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US Defense Secretary Austin meets with Papua New Guinea leaders about boosting security ties 07/27/2023 02:22am • CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Papua New Guinea leaders on Thursday to discuss developing the Pacific Island nation’s military strength and deepening security ties, as the United States competes with China for influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Austin 7 more people have died amid record highs in Arizona's most populous county. Here's what to know 07/26/2023 08:26pm • PHOENIX (AP) — Another seven heat-associated deaths were confirmed over the last week in America’s hottest big metro, health officials reported Wednesday, amid a blistering heat wave with daytime highs over 110 F (43.3 C) and overnight lows not dropping below 90 F (32.2 C). Maricopa County, the When Will the Housing Market Crash? 07/26/2023 08:00pm • Any period of economic uncertainty can make a major financial decision -- like buying a house -- more stressful. While the housing market on a national scale has seen prices decline since the all-time highs of mid-2022 amid high interest rates, experts are noting that a sudden and abrupt housing mar What Is a Family Loan? 07/26/2023 08:00pm • When you need money fast, turning to loved ones for help is often a hassle-free option. Borrowing from friends and family members is surprisingly common, given that many people warn against it. About 20% of U.S. adults receive financial support from family members or friends, and 1 in 3 adults provi How to Budget for a New Baby 07/26/2023 08:00pm • The cost of raising a child is high, especially in today's inflationary environment. Budgeting for this expenditure can be a daunting prospect, but doing so is crucial to maintaining your financial security throughout the process. "Your first step is fighting that initial urge to start buying cute b Tips to Avoid Living Paycheck to Paycheck 07/26/2023 08:00pm • Trying to cover bills when the cash runs out at the end of the month is a hardship Americans across the country face. According to a February 2023 LendingClub and PYMNTS survey, "As of January 2023, 60% of United States adults, including more than four in 10 high-income consumers, live paycheck to p New Mexico lifts debt-based suspensions of driver's licenses for 100,000 residents 07/26/2023 03:56pm • SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's motor vehicle division has lifted the suspension of driver's licenses for more than 100,000 residents under new anti-poverty legislation, officials announced Wednesday. Bipartisan legislation signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in March called for an end to the Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 07/26/2023 02:09pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov Text of the policy statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday 07/26/2023 02:09pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Below is the statement the Fed released Wednesday after its policy meeting ended: Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a moderate pace. Job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation remains ele Amazon will pay 15% less for iRobot as the robot vacuum maker takes on new debt 07/26/2023 10:49am • NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon will pay roughly 15% less to acquire iRobot after the robot vacuum maker incurred new debt. The companies said this week that the Seattle-based tech giant will pay $51.75 per share, revised down from $61.00 per share, or $1.7 billion, that was agreed on last year. iRobot, How a credit card strategy helped me save over $1,100 on a home remodel 07/26/2023 07:00am • The morning after the hurricane hit Florida, I got a text from my tenant. “I have completely moved out,” he wrote after the storm last fall, wishing me an abrupt “good luck” despite having been there over three years, with eight months left on his lease. The wind had just subsided, windows w Blinken visits tiny Tonga as US continues diplomatic push to counter China in the Pacific 07/26/2023 02:46am • WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the tiny kingdom of Tonga on Wednesday, as the United States continues to increase its diplomatic efforts in the Pacific while China's influence in the region grows. Home to just over 100,000 people, Tonga last year was the s 7 Low-Risk Dividend Stocks to Buy for a Choppy Market 07/25/2023 08:00pm • The virtues of dividends in investing are well known by now: Reinvested dividends account for 32% of the returns of the S&P 500 since 1926, according to S&P itself. "Companies use stable and increasing dividends as a signal of confidence in their firm's prospects, while market participants c 7 of the Best Fidelity Bond Funds to Buy for Steady Income 07/25/2023 08:00pm • Rising interest rates throughout 2022 led to historically high losses for fixed-income investors, but better days for bonds may be on the horizon. With bond yields sitting higher throughout 2023 so far, fixed-income investors could see some significant tailwinds and heightened income potential. Prio 10 Easy Ways to Save $5 a day 07/25/2023 08:00pm • If you're struggling to pay your bills or just want to splurge without taking on debt, a little extra money could come in handy. 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