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Senate committee holds briefing on Maryland’s public education system, updates on Blueprint plan 07/27/2023 09:57am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Members of the Senate Education, Energy and Environment Committee received a lesson Wednesday on Maryland’s education structure and the la European Central Bank hikes interest rates to combat inflation and leaves door open to more 07/27/2023 09:49am • FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the ninth straight time Thursday in its yearlong campaign to stamp out painfully high inflation and kept the door open to further hikes despite increasing fears of recession. ECB President Christine Lagarde had all but p Elon Musk wants to turn tweets into 'X's'. But changing language is not quite so simple 07/27/2023 09:28am • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elon Musk may want to send “tweet” back to the birds, but the ubiquitous term for posting on the site he now calls X is here to stay — at least for now. For one, the word is still plastered all over the site formerly known as Twitter. Write a post, you still need to pre MasterCard: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 07/27/2023 08:01am • PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) — PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) — MasterCard Inc. (MA) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $2.85 billion. The Purchase, New York-based company said it had profit of $3 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $2.89 per share. The results exceeded Wall Str Sinéad O’Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer-songwriter, dies at 56 07/27/2023 07:31am • LONDON (AP) — Sinéad O’Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her mid-20s and was known as much for her private struggles and provocative actions as for her fierce and expressive music, has died at 56. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Bank owners and citizens protest deterioration of the Iraqi dinar following US ban on Iraqi banks 07/26/2023 11:45pm • IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — Dozens of people protested in front of the Central Bank of Iraq in Baghdad and bank owners called for official action to stem a sharp increase in the dollar exchange rate Wednesday, after the United States blacklisted 14 Iraqi banks. Over the past two days, the market rate of th California Gov. Gavin Newsom offers to help negotiate Hollywood strike 07/26/2023 10:57pm • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has contacted all sides of the strikes that have hobbled Hollywood, his office said Wednesday, offering to help broker a deal to restart an industry that is crucial to keeping the state's economy humming amid signs of weakness. So far, neither Stop or go? Clearing up confusion over traffic lights in Montgomery County 07/26/2023 10:20pm • Remember Abuelina? She was the animated figure in Montgomery County's public health campaigns during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her comforting guidance was credited with boosting vaccination rates among the Maryland county's Spanish-speaking population. She's back and this time, Abuelina is helping S Mega Millions lottery jackpot nears $1B ahead of Friday drawing 07/26/2023 09:37pm • COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is approaching $1 billion ahead of Friday's drawing, driving first-time buyers and other hopefuls to stock up on tickets. Regeina Whitsitt, a lottery clerk for RED X Grocery Store in the Missouri city of Riverside near the border of Kansas, sa Why the latest interest rate hike is likely more bad news for homebuyers 07/26/2023 09:10pm • The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate Wednesday for the 11th time in 17 months, a streak of hikes that are intended to curb inflation but that also carry the risk of going too far and triggering a recession. One of the key questions about what comes next relates directly to the housing Vacation Packing List: 27 Essentials for Any Trip 07/26/2023 08:00pm • While every vacation packing list ultimately looks different based on a variety of factors -- the destination, traveler(s), budget and more -- consider this guide a jumping-off point for the must-haves. You can also scroll down to More Vacation Packing Lists to see recommendations for specific trips 8 Ways to Minimize Taxes in a Taxable Investment Account 07/26/2023 08:00pm • Investing involves assuming some risk and buying assets that will appreciate in value at a rate greater than inflation over the long term. Investments can decline in value, and it is important for investors to understand the impact of taxes on their returns. It's not just about the tax bill, but the What Is a Family Loan? 07/26/2023 08:00pm • When you need money fast, turning to loved ones for help is often a hassle-free option. Borrowing from friends and family members is surprisingly common, given that many people warn against it. About 20% of U.S. adults receive financial support from family members or friends, and 1 in 3 adults provi How to Budget for a New Baby 07/26/2023 08:00pm • The cost of raising a child is high, especially in today's inflationary environment. Budgeting for this expenditure can be a daunting prospect, but doing so is crucial to maintaining your financial security throughout the process. "Your first step is fighting that initial urge to start buying cute b Tips to Avoid Living Paycheck to Paycheck 07/26/2023 08:00pm • Trying to cover bills when the cash runs out at the end of the month is a hardship Americans across the country face. According to a February 2023 LendingClub and PYMNTS survey, "As of January 2023, 60% of United States adults, including more than four in 10 high-income consumers, live paycheck to p