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Inflation ticked up in Europe in May. That likely won't stop a central bank rate cut next week 05/31/2024 07:06am • FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Inflation ticked up to an annual 2.6% in Europe in May, according to official figures on Friday. That's more than expected as a painful spike in consumer prices takes its time to fade away. It's unlikely to stop the European Central Bank from making a first interest rate Questions to Ask Before Heading to Law School 05/30/2024 08:00pm • Earning a law degree is a crucial step in the path to a legal career and requires a significant investment of money, time and energy. Before heading to law school, prospective law students should reflect on their motivations and determine if they'd find a legal job fulfilling, experts say. This mean 7 of the Best Ways to Invest $5,000 05/30/2024 08:00pm • When you keep a significant amount of cash in a checking account, you might think it's safe, but in reality, your money could be slowly losing value. This isn't about the risk of theft or volatility; it's about the silent thief known as inflation. Essentially, even though the dollar amount in your a What Is a Credit Union? 05/30/2024 08:00pm • A credit union is a not-for-profit financial institution that returns profits from its financial services to its members, or customers. Credit unions don't pay taxes and tend to offer better rates on their financial products. Additionally, as member-based cooperatives, credit unions work to improve How to Negotiate With Debt Collectors 05/30/2024 08:00pm • More than a quarter of Americans have a debt in collections, according to the Urban Institute. If you're one of them, you may experience an unpleasant barrage of letters and calls from a debt collector. While it can be tempting to decline the calls or toss the letters in the recycle bin, that can wo US economic growth last quarter is revised down from 1.6% rate to 1.3%, but consumers kept spending 05/30/2024 07:48pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a sluggish 1.3% annual pace from January through March, the weakest quarterly rate since the spring of 2022, the government said Thursday in a downgrade from its previous estimate. Consumer spending rose but at a slower pace than previously thought, a sig Chris Johnson among former players curious if scouting is a way back to the NFL 05/30/2024 07:04pm • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chris Johnson watches football whenever possible, and he knows talent when he sees it. Now the man nicknamed "CJ2K" for being among the NFL's exclusive group of running backs with a 2,000-yard rushing season is ready to see if scouting is his way to stay involved with the l Mom and champion: Kendall Coyne enjoys full-circle moment in winning pro women's hockey title 05/30/2024 06:08pm • Mom and champion. In 11 short months, Kendall Coyne Schofield delivered a child and a championship to Minnesota while at the same time realizing her vision of establishing a women’s professional hockey league in North America. And the only moment the 32-year-old, three-time U.S. Olympian looked un Review: Benedict Cumberbatch can't save Netflix miniseries 'Eric' from bizarre, inconsistent tone 05/30/2024 03:09pm • Could Mr. Snuffleupagus help you find your missing child before he gets snuffed out on the street? That's roughly the premise of the new British miniseries "Eric," which premieres Thursday on Netflix for six episodes brought to you by the letter "B" for "bizarre." The series follows Vincen Best Buy and Kohl's extends streak of quarterly sales slumps as Americans focus on the essentials 05/30/2024 12:09pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The earnings results from Best Buy and Kohl's, announced Thursday, offer the latest evidence of consumers' cautious spending amid a challenging economic environment. Best Buy, the nation's largest consumer electronics chain, reported another quarterly drop in sales as Americans pul He was the lead guitarist of the legendary rock band KISS. Now, he's bringing his solo tour to this popular spot just outside the DC area 05/30/2024 04:32am • He shredded legendary rock riffs as the iconic lead guitarist of the classic metal band KISS. Now, Ace Frehley bring his solo tour to Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races on Saturday, June 15. "I'm not slowing down at all — if anything, I'm accelerating my career at this juncture in my Rodgers hits 2-run HR during 6-run 2nd inning, Blach goes 7 innings as Rockies beat Guardians 7-4 05/30/2024 12:32am • DENVER (AP) — Brendan Rodgers hit a two-run home run during a six-run second inning, Ty Blach overcame a shaky start to give up two runs over seven innings and the Colorado Rockies beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-4 on Wednesday night. The last-place Rockies have now won three consecutive series and Cavaliers get permission to interview assistants Atkinson, Borrego for coaching vacancy, source says 05/29/2024 10:18pm • CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers have received permission to interview Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson and New Orleans assistant James Borrego for their head coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the process told The Associated Press on Wednesday night. Cleveland fired J.B. Bickerstaff last Henderson's 18th homer was a grand slam, and it happened because McCann finally drew a walk 05/29/2024 10:15pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — Gunnar Henderson made Boston pay for a very ill-timed walk. Henderson hit a grand slam in the second inning — after Kutter Crawford walked James McCann to load the bases — and the Baltimore Orioles went on to beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Wednesday night. It was Henderson's 18th Authorities arrest man allegedly running 'likely world's largest ever' cybercrime botnet 05/29/2024 08:21pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — An international law enforcement team has arrested a Chinese national and disrupted a major botnet that officials said he ran for nearly a decade, amassing at least $99 million in profits by reselling access to criminals who used it for identity theft, child exploitation, and fin