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More US aid will help Ukraine avoid defeat in its war with Russia. Winning is another matter 04/24/2024 01:18pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A big, new package of U.S. military aid will help Ukraine avoid defeat in its war with Russia. Winning will still be a long slog. The arms and ammunition in the $61 billion military aid package should enable Ukraine to slow the Russian army's bloody advances and block its stri Airlines will now be required to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights 04/24/2024 11:55am • The Biden administration issued final rules Wednesday to require airlines to automatically issue cash refunds for things like delayed flights and to better disclose fees for baggage or canceling a reservation. The Transportation Department said airlines will be required to provide automatic cash ref Energy Strategy Series 2024: Setting energy policies that can help drive cleaner, greener future 04/24/2024 11:05am • The United States is in the midst of a transformative period when it comes to energy production and efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change. And lot of the changes are happening in the Washington, D. C., region. “We’re undergoing a big transition from a mostly carbon-based e New Jersey is motivating telecommuters to appeal their New York tax bills. Connecticut may be next 04/24/2024 10:51am • HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Telecommuting, a pandemic-era novelty that has become a permanent alternative for many people, has some Connecticut and New Jersey employees of New York-based companies questioning why they still have to pay personal income tax to the Empire State. Their home states are wond Chocolate milk can stay in school lunch program, Biden administration decides 04/24/2024 08:30am • ▶ Watch Video: Lunchables health concerns: What to know Elementary school cafeterias will be allowed to continue serving flavored milk such as chocolate and strawberry, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday. The Biden administration had initial Synchrony: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 04/24/2024 06:04am • STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Synchrony Financial (SYF) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $1.29 billion. On a per-share basis, the Stamford, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of $3.14. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $1.18 per share. Angels' Trout bats leadoff for first time since 2020, homers in first at-bat against Orioles 04/24/2024 01:50am • ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington was hoping to get a spark by putting Mike Trout in the leadoff spot Tuesday night against the Baltimore Orioles. The three-time AL MVP quickly obliged. Hitting leadoff for first time since 2020, Trout drove a fastball from Baltimore' Gilbert has stellar start for Mariners and JRod goes deep in 4-0 win to knock Texas out of 1st 04/23/2024 11:40pm • ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Logan Gilbert allowed only two hits pitching into the seventh inning, Julio Rodríguez hit his first homer and the Seattle Mariners beat Texas 4-0 on Tuesday night, knocking the World Series champion Rangers out of first place for the first time this season. Gilbert (2-0) McCutchen leads off with home run for second day in row and Pirates beat Brewers 2-1 04/23/2024 10:07pm • PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen led off the bottom of the first with a home run for the second straight game, Bailey Falter took a shutout into the eighth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Tuesday night. McCutchen hit the first pitch of Tobias Myers’ major le Should You Pay Off Your Car Before Buying a House? 04/23/2024 08:00pm • Buying a home is a significant financial commitment, both for you and the mortgage lender. As a result, the underwriting criteria can be strict. There are many factors that lenders consider, but your credit score and debt-to-income ratio are among the most important. Paying off a car loan can help y Mint Is Shutting Down: Here Are the 5 Best Free Budgeting Apps to Use Instead 04/23/2024 08:00pm • Mint aficionados need not despair because Intuit shuttered the popular free money management app on March 23, 2024. Although users are being routed to the company's other tool, Credit Karma, there are many other personal finance apps that have functions similar to Mint. This may be the perfect time How to Take a 401(k) Loan 04/23/2024 08:00pm • If you have a 401(k) plan through your employer and need funds, you may be able to take out a 401(k) loan. Borrowing from your 401(k) provides a path to financial assistance without having to contact other lenders. However, there are complex 401(k) loan rules and potential drawbacks to consider. Be The Basics of Baby Savings Accounts 04/23/2024 08:00pm • Congratulations! The stork just delivered a bouncing baby boy or girl. But alas, the big-beaked bird failed to deliver advice on how to save money for your new arrival. So, what about opening a baby bank account? "It's a great idea," says Judith Corprew, executive vice president and chief compliance US Figure Skating championships headed to Wichita, Kansas, next year with worlds on tap for Boston 04/23/2024 06:25pm • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The U.S. Figure Skating championships will take place in Wichita, Kansas, next year in what should amount to a preview of the names to watch for the American team headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy. The national governing body announced its c College students, inmates and a nun: A unique book club meets at one of the nation’s largest jails 04/23/2024 06:19pm • CHICAGO (AP) — For college senior Nana Ampofo, an unconventional book club inside one of the nation’s largest jails has transformed her career ambitions. Each week, the 22-year-old drives a van of her DePaul University peers to Cook County Jail to discuss books with inmates and recently, the wel