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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 Gunman wounds 3 in Atlanta food court before being shot by officer, police say 06/11/2024 11:24pm • ATLANTA (AP) — A gunman shot three people at a food court in downtown Atlanta before he was shot by a police officer Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. All four people who were shot at the Peachtree Center food court are expected to survive, including the suspect, according to Atlanta Police Chi 5 Best Charles Schwab Money Market Funds 06/11/2024 08:00pm • Keeping some cash on hand as "dry powder" can be a useful strategy for beginner and advanced investors alike. Cash can serve as a psychological aid to stay invested during periods of market volatility, enable dollar-cost averaging or provide the opportunity to take advantage of a downturn to buy the 7 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever 06/11/2024 08:00pm • Identifying stocks to buy and hold for decades rather than months or years can be difficult. The world and the economy are constantly changing, creating risks for long-term investors. A dividend payment from a large, profitable company with a leading market share in a stable or growing industry is a 16 Things to Do When You're Deep in Debt 06/11/2024 08:00pm • Americans are carrying a lot of debt. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data, total household debt increased by $212 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023, making it so that everyone owes a collective $17.5 trillion. In addition, America's credit card balan 9 Best Small-Cap Stocks to Buy in 2024 06/11/2024 08:00pm • Many investors find comfort in large blue-chip stocks with deep pockets and established brands. But while dominant, some mega-cap companies can also be a bit complacent. After all, if you have billions in revenue and millions of customers, simply acting as caretaker to an existing business is someti Survey: Unwilling to Sell, Many Homeowners Remodel Instead 06/11/2024 08:00pm • Today's homeowners have a problem that many aspiring first-time homebuyers would be lucky to have: Their mortgage rates are too low to give up, and their monthly payments are too cheap to trade in. Some homeowners don't want to move and sacrifice their lower housing payments, and others can't afford Amazon adds $1.4 billion to affordable housing fund for regions where it has corporate offices 06/11/2024 07:11pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is adding $1.4 billion to a fund it established three years ago for preserving or building more affordable housing in regions where the company has major corporate offices, CEO Andy Jassy announced Tuesday. The Seattle-based company said the new sum would go on top of the $ Biden's student loan work gets tepid reviews — even among those with debt, an AP-NORC poll finds 06/11/2024 05:53pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — As he campaigns for reelection, President Joe Biden frequently touts his work on student debt, pointing to the millions of people who received cancellation under his watch. Yet relatively few Americans say they're fans of his work on the issue, even among those who have student l Biden administration seeks to wipe consumer medical debt off most credit reports with proposed rule 06/11/2024 05:03pm • The Biden administration is pushing to prevent medical debt from being considered in most decisions made over whether someone qualifies to rent an apartment, buy a car or take on a mortgage. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Tuesday it is planning a rule that would remove medical bills f World Bank boosts forecast: Strength of US economy will support global growth of 2.6% this year 06/11/2024 09:33am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Bank upgraded its outlook for the global economy Tuesday, estimating that it will expand 2.6% this year on the strength of sustained growth in the United States. The bank's latest outlook marks an increase from the 2.4% growth for 2024 it had predicted in January. And i Koeman calls up Maatsen to replace injured De Jong in Netherlands Euro 2024 squad. Koopmeiners out 06/11/2024 06:28am • THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman called up versatile Borussia Dortmund defender Ian Maatsen on Tuesday to replace midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who was cut from the European Championship squad because of an ankle injury. Koeman announced late Monday that De Jong would no World Bank approves a $1 billion loan for Pakistan's key hydropower project 06/11/2024 05:08am • ISLAMABAD (AP) — The World Bank said Tuesday it has approved $1 billion for the construction of Pakistan's biggest Dasu hydropower project, which is being built in the country's northwest with China's help. The loan would be used to expand the hydropower electricity supply and improve access for l The 25 Best Places to Find a Job in the U.S. in 2024-2025 06/10/2024 08:00pm • If you're seeking career advancement, moving to a city with a growing job market will likely provide opportunities in the near and long term. Choosing a location with a thriving economy can also make the transition easier for an accompanying spouse or companion seeking work. A new job or company tra What Is a Second Mortgage? 06/10/2024 08:00pm • A second mortgage is a loan secured by real estate when there is already another loan on the property. Second mortgages are sometimes called junior liens. Your home can serve as collateral for a few different loans at once. You might get a second mortgage to pay for a big purchase or to finance a ho