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Analysis: Maryland climate plan is comprehensive but lacks short-term legislative strategy 01/06/2024 11:31pm • By most accounts, the Maryland Department of the Environment's plan outlining the policy actions required to dramatically reduce the state's greenhouse gas emissions is innovative and ambitious. But the 98-page document, released during the quiet days between Christmas and New Year's, lacks a coh Polish farmers suspend their blockade at the Ukrainian border after a deal with the government 01/06/2024 02:23pm • WARSAW, Poland (AP) ��� Polish farmers who had blockaded a border crossing to Ukraine ended their protest after reaching an agreement with the government that met their demands, Poland's state news agency PAP reported Saturday. The frustration of the farmers was one of the challenges facing the new NY seeks $370 million in penalties in Trump's civil fraud trial. His response: 'They should pay me' 01/05/2024 07:45pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� New York state lawyers increased their request for penalties to over $370 million Friday in Donald Trump's civil business fraud trial. He retorted, ���They should pay me.��� The exchange came as lawyers for both sides filed papers highlighting their takeaways from the trial in cou Biden withholds $2M from student loan servicers after companies bungled billing statements 01/05/2024 05:57pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Biden administration is docking more than $2 million in payments to student loan servicers that failed to send billing statements on time after the end of a coronavirus pandemic payment freeze. The Education Department said Friday it will withhold payments from Aidvantage, Ed Sri Lanka declares moratorium on research ships for a year amid Indian concerns over Chinese vessels 01/05/2024 09:28am • COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) ��� Sri Lanka has declared a moratorium on foreign research ships entering its waters for a year amid concerns from India over Chinese research vessels docking in its neighborhood. Though the moratorium comes ostensibly for capacity building it is seen as a reaction to growin Chile striker Ben Brereton Diaz joins Sheffield United on loan from Villarreal 01/05/2024 09:01am • SHEFFIELD, England (AP) ��� Chile striker Ben Brereton Diaz left Villarreal to join Sheffield United on loan for the rest of the season on Friday. The 24-year-old Brereton Diaz, who was born in England and has a Chilean-born mother, could make his debut in Saturday���s FA Cup third-round match at Gi Monaco signs defender Thilo Kehrer on loan from West Ham until end of the season 01/05/2024 06:37am • PARIS (AP) ��� Monaco has signed defender Thilo Kehrer from Premier League club West Ham on loan for the rest of the season. Monaco announced the deal Friday and said it includes an option to buy the 27-year-old Germany defender after the loan expires. Kehrer returns to the French league after an in Thursday's Transactions 01/04/2024 10:29pm • BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLBPA ��� Named Jonas Baer-Hoffmann executive vice president/international business and global strategy. American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES ��� Agreed to terms with RHP Dominic Freeberger on a minor league contract. CHICAGO WHITE SOX ��� Sent C Carlos Perez outright to How to Avoid Credit Card Interest 01/04/2024 07:00pm • Credit card interest is expensive, but you can reduce or eliminate it. Credit card interest rates may edge lower in 2024 with expected federal rate cuts, but credit card interest, even at a lower rate, is best avoided. After all, any interest you pay is still money out of your pocket. Ideally, aim t Can I Have Two Personal Loans at the Same Time? 01/04/2024 07:00pm • If you already borrowed a personal loan but need additional funding, you may be wondering if you can take out an additional personal loan. The short answer is yes -- there's no concrete rule prohibiting you from borrowing multiple personal loans at once. However, you might need to shop around, since 7 of the Best Fidelity Bond Funds to Buy for Steady Income 01/04/2024 07:00pm • Conventional investing wisdom often frames buying bonds as a straightforward means of achieving both safety and income. At first glance it seems relatively simple: You lend money to a government entity through Treasurys or to a corporation via corporate bonds, and in return, it promises to pay back Editorial Roundup: United States 01/04/2024 05:11pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: Dec. 29 The Washington Post on election integrity and GOP officials Since 2022, nine states where Republican officials administer elections have quit a nonprofit, nonpartisan consortium that helps keep voter rolls up to date through in Goalkeeper Zack Steffen joins Colorado after 2 Premier League matches in 4 1/2 seasons 01/04/2024 03:33pm • COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) ��� American goalkeeper Zack Steffen transferred to Major League Soccer's Colorado Rapids on Thursday after playing in just two Premier League matches over 4 1/2 seasons during his contract with Manchester City. The 28-year-old from Coatesville, Pennsylvania, agreed to a th England forward Sancho on verge of Borussia Dortmund return, report says 01/04/2024 12:17pm • DORTMUND, Germany (AP) ��� England forward Jadon Sancho is reportedly on the verge of returning to Borussia Dortmund from Manchester United. German tabloid Bild reported on Thursday that the clubs agreed on a loan deal for the 23-year-old Sancho to the end of the season, with just minor outstanding Average long-term mortgage rates edge higher, snapping 9-week slide 01/04/2024 12:15pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged higher this week, ending a nine-week slide that gave prospective homebuyers some breathing room after home loan borrowing soared to the highest level in more than two decades. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage inched up to 6.62