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India's prime minister uses the G20 summit to advertise his global reach and court voters at home 09/06/2023 12:16am • NEW DELHI (AP) — Major roads in New Delhi are teeming with giant posters and billboards announcing India’s presidency of this week’s summit of the Group of 20 nations. And one leader’s picture — smiling benignly from every traffic circle — stands out from the rest: Prime Minister Narendr Stock market today: Asian markets are mostly lower as oil prices push higher 09/05/2023 11:52pm • Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Wednesday after a decline on Wall Street as traders returned from a long holiday weekend. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index advanced but most other regional markets fell. Crude oil prices pushed higher, adding to inflationary pressures at a time when investors are hopi 5 Best Ways to Use a Credit Card 09/05/2023 08:00pm • If you're new to credit or just unsure about how to use a credit card, have a seat and get comfortable. You'll have credit clarity in about four to six minutes, depending on how fast you read this. Credit cards are very useful for building -- or rebuilding -- credit, but there are also situations wh The Apartment Transparency Push: What Rental Platforms Are Doing and What It Means for Renters 09/05/2023 08:00pm • Change is afoot in the rental industry, and it could help renters better understand the costs that a potential property presents -- not to mention more easily qualify for that property in the first place. It all comes down to the "Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights," a White House initiative ann 7 Best Energy Stocks to Buy in 2023 09/05/2023 08:00pm • Government policies around the world have begun to support the transition away from fossil fuels, but the global economy remains reliant on oil, natural gas and coal. Because the energy transition is a gradual one, investors may want to consider a portfolio of energy stocks that includes both tradit Shabtai Shavit, Israeli spymaster who led Mossad in 1990s, dies at 84 09/05/2023 05:13pm • JERUSALEM (AP) — Shabtai Shavit, the Israeli spymaster who was credited with advancing Israel's historic peace treaty with Jordan during his term as director of the Mossad intelligence agency, died Tuesday in Italy. He was 84. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's office said Shavit died wh 11 financial steps to follow after the loss of a loved one 09/05/2023 04:15pm • The death of a loved one comes with pain and grief. In those moments of mourning, memories shared together and the feeling of loss dominate. Yet, even in these moments, love for the deceased requires that you take certain steps and carry out important tasks -- or you you may face unnecessary fina Editorial Roundup: United States 09/05/2023 01:56pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: Aug. 31 The Washington Post on sexism in the U.S. military Nearly eight years ago, the United States opened up all military combat roles to women, clearing a pathway for female service members to join the most elite military forces. Bu Information theft is on the rise. People are particularly vulnerable after natural disasters 09/05/2023 11:19am • NEW YORK (AP) — Information theft is on the rise. Over 1.1 million people in the U.S. alone reported the crime to the Federal Trade Commission in 2022. When a thief opens accounts in your name or otherwise uses your data, you might feel powerless. But there are steps you can take to prevent the wo Math is hard — even for teachers. What if they conquered their math anxiety? 09/05/2023 11:17am • CHICAGO (AP) — In July, in a packed classroom in downtown Chicago, a group composed mostly of early elementary teachers and child care workers read a story about “Wendi,” a fictional preschool teacher who loves reading but struggles in math. Even though Wendi was drawn to early education, whe Montgomery County sees 'overwhelming' amount of home improvement scams 09/04/2023 11:15pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, is sounding the alarm for homeowners, as the county and state see an avalanche of reports of home improvement scams. “It's just overwhelming how many complaints we are receiving,” said Eric Friedman, director of Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection. Richardson, family celebrating life in new home as Colts prepare for opener against Jags 09/04/2023 08:27pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Anthony Richardson thinks about his mother walking into her new home, the emotions flow. His wide eyes reveal the satisfaction of giving his mom something meaningful after all she did to help him. The beaming smile reflects the pure joy of starting this next football chapt Confident cornerback D.J. Reed says the Jets can have a 'historical' defense this season 09/04/2023 04:14pm • D.J. Reed has set an extremely high bar for the New York Jets' defense. And the veteran cornerback believes the talented group will leave its mark. On the field. And in the history books. “I’m very confident,” he said during a video call Monday. “I think we have the potential to be the bes New Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matt Turner realized it was time to move on from Arsenal 09/04/2023 03:55pm • Matt Turner realized last spring it was time to move on from Arsenal, that he wasn't going to displace Aaron Ramsdale as the starting goalkeeper and his career would stagnate if he stayed with the Gunners. Now 29, Turner joined Arsenal for the 2022-23 season from Major League Soccer's New England Re West Virginia University crisis looms as GOP leaders focus on economic development, jobs 09/04/2023 11:04am • MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — On the same day that dejected students pleaded with the board of West Virginia's flagship university not to eliminate its entire foreign languages department and dozens of other programs, Gov. Jim Justice said he was feeling hopeful about the future of education in the sta