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Venezuelans are increasingly stuck in Mexico, explaining drop in illegal crossings to US 03/28/2024 07:52am • MEXICO CITY (AP) — Venezuelan migrants often have a quick answer when asked to name the most difficult stretch of their eight-country journey to the U.S. border, and it's not the dayslong jungle trek through Colombia and Panama with its venomous vipers, giant spiders and scorpions. It's Mexico. †Stock market today: Asian shares meander after S&P 500 sets another record 03/28/2024 12:46am • BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Thursday after U.S. stocks broke out of a three-day lull to close at a record. Oil prices advanced, while U.S. futures edged lower. The dollar remained strong against the Japanese yen and Chinese yuan, a trend that has unsettled regulators in both Tokyo 7 Oversold Tech Stocks to Buy 03/27/2024 08:00pm • The S&P 500 is up about 32% in the past year as of March 27, and the technology sector has led the charge. The Technology Select Sector SPDR (ticker: XLK) exchange-traded fund is up 45.3% in the same period, but a small number of high-quality tech stocks haven't participated in the rally. If you Do You Owe the IRS? How to Find Out 03/27/2024 08:00pm • If you owe back taxes, it's important to act quickly and set up a plan to repay them. "The most important thing a taxpayer can do to help reduce penalties and expenses associated with an IRS notice is to take action right away," says Michael Raanan, an enrolled agent and the president of IRSvideos.c How to Handle a Bank Dispute 03/27/2024 08:00pm • Money can be an emotional subject, so it's no wonder people tend to get upset when they believe they've been wronged by their bank. Whether your dispute involves an unauthorized charge, incorrectly applied fee, fraudulent activity or some other type of problem, you'll need to take action to get it r How to Get Valuable Home Energy Tax Credits 03/27/2024 08:00pm • The federal government -- and many state governments -- can help you cover the cost of making energy-efficient home improvements. You can get tax breaks for installing energy-efficient windows, doors, and cooling and heating systems, and even bigger breaks for installing solar panels and water heate How to Maximize Social Security With Spousal Benefits 03/27/2024 08:00pm • If you're married now or have ever been married, it's worth considering whether spousal Social Security benefits should be part of your retirement plan. When a worker files for Social Security retirement benefits, their spouse may also be eligible for benefits based on the worker's earnings. Here's What Is the Average American Net Worth by Age? 03/27/2024 08:00pm • Net worth is frequently used as an indicator of financial success. This number adds up your total assets -- whether liquid or not -- and subtracts any debts to give a picture of how much money you have. Working toward a high net worth involves increasing your assets and paying down debts, both of wh 7 Strategies to Dig Out of Student Loan Debt 03/27/2024 08:00pm • Earning a college degree is seen as a key component of the American dream, but that achievement often comes at a steep cost. The average student loan debt among recent college graduates who borrowed is around $30,000, according to U.S. News data. For borrowers who attended graduate or professional s Robotic police dog shot multiple times, credited with avoiding potential bloodshed 03/27/2024 06:07pm • BARNSTABLE, Mass. (AP) — A robotic dog is being thanked by state police in Massachusetts for helping avert a tragedy involving a person barricaded in a home. The robotic dog named Roscoe was part of the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad and deployed on March 6 in a Barnstable house after polic MyPillow, owned by election denier Mike Lindell, formally evicted from Minnesota warehouse 03/27/2024 05:50pm • ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A court ordered the eviction Wednesday of MyPillow from a suburban Minneapolis warehouse that it formerly used, but company founder and prominent election denier Mike Lindell said that it's just a formality because the landlord wants to take the property back. Lindell denied A $15 toll to drive into part of Manhattan has been approved. That's a first for US cities 03/27/2024 05:45pm • NEW YORK (AP) — New York is on track to become the first U.S. city with congestion tolls on drivers entering its central business district after transit officials approved a $15 fee for most motorists headed to the busiest part of Manhattan. Members of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority boa Completion of audit into Arkansas governor's $19,000 lectern has been pushed back to April 03/27/2024 05:41pm • LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A report detailing the audit of a $19,000 lectern purchased for Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will be completed later than expected after the governor's office said it needed more time for its response, the state's legislative auditor told lawmakers on Wednesday. Le Fernando Tatis Jr. is already flashing his platinum leather for the San Diego Padres 03/27/2024 04:46pm • SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. made a sensational running, leaping catch in right field with a runner on second base, threw the ball back in, slapped the platinum patch on his glove and flashed his golden smile. El Niño has stormed back for the San Diego Padres. After playing his first thre When it comes to top prospects, baseball is in an era of aggression; Langford, others set for debuts 03/27/2024 01:38pm • When the Texas Rangers begin defending their World Series title, the most fascinating person on their roster might be someone who had no part in last year's title run. Wyatt Langford, a first-round draft pick in 2023 who has played only 44 games in the minors, is set to be part of the big league