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European election tests an unpopular government and a scandal-hit far-right party in Germany
05/31/2024 12:05am • BERLIN (AP) — An unpopular government with a reputation for constant infighting. An economy stuck in a rut. A strong far-right party that has been embarrassed by its leading candidate and alienated its European allies. And a mainstream opposition still working on its recovery. German politics are
Elections are not wasted on the young in EU. Some nations allow 16-year-olds to decide in June polls
05/30/2024 10:38pm • BRUSSELS (AP) — Youth leader Rareș Voicu remembers like it was yesterday when he went to the polls five years ago for the European Union elections in his Romanian hometown of Brăila. The problem was that he was 16 years old at the time and not eligible to cast a ballot. Once his family went int
The Latest | Trump becomes first former US president to be convicted of felonies
05/30/2024 09:59pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Thursday was found guilty on all 34 felony counts in his criminal hush money trial. It was the first time a former U.S. president was ever tried or convicted in a criminal case, and was the first of Trump’s four indictments to reach trial. Prosecu
Arrestan en España a acusado por amenazar a la procuradora general de República Dominicana
05/30/2024 09:43pm • (CNN Español) -- Las autoridades en España capturaron y extraditarán a República Dominicana al hombre que supuestamente había amenazado en 2023 a la procuradora general, Miriam Germán Brito, confirmó la portavoz de la Procuraduría General dominicana, Noemí Herrera.Las autoridades identifica
Una serie de incendios e incidentes de sabotaje en Europa provoca temor de intentos de Rusia para desestabilizar el continente
05/30/2024 09:09pm • (CNN) -- Una serie de incendios provocados y sabotajes en varios países europeos desató el temor a un posible intento vinculado a Moscú de sembrar la zozobra y desestabilizar el continente, lo que ha llevado a los aliados de la OTAN a aumentar su vigilancia.Los recientes incidentes en el Reino Un
In South Africa, first-time voters want their choice to count and keep their dreams alive
05/30/2024 08:36pm • NKANDLA, South Africa (AP) — Months ahead of South Africa’s election, 20-year-old Amahle Ncane and her friends decided to turn peer pressure on its head and made their own special pact: Unlike their parents' lost dreams after the high hopes of the first democratic elections in 1994, they are goi
Donald Trump is convicted of a felony. Here's how that affects the 2024 presidential race
05/30/2024 08:03pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Having been convicted of 34 felonies, Donald Trump cannot own a gun, hold public office or even vote in many states. But in 158 days, voters across America will decide whether he will return to the White House to serve another four years as the nation's president. Trump's convicti
19 Part-Time Retirement Jobs That Pay Well
05/30/2024 08:00pm • Taking on a part-time retirement job doesn't have to mean low pay and uninteresting work. Many older workers perform important and essential jobs while maintaining a flexible schedule. With proper qualifications, you could shift to a well-paying part-time role. Here are some part-time jobs for retir
What Is Discovery in a Court Case?
05/30/2024 08:00pm • In a court case, one of the key points is evidence that is collected. In legal terms, this is called discovery. Discovery is the "formal process of exchanging information between the parties about the witnesses and evidence they'll present at trial," according to the American Bar Association. Here's
Fidelity vs. Charles Schwab: Which Is the Right Choice for You?
05/30/2024 08:00pm • Fidelity and Charles Schwab are two of the titans in the investment firm industry. Fidelity is the investment house of choice for more than 50 million customers, while Charles Schwab is the brokerage of choice for more than 35 million client accounts. Both firms are enormous; Schwab boasts more than
Why Are Younger People Getting Cancer?
05/30/2024 08:00pm • At age 20, while studying sports management and marketing in college, Sean Kukoleck's life was disrupted by cancer. He suffered his first-ever seizure, leading to the discovery of a large mass on the back of his brain. The oncologists at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center ran a number of
Questions to Ask Before Heading to Law School
05/30/2024 08:00pm • Earning a law degree is a crucial step in the path to a legal career and requires a significant investment of money, time and energy. Before heading to law school, prospective law students should reflect on their motivations and determine if they'd find a legal job fulfilling, experts say. This mean
The Top Real Estate Companies in Illinois
05/30/2024 08:00pm • Home to the nation's third largest city, Illinois has a diverse economy and offers a variety of attractions for new residents. Chicago is a leader in food manufacturing and agtech. Other industries statewide include finance and fintech, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, energy, and transportati
Do Dave Ramsey's Stock Market Claims Make Sense?
05/30/2024 08:00pm • Dave Ramsey is a popular financial guru and author who hosts a nationally syndicated radio show and has a sizable following of listeners and readers. Ramsey is especially popular among Christians because many of his financial principles are rooted in Christian values and biblical teachings. Ramsey h
7 Best Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy in 2024
05/30/2024 08:00pm • Two of the top six stocks by percentage weight in Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (ticker: BRK.A, BRK.B) holding company are in the oil and gas industry. Berkshire had 5.9% of its investment portfolio in Chevron Corp. (CVX) and 4.9% in Occidental Petroleum Corp. (OXY), according to a regula
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