in the impending Rugby World Cup quarterfinal between Ireland and New Zealand in Paris on Saturday has also said the least. Before Joe Schmidt joined the All Blacks staff, he was the most decorated coach in Irish rugby history. He transferred his trophy-winni Microsoft closes deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard after antitrust fights 10/13/2023 12:21pm • Microsoft completed its purchase of video game-maker Activision Blizzard for $69 billion on Friday, closing one of the most expensive tech acquisitions in history that could have repercussions across the video game industry. The notice that the deal has gone through came seven hours after Microsoft JPMorgan profit jumps 35%, but CEO says geopolitics and gov't inaction have led to 'dangerous time' 10/13/2023 11:36am • NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase's third-quarter profit soared 35% from last year, fueled by a rapid rise in interest rates, but the bank's CEO, Jamie Dimon, issued a sobering statement about the current state of world affairs and economic instability. “This may be the most dangerous time the wor WTOP Top Kids: Vienna brothers give back by selling pumpkins 10/13/2023 05:41am • Now through Oct. 27, 2023, WTOP is accepting nominations for the WTOP TOP Kids program sponsored by Northwest Federal Credit Union. In addition to being featured on-air and online, winning kids also get a chance at $500. You’re never too young to start giving back, and two Vienna, Virginia, Presto's Picks: Homecoming for U.Md., VT with routs served on the midday menu 10/13/2023 05:08am • Homecoming celebration is a dish best served at 3:30 p.m. Let’s be honest, students don’t always wake up early on Saturday mornings to show up at their best for a noon kickoff. And it’s nice to give the alumni a decent window to tailgate, from my friends Matt and Stacia at Maryland (shrimp Kreider scores twice in Rangers' season-opening 5-1 win over Sabres 10/12/2023 11:05pm • BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Chris Kreider scored power-play and short-handed goals, Igor Shesterkin stopped 23 shots for his 100th career victory and the New York Rangers beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-1 in their season opener Thursday night. The Rangers won in Peter Laviolette’s debut as coach. In doing so Angry Cowboys, injured Chargers happy to get another day of preparation for Monday night 10/12/2023 09:24pm • The Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Chargers have different reasons to be happy they get extra time to prepare for each other. Monday night's game gives the Cowboys (3-2) an extra day to deal with the shock of their 42-10 blowout loss to the San Francisco 49ers last Sunday. The Chargers (2-2) are com Prince George’s Co. Council tables move that would have raised tipped minimum wage 10/12/2023 09:14pm • A measure that would have made major changes to how restaurant workers in Prince George's County, Maryland, are paid was tabled by the county council on Thursday. The bill would have pushed aside the tipped-wage credit commonly seen in the restaurant industry. If passed, the bill would have ra Indonesia's former agriculture minister arrested over alleged corruption 10/12/2023 08:39pm • JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s former agriculture minister was arrested Thursday by the country’s anti-graft commission on accusations of bribery, abuse of power and fraud involving contracts with private vendors. Syahrul Yasin Limpo had resigned his position as agriculture minister las Movie Review: In the elated 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,' every seat is the best seat in the house 10/12/2023 08:35pm • It opens with a clock counting down until show time — the dropped stomach, rollercoaster slowly encroaching its apex sensation — and then, a gentle fake out. Taylor Swift is heard before she is seen. “It's been a long time...” her voice carries. Then the drop hits: an abridged performance of How Automation and AI in Financial Planning Could Affect You 10/12/2023 08:00pm • When it comes to personal finance, automation can be a powerful tool -- just ask the millions of folks who've been able to build a nest egg thanks to automatic retirement plan contributions, or those who've been able to eliminate late fees by automating bill payments. But is automation and AI in fin What Is Girl Math and How Can You Apply It to Your Financial Strategy? 10/12/2023 08:00pm • You pay for a latte with money from your Starbucks app, so your bank account balance doesn't change. That means the coffee was basically free, right? This is just one example of "girl math," a trend overtaking social media and popular culture. The hashtag "#girlmath" on Tiktok has millions of views, Year-End Retirement Planning Deadlines for 2023 10/12/2023 08:00pm • Contributing to a 401(k) plan can save you thousands of dollars on your 2023 tax return, but you need to meet the year-end contribution deadline. Retirees must take withdrawals from their 401(k)s and traditional IRAs before the end of the year to avoid a stiff tax penalty. Here's how to maximize the 15 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Now 10/12/2023 08:00pm • It's been a perfect storm for many dividend stocks in recent months. The Federal Reserve has dramatically increased interest rates. This makes capital more expensive and tends to cause the valuation of conservative dividend stocks to decline as people sell some equities to rotate into risk-free gove 7 Best Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy 10/12/2023 08:00pm • Renewable energy companies are in a slump, providing long-term investors with opportunities for bargain hunting. The iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ticker: ICLN) is down 28.8% so far in 2023, while the S&P 500 has climbed 13.3% as of Oct. 12. Rising interest rates are a key factor in renewable