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US announces $6M in aid for Cuba as island's leader accuses it of imposing an 'energy blockade' 02/05/2026 08:14pm • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. government on Thursday announced an additional $6 million in aid for Cuba as the island’s crisis deepens and tensions escalate between the two countries, with Cuba's president accusing the U.S. of an “energy blockade." The aid is largely meant for those li Alabama sets execution for man in auto parts store customer’s death 02/05/2026 07:59pm • MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has scheduled a March execution date for a man sentenced to death for a fatal shooting during a 1991 robbery even though he didn't pull the trigger. Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday set a March 12 execution using nitrogen gas for Charles “Sonny” Burton, 75. Burton was 49ers will play in the first regular-season NFL game in Australia. The Cowboys will play in Rio 02/05/2026 07:45pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers will be the team facing the division-rival Los Angeles Rams in the first-ever regular-season NFL game in Australia next season, and the Dallas Cowboys will be one of the teams playing the first game in Rio de Janeiro, the league said Thursday. The leag The Latest: Democrats demand ‘dramatic changes’ for ICE 02/05/2026 07:38pm • Democrats are threatening to block funding for the Homeland Security Department when it expires in two weeks unless there are “dramatic changes” and “real accountability” for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other law enforcement agencies who are carrying out President Donald Tru Orioles acquire versatile Blaze Alexander from D-backs in exchange for 3 players 02/05/2026 07:19pm • The Baltimore Orioles acquired utility player Blaze Alexander in a trade on Thursday with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who received reliever Kade Strowd and minor leaguers Wellington Aracena and José Mejia. The 26-year-old Alexander is an athletic player who has played third base, shortstop, second ba Money Market Accounts vs. CDs: What's the Difference? 02/05/2026 07:00pm • If you have money set aside and are wondering where to put it to earn interest, two options are money market accounts, known as MMAs, and certificates of deposit, or CDs. Both of these bank account types offer safe ways to earn competitive interest on your deposit. However, each works differently. B Software Stocks Wilted After Claude Cowork's Debut. But These 3 Stocks May Thrive 02/05/2026 07:00pm • Angst is rising in the global software industry, as reflected by the S&P Software & Services Select Industry Index, down 21% year to date. Bellwether stocks are also slipping, such as Salesforce Inc. (ticker: CRM), down 28% in 2026, and Adobe Inc. (ADBE), down 23%. The anxiety reached a feve The Best Exercises to Lower Cholesterol 02/05/2026 07:00pm • Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, and many of us are unfortunately at risk of developing it for various reasons, ranging from DNA and diet to sedentary lifestyle. One key culprit in heart disease is cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy substance in the blood that's vital for m IVF Loans: Fertility Financing Options, Explained 02/05/2026 07:00pm • On your family-building journey, you may need to consider how to pay for in vitro fertilization and other fertility-related expenses. The good news is that you likely won't be at a loss for IVF financing or financing for other costs, thanks to the wide variety of options in the marketplace. Fertilit Republicans reject complaint about Gabbard as Democrats question time it took to see it 02/05/2026 06:33pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican leaders of the House and Senate intelligence committees have rejected a top-secret complaint from an anonymous government insider alleging that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard withheld classified information for political reasons. The responses this Maryland man faces attempted murder charges for targeting OMB director 02/05/2026 06:29pm • A Maryland man who said he feared that President Trump's reelection would lead to a "fascist takeover" is facing attempted murder charges, after he showed up at  Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought's Northern Virginia home, wearing a surgical mask and gloves, according to court CleanSpark: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot 02/05/2026 05:58pm • HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — CleanSpark, Inc. (CLSK) on Thursday reported a loss of $378.7 million in its fiscal first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Henderson, Nevada-based company said it had a loss of $1.35. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs and asset impairment co Average US long-term mortgage rate barely budges, holding near 6% 02/05/2026 05:38pm • The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate barely budged this week, staying close to 6% as the spring home-buying season nears. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate edged up to 6.11%, essentially flat compared to last week when it was 6.1%, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year Minneapolis man is charged with threatening and cyberstalking ICE officers 02/05/2026 05:31pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minneapolis man was arrested Thursday on charges of cyberstalking and threatening to kill or assault Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers involved in the crackdown in Minnesota. Federal prosecutors said in a statement that Kyle Wagner, 37, of Minneapolis, was charged b Strategy: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 02/05/2026 05:28pm • TYSONS CORNER, Va. (AP) — TYSONS CORNER, Va. (AP) — Strategy Inc (MSTR) on Thursday reported a loss of $12.44 billion in its fourth quarter. The Tysons Corner, Virginia-based company said it had a loss of $42.93 per share. The business software company posted revenue of $123 million in the perio