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Rite Aid seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it deals with lawsuits and losses 10/16/2023 05:24pm • Rite Aid has filed for bankruptcy protection and plans to sell part of its business as it attempts to restructure while dealing with losses and opioid-related lawsuits. The company said Rite Aid stores will continue to fill prescriptions, and customers will still be able to visit its locations or sh Business Highlights: Ford chairman says UAW strike threatens company future; Wall Street makes gains 10/16/2023 04:32pm • ___ Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford calls on autoworkers to end strike, says company’s future is at stake DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford called on autoworkers to come together and end a monthlong strike that he says could cost the company the ability to invest in the f Biden postpones trip to Colorado to discuss domestic agenda as the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies 10/16/2023 01:13pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden postponed a trip to Colorado on Monday to stay in Washington and focus on the growing conflict in the Middle East, setting aside an opportunity to pitch his economic accomplishments as he runs for reelection. The White House said Biden and Vice President Kamal Man United Sale: Ratcliffe bid, Sheikh Jassim withdrawing, Glazers could remain in control 10/16/2023 01:04pm • MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Nearly a year after Manchester United was put up for sale, the storied English soccer club could still remain in the hands of the Glazer family — much to the dismay of the team's most fervent supporters. News on Saturday that Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Th Italy approves 24 billion-euro budget that aims to boost household spending and births 10/16/2023 08:29am • Italy’s far-right-led government on Monday approved a budget for next year that aims to bolster public health services, encourage families to have more children and put more money in the pockets of low- and medium-wage earners. Premier Giorgia Meloni said the 24 billion-euro ($25 billion) budget, Leaders from emerging economies are visiting China for the 'Belt and Road' forum 10/16/2023 08:26am • BEIJING (AP) — Leaders of emerging market countries are arriving in Beijing for a meeting organized by the Chinese government that will mark the 10th anniversary of its Belt and Road Initiative. More than a dozen leaders from Africa, Asia and the Mideast were flying into Beijing on Monday, followi Kenya seeks more Chinese loans at 'Belt and Road' forum despite rising public debt 10/16/2023 07:02am • NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s President William Ruto sought $1 billion more in loans from China Monday, despite rising public debt that has now reached $70 billion in the Eastern African country, according to National Treasury figures for 2022/2023. President Ruto was was one of a number of glo Can I Retire at Age 70 With $500K Saved? 10/15/2023 08:00pm • Heading into retirement at age 70 with just $500,000 in savings may have you feeling anxious. For many, a half-million dollars isn't quite enough to fund 20 or even 30 years in retirement. But know that you're not alone in feeling behind on your retirement nest egg. "The truth is that the millions o What Is the Average American Net Worth by Age? 10/15/2023 08:00pm • Net worth is frequently used as an indicator of financial success. This number adds up your total assets -- whether liquid or not -- and subtracts any debts to give a picture of how much money you have, regardless of what's in your bank account. Working toward a high net worth involves increasing yo Hunter Biden investigations lead to ethical concerns about President Biden, an AP-NORC poll shows 10/14/2023 08:42pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Ethical concerns are casting a shadow over President Joe Biden as he seeks reelection amid investigations into his son Hunter and an impeachment inquiry, with a poll showing that 35% of U.S. adults believe the president himself has done something illegal. An additional 33% say Man United sale: Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim is withdrawing his bid - AP source 10/14/2023 03:23pm • MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is withdrawing his offer to buy storied soccer club Manchester United, a person with knowledge of the process told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because of confidentiality restri Kaiser Permanente reaches a tentative deal with health care worker unions after a recent strike 10/13/2023 11:37pm • OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Unions representing 85,000 health care workers have reached a tentative agreement with industry giant Kaiser Permanente following a strike over wages and staffing levels, the parties announced Friday. The deal includes setting minimum hourly wages at $25 in California, where Financially troubled Bally Sports Arizona will no longer provide coverage of local teams 10/13/2023 02:57pm • PHOENIX (AP) — Bally Sports Arizona will no longer provide coverage of local teams following the Arizona Coyotes' move to another network. The Coyotes became the third professional team in Arizona to leave the network after signing a deal with Scripps Sports last week. The NBA's Phoenix Suns and b JPMorgan profit jumps 35%, but CEO says geopolitics and gov't inaction have led to 'dangerous time' 10/13/2023 11:36am • NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase's third-quarter profit soared 35% from last year, fueled by a rapid rise in interest rates, but the bank's CEO, Jamie Dimon, issued a sobering statement about the current state of world affairs and economic instability. “This may be the most dangerous time the wor As Mexico expands abortion access, activists support reproductive rights at the U.S. border 10/13/2023 08:12am • TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — It’s Sunday night and Crystal P. Lira is not answering her messages. Inside the headquarters of Colectiva Bloodys y Projects, an organization that has supported reproductive rights near the U.S.-Mexico border since 2016, her only concern is for the woman she has provided w