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Vatican commission again says no to ordaining women as deacons, but urges other ministries 12/04/2025 11:54am • ROME (AP) — A second Vatican study commission has determined that women should not be ordained as deacons, dealing another setback to Catholic women who hope one day to be able to preside at weddings, baptisms and funerals. The Vatican on Thursday took the unusual step of publishing a synthesis of Republican Matt Van Epps is sworn in as the newest House member days after winning election 12/04/2025 11:16am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Matt Van Epps of Tennessee was sworn Thursday as the newest House member, two days after winning a closely watched special election that helped maintain his party's slim grip on power. “I come to this distinguished body as a Christian, a husband and a father and an A Fiber is something most people could use more of. But experts advise caution with 'fibermaxxing' 12/04/2025 11:15am • U.S. consumers who have had their fill of finding protein added to everything from cereal to ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad: fiber. Americans have been boosting their protein intake for years; even Pop-Tarts and Starbucks are selling protein-enhanced products. But the number of ne 'Hang up': Alexandria sheriff warns of scammers impersonating law enforcement 12/04/2025 10:39am • It can be nerve-wracking getting a phone call that says "you're in trouble" and scammers know it. The sheriff's office in Alexandria, Virginia, said more and more people are unwittingly handing over their money to crooks. In recent months, scams involving criminals pretending to be members AMC Entertainment CEO remains in charge of world's largest theater chain after stroke 12/04/2025 10:39am • WASHINGTON (AP) — AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron suffered a minor stroke last month but is recovering rapidly and will continue to lead the world’s biggest movie theater chain, the company said Thursday. Aron, 71, suffered the stroke while on a business trip in London, where he immediately rec One Tech Tip: Up your Christmas shopping game with AI tools 12/04/2025 10:21am • Shopping assistant chatbots were a novelty a year ago. Now, they’re everywhere. After rolling out AI-powered assistants, online retailers and tech companies have been adding more artificial intelligence features to make online shopping easier and more convenient. The latest crop of AI-powered sho Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 5 - 11 12/04/2025 10:00am • Dec. 9 1934 — The New York Giants wins the NFL championship by beating the Chicago Bears 30-13 in the famous “Sneakers Game.” With the temperature at 9 degrees and the Polo Grounds field a sheet of ice, the Giants open the second half wearing basketball shoes and score 27 points in the final p Hovnanian: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot 12/04/2025 09:54am • MATAWAN, N.J. (AP) — MATAWAN, N.J. (AP) — Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. (HOV) on Thursday reported a loss of $667,000 in its fiscal fourth quarter. The Matawan, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of 51 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted to extinguish debt and for asset impairment costs, c Don't forget pets when preparing for winter's cold. Here's what experts recommend 12/04/2025 09:32am • As wintry weather settles in, it brings risks for pets as well as people. Pet owners can take steps to keep their animals warm and safe, including learning about the dangers of extreme temperatures, buying weather-resistant accessories, and stocking up on extra supplies in case of power outages or s Kroger: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot 12/04/2025 08:09am • CINCINNATI (AP) — CINCINNATI (AP) — Kroger Co. (KR) on Thursday reported a loss of $1.32 billion in its fiscal third quarter. The Cincinnati-based company said it had a loss of $2.02 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.05 per share. The results beat Wall Street Brown-Forman: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot 12/04/2025 08:06am • LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Brown-Forman Corp. (BF.A) on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $224 million. The Louisville, Kentucky-based company said it had profit of 47 cents per share. The liquor company that makes Jack Daniel's and other brands posted revenue Brown-Forman B: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot 12/04/2025 08:06am • LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Brown-Forman Corporation B (BF.B) on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $224 million. The Louisville, Kentucky-based company said it had profit of 47 cents per share. The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average est Toyota deepens connections in F1 by sponsoring Haas team in 2026 12/04/2025 07:54am • TOKYO (AP) — Toyota is increasing its presence in Formula 1 after taking over the title sponsorship of the Haas team on Thursday. It's another high-profile commitment to F1 by a major automaker as the General Motors-backed Cadillac team prepares to make its debut next year. The team's new name in John Wiley & Sons: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot 12/04/2025 07:44am • HOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) — HOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) — John Wiley & Sons Inc. (WLY) on Thursday reported net income of $44.9 million in its fiscal second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Hoboken, New Jersey-based company said it had profit of 84 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, w Water leak in Montgomery Co. displaces 1,000 residents 12/04/2025 07:43am • A massive water leak Wednesday afternoon forced Montgomery County officials to condemn a Safeway grocery store and a neighboring apartment building in Wheaton, displacing around 1,000 residents — and their pets. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer said in a post on social