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Harris to unveil new wave of economic policies for small businesses, communities, in economic speech Wednesday 09/03/2024 05:00pm • Washington (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris is set to propose a handful of new benefits to entrepreneurs and small business owners to spur the creation of millions of new businesses, as part of a second wave of economic proposals set to be unveiled Wednesday.In an economic speech in New Ha No such thing as free money: TikTok trend leads to huge consequences 09/03/2024 02:55pm • There is no such thing as free money, and people who tried the latest viral trend on the social media platform TikTok are learning that lesson the hard way. People were reportedly going to Chase ATMs, depositing checks and immediately withdrawing the cash. The checks were fake, however, meanin A search ended in heartbreak after a flash flood sent hikers scrambling 09/03/2024 01:52pm • SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A flash flood that transformed a series of idyllic, azure waterfalls into a monstrous brown froth was ferocious but not unusual for the summer rainy season on the Havasupai reservation, one of the most remote reaches of the continental U.S. that attracts visitors worldwide. B The $10 million cocktail everyone is drinking at the US Open 09/03/2024 01:17pm • New York (CNN) — At the U.S. Open currently underway in New York, a single cocktail will surpass $10 million in sales before the tennis grand slam event ends Sept. 8. The drink’s sales alone could cover the combined championship prize money for both the male and female singles winner — $3.6 DirecTV is compensating customers affected by the Disney outage. But they have to take action to get it 09/03/2024 01:17pm • New York (CNN) — For DirecTV subscribers frustrated by the loss of ESPN and other Disney-owned channels, the TV provider is offering some compensation as the blackout stretches into its third day. The company is offering credits of at least $20 to customers who have DirecTV, DirecTV Stream and Hyundai unveils 2025 electric SUVs aiming for broader appeal with improved range, charging options 09/03/2024 01:01pm • SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Despite slowing U.S. electric vehicle sales, Hyundai on Tuesday rolled out the 2025 versions of its Ioniq 5 electric SUV with improved battery range and charging aimed at broadening the appeal of vehicles to be built at a massive new Georgia factory. The South Korean automaker Small classes, field trips every day: What's a microschool? 09/03/2024 03:45am • From vaping to the cost of supplies and cellphone policies, the WTOP team is studying up on hot-button topics in education across the D.C. region. Follow our series “WTOP Goes Back to School” on air and online this August and September. Jordan Kerstetter, teacher-leader at Blue Montessori, 7 Best Money Market Funds to Buy for 2024 09/02/2024 08:00pm • When you're evaluating how to keep spare cash as part of a diversified investment portfolio, there are three key variables you should consider: safety, liquidity and income. Safety is straightforward -- how can you minimize the risk of losing your principal? Liquidity means you should have access to Pitt is sticking with redshirt freshman QB Eli Holstein after impressive performance in debut 09/02/2024 02:34pm • PITTSBURGH (AP) — The quarterback competition at Pittsburgh is over. Coach Pat Narduzzi named Eli Holstein the starter for Saturday's game at Cincinnati (1-0), taking away the “or” that linked Holstein and Nate Yarnell when the team's first official depth chart was released last week. Holstein Watch your money! Don't fall for phony donation campaigns 09/02/2024 01:38pm • With all the attention and fundraising surrounding the upcoming presidential and congressional races, scammers are looking to take money from unsuspecting people willing to open their wallets to support a candidate or cause. Tech reporter Kim Komando offered guidance on what to watch for in her b Ukrainian children in Poland are now required by law to attend school after years of online learning 09/02/2024 11:52am • WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Sava Trypolsky couldn't wait for school to start. Days before the Ukrainian boy entered first grade on Monday, his backpack was packed. Sitting on his bed in his home near Warsaw last week, he pulled out coloring pens, glue sticks and all manner of supplies emblazoned with Sp Linda Deutsch, AP trial writer who had a front row seat to courtroom history, dies at 80 09/02/2024 10:50am • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Linda Deutsch, a special correspondent for The Associated Press who for nearly 50 years wrote glittering first drafts of history from many of the nation’s most significant criminal and civil trials — Charles Manson, O.J. Simpson, Michael Jackson, among others — died Sunday Sports boats set out on a voyage to electrify the waters in the same way Tesla electrified the roads 09/02/2024 09:28am • AFLOAT THE SAN JOAQUIN RIVER (AP) — Grant Jeide looked like another dude riding the rollicking waves left in the wake of a 23-foot (7-meter) boat ripping through the water at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour on a river in Northern California's Delta earlier this summer. But Jeide was performing h Venice Film Festival welcomes Pitt and Clooney, and their new film ‘Wolfs’ 09/02/2024 04:50am • VENICE, Italy (AP) — George Clooney and Brad Pitt returned to the Venice Film Festival on Sunday for the world premiere of “Wolfs.” Before hitting the red carpet, the Hollywood stars reflected on reuniting, the rise of streaming and Clooney’s New York Times op-ed urging President Joe Biden US Open: Who is Emma Navarro, the woman who beat defending champion Coco Gauff? 09/01/2024 09:48pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Emma Navarro's 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 victory over defending champion Coco Gauff at the U.S. Open on Sunday earned her a trip to the quarterfinals for the second consecutive Grand Slam tournament. Before this year's appearance in New York, Navarro had never been past the first round at Flus