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Domantas Sabonis has 19th triple-double to help Kings beat Spurs 127-122 02/23/2024 01:08am • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had his NBA-leading 19th triple-double with 22 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds, De’Aaron Fox added 28 points and nine assists and the Sacramento Kings beat the San Antonio Spurs 127-122 on Thursday night. Sabonis was a game-time decision due to illne Federal Reserve officials caution against cutting US interest rates too soon or too much 02/22/2024 07:47pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Several Federal Reserve policymakers warned Thursday against cutting U.S. interest rates too soon or by too much in the wake of recent data showing inflation stayed unexpectedly high in January. Their comments echoed the minutes from the Fed's last meeting in January, released W Black Investors Rise in Market Participation, But Hurdles Remain 02/22/2024 07:00pm • People of color in the U.S. are becoming investors at a faster rate than white people, and are much younger when they decide to enter the stock market, according to a new report from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation. The findings were based on an an When to Sell Stocks at a Loss 02/22/2024 07:00pm • You bought a stock at what you thought was a good price. Some time later, you check the price and realize the stock has fallen to well below what you paid for it. Now what? Do you sell at a loss or hold on in hopes of a rebound? If you find yourself in this unfortunate situation, be encouraged by th How to Cash a Check Without a Bank Account 02/22/2024 07:00pm • If you need to cash a check and you have a bank account, you likely don't give it a second thought -- you just head to a branch or ATM. But while most Americans uses a bank or credit union, the 2022 survey by the Federal Reserve System found that 6% of U.S. adults are "unbanked," meaning they, along How to Start a Small Business 02/22/2024 07:00pm • Launching a small business is exciting. You'll finally stop working for others and can pursue your dream. Though ownership tends to be stressful, time-consuming and risky, more Americans than ever are taking the entrepreneurial plunge. According to Inc., 5.5 million new business applications were fi 7 Defensive Stocks for a Steady Return on Investment 02/22/2024 07:00pm • After a 24% return for the S&P 500 in 2023, followed by year-to-date gains of 6.7% in 2024 through Feb. 22, most investors are pretty pleased with their performance lately. But if the last few years have taught us anything, it's that things can change quickly -- and that not all stocks are creat Tax Prep Checklist: Collect These Forms Before You File 02/22/2024 07:00pm • The sooner you get your taxes finished, the sooner you'll get your tax refund if you have one coming, and you'll avoid the stress of scrambling at the last minute. But even if you do tend to wait until the last moment or plan on filing an October 15 extension, not organizing your tax paperwork could Using Apps to Manage Credit Card Rewards 02/22/2024 07:00pm • Not sure which credit card to use for your next purchase? Credit card apps can help with tracking your rewards earning so you can choose the best card for each purchase. Credit cards can come with rewards on travel, dining, streaming, groceries and a number of other spending categories. "The challen What Is the Fresh Start Program? 02/22/2024 07:00pm • If you're one of the 8.2 million borrowers whose federal student loans were in default prior to the COVID-19 payment pause, the Fresh Start program can get your loans back into good standing. Fresh Start is a one-time offering from the Department of Education that helps you get your student loans ou Beltway Basketball Beat: Patriots show poise in historic upset 02/22/2024 06:41pm • Dave Preston is an AP Top 25 voter. Check out his ballots here. When Tony Skinn was named George Mason's head men's basketball coach last spring, it seemed rather easy to connect the dots from the 2006 Final Four team to the present. After all, Skinn was the second-leading scorer on the Cinder Wendy Williams diagnosed with same form of dementia as Bruce Willis 02/22/2024 05:20pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with the same form of dementia that actor Bruce Willis has, a statement released Thursday on behalf of her caretakers says. The statement said the 59-year-old's diagnoses of primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal de Dalton Knecht shoots up NBA draft boards, helping No. 5 Vols chase Final Four 02/22/2024 01:20pm • Dalton Knecht's decision to transfer to Tennessee and hopefully improve his NBA draft stock sure seems poised to pay off. Both for him and the fifth-ranked Volunteers. The 6-foot-6 forward leads the Southeastern Conference with 24.4 points per game since league play started in January — best for Man who assaulted four officers during Capitol riot is sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison 02/22/2024 12:50pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A Minnesota man who repeatedly attacked police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot, wielded a police baton as a weapon and stole two riot shields was sentenced on Thursday to nearly three years in prison. Brian Mock, 44, helped remove two police barricades before he assaulte Baraka Okojie leads George Mason past DaRon Holmes II and No. 16 Dayton, 71-67 02/21/2024 10:37pm • FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Tony Skinn was part of the greatest team in George Mason history, the 2006 squad that made a shocking run to the Final Four as an 11 seed under coach Jim Larrañaga. On Wednesday night, Skinn — now the Patriots' first-year coach — accomplished something even that George Mas