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The Israel-Hamas war could threaten already fragile economies in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan 10/26/2023 02:06pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Economic crises are rippling through the countries bordering Israel, raising the possibility of a chain reaction from the war with Hamas that further worsens the financial health and political stability of Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon and creates problems well beyond. Each of the th Royal Caribbean: Q3 Earnings Snapshot 10/26/2023 07:06am • MIAMI (AP) — MIAMI (AP) — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $1.01 billion. The Miami-based company said it had profit of $3.65 per share. Earnings, adjusted to extinguish debt and for non-recurring costs, came to $3.85 per share. The results topped W White House throws lavish state dinner for Australia but turns down pizazz a notch in time of war 10/25/2023 10:59pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House turned down the pizazz for Wednesday's state dinner, but more than 300 guests from politics, business, government and beyond turned out to celebrate close U.S. ties to ally Australia while striking a measured tone in a time of death and suffering in the Middle Eas Jamaica World Cup players boycott tournament over disagreements with their federation 10/25/2023 09:01pm • Players for the Jamaican women’s national team say they are boycotting a pair of tournament matches because of “constant mistreatment” by their soccer federation. Khadija “Bunny” Shaw was among those who posted a statement to Instagram this past weekend that said players from the country' Most of Justice Thomas' $267,000 loan for an RV seems to have been forgiven, Senate Democrats say 10/25/2023 05:33pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — All or most of a $267,000 loan obtained by Supreme CourtJustice Clarence Thomas to buy a high-end motorcoach appears to have been forgiven, raising tax and ethics questions, according to a new report by Senate Democrats. Anthony “Tony” Welters, a longtime friend of Thomas who Planning for a recession: How much should you save and how to earn more 10/25/2023 03:16pm • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. It’s important to have enough savings to navigate financial uncertainties during an economic downturn. Although general guidelines suggest saving three to six months’ worth of living expenses, the exact amount needed Biden calls Australia 'an anchor to peace and prosperity' during state visit from Albanese 10/25/2023 03:06pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden described Australia as “an anchor to peace and prosperity” while standing alongside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House on Wednesday, part of a state visit intended to deepen an alliance that's increasingly viewed as a critical counterweight Md. college receives $54M donation that will be used exclusively for student scholarships 10/25/2023 12:07pm • College can be expensive for many families, but one local college is getting a huge donation to help students deal with rising costs. Hood College, an independent liberal arts college in Frederick, Maryland, just received a $54 million donation from the Hodson Trust, the largest donation in the i Sri Lanka allows a Chinese research ship to dock as neighboring India's security concerns grow 10/25/2023 09:44am • COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A Chinese research ship docked at a Sri Lankan port on Wednesday, likely adding to neighboring India's concerns about China’s growing influence in the Indian Ocean. The arrival of the Shi Yan 6 follows last year’s visit by a Chinese naval vessel. The latest ship was g Stock market today: World shares mixed after China pledges more support for slowing economy 10/25/2023 06:31am • BANGKOK (AP) — World shares were mixed Wednesday after China pledged more spending to energize its economy. Benchmarks fell in Paris, Frankfurt, Sydney and Seoul but rose in London, Tokyo and Hong Kong. U.S. futures were mixed and oil prices turned higher. China plans to issue 1 trillion yuan ($ Are you a Va. taxpayer? Be on the lookout for a rebate check 10/24/2023 10:49pm • If you live in Virginia, you may be eligible to get a little cash back in the form of a tax rebate. Starting Wednesday, taxpayers can go online to check their eligibility for a one-time tax rebate. Nine hundred million dollars in tax rebates will go out to eligible Virginia taxpayers over the Nicaragua is 'weaponizing' US-bound migrants as Haitians pour in on charter flights, observers say 10/24/2023 08:59pm • MEXICO CITY (AP) — More than 260 charter flights believed to be carrying migrants from Haiti have touched down in Nicaragua in recent months, according to flight data and experts in the region, adding to a historic crush of migration by people hoping to reach the U.S. The flow of migrants has left A trial begins for a Hawaii couple accused of stealing identities of dead babies 10/24/2023 08:57pm • HONOLULU (AP) — A trial opened Tuesday for a Hawaii couple accused of fraudulently living for decades under stolen identities of dead babies. Polaroids of the couple wearing jackets that appear to be authentic KGB uniforms were introduced early on by prosecutors, who suggested the case was about m Can You Reopen a Closed Credit Card? 10/24/2023 08:00pm • It's possible to reopen a closed credit card, but success depends on the details. For instance, did you close the account and now regret it? Or worse, were you caught off guard when the credit card issuer closed your account? The steps you must take to reopen your closed credit card depend on why -- 9 Best Mutual Funds to Buy Now 10/24/2023 08:00pm • In the age of exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, many investors think that mutual funds are the kind of old-timey investments that were good for our grandfathers but useless to us in the 21st century. They say mutual funds are overpriced, harder to trade and just plain inefficient. While there certainl