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Rangers and MLB unveil logo for 2024 All-Star Game that will be bigger than 1995 game Texas' hosted 07/20/2023 02:23pm • ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The MLB All-Star Game has grown into a truly Texas-sized event since the last time the Rangers hosted the midsummer classic, and the countdown is on for next year's festivities. Major League Baseball and the Rangers unveiled the logo Thursday for the 2024 All-Star Game at G Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 07/20/2023 01:34pm • 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 UConn settles 9-year legal battle with soccer player who flipped off camera and lost her scholarship 07/20/2023 12:44pm • UConn has settled a lawsuit filed by a former women's soccer player who lost her scholarship for flashing her middle finger in the direction of a TV camera as the Huskies celebrated winning a conference championship in 2014. The former student athlete, Noriana Radwan, alleged that the gesture amount Stock market today: Asian shares mixed as Japan reports weaker than expected trade data 07/20/2023 12:24am • TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Thursday after Japan reported weaker than expected trade data for June, with imports falling nearly 13% from a year earlier. Shares rose in Sydney and Hong Kong but fell in Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul. U.S. futures slipped and oil prices were higher. Japan logg IRS steps toward a new free-file tax return system have both supporters and critics mobilizing 07/20/2023 12:02am • WASHINGTON (AP) — An IRS plan to test drive a new electronic free-file tax return system next year has got supporters and critics of the idea mobilizing to sway the public and Congress over whether the government should set up a permanent program to help people file their taxes without needing to Sri Lanka's Parliament approves new anti-corruption law as part of an IMF economic bailout plan 07/19/2023 08:59pm • COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s Parliament on Wednesday approved an anti-corruption legislation as the island nation attempts to overcome an unprecedented economic crisis. The legislation is part of the prerequisites of an International Monterey Fund bailout package approved in March, unde How Much Money Should You Have in Savings? 07/19/2023 08:00pm • Maintaining sufficient savings is crucial for financial security, providing a safety net for unexpected expenses and a pathway to achieving your financial goals. How much you need in savings depends on your financial situation, but an emergency fund that can cover three to six months of expenses is Personal Finance Podcasts to Listen to in 2023 07/19/2023 08:00pm • The amount of financial content available online is staggering. Along with articles and videos, there are countless podcasts devoted to helping you pay off debt, invest wisely and retire comfortably. Personal finance podcasts are available on apps such as Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts or throug 6 Best Credit Cards for Couples 07/19/2023 08:00pm • You know what they say about couples who spend together? Actually, there's really no saying for that, but there are a few smart strategies to help you and your partner maximize credit cards as a team. Being on the same financial page is important for both your relationship and your financial future 9 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Under $10 07/19/2023 08:00pm • Stocks trading under $10 can be attractive for investors looking to scoop up some cheap shares. Unfortunately, quality stocks trading for less than $10 are few and far between. Stocks priced at this level can be a red flag for investors that something serious is wrong with a company. Many of these s Carvana, Constellation Brands rise; Omnicom, ASML Holding fall, Wednesday, 7/19/2023 07/19/2023 04:21pm • Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Wednesday: Carvana Co., up $16 to $55.80. The used car retailer announced a comprehensive debt restructuring deal. ASML Holding N.V., down $41.25 to $715.78. The semiconductor equipment supplier warned of caution from chipmakers and a d Police in Kenya open fire amid protests against new taxes. At least 2 are killed and 26 wounded 07/19/2023 03:53pm • NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Police in Kenya opened fire amid opposition-organized protests on Wednesday against the rising cost of living, and health workers and witnesses said at least two people were shot dead and 26 others wounded. The opposition had called for three days of nationwide protests aimed Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 07/19/2023 02:20pm • 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 Top progressives are backing Joe Biden's 2024 campaign. But some activists have reservations 07/19/2023 12:45pm • CHICAGO (AP) — President Joe Biden would seem an unnatural fit for the activists at Netroots Nation, an annual gathering of progressives that was created to harness online rage over George W. Bush's administration. More recently, it has championed the message of economic populism from Sens. Bernie Broadcom's $69 billion VMware purchase wins UK competition watchdog's approval 07/19/2023 12:28pm • LONDON (AP) — Computer chip and software maker Broadcom’s $69 billion plan to buy cloud technology company VMware cleared another hurdle Wednesday after Britain's competition regulator gave the deal provisional clearance. The Competition and Markets Authority said its investigation found the dea