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US, European nations agree to lock up Russian assets until Moscow pays for Ukraine war, clearing the way for $50B loan 06/13/2024 09:30am • BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy (AP) ��� US, European nations agree to lock up Russian assets until Moscow pays for Ukraine war, clearing the way for $50B loan. Edin Terzic resigns as coach of Champions League runner-up Borussia Dortmund 06/13/2024 09:11am • DORTMUND, Germany (AP) ��� Edin Terzic resigned as coach of Champions League runner-up Borussia Dortmund on Thursday. Terzic said he wanted Dortmund to start a ���new era��� with a new coach but there was no immediate word on a successor amid reports in German media that his assistant Nuri Sahin cou G7 summit opens with deal to use Russian assets for Ukraine as EU's traditional powers recalibrate 06/13/2024 06:02am • BARI, Italy (AP) ��� A Group of Seven summit is opening Thursday with agreement on a U.S. proposal to back a $50 billion loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets as collateral, giving Kyiv a strong show of support even as Europe's political chessboard shifts to the right. Diplomats confirmed that In initial win for Argentine President Milei, senators approve his key bills after violent protests 06/12/2024 11:52pm • BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) ��� Argentina���s Senate narrowly approved key state overhaul and tax bills proposed by President Javier Miliei, delivering an initial legislative victory to the libertarian leader in his efforts to enact his promises of radical change. Senators voted 37 to 36 late Wedn The University of Cambridge returns 39 traditional artifacts to Uganda in a major act of restitution 06/12/2024 11:14pm • KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) ��� The University of Cambridge has repatriated more than three dozen traditional artifacts to Uganda in a major act of restitution welcomed by the local officials who sought them. Some of the objects were shown exclusively to AP journalists on Wednesday. The British university Do You Need a Business Bank Account? 06/12/2024 08:00pm • If you operate a business, you likely need a business bank account. Experts highly recommend opening one to draw a line between your business and personal finances. But before you open a business bank account, make sure you understand how they work and what features would benefit your situation best How the Federal Reserve Impacts Mortgages 06/12/2024 08:00pm • At its June 2024 meeting, the Federal Reserve left interest rates at 5.25% to 5.5% and announced that it plans only one rate cut in 2024. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that the Fed has made only "modest progress" toward lower inflation, and the central bank isn't yet confident that this How Much Money Do You Need to Retire at Age 40? 06/12/2024 08:00pm • For many Americans who have a tough time saving, retiring at age 40 can seem like a pipe dream. But as the old saying goes, if there's a will, there's a way. To save enough money for a comfortable retirement by early middle age, you'll clear some high hurdles and adopt a spendthrift mindset. "Yes, r Federal Reserve sees some progress on inflation but envisions just one rate cut this year 06/12/2024 05:40pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Federal Reserve officials said Wednesday that inflation has fallen further toward their target level in recent months but signaled that they expect to cut their benchmark interest rate just once this year. The policymakers' forecast for one rate cut was down from their previous p Biden and Zelenskyy will sign a security deal, as G7 leaders agree to use Russian cash to help Kyiv 06/12/2024 05:27pm • BRINDISI, Italy (AP) ��� President Joe Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will sign a bilateral security agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine on Thursday when they meet on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Italy, as negotiators for the group have reached an agreement on how to pro US inflation cooled in May in a sign that price pressures may be easing 06/12/2024 03:56pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Inflation in the United States eased in May for a second straight month, a hopeful sign that an acceleration of prices that occurred early this year may have passed. The trend, if it holds, could move the Federal Reserve closer to cutting its benchmark interest rate from its 23-y Rising stars in men's soccer to feature at the Paris Olympics 06/12/2024 02:26pm • The men���s Olympic soccer tournament will be a showcase for some of soccer's rising talents. An age restriction of under 23 plus three overage players means the participating nations will call on some of their best young prospects and those pushing to force their way into their senior teams. It mea Europe wants affordable electric vehicles from China. But not at the cost of its own auto industry 06/12/2024 12:42pm • FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) ��� The European Union moved Wednesday to hike tariffs, or import taxes, on electric vehicles made in China. EVs are the latest flash point in a broader trade dispute over Chinese government subsidies and the Asian nation's burgeoning exports of green technology to the 27-nat Pakistan���s new government presents its first budget as it seeks a new long-term IMF bailout 06/12/2024 12:39pm • ISLAMABAD (AP) ��� Pakistan���s new coalition government presented its first budget in parliament on Wednesday, promising an increase of up to 25% in the salaries of government employees and setting an ambitious tax collection target while talks with the International Monetary Fund about a new bailo Zelenskyy appeals for help with Ukraine's energy network as recovery conference opens 06/11/2024 11:53pm • BERLIN (AP) ��� Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday appealed for short-term help in repairing his country's electricity network and long-term investment in its energy system at a conference to gather support for Ukraine's recovery from the destruction wreaked by Russia���s war. Starti