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China seeks ways to revive slowing economy and salvage property market as annual congress convenes 03/04/2024 06:08am • BEIJING (AP) — It's clear that China’s efforts to build confidence in its slowing economy will top the agenda of its ceremonial national legislature, which convenes Tuesday in Beijing. What remains unclear is how the ruling Communist Party can navigate toward stronger, sustained growth as Chinaâ Stock market today: Japan's Nikkei tops 40,000, as investors await China political meeting 03/04/2024 01:10am • HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks were mostly higher Monday ahead of China’s top annual political gathering, while Japan’s benchmark surpassed the 40,000 level for the first time. U.S. futures fell and oil prices were little changed. Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index advanced 0.5% to 40,150.00, bre Stock market today: Japan's Nikkei tops 40,000, as investors await China political meeting 03/03/2024 11:53pm • HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks were mostly higher Monday ahead of China’s top annual political gathering, while Japan’s benchmark surpassed the 40,000 level for the first time. U.S. futures fell and oil prices were mixed. Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index rose to 40,314.64 but fell back slightly Democratic infighting roils California swing districts that could be key to US House control 03/03/2024 10:38am • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democrats have dominated California politics for years, but party infighting heading into Tuesday's primaries could give Republicans an edge in swing U.S. House districts that are expected to help determine control of Congress. In Southern California’s 47th District, which inc Head Start preschools aim to fight poverty, but their teachers struggle to make ends meet 03/03/2024 12:05am • WASHINGTON (AP) — In some ways, Doris Milton is a Head Start success story. She was a student in one of Chicago’s inaugural Head Start classes, when the antipoverty program, which aimed to help children succeed by providing them a first-rate preschool education, was in its infancy. Milton lov West Ham grabs 2 stoppage-time goals to win after Beto scores and misses penalty for Everton 03/02/2024 01:02pm • LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — West Ham scored twice in stoppage time to come from behind for a win at Goodison Park as a mixed afternoon for Everton striker Beto ended in a 3-1 defeat in the English Premier League on Saturday. The Portuguese forward’s redemptive goal after missing Everton's first pe One year after buying a failed bank, New York Community Bancorp is struggling 03/01/2024 04:38pm • A New York bank is under severe pressure Friday close to one year after absorbing a large chunk of another bank 30 miles (50 kilometers) away that had failed. Shares of New York Community Bancorp plunged after longtime CEO Thomas Cangemi, who has spent much of this year reassuring investors about t 3 MLS teams are celebrating 50 years of North American pro soccer this season 03/01/2024 12:30pm • Well before Major League Soccer kicked off, the North American Soccer League was at the top of professional soccer in the United States. And in 1974, three new teams joined that fold: the Seattle Sounders, the Vancouver Whitecaps and the San Jose Earthquakes. All three teams eventually morphed into Borussia Dortmund opens New York office to boost presence in United States 03/01/2024 08:23am • BERLIN (AP) — Undaunted by German soccer’s rejection of an investor deal to bring in more money, Borussia Dortmund is looking to the United States to boost its revenues. The Bundesliga club is increasing its presence in the U.S. by opening a branch office in New York, its first on the continent China's manufacturing activity contracts for 5th straight month despite policy support 02/29/2024 11:52pm • HONG KONG (AP) — Manufacturing in China contracted for a fifth consecutive month in February, according to an official survey of factory managers released Friday, reflecting persistent weakness in the economy ahead of annual legislative meetings where officials are expected to boost policy support How to Navigate the Legal Hurdles of Gray Divorce 02/29/2024 07:00pm • Divorce can occur at all ages. But in recent years, divorces have surged among older people, creating a trend of so-called "gray divorce." Couples facing a gray divorce could encounter additional complications when determining how they'll handle a new life alone. Older adults separate at a time when Writer E. Jean Carroll's lawyers urge judge to reject Trump's request to postpone $83.3M jury award 02/29/2024 03:10pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for E. Jean Carroll urged a judge Thursday to reject former President Donald Trump’s efforts to avoid posting security to secure an $83.3 million defamation award won by the writer, saying his promises to pay a judgment his lawyers predict will be overturned on appeal are Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge picked up last month in sign of still-elevated prices 02/29/2024 12:42pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge favored by the Federal Reserve increased in January, the latest sign that the slowdown in U.S. consumer price increases is occurring unevenly from month to month. The government reported Thursday that prices rose 0.3% from December to January, up from 0.1% in t Best Buy's shares up after chain posts smaller-than expected sales decline for 4Q 02/29/2024 12:23pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy's shares rose on Thursday as the nation's largest consumer electronics chain posted a smaller-than-expected sales decline for the fiscal fourth quarter, signaling that the bottom of spending on gadgets may be in sight. The Minneapolis-based company reported fourth-quarter Pakistan swears in new parliament amid chaotic scenes as Imran Khan's followers protests vote count 02/29/2024 10:01am • ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's National Assembly swore in newly elected members of parliament on Thursday in a chaotic scene as allies of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan shouted and protested what they claim was a rigged election. Lawmakers from Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party repe