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A surge in wealth has boosted most US households since 2020 and helped sustain economic growth 10/18/2023 01:29pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The net worth of the typical U.S. household grew at the fastest pace in more than three decades from 2020 through 2022, while relatively low interest rates at that time made it easier for households to pay their debts, according to a government report Wednesday. Wealth for the Banned Fagioli apologizes for 'naive' betting error, Newcastle giving 'full support' to Tonali 10/18/2023 11:35am • TURIN, Italy (AP) — In his first public words since being implicated in a betting scandal, Juventus midfielder Nicolò Fagioli has apologized for a “naive error” but also hit out at newspapers for writing what he described as “rubbish.” Newcastle has also spoken out in response to midfield Barcelona says it remains on track to reduce its debt without the use of financial levers 10/18/2023 10:47am • BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona is on track to reducing its debt without having to resort to new financial levers, the club said Wednesday while announcing a higher-than-expected net profit of 304 million euros ($320.5 million) for the 2022-23 season. Barcelona said the club’s operating income China's Xi promises open markets and billions in new investments for 'Belt and Road' projects 10/18/2023 09:04am • BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping promised foreign companies greater access to China’s huge market and more than $100 billion in new financing for other developing economies as he opened a forum Wednesday on his signature Belt and Road infrastructure initiative. Xi's initiative has bu Russian President Putin and Chinese leader Xi meet in Beijing and call for close policy coordination 10/18/2023 04:08am • TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The leaders of Russia and China met Wednesday in Beijing and called for close foreign policy coordination, as concerns grow about possible conflicts with the West over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and Beijing’s rising threats against Taiwan. At their morning meeting, Xi Las Vegas police officer gets 12 years in prison for trio of casino robberies netting $165,000 10/17/2023 07:01pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas police officer was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in federal prison for stealing nearly $165,000 in a trio of casino heists, including one in which he was found guilty of brandishing a department-issued weapon. Caleb Rogers, who has been on unpaid suspension in a solo j Editorial Roundup: United States 10/17/2023 05:48pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: Oct. 17 The Washington Post on the U.S. looking to the Pacific Islands: The Biden administration last month recognized the Cook Islands and Niue as “ sovereign and independent states ” and promised to open diplomatic relations. The How China's Belt and Road Initiative is changing after a decade of big projects and big debts 10/17/2023 05:29pm • BEIJING (AP) — China's Belt and Road Initiative looks to become smaller and greener after a decade of big projects that boosted trade but left big debts and raised environmental concerns. The shift comes as leaders from across the developing world descend on Beijing this week for a government-orga Wyndham rejects $8 billion unsolicited buyout offer after Choice Hotels goes public with its bid 10/17/2023 01:16pm • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts rejected an unsolicited $8 billion buyout offer from Choice Hotels, a smaller chain that went public Tuesday with its bid after negotiations broke down. Wyndham, which runs Days Inn, La Quinta, Ramada and a host of other brands, on Tuesday called the proposal “opportu Putin begins visit in China underscoring ties amid Ukraine war and Israeli-Palestinian conflict 10/17/2023 08:10am • TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine as well as Russian backing for China's bid to expand its economic and diplomatic influence abroad. The two countries have forged Here are the key leaders joining the Belt and Road forum and their wish lists to Beijing 10/17/2023 02:12am • BEIJING (AP) — China is hosting its third international forum centered around President Xi Jinping’s signature policy, the Belt and Road Initiative, which over the past 10 years has built infrastructure across continents, burdening some smaller countries with debt. The forum brings a flurry of Putin's visit to Beijing underscores China’s economic and diplomatic support for Russia 10/16/2023 10:45pm • TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet this week with Chinese leaders in Beijing on a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine. The two countries have forged an informal alliance against the United States and other democrati Understanding Federal Student Loan Types 10/16/2023 08:00pm • The cost of college -- including tuition, housing, textbooks and other fees -- adds up for families. However, students are often eligible for financial aid, including scholarships, grants, work-study or loans to help reduce the overall price of attendance. To be eligible for federal and some other f 9 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Under $10 10/16/2023 08:00pm • Stocks trading under $10 can be attractive for investors looking to scoop up some cheap shares. 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