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Late Hall of Famer Willie Mays receives final military honors for his U.S. Army service 07/08/2024 08:39pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Willie Mays received final military honors for his time served in the U.S. Army during a special presentation of an American flag to son Michael and taps was sounded at a public memorial service Monday for the late Hall of Famer. Baseball dignitaries past and present, includi What Is an E-Check? 07/08/2024 08:00pm • E-checks are an electronic version of a paper check and are used to make payments online by both consumers and businesses through a data network. If you've entered your banking information online to make a direct payment, like with recurring rent or car payments, you've probably used an e-check befo How to Save for Your Honeymoon While Paying for a Wedding 07/08/2024 08:00pm • Congratulations, you've found your life partner and you're ready to start your next chapter. Part of the excitement of an engagement is creating the wedding of your dreams and planning your honeymoon. But paying for both is an expensive proposition. According to Fidelity, more couples are paying for Recession 2024: What to Watch and How to Prepare 07/08/2024 08:00pm • The U.S. economy is on relatively solid footing heading into the second half of 2024. But while inflation has cooled, progress has been choppy and inconsistent. Labor markets have remained stable, but the Federal Reserve has been forced to delay its pivot to interest rate cuts. Many economists, incl 10 of the Best Vanguard ETFs to Buy 07/08/2024 08:00pm • If you've ever encountered a Vanguard mutual fund, likely as part of your 401(k) plan's offerings, you might be surprised to learn that the firm also boasts a robust lineup of 86 exchange-traded funds (ETFs). "Overall, Vanguard is highly regarded among professional investors and financial experts, p 10 of the Best Stocks to Buy for 2024 07/08/2024 08:00pm • Stocks took a strong turn upward in 2023, sparked by the slowing pace of rate hikes, declining inflation and a resilient job market: a trio of good omens that could portend the elusive but highly desired "soft landing" for the U.S. economy. That momentum has continued in the early days of 2024, with Republicans move at Trump's behest to change how they will oppose abortion 07/08/2024 06:09pm • MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Republican National Committee moved Monday to adopt a party platform that reflects former President Donald Trump’s position opposing a federal abortion ban and ceding limits to states, omitting the explicit basis for a national ban for the first time in 40 years. Trump impos 'Bob's Burgers' actor pleads guilty to interfering with police during Capitol riot 07/08/2024 05:15pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — An actor who played a street-brawling newsman in the movie “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” and a pizzeria owner in the television series “Bob's Burgers” pleaded guilty on Monday to interfering with police officers trying to protect the U.S. Capitol from a mob's at NATO leaders are descending on Washington. Here's what to know 07/08/2024 03:15pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — NATO leaders meet this week for a summit commemorating the 75th anniversary of the military alliance, which has never been larger and more focused but is also facing potentially existential threats from outside and within. If Russia’s war in Ukraine, challenges posed by an i New parents in Baltimore could get a $1,000 'baby bonus' under a proposal to fight child poverty 07/08/2024 02:36pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — New parents in Baltimore could receive a $1,000 “baby bonus” if voters approve a proposal that aims to help reduce childhood poverty from birth with a modest one-time cash payment. A group of Baltimore teachers is behind the effort. Organizers recently secured the necessary 10 Leaders in Europe and the US express relief mixed with concern about France's election result 07/08/2024 02:07pm • BERLIN (AP) — Leaders across Europe and the United States reacted with relief but also some concern to the result of the French legislative election, which leaves a key European Union country facing the prospect of a hung parliament and political paralysis. Relief, because the far-right National King Arthur Baking's CEO on keeping America's oldest flour company in the mix 07/08/2024 08:52am • As America’s oldest flour company, King Arthur Baking Co. has seen a lot. It opened in 1790, when George Washington was president. But little could have prepared it for the start of the coronavirus pandemic, when demand for King Arthur's products jumped six-fold almost overnight. The company, base D-backs' Christian Walker among best current MLB players to never make All-Star game 07/08/2024 05:55am • PHOENIX (AP) — Christian Walker is a two-time Gold Glove winner, helped lead his team to the World Series last season, has hit at least 33 home runs in each of the past two years and is currently on pace for about 40 homers this season. The Arizona Diamondbacks' first baseman is also the current D Money Dysmorphia: What Is It and Does It Impact You? 07/07/2024 08:00pm • You have savings, no pressing debt and make a good income. When you review your accounts and circumstances you should feel proud and comfortable, but instead you're seized with worry. You can't relax and enjoy your positive situation. Or, maybe the process of earning money makes you nervous or you f Scammers are swiping billions from Americans every year. Worse, most crooks are getting away with it 07/07/2024 01:53pm • The scammers are winning. Sophisticated overseas criminals are stealing tens of billions of dollars from Americans every year, a crime wave projected to get worse as the U.S. population ages and technology like AI makes it easier than ever to perpetrate fraud and get away with it. Internet and