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California announces new deal with tech to fund journalism, AI research 08/21/2024 08:42pm • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will be the first U.S. state to direct millions of dollars from taxpayer money and tech companies to help pay for journalism and AI research under a new deal announced Wednesday. Under the first-in-the-nation agreement, the state and tech companies would collec The 10 Most Valuable Car Companies in the World By Market Capitalization 08/21/2024 08:00pm • Electric vehicle (EV) momentum generated automaker growth in 2023 and EV sales globally jumped 35% over 2022, according to the IEA. Companies made deep investments, retooled production lines and incorporated new battery technology. Social messaging supported the endeavor to combat climate change. It Pay-Yourself-First Budgeting: What It Is and How to Do it 08/21/2024 08:00pm • Building a budget generally involves paying your essential expenses like rent, electricity, food and gas first. Once those are taken care of, you allocate what's left toward savings, investments and other discretionary spending. The pay-yourself-first strategy, however, takes a different approach. H 5 of the Top Hedge Funds in 2024 08/21/2024 08:00pm • Hedge funds are pooled investment products that seek to profit from valuation discrepancies across a wide range of financial assets and markets. Hedge funds are known for complex risk management strategies and operating more sophisticated portfolio management techniques than other types of investmen Al Attles, one of NBA's first Black head coaches who led Warriors to 1975 title, dies at 87 08/21/2024 04:38pm • OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Al Attles, a Hall of Famer who coached the 1975 NBA champion Warriors and spent more than six decades with the organization as a player, general manager and most recently team ambassador, has died. He was 87. The Warriors announced Wednesday that Attles died in his East Bay Steelers QB Russell Wilson plans to play in preseason finale against Detroit 08/21/2024 03:29pm • PITTSBURGH (AP) — Russell Wilson wants another shot to get the Pittsburgh Steelers offense heading in the right direction before the regular season starts. The veteran quarterback said Wednesday he anticipates playing in Pittsburgh's preseason finale against Detroit on Saturday. Wilson played five Government: US economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than first reported in year that ended in March 08/21/2024 01:45pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs from April 2023 through March this year than were originally reported, the government said Wednesday. The revised total adds to evidence that the job market has been steadily slowing and likely reinforces the Federal Reserve's plan to sta Tim Walz is still introducing himself to voters. Here are things to know about Harris' VP pick 08/21/2024 12:24pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kamala Harris' running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will face a national audience that's still getting to know him when he headlines the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday night. Walz wasn't widely known outside of Minnesota before Harris chose him to join Ford to shift electric vehicle strategy by building new lower-cost pickups and a commercial van 08/21/2024 10:14am • DETROIT (AP) — Facing competition from automakers with lower costs, Ford Motor Co. is shifting its electric vehicle strategy and now will focus on making two new electric pickup trucks and a new commercial van. The company says all will cost less, have longer range and be profitable before taxes w Starbucks brings back Pumpkin Spice Latte earlier than ever 08/21/2024 08:00am • New York (CNN) — It’s still summer, but the Pumpkin Spice Latte is coming back to Starbucks earlier than ever. Beginning Thursday, the fall favorite beverage returns to US menus — two days earlier than in 2023. Its return also marks the launch of Starbucks’ full autumn menu, which include Edmunds: Here's what to buy as used EV prices continue to drop 08/21/2024 07:39am • Now is a great time to purchase a used electric vehicle. The average price for a used EV has dropped about 20% compared to this time last year, according to Edmunds transaction data. To top it off, you can qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $4,000 if you purchase an EV for $25,000 or less. To FACT FOCUS: A look at claims made during the second night of the Democratic National Convention 08/21/2024 05:55am • The second night of the Democratic National Convention was filled with excitement as a celebratory roll call marked Vice President Kamala Harris' nomination to be the party's candidate for president. As speaker after speaker addressed the convention extolling her qualities to lead the country, they Bill Clinton's post-presidential journey: a story told in convention speeches 08/21/2024 12:11am • LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — In Bill Clinton's prime-time speech at the Democratic National Convention in 1988, the young governor of Arkansas bored delegates so thoroughly that they cheered when he said, “in closing...” Many years later, as a former president whose legacy had made a comeback, Cli The Latest: Day 2 of the DNC features the Obamas and second gentleman Doug Emhoff 08/20/2024 11:36pm • Day two of the Democratic National Convention has begun. Former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama and second gentleman Doug Emhoff spoke at the DNC, a day after the unofficial farewell for President Joe Biden, who served eight years as Obama’s vice president. Biden won’t b Frankie Montas stars as the Brewers beat the struggling Cardinals 3-2 08/20/2024 11:22pm • ST. LOUIS (AP) — Frankie Montas pitched seven sparkling innings and Devin Williams escaped a jam in the ninth, helping the Milwaukee Brewers beat the reeling St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Tuesday night. Montas (6-8) allowed one hit — Alec Burleson’s single in the fourth — in his fourth start si