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Kansas' attorney general wants to keep trans people from intervening in his lawsuit over state IDs 07/20/2023 03:51pm • TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Republican attorney general in Kansas is working to keep transgender people from intervening in his state-court lawsuit against changing the sex listings on their state driver's licenses. His efforts already will block further changes until at least November. Attorney Gener American Airlines rides travel boom to $1.3 billion profit in the second quarter as fuel prices drop 07/20/2023 03:24pm • DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines reported a $1.34 billion profit for the second quarter, boosted by strong ticket sales and a huge drop in the price of jet fuel, and the airline raised its profit expectations for the year. Revenue rose 5% to a quarterly record of $14.06 billion. International trave RFK Jr. denies making antisemitic comments as congressional Republicans give him a platform 07/20/2023 01:30pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. worked to defend himself Thursday against accusations that he traffics in racist and hateful online conspiracy theories, testifying at a House hearing on government censorship despite requests from outside groups to disinvite the Democratic presidential cand Your paycheck could clear faster now that the FedNow instant payment service for banks has launched 07/20/2023 01:02pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve launched a new instant payment service Thursday. FedNow allows banks and credit unions to sign up to send real-time payments so they can offer customers a quicker way to send money between banks. FedNow, which was first announced in 2019, published a list of ba Kevin Spacey's lawyer says three of the actor's sexual assault accusers are 'liars' 07/20/2023 12:51pm • LONDON (AP) — Three of Kevin Spacey 's accusers are liars, his lawyer told jurors Thursday at the actor's sexual assault trial, and he suggested they not convict him for making a “clumsy pass” at a fourth man. Spacey was an easy mark for men who hopped on a “bandwagon” and fabricated stori Sinclair seeks elusive Women's World Cup title in 6th appearance for Canada 07/20/2023 03:15am • AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — The most prolific scorer in international soccer begins play in her sixth Women’s World Cup when Christine Sinclair leads Canada against Nigeria in a Friday match played in Melbourne. It will likely be a last World Cup for Sinclair, who gets the same anxiousness at IRS steps toward a new free-file tax return system have both supporters and critics mobilizing 07/20/2023 12:02am • WASHINGTON (AP) — An IRS plan to test drive a new electronic free-file tax return system next year has got supporters and critics of the idea mobilizing to sway the public and Congress over whether the government should set up a permanent program to help people file their taxes without needing to How Much Money Should You Have in Savings? 07/19/2023 08:00pm • Maintaining sufficient savings is crucial for financial security, providing a safety net for unexpected expenses and a pathway to achieving your financial goals. How much you need in savings depends on your financial situation, but an emergency fund that can cover three to six months of expenses is Personal Finance Podcasts to Listen to in 2023 07/19/2023 08:00pm • The amount of financial content available online is staggering. Along with articles and videos, there are countless podcasts devoted to helping you pay off debt, invest wisely and retire comfortably. Personal finance podcasts are available on apps such as Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts or throug 6 Best Credit Cards for Couples 07/19/2023 08:00pm • You know what they say about couples who spend together? Actually, there's really no saying for that, but there are a few smart strategies to help you and your partner maximize credit cards as a team. Being on the same financial page is important for both your relationship and your financial future Why College Accreditation Matters 07/19/2023 08:00pm • For prospective college students, an institution's or program's accreditation status can be a strong indicator when it comes to educational quality, graduates' professional success and access to financial aid. What Is College Accreditation?Higher education accreditation agencies are private organiza Prison Education Programs: What to Know 07/19/2023 08:00pm • During his nearly 14 years serving time in an Alabama prison, David Garlock wanted to do everything he could to better himself. That meant earning an education. While incarcerated, Garlock enrolled in trade school, where he earned a certificate in architectural and mechanical drafting. After he was Discover: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 07/19/2023 04:45pm • RIVERWOODS, Ill. (AP) — RIVERWOODS, Ill. (AP) — Discover Financial Services (DFS) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $901 million. On a per-share basis, the Riverwoods, Illinois-based company said it had net income of $3.54. The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The Choi, Triolo spark comeback from 4-run deficit, Pirates top Guardians 7-5 to stop 5-game skid 07/19/2023 04:40pm • PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ji Man Choi and Jared Triolo hit two-run singles in a five-run seventh inning helped by an overturned call, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-5 on Wednesday and stop a five-game losing streak. Pittsburgh trailed 4-0 in th Equifax: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 07/19/2023 04:27pm • ATLANTA (AP) — ATLANTA (AP) — Equifax Inc. (EFX) on Wednesday reported second-quarter profit of $138.3 million. The Atlanta-based company said it had profit of $1.12 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.71 per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The