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What Is a Good APR on a Personal Loan? 06/12/2023 08:00pm • A personal loan's annual percentage rate, or APR, is the total annualized cost of borrowing, expressed as a percentage of the total loan cost. The APR includes the interest rate in addition to other fees, such as a loan origination fee. Unlike with other loan fees, the interest rate varies based on Business Highlights: The Athletic cuts jobs; How billions in COVID relief aid was stolen or wasted 06/12/2023 05:09pm • ___ The Athletic cuts nearly 20 jobs, 4% of newsroom for New York Times-owned sports site WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Athletic, a subscription sports outlet owned by The New York Times, is laying off about 4% of its newsroom staff as part of reorganization efforts. The job cuts will impact nearly 20 jou Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 06/12/2023 01:09pm • Here���s a look at how AP���s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP���s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov Jeffrey Epstein victims settle sex trafficking lawsuit against JPMorgan for $290 million 06/12/2023 11:28am • JPMorgan Chase announced a tentative $290 million settlement Monday with the victims of Jeffrey Epstein who had accused the bank of being the financial conduit that allowed the financier to continue operating a sex trafficking operation. Epstein was arrested in 2019 on federal charges accusing him Toney describes FA as 'spiteful,' says he'll come back stronger after betting ban 06/12/2023 09:10am • LONDON (AP) ��� England striker Ivan Toney has described the Football Association as ���spiteful��� for its handling of his ban for breaking betting rules. Toney was handed an eight-month suspension last month after admitting to 232 counts of breaching English soccer���s betting rules. The FA announ The Great Grift: 5 things to know about how COVID-19 relief aid was stolen or wasted 06/12/2023 06:27am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The greatest grift in U.S. history was brazen, even simple. Criminals and gangs grabbed the money. So did an U.S. soldier in Georgia, the pastors of a defunct church in Texas, a former state lawmaker in Missouri and a roofing contractor in Montana. Over the last three years, thie Former Papua New Guinea prime minister charged with perjury over inquiry into losing investment deal 06/12/2023 05:35am • CANBERRA, Australia (AP) ��� Former Papua New Guinean Prime Minister Peter O���Neill was charged on Monday with providing false evidence in an inquiry into a multi-million-dollar government loss on an investment deal. O���Neill, who remains a lawmaker in the Pacific island nation���s parliament, den 9 Highest Dividend-Paying Stocks in the S&P 500 06/11/2023 08:00pm • While the S&P 500 index is up about 11% on the year since Jan. 1, many investors are skeptical about whether the run can continue. From uncertainty related to consumer confidence to interest rates to overheating tech stocks, there's skepticism that Wall Street has reliably returned to growth mod How to Decide Between an M.D. and M.D.-Ph.D. 06/11/2023 08:00pm • Pursuing a medical degree is challenging and requires great familiarity and comfort with biomedical science. For those inclined to delve deeper into biomedical research, dual M.D.-Ph.D. programs offer an intriguing and unique pathway and should be carefully considered. How Are M.D. and M.D.-Ph.D. Pr Mortgage Rates Tumble -- But Still Linger Over 7% 06/11/2023 08:00pm • Mortgage rates declined this week, with the average 30-year rate falling 13 basis points to 7.11%. Fixed rates dipped lower across the board, while adjustable mortgage rates ticked slightly higher. Here are the current mortgage rates, without discount points unless otherwise noted, as of June 8: -- What Is a Transaction Coordinator? 06/11/2023 08:00pm • Real estate agents take on many roles during the homebuying and selling process. When juggling several clients, administrative responsibilities can be overwhelming. To help lift some of this burden, agents can hire a transaction coordinator to take over some of these tasks, giving agents more time t How to Get a Cash Advance From Your Credit Card 06/11/2023 08:00pm • Your credit card is a tool that can help you make purchases and pay some of your bills, but you can use it when you need cash, too. A cash advance allows you to borrow money against your available credit limit, acting like a short-term loan. Cash advances can be quick and convenient but come with hi Guardiola looks to build on Man City success in Champions League after finally conquering Europe 06/11/2023 05:47pm • MANCHESTER, England (AP) ��� Almost immediately after leading Manchester City to its first Champions League title on Saturday, Pep Guardiola spoke of the need to build on that success. Real Madrid���s record haul of 14 European Cups is safe for some time yet ��� but there is every reason to believe Verona beats Spezia in Serie A relegation playoff, Ranieri's Cagliari promoted 06/11/2023 05:30pm • MILAN (AP) ��� Hellas Verona will continue to play in the Italian top flight next season after it beat Spezia 3-1 in a relegation playoff on Sunday, sending its opponent down to Serie B. Cyril Ngonge scored twice to help Verona secure its Serie A status. Spezia had a chance to get back into the matc Inter Milan raises hope and ambition in Champions League loss, but also must raise money 06/11/2023 10:31am • ISTANBUL (AP) ��� In the current renaissance for Italian club soccer, Inter Milan���s impressive performance in a losing cause at the Champions League final stood out. Inter gave Manchester City as many if not more problems than either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich did in the previous two rounds befo