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How fresh tax credits, rebates can launch eco home updates 02/08/2023 11:08am • If you’ve been holding off on home improvements, a new law signed last year and now in effect as of Jan. 1, 2023, may provide a fresh incentive. The Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA, includes tax credits and rebates for homeowners who make energy-saving updates to their homes. Credits for improveme Edmunds: Car shopping trends and tips for 2023 02/08/2023 06:55am • Shopping for a new or used car over the last few years has become a frustrating and expensive undertaking. Car shoppers have had to deal with vehicle shortages, high prices, dwindling incentives and rising interest rates. Will 2023 bring any relief? Yes and no. “Many buyers exited the market due t Sri Lankan leader appeals for patience amid economic crisis 02/08/2023 05:37am • COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s president on Wednesday appealed for patience amid the country's worst economic crisis but promised brighter times ahead. President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in a policy speech after inaugurating a new parliamentary session that he had been forced to make unp George Santos' constituents call for him to resign during D.C. protest 02/07/2023 07:03pm • ▶ Watch Video: Constituents head to D.C. to call on George Santos to resign New York Rep. George Santos' own constituents are trying to turn up the heat on the embattled congressman, delivering petitions to House leaders on Tuesday seeking his expulsion from Congr 8 Best High-Yield REITs to Buy 02/07/2023 07:00pm • Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, have become a popular investment for those seeking real estate exposure. REITs allow investors to benefit from the income streams generated by the underlying properties, while also enjoying the liquidity offered by stocks. By buying REITs, investors can own r Struggling Bed Bath & Beyond closing 150 more stores 02/07/2023 06:40pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Bed Bath & Beyond said Tuesday it will be shuttering 150 more stores as the beleaguered home goods chain cuts costs as it works to stay afloat. The announcement came after the company based in Union, New Jersey, said it had raised about $1 billion through offerings of preferred Fed's Powell: Strong hiring could force further rate hikes 02/07/2023 06:04pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that if the U.S. job market further strengthens in the coming months or inflation readings accelerate, the Fed might have to raise its benchmark interest rate higher than it now projects. Powell's remarks followed the government's Vlahović inspires Juventus to 3-0 win at Salernitana 02/07/2023 04:58pm • SALERNO, Italy (AP) — DuÅ¡an Vlahović proved he is back on form with two goals and an assist to help Juventus win 3-0 at Salernitana in Serie A on Tuesday. That snapped a run of three league matches without a win for Juventus. The streak had left the Bianconeri just nine points above the relegati Disney faces losing control of its kingdom with Florida bill 02/07/2023 03:09pm • ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney’s government in Florida has been the envy of any private business, with its unprecedented powers in deciding what to build and how to build it at the Walt Disney World Resort, issuing bonds and holding the ability to build its own nuclear plant if it wanted. Those da UK leader Sunak shakes up govt to focus on business, energy 02/07/2023 01:07pm • LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shook up his government on Tuesday, moving ministers and merging departments in a bid to assert control amid ethics scandals and sniping from Conservative Party colleagues. Sunak appointed lawmaker Greg Hands to chair the governing party, which is d Manchester City's problems mount for manager Pep Guardiola 02/07/2023 09:59am • MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola had enough to worry about even before Manchester City became embroiled in probably the biggest Premier League scandal of all time. Off the field, City is facing accusations that the club breached a slew of financial regulations with its lavish spending. On Fired Marsch not given chance to see Leeds overhaul through 02/07/2023 06:57am • Jesse Marsch must have thought he had more time at Leeds. After all, he had just been allowed to bring in a close friend and fellow American, Chris Armas, to work alongside him in the coaching staff. He had also just overseen an outlay of around $45 million in the January transfer window on two play Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum hosts blockbuster Vermeer exhibition 02/07/2023 06:00am • AMSTERDAM (AP) — Some art lovers make it a mission to visit and view as many works as possible by 17th-century Dutch master Johannes Vermeer. Starting Friday, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is making their lives a whole lot easier. A blockbuster exhibition at the Netherlands' national museum of art Asian stocks rebound after Wall St sinks on rate fears 02/06/2023 10:56pm • BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rebounded Tuesday after Wall Street sank under pressure from worries about higher interest rates and after Japan reported stronger wage gains than expected. Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Seoul advanced. Oil prices rose. Wall Street sank for a second day Monday a NBA approves sale of Phoenix Suns, Mercury to Mat Ishbia 02/06/2023 10:20pm • PHOENIX (AP) — Mortgage executive and former Michigan State guard Mat Ishbia is the new majority owner of the Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, after the NBA’s board of governors approved his plan to purchase the controlling stake of those franchises from Robert Sarver. The league annou