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French president's office says government to consider imposing state of emergency in Pacific territory of New Caledonia 05/15/2024 08:20am • PARIS (AP) — French president's office says government to consider imposing state of emergency in Pacific territory of New Caledonia. UN agency authorizes second vaccine against dengue amid outbreaks in the Americas 05/15/2024 07:02am • GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization on Wednesday authorized a second dengue vaccine, a move that could provide protection for millions worldwide against the mosquito-borne disease that has already sparked numerous outbreaks across the Americas this year. In a statement on Wednesday, the U An Afghan military helicopter crash in western Afghanistan kills at least 1 person, the Taliban say 05/15/2024 06:38am • ISLAMABAD (AP) — An Afghan military helicopter crashed on Wednesday in Ghor province in western Afghanistan, killing at least one person, the Taliban defense ministry said. The crash of the MI-17 was caused by a technical problem, according to a statement. The helicopter was on a rescue mission a New data reveals decline in cannabis-related pediatric ER visits following new Va. law 05/15/2024 05:55am • Whether from cannabis ingestion, intoxication or abuse, over the last few years, Virginia has seen an increase in young people visiting emergency rooms after being exposed to THC and hemp-based products. But new data from the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association shows those numbers declin Maryland Senate primary: Alsobrooks defeats Trone in race for Democratic nomination; Hogan wins GOP nod 05/14/2024 11:55pm • Visit WTOP’s Election 2024 page for comprehensive coverage. Listen live to 103.5 FM for WTOP’s team coverage of the Maryland primary.  In a decisive win, Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks defeated Rep. David Trone for the Democratic nomination for Maryland's open Senate A wildfire has forced out hundreds of residents in Canada's oil sands hub of Fort McMurray 05/14/2024 09:18pm • VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Hundreds of residents in four neighborhoods in the southern end of Canada’s oil sand hub of Fort McMurray, Alberta, were ordered to evacuate with a wildfire threatening the community, authorities said Tuesday. The Rural Municipality of Wood Buffalo said residen 8 Best Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy in 2024 05/14/2024 08:00pm • While the financial markets are consumed with all things artificial intelligence, many investors are missing the boat on the next massive technology breakthrough -- quantum computing. Quantum computers handle scientific calculations that otherwise could take millions of years to solve using traditio 7 Best Vanguard Bond Funds to Buy 05/14/2024 08:00pm • When you think about fixed-income expertise, firms like Pimco and Nuveen likely come to mind, with Pimco's co-founder Bill Gross famously known as "The Bond King" due to his management of the renowned Pimco Total Return Fund (ticker: PTTRX). As the financial landscape has shifted, particularly with 5 Types of Primary Care Doctors 05/14/2024 08:00pm • By now, you likely know that you need a primary care physician. This health care professional holds the keys to long-term health and wellness through their ability to manage a wide range of health issues and develop long-term relationships with patients. But primary care isn't one monolithic form of Frustrated With Your Credit Card Rewards Redemptions? So Is the CFPB 05/14/2024 08:00pm • If you've ever felt frustrated with your credit card rewards, you're not alone. According to a new report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, consumers reported several problems with their rewards programs, such as "rewards are often devalued or denied after program terms are met." New prob 7 Best High-Dividend Stocks to Buy Under $10 05/14/2024 08:00pm • In the last 12 months, the stock market is up an impressive 27%, as measured by the S&P 500's performance. And even as many stocks have run up, their dividends haven't kept pace. Silicon Valley icon Alphabet Inc. (ticker: GOOG, GOOGL) is a good example. The company just announced its first-ever 5 Best Bond Funds for Retirement 05/14/2024 08:00pm • Bonds make up the foundation of most successful retirement portfolios. These assets are debt-related instruments issued by governments and corporations that are looking to raise money. 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Israelis celebrated their Independence Day on Tuesday with barbecues in parks across the country, although the normally raucous part Blinken in Kyiv tries to rally sagging Ukrainian spirits as Russia makes new military gains 05/14/2024 06:16pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought Tuesday to rally the spirits of glum Ukrainians facing a fierce new Russian offensive, assuring them during a visit to Kyiv that they are not alone and that billions of dollars in American military aid on its way after months of po Argentina reports its first single-digit inflation in 6 months as markets swoon and costs hit home 05/14/2024 05:59pm • BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s monthly inflation rate eased sharply to a single-digit rate in April for the first time in half a year, data released Tuesday showed, a closely watched indicator that bolsters President Javier Milei’s severe austerity program aimed at fixing the count