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FEMA has paid out more than $5.6 million to Maui survivors, a figure expected to grow significantly 08/18/2023 02:38pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Friday it has approved more than $5.6 million in assistance to nearly 2,000 households in Maui so far as the federal government tries to help survivors of the devastating wildfires. The White House and FEMA approved a one-time payment of Bournemouth eyes US captain Tyler Adams transfer from Leeds 08/18/2023 01:16pm • BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) ��� Bournemouth will be getting ���a really good player��� in United States captain Tyler Adams if the midfielder completes his move to the English Premier League club, manager Andoni Iraola said on Friday. The 24-year-old defensive midfielder was reportedly finishing a med Union Berlin leaning on US midfielder Brenden Aaronson for Champions League experience 08/18/2023 12:45pm • BERLIN (AP) ��� Union Berlin is looking to a fresh-faced kid from Medford, New Jersey, for experience as the German club embarks on its first ever Champions League season. United States midfielder Brenden Aaronson will be one of the few Union players to have played in European soccer���s most import WeWork's future: What to know after the company sounds the alarm on its ability to stay in business 08/18/2023 10:58am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� WeWork has sounded the alarm on its ability to stay in business, prompting speculation around the future of the troubled workspace-sharing company. Last week, WeWork warned there was ���substantial doubt��� about the New York-based company's ���ability to continue as a going concer Morocco goalkeeper Bounou joins Neymar at Saudi Arabia���s Al Hilal 08/18/2023 06:48am • MADRID (AP) ��� Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou is joining Neymar���s new club in Saudi Arabia after Sevilla announced his transfer to Al Hilal. The 32-year-old Bounou helped Morocco become the biggest surprise of last year���s World Cup when it reached the semifinals after beating both Spain and Paramount decides it won't sell majority stake in BET Media Group, source tells AP 08/17/2023 10:55pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� BET won���t be sold after all: Paramount Global decided against selling the majority stake of the network. Paramount notified bidders late Wednesday night about its decision to conclude the BET Media Group sale process, said a person familiar with the decision who was not author What Is Private Student Loan Consolidation? 08/17/2023 08:00pm • Private student loan consolidation, sometimes referred to as student loan refinancing, allows you to combine multiple student loans into a single loan through a private lender. Consolidating your student loans may reduce your monthly payments or help you get out of debt faster, especially if you qua What��to��Do��if��You��Fall��Behind��on Bills 08/17/2023 08:00pm • Falling behind on paying your bills is one of the more stressful situations anyone can find themselves in -- and it's a circumstance many consumers can relate to. According to a study released in March 2023 from PYMNTS.com and LendingClub, 62% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. If that's Guaranteed Income Strategies for Retirement 08/17/2023 08:00pm • A major retirement fear is running out of cash too soon. Having a steady stream of guaranteed income can curb the odds of retirement funds running low. Setting up guaranteed income can give you peace of mind that you will be able to cover any retirement financial shortfalls. Retirees will need an ab How to Buy Land to Build a House 08/17/2023 08:00pm • Not every homebuyer wants to buy a pre-existing home. Whether you're concerned with finding the right neighborhood or you worry about the problems you might inherit with a pre-owned home, buying land to build your ideal home can remedy these fears. But prepare for a process that differs from purchas Mortgage Rates Are at the Highest Level in 22 Years 08/17/2023 08:00pm • Mortgage rates continued to climb for the third consecutive week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The 30-year fixed rate is now the highest it's been in more than 20 years, while homebuyers are increasingly turning to government-backed loans and adjustable-rate mortgages to cushion th Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs to 7.09% this week to highest level in more than 20 years 08/17/2023 05:25pm • The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in more than 20 years, grim news for would-be homebuyers already challenged by a housing market that remains competitive due to a dearth of homes for sale. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate o Business Highlights: China tries to defuse concerns over economy; US mortgage rates at 20-year highs 08/17/2023 05:02pm • ___ China���s government tries to defuse economic fears after real estate developer���s debt struggle BEIJING (AP) ��� China���s government is trying to reassure jittery homebuyers after a major real estate developer missed a payment on its multibillion-dollar debt, reviving fears about the industry Union Berlin defying expectations in Bundesliga and relishing chance to rattle Champions League 08/17/2023 04:35pm • BERLIN (AP) ��� Union Berlin surprised itself last season when it prospered in the Bundesliga and clinched Champions League qualification. The players had a hard time believing their success as they soared past their preseason target of mere survival to finish fourth and reach Europe���s premier com Uganda's leader slams World Bank for holding up new loans after his country enacted an anti-gay law 08/17/2023 12:29pm • KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) ��� Uganda's president on Thursday slammed the World Bank, calling the global lender ���insufferable��� for holding up new loans after the East African country enacted an anti-gay bill that includes the death penalty in some cases. In a strongly worded statement, President Yowe