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Russia says it thwarted a Ukrainian charge to expand its incursion. Kyiv says it won't occupy land
08/13/2024 09:23pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia said Tuesday that its forces checked an effort by Ukrainian troops to expand a stunning weeklong incursion into the Kursk region, as a Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Kyiv has no intention of occupying Russian territory. Russian army units, including fresh
UN expert panel sent to Venezuela blasts lack of transparency in presidential elections
08/13/2024 09:23pm • MIAMI (AP) — A panel of experts from the United Nations said Venezuela's recent presidential elections lacked “basic transparency and integrity,” adding an important voice to those who have cast doubt on President Nicolás Maduro's claim he won the contest. A four-member team sent by U.N. Secr
Family and friends of actor Johnny Wactor urge more action to find his killers
08/13/2024 09:07pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Family and friends of actor Johnny Wactor called for action Tuesday from the public and officials to help find and convict his killers. The former “General Hospital” actor was shot on May 25 when he interrupted thieves stealing the catalytic converter from his car in downto
Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, former House Democratic leader, is recovering from mild stroke
08/13/2024 08:37pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, the former House Democratic leader, is recovering after experiencing a mild stroke on Sunday, his office said. Hoyer's spokesperson Margaret Mulkerrin said in a statement that Hoyer, who is 85, experienced a “mild ischemic stroke” on Sunday night an
11 Cool Credit Card Perks You Haven't Heard About
08/13/2024 08:00pm • With so many credit cards on the market, card issuers are always looking for new ways to attract new customers. Besides generous welcome offers, rewards like cash back or points, and travel insurance and consumer benefits, some cards also offer unique perks to differentiate themselves from competito
6 Signs It's Time for Memory Care
08/13/2024 08:00pm • It's bittersweet to see your loved ones age. Your mom, once a prolific baker, still makes her way around the kitchen but occasionally mixes up the steps in her favorite recipes. Or, your dad doesn't notice he's no longer writing the answers to his daily crossword puzzle neatly inside the boxes. Thes
How to Cash In on the Cash App Settlement
08/13/2024 08:00pm • The recent settlement of a class action lawsuit could put some money in your pocket if you were or are a Cash App customer. What Happened With Cash App?Cash App and Block, its parent company, were the target of a class action lawsuit after two security breaches in 2021 and 2023. In the first breach,
7 Best Small-Cap ETFs to Buy for Growth
08/13/2024 08:00pm • For a variety of reasons, retail and institutional investors are turning their attention to small-cap stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that focus on the small-cap equity sector. Specifically, favorable relative valuations, historical market trends and recent stock market dynamics have all com
What Not to Say in an Interview -- Even If It's True
08/13/2024 08:00pm • Honesty isn't always the best policy when it comes to your answers in a job interview. Ideally, an interview is a candid discussion between the candidate and interviewer to determine fit on both sides, but some disclosures can hurt your odds of being offered the position if you share them with your
Why is Fort Wayne, Indiana, the Cheapest Place to Live?
08/13/2024 08:00pm • Fort Wayne, located in Allen County, Indiana, may not be at the top of the most desirable places to live in the U.S., but it's definitely the most affordable. Fort Wayne, the hub of Northeast Indiana and the state's second-largest city, ranked first on U.S. News and World Report's Most Affordable Pl
Death Valley's scorching heat kills second man this summer
08/13/2024 07:46pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — California's Death Valley National Park has claimed another life in its second heat-related death of the summer, park officials said Monday. On Aug. 1, a day where temperatures reached nearly 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48.3 degrees Celsius), bystanders saw a man stumble back from
US Army soldier pleads guilty to selling sensitive military information
08/13/2024 07:43pm • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An Army soldier has pleaded guilty to charges that accuse him of selling sensitive information related to U.S. military capabilities, including dozens of documents addressing topics ranging from rocket systems to Chinese military tactics. Sgt. Korbein Schultz, who was also
Lithium Americas: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
08/13/2024 07:24pm • VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Lithium Americas (LAC) on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $2.2 million. The Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said it had profit of 1 cent per share. Losses, adjusted for pretax gains, came to 5 cents per
Lithium Americas: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
08/13/2024 07:23pm • VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Lithium Americas Corp. (LAAC) on Tuesday reported second-quarter profit of $2.2 million. On a per-share basis, the Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said it had net income of 1 cent. Losses, adjusted for pretax gains,
In Nebraska special session on taxes, some ideas to raise millions in revenue get little attention
08/13/2024 07:09pm • LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers began debate Tuesday on a special session bill to ease soaring property taxes, largely through mid-year budget cuts, caps on spending and shifts to sales and special taxes. But likely to be left on the cutting room floor are several bills designed to bring i
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