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GOP nominee for Kentucky governor separates himself from ex-governor who feuded with educators 08/01/2023 05:06pm • FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Republican gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron is looking to separate himself from the last GOP governor, apologizing for former Gov. Matt Bevin’s feud with educators, in an effort to reclaim lost territory with teachers — whose voting clout helped vault the inc Global AIDS program targeted in abortion battle gets new home in State Department bureau 08/01/2023 04:19pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department launched a new bureau Tuesday aimed at making the battle against global outbreaks a lasting priority of U.S. foreign policy, even as one of its key elements – a widely acclaimed HIV program – has become caught up in the political battle over abortion. The Credit Acceptance: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 08/01/2023 04:13pm • SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) — SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) — Credit Acceptance Corp. (CACC) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $22.2 million. The Southfield, Michigan-based company said it had profit of $1.69 per share. The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of Editorial Roundup: United States 08/01/2023 02:33pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: July 29 The Washington Post on the “humming” U.S. economy For the first time in a while, the nation — and its policymakers — can step out of crisis mode. This is an ideal moment for President Biden and Congress not just to take Prince William Co. supervisors approve one-time waiving of residential solar install fees 08/01/2023 11:31am • This article was written by WTOP's news partner, InsideNoVa.com, and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com's free email subscription today. The Prince William Board of County Supervisors has allocated $1.2 million from the county’s year-end savings fund to help cut the cost of Israeli high-tech investment plummets in first half of 2023, industry monitor says 08/01/2023 07:01am • JERUSALEM (AP) — Investment in Israeli technology startups plummeted in the first half of 2023, an Israeli tech industry monitor said Tuesday, citing the government's divisive judicial overhaul plan as a main driver of the downturn. Start-Up Nation Central, a nonprofit organization that tracks an 5 of the Best Stocks to Buy Now 07/31/2023 08:00pm • The stock market continues to climb, with the S&P 500 notching fresh 52-week highs in July. Despite further rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, investors seem confident that the economy will be able to handle the tighter monetary policy. There's certainly the possibility that the Fed will be ab 7 Best BDC Stocks and ETFs to Buy for Income 07/31/2023 08:00pm • Income investing is a popular approach that involves buying well-researched assets for their yields. If you put $10,000 into quality stocks that average a 4% yield, you can earn $400 per year in passive income. Finding stocks that average a 5% yield can increase your annual earnings to $500 every ye Nigerian leader has announced economic measures to ease hardship as labor unions threaten protests 07/31/2023 06:34pm • ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Monday announced economic measures to ease growing hardship in Africa's most populous country as labor unions threatened protests to demand more action. Several government policies introduced by Tinubu since he took office in May have furt Hunter Biden sold 'illusion of access' to his father, former business partner tells Congress 07/31/2023 05:45pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden's former business partner insisted in testimony to Congress Monday that President Joe Biden was never directly involved in their financial dealings, though Hunter would often put his famous father on speakerphone to impress clients and business associates. The Repub MGM National Harbor welcomes Donny Osmond, who shares MJ advice, takes credit for 'Star Wars' 07/31/2023 02:52pm • Hear our full chat on my podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley.” He was a child singer turned teen idol whose musical family rivaled The Jackson 5, but did you know that he also deserves credit for launching the phenomenons of "Star Wars," Britney Spears, Beyonce and "The Masked Sing The stars of Broadway's 'Back to the Future' musical happily speed into the past every night 07/31/2023 10:42am • NEW YORK (AP) — When actor Casey Likes watched “Back to the Future” growing up, his mom would always say he reminded her a lot of the film’s star, Michael J. Fox. Something in the universe agrees: He’s taken on Fox’s classic movie role on Broadway. The rising stage star plays Marty McFly Do you believe in angels? About 7 in 10 U.S. adults do, a new AP-NORC poll shows 07/31/2023 09:46am • Compared with the devil, angels carry more credence in America. Angels even get more credence than, well, hell. More than astrology, reincarnation, and the belief that physical things can have spiritual energies. In fact, about 7 in 10 U.S. adults say they believe in angels, according to a new Raso scores twice as co-host Australia advances, knocking Canada out of the Women's World Cup 07/31/2023 09:40am • MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Haley Raso scored her first career Women’s World Cup goals at just the right time, with a first-half brace in Australia's 4-0 win over Canada in Monday's pivotal group-stage finale. The Matildas, who also got goals from Mary Fowler and Steph Catley in the second half, Europe's economy grows a bit after months of stagnation. But rate hikes are weighing on businesses 07/31/2023 06:31am • FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Europe’s economy has grown modestly after months of stagnation, but higher interest rates designed to fight inflation are casting a shadow as they make it more expensive for households and businesses to borrow, invest and spend. The 20 countries that use the euro curren