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Bloomberg Philanthropies invests $9.5M into DC student career training for healthcare field 06/07/2024 10:51am • A $9.5 million investment into centers focused on teaching soon-to-be high school graduates professional skills was announced Thursday by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the charitable organization founded by billionaire businessman Mike Bloomberg. D.C.'s Advanced Technical Center (ATC) helps students Samoan author accused of killing Samoan writer who was aunt of former US politician Tulsi Gabbard 06/07/2024 02:10am • WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) ��� An author in Samoa has been charged with murdering another prominent Samoan writer, who was also the aunt of former U.S. congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, authorities in the South Pacific island nation said. Papalii Sia Figiel, 57, is accused of killing Caroline Sinavaia Takeaways from AP analysis on the rise of world's debt-laden 'zombie' companies 06/07/2024 01:45am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� An Associated Press analysis found the number of publicly-traded ���zombie��� companies ��� those so laden with debt they're struggling to pay even the interest on their loans ��� has soared to nearly 7,000 around the world, including 2,000 in the United States. And many of them so Oklahoma wins record fourth straight NCAA softball title, beating Texas 8-4 for 2-game sweep 06/07/2024 12:50am • OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) ��� Patty Gasso's Oklahoma Sooners have done it again. Oklahoma slugged its way to a record fourth straight NCAA softball title, getting a go-ahead, bases-clearing double from Cydney Sanders and beating Texas 8-4 on Thursday night for a two-game sweep of the Women���s College W United States shocks cricket heavyweight Pakistan at T20 World Cup in a Super Over tiebreaker 06/06/2024 10:37pm • GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (AP) ��� Aaron Jones hit the ball out of the park again and the United States edged cricket heavyweight Pakistan in a Super Over tiebreaker for one of the biggest upsets ever at a Twenty20 World Cup. After a match-winning batting performance in the tournament opener against C Kentucky Democratic governor pushes back against Trump-led attacks on electric vehicles 06/06/2024 08:50pm • FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) ��� Electric vehicles have built up enough momentum from job growth and investments to steer past any roadblocks from Donald Trump and other critics, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. The Democratic governor said the thousands of EV-related jobs springing up across the co Man takes murder plea deal in first Colorado case impacted by work of embattled DNA analyst 06/06/2024 08:42pm • BOULDER, Colo. (AP) ��� A Colorado man pleaded guilty on Thursday to lesser charges in the killings of three people in 2017, the first prosecution in the state believed to be impacted by the work of a state DNA analyst accused of tampering with test results. Garrett Coughlin, 31, pleaded guilty to Which American Express Platinum Card Is Best? 06/06/2024 08:00pm • The American Express Platinum Card has been the go-to luxury rewards credit card for a generation of travelers. It includes premium benefits, annual credits, elite status and numerous other features that travelers enjoy. However, many people don't realize that there are actually six distinct version Travel Discounts for Seniors 06/06/2024 08:00pm • Whether you're planning a long vacation or just a weekend getaway, there are many travel deals exclusively available to older adults. Some senior travel discounts can be found online, while others may require that you join an organization or call to book. Be ready to read the fine print and ask for Report shows a drop in drug overdose deaths in Kentucky but governor says the fight is far from over 06/06/2024 06:40pm • FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) ��� Drug overdose deaths in Kentucky fell nearly 10% in 2023, marking a second straight annual decline in the fight against an addiction epidemic that's far from over, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. The number of fatal overdoses statewide dropped below 2,000, as officials credi North Carolina woman and her dad complete prison sentences for death of her Irish husband 06/06/2024 05:54pm • RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) ��� The wife of an Irish businessman who was beaten to death in 2015 and the woman's father were released from separate North Carolina prisons on Thursday after completing the tail end of their sentences for pleas to voluntary manslaughter. Molly Martens Corbett left the North Ca Europe Central Bank jumps ahead of the Fed in lowering rates. But future cuts may be limited 06/06/2024 05:36pm • FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) ��� The European Central Bank cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point, moving ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve as central banks around the world lean toward lowering borrowing costs ��� a shift with far-reaching consequences for home buyers, savers and investor Black Music Month has evolved since the 1970s. Here's what you need to know 06/06/2024 12:47pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� Every June since the 1970s, across the United States, musicians, fans and industry professionals celebrate Black Music Month. It's an opportunity to highlight the contributions of Black artists and position Black art at the center of American culture across popular music and bey Borrowers, especially the young, struggle with credit card debt in potentially bad sign for economy 06/06/2024 09:33am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Consumers are increasingly struggling to pay their credit card bills, raising concerns about severe delinquencies spiraling and sapping consumer spending. The share of credit card debt that's more than 90 days overdue rose to 10.7% during the first quarter, a 12-year high, accordin European Central Bank cuts interest rates by quarter point, moving ahead of US Fed to lower credit costs for consumers. 06/06/2024 08:16am • FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) ��� European Central Bank cuts interest rates by quarter point, moving ahead of US Fed to lower credit costs for consumers.