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Many countries are bouncing back from the pandemic but the poorest are not, UN says 03/14/2024 02:31am • UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Many countries are bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the poorest are not and a significant number are seeing their conditions deteriorate, the U.N. Development Program said Wednesday. Achim Steiner, head of the agency, said that after two decades during which rich A CDC team joins the response to 8 measles cases in a Chicago shelter for migrants 03/13/2024 09:52pm • CHICAGO (AP) — Eight people living at a Chicago shelter for migrants have tested positive for measles since last week, prompting the arrival of a team with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to guide city and state officials' response to the infections, including vaccination efforts. T Naomi Campbell's enduring fashion career will be celebrated with a London museum exhibition 03/13/2024 09:34pm • LONDON (AP) — After four decades in fashion, the queen of the catwalk is getting her own exhibition. The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is launching “NAOMI: In Fashion,” a celebration of Naomi Campbell's enduring career. The exhibition, which opens in June, will showcase memorable design Metro renovates 169 restrooms in rail stations. Many people are surprised they even exist 03/13/2024 08:37pm • It took some time but after 14 years, Metro said it has completely renovated all 169 Metrorail bathrooms in the D.C. area. But the reaction on riders' minds was a resounding, "Metro has restrooms?" Social media users expressed surprise the transit agency had station restrooms available for the pu James Conlon to retire as Los Angeles Opera music director after 2025-26 season, end 20-year tenure 03/13/2024 08:17pm • James Conlon will retire as music director of the Los Angeles Opera at the end of the 2025-26 season, ending a 20-year run that will have spanned half the company’s history. Conlon made the announcement Wednesday, five days before his 74th birthday. He will become conductor laureate in 2026-27 and 7 Best Funds to Hold in a Roth IRA 03/13/2024 08:00pm • When planning for retirement, where you keep your investments, known as "asset location," can significantly impact your long-term financial outcomes. This strategy involves placing investments in accounts that best suit their tax treatment to maximize returns. For example, certain funds, due to char The 7 Best Vanguard Funds for Retirement 03/13/2024 08:00pm • The Vanguard Group differs greatly from most other asset managers and mutual fund companies. Vanguard is organized as a mutual company, meaning that the firm is ultimately owned by the shareholders who invest in its funds. When you invest in Vanguard funds, you become a partner as well as a customer Essential Items to Pack in Your Hospital Bag Before Your Next Stay 03/13/2024 08:00pm • Packing your hospital overnight bagGoing to a hospital is inherently stressful, whether it's an emergency situation, a series of tests or elective surgery. Properly preparing for your hospital stay helps alleviate stress. Understanding what to pack and what to leave behind plays a crucial role in he Magnificent 7 Stocks: What Are They and How They Dominate the Market 03/13/2024 08:00pm • CNBC personality Jim Cramer is credited with coming up with the popular FANG acronym to describe megacap tech growth stocks Facebook, Amazon.com Inc. (ticker: AMZN), Netflix Inc. (NFLX) and Google way back in 2013. Since then, Facebook changed its name to Meta Platforms Inc. (META), and Google restr Is a 401(k) Worth It in 2024? Pros, Cons and Costs 03/13/2024 08:00pm • Contributing to a 401(k) plan offered by your employer is an easy way to set aside funds for retirement. These accounts are designed for long-term saving and include some key advantages over other types of investment accounts. However, you'll want to be aware of the potential downsides of a 401(k). House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell 03/13/2024 07:56pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company's current ownership structure is a national security threat. The bill, passed Sancho, Reus send Dortmund to Champions League quarterfinals with 2-0 win over PSV Eindhoven 03/13/2024 07:44pm • DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Jadon Sancho scored early and Marco Reus netted late to send Borussia Dortmund to the Champions League quarterfinals with a 2-0 win over PSV Eindhoven in the second leg of their last 16 tie on Wednesday. Sancho scored in the third minute and Reus sealed the win in the fift Investigator says she asked Boeing's CEO who handled panel that blew off a jet. He couldn't help her 03/13/2024 06:59pm • The nation’s chief accident investigator said Wednesday that her agency still doesn’t know who worked on the panel that blew off a jetliner in January and that Boeing’s CEO told her that he couldn’t provide the information because the company has no records about the job. “The absence of t A Massachusetts town spent $600K on shore protection. A winter storm washed it away days later 03/13/2024 06:31pm • BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts beach community is scrambling after a weekend storm washed away $600,000 in sand that was trucked in to protect homes, roads and other infrastructure. The project, which brought 14,000 tons (12,701 metric tons) of sand into Salisbury over several weeks, was completed Raiders release Jimmy Garoppolo and Hunter Renfrow in cost-cutting moves 03/13/2024 05:48pm • The Las Vegas Raiders kicked off the start of the new league year by releasing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and receiver Hunter Renfrow to give the new regime more room to operate under the salary cap. The Raiders also released backup quarterback Brian Hoyer and defensive tackle Jerry Tillery on Wedn