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Pacifist Japan has slowly transformed from exclusively self-defense to a military buildup 12/31/2025 07:02am • TOKYO (AP) — Japan is barreling forward with efforts to significantly boost its military capabilities to stand up to China’s growing threats by doubling annual arms spending. The goal comes as Tokyo’s main ally, the United States, pushes for more military assistance in Asia and a military hawk Most Marylanders not doing New Year’s resolutions, not optimistic for 2026, survey finds 12/31/2025 03:52am • Plenty of people in Maryland will be happy to put 2025 in the rear view mirror, but that doesn’t mean they’re excited about 2026. As an addendum to its end-of-the-year poll, University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s Institute of Politics asked Marylanders about their expectations for 2026. Junta leader is declared the winner of Guinea’s presidential election 12/31/2025 03:32am • CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Junta leader Gen. Mamdi Doumbouya was declared the winner of Guinea’s presidential election held over the weekend, according to incomplete results released late on Tuesday, the country's first election since a 2021 coup. Doumbouya won 86.72% of the votes counted so far, ac Tuesday's Scores 12/31/2025 12:54am • GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL= Alexandria def. Acadiana, forfeit Anacoco 48, Glenmora 23 Assumption, Wis. 40, Central - B.R. 37 B.T. Washington 62, Evangel Christian Academy 11 Barbe 50, St. Louis 34 Basile 60, Delcambre 34 Bell City 64, Welsh 21 Benton 64, Pleasant Hill 60 Berwick 58, Hanson Memorial 29 Br If someone's always late, is it time blindness, or are they just being rude? 12/31/2025 12:13am • Even as a kid, Alice Lovatt was always getting in trouble for being late. She was often embarrassed after letting down friends for her tardiness, and she was routinely stressed about arriving at school on time. “I just don’t seem to have that clock that ticks by in my head,” said Lovatt, Georgia judge tosses landmark racketeering charges against 'Cop City' protesters 12/30/2025 11:15pm • ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge on Tuesday tossed racketeering charges against dozens of defendants accused of a yearslong conspiracy to halt the construction of a police and firefighter training facility that critics call “Cop City.” Fulton County Judge Kevin Farmer said in the order that Repu Panthers pay tribute to Brad Marchand's 1,000th point with pregame ceremony 12/30/2025 09:21pm • SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Brad Marchand's first NHL point came just 26 seconds into the second period of his first game with the Boston Bruins. It seemed very easy, so easy that he was certain he'd be all over the scoresheets on a regular basis. Oops. Nearly a full year passed before his second NHL poi China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills 12/30/2025 08:31pm • TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China's People's Liberation Army staged a second day of large-scale military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, unleashing a live-fire show of force as part of what it called “Justice Mission 2025" to demonstrate its ability to deter any external support for the island it cla ICE doesn't plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as judge's order banning it stands 12/30/2025 08:30pm • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. immigration officials do not plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as a judge’s order banning it stands, according to a Tuesday court filing. The plans by President Donald Trump’s administration are the latest in the saga over the Salvadoran citizen’s No Insurance? How to See a Doctor Without Insurance 12/30/2025 07:00pm • Being without medical insurance can leave you unsure of where to turn for care when you need it. To see a doctor without insurance, take advantage of walk-in clinics, online membership services, discount platforms, concierge medicine and more. Most working-age Americans -- about 60% -- get their hea 9 Highest Dividend-Paying Stocks in the S&P 500 12/30/2025 07:00pm • As we close out 2025, most investors are likely sitting on nice returns. The broader stock market shrugged off economic and policy uncertainty all year and the S&P 500 is up 17.3% on the year as a result. Certain stocks in the tech sector, such as AI darling Nvidia Corp. (ticker: NVDA), have don What Are Discover's Rewards Categories Right Now? 12/30/2025 07:00pm • The potential to earn cash back is a favorite feature among those who frequently use credit cards. Today's best credit cards let customers earn 5% cash back or more, sometimes with no annual fee. Discover customers can use this benefit, as the card issuer maintains a cash back calendar with multiple If You're in Student Loan Default, Trump Might Start Garnishing Your Wages. Now What? 12/30/2025 07:00pm • Some student loan borrowers may discover an alarming letter in their mailbox in the coming weeks: A notice that the federal government is coming for their paycheck. The Department of Education has confirmed its plans to begin garnishing wages of student loan borrowers who are in default, dusting off What Is a Skilled Nursing Facility vs. a Nursing Home? 12/30/2025 07:00pm • It's overwhelming enough helping your mom get discharged from the hospital after a fall. But what if her doctor doesn't think it's safe for her to return home? As you scramble to find somewhere for her to go, you're inundated with unfamiliar senior living terminology: What is a skilled nursing facil Senegal and Congo get big wins at Africa Cup while Tanzania and Tunisia squeeze into knockout stage 12/30/2025 06:20pm • RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Senegal and Congo served notice of their intent with convincing wins at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, when Tanzania and Tunisia grabbed the last places in the knockout stage. Senegal, the 2021 champion, survived Kalidou Koulibaly’s sending off on his 100th appearanc