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Mourners grieve 10-year-old killed in Bondi mass shooting as Australian leader pledges new hate laws 12/18/2025 09:43pm • SYDNEY (AP) — Hundreds of mourners bearing bright bouquets and clutching each other in grief gathered at a funeral in Sydney on Thursday for a 10-year-old girl who was gunned down in an antisemitic massacre during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach. Matilda, whose last name is being withheld at Instacart settles with FTC over deceptive practices but still faces questions about pricing 12/18/2025 09:27pm • Delivery company Instacart will pay $60 million in customer refunds under a settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission over alleged deceptive practices. The FTC said Thursday that Instacart has been falsely advertising free deliveries. The San Francisco-based company isn’t clearly disclo Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua have a lot to lose in Netflix bout 12/18/2025 08:35pm • MIAMI (AP) — Jake Paul proudly boasts he has become the face of boxing during the past decade. Now the YouTuber-turned-fighter is ready to embark on his riskiest ring venture yet after 13 professional fights featuring a cross section of opponents that lack the active status and talent of his next Four-term North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, a leader in education reform, dies at 88 12/18/2025 08:07pm • RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Four-term North Carolina Democratic Gov. Jim Hunt, a towering figure in North Carolina politics in the late 20th century who helped leaders from both major parties strive for public education reform, died Thursday at the age of 88, his daughter Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt announced. Trump signs order to reclassify marijuana as Schedule III drug 12/18/2025 07:53pm • ▶ Watch Video: Inside Trump's executive order reclassifying marijuana Washington — President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in dec The Latest: Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children 12/18/2025 07:41pm • The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to effectively ban gender-affirming care for minors, building on broader Trump administration restrictions on transgender Americans. The sweeping proposals — the most significant moves th A Joint Bank Account With Your Friends Is Risky. Here's How to Do It Safely 12/18/2025 07:00pm • If you've ever planned a weekend getaway with friends, you're likely familiar with the giddy anticipation that builds as the group chat debates dinner ideas, lodging options and potential activities. Of course, you may also recall the challenges that can arise when dividing up the costs of the trip. 5 Best Quantum Computing ETFs to Buy in 2026 12/18/2025 07:00pm • Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a great way of gaining access to a complex industry that holds plenty of long-term potential. Quantum computing is one of the world's most intriguing emerging technologies, and these five focused ETFs can provide an entry point for investors looking to buy into an What Is a Good Interest Rate on a Certificate of Deposit? 12/18/2025 07:00pm • Interest rates for certificates of deposit have soared in recent years along with rates for savings accounts, mortgages and other financial products. But not all CDs are created equal. Some offer low annual percentage yields while others deliver generous rates. In recent months the Federal Reserve h 12 Signs It's Time for In-Home Health Care 12/18/2025 07:00pm • Tamara and Michael Myer had always been an active couple, traveling and curious about the world and continually embarking on new experiences. Michael was fortunate to reach his late 90s with no health issues, but Tamara, who is nine years younger, was not so lucky. She began having cognitive difficu What Do I Do If I Lose My Health Insurance? 12/18/2025 07:00pm • If you lose your health insurance, there are a few options for quickly getting coverage again depending on your situation. Your options for preventing gaps in health insurance coverage include COBRA, ACA Marketplace plans, government programs such as Medicare or Medicaid, and short-term and medical 10 Free Resources to Help International Students Find a U.S College 12/18/2025 07:00pm • Resources to help narrow your U.S. college searchWhen you're an international student staring at a list of thousands of U.S. colleges and universities, figuring out where to apply can be overwhelming. And once you start applying, the application process can get confusing because of varying requireme US Justice Department sues 3 states, District of Columbia for voter data 12/18/2025 06:55pm • MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department sued three states and the District of Columbia on Thursday for not turning over requested voter information to the Trump administration. The latest lawsuits were filed against Wisconsin, Illinois, Georgia and the District of Columbia. The Justice De UN elects former Iraqi President Barham Salih as head of refugee agency 12/18/2025 06:18pm • UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday approved former Iraqi President Barham Salih as the next head of the U.N. refugee agency, its first from the Middle East since the late 1970s. The 193-member world body elected the 65-year-old Kurdish politician as the U.N. high Kansas tribe ends nearly $30 million deal with ICE 12/18/2025 06:17pm • A Kansas tribe said it has walked away from a nearly $30 million federal contract to come up with preliminary designs for immigrant detention centers after facing a wave of online criticism. The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation 's announcement Wednesday night came just over a week after the economic d