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Wednesday's Transactions 05/24/2023 10:30pm • BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to terms with 2B Joseph Rosa on a minor league contract. Sent 2B Ramon Uiras on a rehab assignment to Aberdeen (SAL). CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Sent LF Eloy Jimenez on a rehab assignment to Birmingham (SL) LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Colorado Springs Housing Market Forecast 05/24/2023 08:00pm • Colorado Springs might just be a quick, one-hour drive from the state's capital, but the city has a housing market all its own. In fact, according to the U.S. News Housing Market Index, it's the sixth-strongest market in the nation. Looking at the data, it's no wonder why: The area's limited housing The Guide to Off-Grid Homes 05/24/2023 08:00pm • As energy costs and home prices continue to rise, more Americans are choosing to live off-grid. According to one estimate, more than 250,000 people in the U.S. have an off-grid lifestyle. While the potential cost savings are certainly attractive, technology and interest in tiny homes, shipping conta Best Money Books for Kids 05/24/2023 08:00pm • Financial literacy can be tough to achieve -- even for adults who have been grappling with money topics their whole lives. But by giving kids a solid, foundational education in finance early in life, you can help them become more financially savvy adults. "Financial stability is a necessity for ever House GOP passes resolution overturning student loan cancellation; Biden vows veto 05/24/2023 05:52pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans passed a resolution on Wednesday that would overturn President Joe Biden’s student loan cancellation plan, but the White House has vowed to veto it and the plan remains on hold as the Supreme Court considers its fate. It adds to the GOP’s ongoing attack on B A June pause in rate hikes would be a close call for Fed officials, minutes of last meeting show 05/24/2023 03:31pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials were divided earlier this month on whether to pause their interest rate hikes at their upcoming meeting in June, according to the minutes of their May 2-3 meeting released Wednesday. “Several (policymakers) noted if the economy evolved along the lines Former cast member of 'Basketball Wives LA' admits to 15 federal crimes 05/24/2023 03:22pm • ST. LOUIS (AP) — A former cast member of the reality TV show “Basketball Wives LA” admitted to more than a dozen federal felonies in a court appearance Wednesday in St. Louis. Brittish Williams, 33, of St. Louis, pleaded guilty to five counts of misuse of a Social Security number, four counts Pakistan's ex-premier Imran Khan softens demand for snap vote amid crackdown on party 05/24/2023 02:54pm • ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s embattled former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday softened his year-long demand for early elections and said he is forming a committee for talks with the government to end the country's lingering political turmoil. The offer, if accepted by the government of Pri Ready for a digital euro? At 25, European Central Bank preps for future of money 05/24/2023 02:30pm • FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — As it marks its 25th anniversary Wednesday, the European Central Bank is readying a proposed design for a digital version of the euro, responding to pressure from developing technology that could change how money is used over the bank's next decades. ECB President Christ Energy Dept. rejects $200M grant to battery maker after GOP criticism over alleged ties to China 05/24/2023 01:20pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has canceled plans to award a $200 million grant to a U.S. battery manufacturer amid criticism from Republican lawmakers over the company's alleged ties to China. Texas-based Microvast was one of 20 companies to win preliminary grants totaling $2.8 billio Best ways to spend your tax refund 05/24/2023 11:25am • With tax filing season in the rearview mirror, most Americans have received their refunds -- or will soon. But what should you do with the money once it arrives? Whenever you get a windfall, it can be tempting to splurge on something fun. While it can be great to treat yourself with extra cash, a 3 ways to pay for your summer vacation 05/24/2023 09:28am • A summer vacation can feel like a seasonal rite of passage — a sacred time to break away from the demands of everyday life in favor of fun and relaxation. But summer can also be an expensive time to travel, which makes it hard to budget enough money for your vacation. Though it’s best to pay in Ex-Seattle man gets 8 years for stealing $1M in pandemic benefits 05/23/2023 09:32pm • SEATTLE (AP) — A former Seattle man who stole over $1 million in jobless benefits and small business loans during the COVID-19 pandemic was sentenced on Tuesday to more than eight years in prison, Seattle U.S. Attorney Nick Brown said in a statement. Bryan Sparks, 42, was indicted for the fraud sc Tips for Making Money at Your Garage Sale 05/23/2023 08:00pm • If you have a lot of stuff in your home, some well-meaning friend or family member, having no idea how much work is actually involved, may have suggested you hold a garage sale. Maybe you've even thought about staging one yourself. It's probably a good idea, but a garage sale is a lot of work. It's Survey: Patients Are Driven Into Medical Debt for Essential Health Care 05/23/2023 08:00pm • Unpaid medical bills are driving Americans further into debt, leading many to sacrifice their financial well-being for their physical health. For some patients, medical debt is holding them back from reaching financial goals -- and 37% of those with medical debt are struggling to pay bills, accordin