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Christmas Tree Shops expects to liquidate all of its stores 07/05/2023 02:40pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Christmas Tree Shops is poised to liquidate all of its stores roughly two months after the struggling home-goods retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. When Christmas Tree Shops filed for bankruptcy in early May, the Middleboro, Massachusetts-based chain aimed to comp NC--Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 07/05/2023 01:33pm • 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 Man United gives Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt to Mason Mount after $69 million move from Chelsea 07/05/2023 11:30am • MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Wearing the iconic No. 7 shirt adorned by Manchester United greats like Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham, Mason Mount became the club's first signing of the off-season on Wednesday. And upon completion of his 55 million pounds ($69 million) transfer from Chelsea, the A troubled new power plant leaves Jordan in debt to China, raising concerns over Beijing's influence 07/05/2023 09:34am • ATTARAT, Jordan (AP) — Jordan’s Attarat power plant was envisioned as a landmark project promising to provide the desert kingdom with a major source of energy while solidifying its relations with China. But weeks after its official opening, the site, a sea of black, crumbly rock in the barren de How to Pay Off Student Loans Fast 07/04/2023 08:00pm • No one likes to be in debt, but pushing yourself to pay off your debt as fast as possible isn't always the right answer either. Federal student loan payments are scheduled to resume in October after a pause of more than three years spurred by the pandemic. Once payments resume, you may feel inspired 7 Best ETFs to Buy Now 07/04/2023 08:00pm • With each passing month of 2023, Wall Street continues to put up strong returns despite persistent negativity in the financial media. Sure, inflation and interest rates remain a challenge. And sure, the war in Ukraine and severe droughts fueling catastrophic wildfires are two depressing stories that What Happens If You Don't Pay Your Student Loans? 07/04/2023 08:00pm • With inflation pushing prices up and putting pressure on countless American wallets, those with qualifying federal student loans have received a welcome break. Since March 2020, many borrowers have enjoyed a pandemic reprieve on payments -- including a pause on interest accumulation. But after multi How to Start a Career in Government With a Law Degree 07/04/2023 08:00pm • Although working at a private law firm is a common path for students graduating from law school, many grads also enter a career in government. "Something that law school students or folks considering law school don't always appreciate is there's an incredible breadth of opportunities in government p How to Save $1 Million by Retirement 07/04/2023 08:00pm • How much will you need for retirement? For many people, the magic number seems to be $1 million. "I think a million dollars is a good goal to have in mind, but it depends on a person's unique circumstances," says Mindy Yu, director of investing for Betterment, a 401(k) retirement plan provider. Your Can You Buy a Second Home With a VA Loan? 07/04/2023 08:00pm • The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers veterans and active-duty military members a number of benefits, including VA home loans. When you use this benefit, the home must be your primary residence, which means VA loans are generally not available for second homes unless you're moving. Can you Editorial Roundup: United States 07/04/2023 04:13pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: July 2 The Washington Post on former President Donald Trump and the GOP debates Candidate debates have become a fixture of presidential campaigns, and they’re especially valuable in primaries. Voters get a chance to see how well cand Former Chelsea midfielder Loftus-Cheek takes Tonali's No. 8 shirt at AC Milan 07/04/2023 02:15pm • MILAN (AP) — Inspired by Kaka, anxious to join up with former Chelsea teammate Fikayo Tomori and ready to bring his box-to-box play to Italy, Ruben Loftus-Cheek is looking forward to his debut for AC Milan at the San Siro. The English midfielder recently signed a four-year deal with Milan followin Retailers, beware: Resumption of student loan payments could lead some buyers to pull back 07/04/2023 07:26am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The reprieve is over. Just as the American economy is struggling with high inflation and interest rates, the coming resumption of student loan payments poses yet another potential challenge. The suspension of federal student loan payments, which took effect at the height of th Legitimacy of 'customer' in Supreme Court gay rights case raises ethical and legal flags 07/04/2023 01:42am • A Christian graphic artist who the Supreme Court said can refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples pointed during her lawsuit to a request from a man named “Stewart” and his husband-to-be. The twist? Stewart says it never happened. The revelation has raised questions about how Lorie Sm Jota joins Benzema and Kante at Saudi champion Al-Ittihad after completing transfer from Celtic 07/03/2023 05:18pm • GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Portuguese winger Jota swapped Scotland for Saudi Arabia on Monday after completing a move from Celtic to Al-Ittihad. He has signed a three-year contract and will join up with Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante at the Saudi champion. “Jota.. is.. officially yellow,” the c