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Men to compete in artistic swimming at Olympics for first time 07/17/2023 07:53pm • FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Snicker if you wish. Guffaw for good measure. Bill May and other male synchronized swimmers — now called artistic swimmers — have heard the putdowns before. But they're getting the last laugh. Men have competed in synchro at the lower levels for decades. Now they're being Actors and writers on strike are united and determined in the face of a long summer standoff 07/17/2023 07:17pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Solidarity and stamina were picket-line themes Monday as striking screenwriters and actors in New York and Los Angeles braced for a long, hot summer standoff with studios. Picketers emphasized unity between writers, who have been on the lines for more than two months, and per Russia halts landmark deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain at time of growing hunger 07/17/2023 05:37pm • LONDON (AP) — Russia on Monday halted a breakthrough wartime deal that allowed grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices have pushed more people into poverty. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Black Sea Turning Point Action's student activists were torn between Trump and DeSantis last year. Not anymore 07/17/2023 04:32pm • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — When student activists assembled in Florida last year for Turning Point Action’s annual summit, many were torn, wrestling with whether former President Donald Trump or Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was the Republican Party’s best hope for 2024. One year later, there is Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds embraces role as a key player in Republican presidential race 07/17/2023 12:11pm • DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — When Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds seized the spotlight from a half dozen Republican presidential contenders on Friday by signing a restrictive abortion measure into law at an event meant to showcase the candidates, she embraced her front-and-center role in the 2024 presidential e Child star Mia Armstrong is working on a picture book about her experiences with Down syndrome 07/17/2023 10:14am • NEW YORK (AP) — Child star and activist Mia Armstrong has a picture book coming out next year about her experiences with Down syndrome, what her publisher calls “all the joys and challenges.” Random House Children’s Books announced Monday that Armstrong's “I Am a Masterpiece!” will be re Nonconforming mortgage rates reach 12-year high 07/17/2023 10:00am • The average rate for a jumbo mortgage loan has climbed to 7.04%, which is the country's highest in at least 12 years. Nonconforming loans are those that exceed limits for mortgages backed by federal companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In the D.C. metro area and other high-cost areas, that cutof 1 in 3 DC consumers say their debt is highest ever (How not to deal with it) 07/17/2023 09:50am • Borrowing costs are at record highs and for consumers carrying debt, that adds to the burden, especially when they're carrying more than ever. A Northwestern Mutual survey found that 32% of D.C.-area consumers said they are carrying close to their highest level of debt ever right now, with credit Kimberly Palmer: What to consider before budgeting with the cash-stuffing method 07/17/2023 09:13am • When Giovanna “Gigi” Gonzalez wanted to cut back on her food spending, the finance expert and money coach applied what is known as the “cash-stuffing” method of budgeting. She put the cash she allotted to food for the week into an envelope and limited her spending to that amount. “I could Maryland's budget deficits loom in the wake of the 2023 session 07/17/2023 07:07am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The most recent 90-day legislative session swung the Maryland’s fiscal picture from hundreds of millions in surplus to increasing projec China's economy misses growth forecasts, raising the odds of more support for its tepid recovery 07/17/2023 04:10am • HONG KONG (AP) — China's economic growth missed forecasts in the second quarter of the year, adding to worries over surging youth unemployment and a weak property sector and raising the likelihood the government will double down on support for the faltering post COVID-19 recovery. The world's sec Farm fields don't just feed us. They store carbon. But a big question is how much 07/16/2023 10:40pm • DYSART, Iowa (AP) — When Al Schafbuch cut back on plowing his Iowa fields decades ago and later began growing cover crops, he was out to save money on fertilizer and reduce erosion. He got those benefits and saw his soil change for the better, too: dark, chunky, richly organic matter that he said How to Find a Fixed-Rate Credit Card 07/16/2023 08:00pm • If you carry a credit card balance and can get a low interest rate, you might consider getting a fixed-rate card. But fixed-rate credit cards can be difficult to find and may come with drawbacks. Here's a look at whether these cards might be a good option for you. What Are Fixed-Rate Credit Cards?Mo 5 Costly Debt Consolidation Mistakes -- and How to Avoid Them 07/16/2023 08:00pm • Debt consolidation can help you save money on interest and get out of debt faster, but it doesn't always work as planned. In a recent U.S. News survey of consumers who have borrowed a debt consolidation loan, more than a third regret doing so. Nearly as many say their finances haven't improved since How to Retire on $500K 07/16/2023 08:00pm • Whether you can retire on $500,000 depends on myriad factors, including your budget, financial options and ability to be flexible. Taking time to map out a budget and consider costs can help you avoid financial shortcomings later. You might discover you have enough to retire, or you could realize th