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Sebastian Lletget traded to Dallas from New England 08/03/2022 11:05pm • FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Sebastian Lletget’s tenure with the New England Revolution ended after a little more than half a season when he was traded to Dallas on Wednesday for $300,000 in general allocation money this year and $300,000 in GAM next year. New England acquired the 29-year-old American m Former principal of DC Catholic school gets 2 1/2 years for embezzling 08/03/2022 09:38pm • A former principal at a Catholic school in D.C. was sentenced to 30 months in prison for stealing at least $175,000 meant for school-related services and activities. Bridget Coates, 49, of Virginia, pleaded guilty to a charge of wire fraud last April and was sentenced Wednesday. She was the pr Board recommends clemency for Oklahoma death row inmate 08/03/2022 06:16pm • OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Board of Pardon and Parole on Wednesday voted to recommend clemency for a death row inmate who has admitted to beating to death a friend and co-worker who refused to loan him $50 to buy cocaine. The board voted 3-2 to recommend Gov. Kevin Stitt grant clemency to J Equifax issued wrong credit scores for millions of consumers 08/03/2022 10:49am • Credit giant Equifax sent lenders incorrect credit scores for millions of consumers this spring, in a technology snafu with major real-world impact. In certain cases the errors were significant enough — the differential was at least 25 points for around 300,000 consumers — that some would-be Sri Lanka leader proposes 25-year plan for crisis-hit nation 08/03/2022 07:16am • COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka's new president said Wednesday that his government is preparing a national policy roadmap for the next 25 years that aims to cut public debt and turn the country into a competitive export economy as it seeks a way out of its worst economic disaster. How to recession-proof your life amid economic uncertainty 08/03/2022 06:54am • NEW YORK (AP) — Prices for gas, food and rent are soaring. The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates to the highest level since 2018. The U.S. economy has shrunk for two straight quarters. Economists are divided over whether a recession is looming. What's clear is that economic uncertainty is 10 young players to watch in Europe's five leading leagues 08/03/2022 05:40am • PARIS (AP) — A look at 10 young players who could stand out this season in Europe's five major leagues: ENGLAND HARVEY ELLIOT, Liverpool Harvey Elliot started in the Liverpool team last season until a serious ankle injury against Leeds in September sidelined him for several months. The 19-year-old Educators meet on goals for improving education of Black boys in Maryland schools 08/02/2022 10:12pm • Black boys are at the top of suspension and expulsion rates and at the bottom of test scores, a Maryland educator said during a summit aimed at improving the experiences and outcomes of Black male students at the state's public schools. Dr. Vermelle Greene is a member of the state board of educat Apply to College 08/02/2022 08:00pm • The college application process can seem daunting, especially for students and families going through it for the first time. The U.S. News Apply to College guide offers answers to assist you, from tips if you are just beginning to brainstorm essay topics to advice on what to do if you've been placed Is It Possible to Run Out of Money in Retirement? 08/02/2022 08:00pm • It can be easy to worry about having enough income to support your retirement lifestyle. These anxieties naturally increase during an economic downturn and periods of inflation. Retirees living on a fixed income might feel their budget tightening or find it harder to pay regular bills. If you're con Why High School Students Should Consider Volunteer Opportunities 08/02/2022 08:00pm • Students can choose from any number of activities to enrich their social and educational experiences while in high school. One that can provide unique benefits is volunteering. Some high schools require students to accumulate a certain amount of service-learning hours in order to graduate, but stude In towns plagued by raw sewage, EPA promises relief 08/02/2022 05:59pm • HAYNEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — When there's heavy rain, human waste from the pond of sewage across the street from Charlie Mae Holcomb’s home covers her front yard in rural Alabama. She can’t remember how many times she’s had to rip the flooring out of her small brick house because raw sewage backe Chelsea gets 18-year-old Fire keeper Slonina, loans him back 08/02/2022 05:38pm • CHICAGO (AP) — Goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina was acquired by Chelsea from the Chicago Fire on Tuesday, then loaned back to the Major League Soccer team for the rest of 2022. Chelsea said he had signed a six-year contract. Chicago claimed the transfer fee for the 18-year-old was its c Barcelona clears more cap room, sells Mingueza to Celta 08/02/2022 02:09pm • BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona cleared more salary cap space Tuesday by selling defender Óscar Mingueza to Celta Vigo. Barcelona is trying to meet the Spanish league’s financial fair play rules and register newly signed players Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Koundé. The club had alr Part of Air and Space Museum to open in October 08/02/2022 11:33am • The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will reopen the west end of its D.C. building on Friday, Oct. 14 with both new and renovated exhibitions. The museum closed at the end of March for a continuation of extensive renovations. The east end of the museum will open in 2025.