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Marvel, Disney drop actor Jonathan Majors after he's convicted of assaulting his former girlfriend 12/18/2023 07:58pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors was convicted Monday of assaulting his former girlfriend after a trial that he hoped would vindicate him and restore his status as an emerging Hollywood star. It did just the opposite: Marvel Studios and the Walt Disney Co. dropped him hours after the verdict. A Ma Hawaii governor's first budget after Maui wildfire includes funds for recovery and fire prevention 12/18/2023 07:26pm • HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on Monday said he was requesting $425 million from lawmakers during the next fiscal year to help Maui recover from August's wildfires — and millions more to reduce the risk of wildfires statewide. The proposed budget is Green's first since a fast-moving wi Buccaneers climb back to .500 and control their own destiny in bid for 3rd straight NFC South title 12/18/2023 07:15pm • TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — There’s no secret to what the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have done to get back into contention for a playoff berth or what they need to do to stay there. Win, win and win again. A three-game winning streak has the Bucs (7-7) back at .500 and atop the NFC South standings, along with 10 Best Growth Stocks to Buy 12/18/2023 07:00pm • Economists around the world expect U.S. economic growth to slow in coming quarters, and some are still calling for a mild U.S. recession. It may become increasingly difficult for investors to find reliable growth stocks to buy if interest rates remain at 22-year highs for an extended period. Neverth Will the Stock Market Crash in 2024? 7 Risk Factors 12/18/2023 07:00pm • Despite no shortage of chatter about an inbound recession, the U.S. stock market is going to end 2023 on an upbeat note, with the S&P 500 index up 23.5% as of Dec. 18. That's saying something given the downbeat vibe investors felt last January. "2023 may go down in history as the year that defie 10 Fun Things to Do in Your Free Time That Cost Nothing 12/18/2023 07:00pm • If you're financially wiped out from buying holiday gifts, going on a vacation or whatever you've been spending your money on lately, you may be looking for something fun to do in your free time that costs nothing. "You don't have to spend a fortune to have fun," says Katie Ross, executive vice pres 7 Best Dividend ETFs to Buy Now 12/18/2023 07:00pm • One of the most powerful ways to grow your investments is to not overthink things and be patient with your portfolio. That long-term approach gets even more powerful when your investments are generating steady income via dividends, too. Dividends aren't just for retirees looking for income. For youn Chiefs put struggling WR Skyy Moore on injured reserve with knee problem 12/18/2023 06:28pm • KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver Skyy Moore on injured reserve Monday, ending what had been a disappointing second season for the 2022 second-round draft pick. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said earlier in the day that Moore had some swelling in his knee, which caused h Live updates | UN delays vote on cease-fire resolution as US, Israel and Qatar hold new talks 12/18/2023 06:06pm • The U.N. Security Council has delayed voting on an Arab-sponsored resolution for an urgent cessation of hostilities in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages held by Palestinian militants. The vote was pushed back to try to avoid another veto by the United States, Israel’s closest ally. The Breakout backup players keeping Colts in playoff hunt 12/18/2023 05:33pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback Anthony Richardson hasn't played since Week 5. Jonathan Taylor, the 2021 NFL rushing champ, missed his third straight game Saturday. So when the Colts lost their leading rusher, Zack Moss, and leading receiver, Michael Pittman Jr., in th Death of 5-year-old boy prompts criticism of Chicago shelters for migrants 12/18/2023 04:11pm • A 5-year-old boy living at a temporary shelter for migrants in Chicago died over the weekend after being transported to a hospital after suffering a medical emergency, the city's mayor said Monday. The boy's death on Sunday revived community organizers' complaints about conditions at shelters and q 1 dead, 3 injured after boarding school partially collapses in central Romania 12/18/2023 03:51pm • BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A boarding school building partially collapsed in central Romania on Monday, leaving one person dead and three injured, authorities said. Emergency workers raced to find the four people under the rubble in the town of Odorheiu Secuiesc in Harghita county, according to the Largest nursing home in St. Louis closes suddenly, forcing out 170 residents 12/18/2023 03:33pm • ST. LOUIS (AP) — The largest skilled nursing facility in St. Louis has closed suddenly, forcing about 170 residents to be bused to other care centers. Many left with nothing but the clothes they were wearing. The abrupt shutdown of Northview Village Nursing Home on Friday came after workers learne Serbia's opposition takes to the streets claiming election fraud in Sunday's vote 12/18/2023 03:16pm • BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia's weekend snap election was held in “unjust conditions," with multiple reports of irregularities, international observers said on Monday, as opponents of populist President Aleksandar Vucic took to the streets claiming the vote was rigged. Political tensions spike Driver rescued after being swept away by floodwaters, clinging to tree in Montgomery Co. 12/18/2023 02:53pm • Heavy rains roared into the D.C. region, leaving behind slippery roads and flooding — including in Montgomery County, Maryland, where one driver was swept away by floodwater and rescued clinging to a tree. In the Maryland suburb, emergency crews performed two water rescues, including one on Bea