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Home Depot tops expectations again, but signs of spending pullback by Americans continues to emerge 08/15/2023 07:08am • ATLANTA (AP) — Home Depot topped profit and sales expectations in its most recent quarter, but sales continued to decline as inflation and soaring interest rates play a larger role in the spending choices made by Americans. Second quarter revenue was $42.92 billion, edging out Wall Street expecta Millennial Money: Are luxury investments a good idea in this economy? 08/15/2023 07:00am • Some people collect luxury goods such as investment pieces. Think of a Birkin bag, art by the legendary Jean-Michel Basquiat or a Rolex. Anything considered timeless or high-quality and that appreciates in value can be called an investment piece. The luxury market tends to be more resilient than oth Video shows Texas US Rep. Ronny Jackson berating officers after being wrestled to ground at rodeo 08/15/2023 05:59am • DALLAS (AP) — Police video released Monday shows U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas being taken to the ground by officers, profanely berating them and threatening to report them to the governor during an altercation at a rodeo last month. In body camera video, the former White House physician can Modi says India's economy will be among the top three in the world within five years 08/15/2023 02:01am • NEW DELHI (AP) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s economy will be among the top three in the world within five years, as he marked 76 years of independence from British rule on Tuesday. Wearing a flowing, multi-colored turban, Modi addressed the country from New Delhi’s 17th century M Bethancourt homers and singles in run, Rays beat Giants 10-2 08/15/2023 01:23am • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tyler Glasnow knew a few days ago throwing a bullpen that he felt almost right again, and he sure looked like his dominant self after a two-week layoff dealing with back spasms. Catcher Christian Bethancourt realized it when Glasnow unleashed a 98 mph fastball that actually br Number of dead from Maui wildfires reaches 99, as governor warns there could be scores more 08/15/2023 01:07am • LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — The number of deaths caused by the Maui wildfires stood at 99 Monday, a figure that is likely to increase as search crews comb neighborhoods where flames moved as fast as a mile a minute. The blazes that consumed most of the historic town of Lahaina are already the deadliest Russia's ruble hits its lowest level since early in the war. The central bank plans to step in 08/14/2023 10:09pm • LONDON (AP) — The Russian ruble on Monday reached its lowest value since the early weeks of the war in Ukraine as Moscow increases military spending and Western sanctions weigh on its energy exports. It led Russia's central bank to announce an emergency meeting for Tuesday to review its key intere Utah man accused of threatening president pointed gun at agents, FBI says 08/14/2023 08:35pm • SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah man accused of making violent threats against President Joe Biden before a trip to Salt Lake City last week pointed a handgun at FBI agents attempting to arrest him, the agency said on Monday. Craig Robertson, a 75-year-old Air Force veteran, was killed during a raid 7 Best Funds to Hold in a Roth IRA 08/14/2023 08:00pm • Many investors consider the 401(k) and health savings account, or HSA, as the twin pillars of retirement planning. Yet, nestled right alongside these options is the often underestimated Roth IRA -- an invaluable asset for those who qualify. Named after Sen. William Roth of Delaware, the Roth IRA was What Is a Single-Stock ETF? 7 Options to Consider 08/14/2023 08:00pm • Every investor looks for assets that can generate returns and align with their financial goals. While most stock investors interpret that as picking individual stocks or exchange-traded funds, there is a new type of investment that is attracting attention. Single-stock ETFs are investment opportunit Antibiotics Can Mess With Your Gut. Here's How Probiotics Can Help. 08/14/2023 08:00pm • Your gut is a lively place. Bacteria of all kinds live in your intestines and, for the most part, help you to thrive. "The gut microbiome is a very complex ecosystem," says Dr. Geoffrey Preidis, an assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and pediatric gastroenterologist at Te How — and when — is best to donate to those affected by the Maui wildfires? 08/14/2023 07:35pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The destruction and suffering caused by the Maui wildfires in Hawaii prompted many to immediately look for ways to help. However, experts say immediate donations may not be the most useful following a natural disaster like the Maui wildfires. They suggest standing by a week or two Chicago's newly selected top cop says reducing violence, officers' well being among top priorities 08/14/2023 04:22pm • CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago native pegged as the city's next police superintendent said Monday at his introductory news conference that his top priorities include finding ways to tamp down violent crime. Larry Snelling, 54, a former police patrolman-turned-head of the department counterterrorism divi Wildfires in Maui are among the deadliest in US history. These are the other fires atop the list 08/14/2023 03:32pm • MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui killed at least 96 people, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. Emergency management officials say the death toll is expected to rise as cadaver dogs and searchers make their way through the ashes of Lahaina, a 'There are reasons to be optimistic' about new COVID boosters, expert says 08/14/2023 02:50pm • As cases of COVID-19 tick up once again, vaccine companies are in the middle of producing updated booster shots that may be available to the public soon. For the week ending July 29, COVID-19 hospital admissions were at 9,056. That's an increase of about 12% from the previous week. It's a far