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What to know about changes to this year's FAFSA application for college students 01/24/2024 03:22pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is now available to all college applicants for the 2024-2025 school year. The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid was designed to make it easier for students and parents to apply and to make more of th American forward Nicholas Gioacchini transfers to second-tier Como in Italy 01/24/2024 01:07pm • ST. LOUIS (AP) ��� American forward Nicholas Gioacchini transferred Wednesday to second-tier Como in Italy after one season with St. Louis in Major League Soccer. The 23-year-old scored 10 goals in 32 regular-season league matches. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Gioacchini signed with the reserve te China moves to spur its slowing economy and boost markets by cutting required bank reserves 01/24/2024 06:39am • BANGKOK (AP) ��� China���s central bank said Wednesday it will cut amount of reserves it holds for banks as part of a slew of measures to support the slowing economy. The announcement by the governor of the People���s Bank of China prompted a surge in share prices, with Hong Kong���s benchmark jump Russian missiles strike Ukrainian cities again, killing at least 7 and wounding dozens 01/23/2024 08:07pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) ��� Russian missiles struck three Ukrainian cities Tuesday, including its two biggest, killing at least seven people and wrecking apartment buildings after Moscow shunned any deal backed by Kyiv and its Western allies to end the nearly 2-year-old war. The barrage included more tha 8 Best High-Yield REITs to Buy 01/23/2024 07:00pm • In the quest for higher income potential, the U.S. market's average dividend yield often falls short for some investors' needs. For example, the iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ticker: ITOT) only offers a modest 30-day SEC yield of 1.4%. In light of this, REITs, or real estate inve These Organizations Will Give You a Grant for Your Small Business 01/23/2024 07:00pm • If you're a small business owner, you know that funding your business can be one of the most challenging hurdles to overcome, particularly in this time of high inflation. Small business loans can also come with stringent requirements and high interest rates, and investors might ask for more stake in If you used 'buy now, pay later' programs over the holidays, the bill is probably due 01/23/2024 05:01pm • For those who used "buy now, pay later" programs to pay for holiday gift, later is now and the bill will soon be due. And if you don't pay on time, you could risk late fees, face collection agencies and court dates. "'Buy now pay later, it may feel kinder and gentler because it's these shorter Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 01/23/2024 01:15pm • 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 GOP Senate contenders in Ohio face off for their first statewide debate 01/23/2024 12:53am • CLEVELAND (AP) ��� The three Republicans vying to take on Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown this fall in Ohio's competitive U.S. Senate race clashed bitterly in their first statewide debate Monday, lobbing personal attacks and accusing each other of shifting political positions aimed at wooing GOP Stock market today: Asian stocks gain after Wall St's latest record. Bank of Japan keeps policy lax 01/22/2024 11:22pm • BANGKOK (AP) ��� Asian shares mostly rose Tuesday after Wall Street built on its all-time high reached last week, while Japan���s central bank kept its easy credit policy intact. Shanghai���s benchmark extended its losses, but Hong Kong���s jumped 2.5%. U.S. futures were flat and oil prices edged lo Arizona to transition athletic director Dave Heeke out in early February 01/22/2024 09:02pm • TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) ��� Arizona athletic director Dave Heeke is out after seven years amid financial difficulties in the leadup to the school's move to the Big 12 Conference. The school announced on Monday a ���transition in the leadership��� in the department and Heeke will be out on Feb. 2. Former The Best Way to Keep Track of Payments and Bills 01/22/2024 07:00pm • When life gets busy, even important financial obligations can fall to the wayside. You may forget when payments are due or lose statements in the shuffle of other mail. Falling behind, however, can have serious ramifications, including penalty fees, service shut-offs, and credit damage. Fixing perso How Cheating in College Hurts Students 01/22/2024 07:00pm • Cheating in college is risky business loaded with potential consequences -- failing classes, suspension, possible expulsion -- yet it's common and perhaps more accessible than ever. "A lot of people cheat a little," says David Pritchard, a physics professor emeritus at Massachusetts Institute of Tec Poland's prime minister visits Ukraine in the latest show of support for Kyiv against Russia 01/22/2024 02:19pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) ��� Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk vowed Monday to keep supporting Ukraine against Russia's nearly 2-year-old invasion, announcing a new military aid package that includes a loan to buy larger weapons and a commitment to find ways to manufacture them together. Meeting with Ukra Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 01/22/2024 01:23pm • 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