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US officials say pact with strategically key Pacific island nations underscores American commitment 03/19/2024 05:01am • BANGKOK (AP) ��� U.S. officials stressed Tuesday that newly-approved legislation providing billions of dollars in funding for three strategically important Pacific island nations is an important sign of American commitment, which comes amid warnings China is actively trying to pry them away from Was The Bank of Japan ends its negative interest rate policy, opting for its first hike in 17 years 03/19/2024 03:20am • TOKYO (AP) ��� Japan���s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate Tuesday for the first time in 17 years, ending a longstanding policy of negative rates meant to boost the economy. The Bank of Japan's lending rate for overnight borrowing by banks was raised to a range of 0 to 0.1% from minus 8 Best Finance Jobs to Pursue 03/18/2024 08:00pm • Discover your dream career in finance. If you're passionate about numbers, market trends and financial strategies, a career in finance might be the right path. Wading through the abundant career options in this field can be overwhelming, so we've done the legwork for you. We considered factors such Keith Dambrot returned Duquesne to the NCAAs just as he promised. Now it's time to walk away 03/18/2024 04:33pm • Keith Dambrot didn't want to overstay his welcome. Didn't want his love of his chosen profession to morph into something far less joyous. The Duquesne coach was ���80% sure��� last summer that this season would be his last, a number that spiked to 100% when his wife, Donna, was diagnosed with breast What Happens if You Don't Pay Your Taxes? 03/17/2024 08:00pm • If you owe money to the Internal Revenue Service, you're not alone. In fact, it happens to a lot of Americans. In the most recent data available, the IRS estimated that Americans owed at least $668 billion in back taxes, penalties and interest in 2021. You may have a genuine problem of not having What Does Long-Term Care Insurance Cover? 03/17/2024 08:00pm • For Laurie Craigen, the realities of senior medical costs hit hard when her grandmother needed hospice care. "It was a stressful time for the family because we were trying to figure out how to keep her comfortable and at home without running out of funds," recalls Craigen, an associate professor in Biden opposes plan to sell US Steel to a Japanese firm, citing the need for 'American steel workers' 03/14/2024 09:32pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� President Joe Biden came out in opposition to the planned sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel of Japan, saying on Thursday that the U.S. needs to "maintain strong American steel companies powered by American steel workers.��� In a statement, Biden added: ���U.S. Steel has been an 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 Many Basic Money Questions Stump U.S. Adults -- How to Boost Your Financial Literacy 03/13/2024 08:00pm • Understanding core personal finance concepts like cash management, bank accounts, credit, taxes and investing is important. With that knowledge, people can make decisions that benefit their current budget and help with future goal achievement. When they have low financial literacy levels, though, pe Should You Take Out a Personal Loan to Pay Off Credit Card Debt? 03/13/2024 08:00pm • If you are deep in credit card debt and struggling to climb out of the hole, a personal loan might seem like a good way to turn around a bad situation. A personal loan is a lump sum of money that you borrow from a bank, credit union or online lender and pay back in installments over a fixed period. Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego begins TV ads as the Arizona US Senate race takes shape without Sinema 03/12/2024 07:01am • PHOENIX (AP) ��� Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego began airing the first television ads of his U.S. Senate campaign on Tuesday as the crucial Arizona race takes shape as a one-on-one contest after incumbent Kyrsten Sinema declined to run for a second term. Gallego's ad introduces him to voters as a U.S UN nuclear chief visits Japan to examine Fukushima wastewater release and talk atomic cooperation 03/12/2024 05:43am • TOKYO (AP) ��� The head of the United Nations' atomic agency is in Japan to examine discharges of treated radioactive wastewater from the ruined Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, and to discuss further cooperation with Japan to promote peaceful use of nuclear energy and non-proliferation. Inter Europe is not prepared for the growing climate extremes it faces, its first risk assessment finds 03/11/2024 11:52pm • Europe is facing growing climate risks and is unprepared for them, the European Environment Agency said in its first-ever risk assessment for the bloc Monday. The agency said Europe is prone to more frequent and more punishing weather extremes ��� including increasing wildfires, drought, more unusua What Is an Investment Portfolio? Definition, Nuances and Examples 03/11/2024 08:00pm • An investment portfolio is a collection of assets that puts your money to work for you. Capital invested in carefully selected funds or stocks can deliver meaningful returns instead of falling behind inflation in a low-yield bank savings account. Investors can buy mutual funds and exchange-traded fu What Is Collaborative Divorce? 03/07/2024 07:00pm • Divorce is often portrayed as acrimonious, but it doesn't have to be. 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