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Biden seeking additional funds for Ida relief and Afghans 09/07/2021 02:20pm • The White House is asking Congress to approve an additional $24 billion in spending to handle the costs of Hurricane Ida and other natural disasters, as well as $6.4 billion for the resettlement of evacuees from Afghanistan to help with transportation, government processing and public health screeni US-built databases a potential tool of Taliban repression 09/07/2021 01:30pm • BOSTON (AP) — Over two decades, the United States and its allies spent hundreds of millions of dollars building databases for the Afghan people. The nobly stated goal: Promote law and order and government accountability and modernize a war-ravaged land. But in the Taliban’s lightning seizure of Federal unemployment ends in the DC region — how will you be impacted? 09/07/2021 06:54am • Federal unemployment benefits have ended for millions of Americans who have been hit hard by the pandemic, leaving many unsure what’s next. The federal unemployment payments of $300 a week that were extended under the American Rescue Plan stimulus package ended Monday for more than 7 million Am 529 Plan Tips for Grandparents to Save for College 09/07/2021 12:00am • Grandparents looking to contribute funds to cover their grandchild's college costs often turn to a 529 plan, a type of account that provides tax benefits for education savings. But grandparents must take steps to get the best value from these plans and avoid hurting a student's financial aid option 8 Reddit Stocks Trending in September 09/07/2021 12:00am • WallStreetBets posters are buzzing about these eight Reddit stocks. Reddit has become an unlikely stock trading hub in 2021. Online groups of retail traders have repeatedly orchestrated targeted buying campaigns in some of the most heavily shorted stocks in the market, creating viral social media me Jobless Americans will have few options as benefits expire 09/06/2021 10:20pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of jobless Americans lost their unemployment benefits on Monday, leaving only a handful of economic support programs for those who are still being hit financially by the year-and-a-half-old coronavirus pandemic. Two critical programs expired on Monday. One provided jobl Biden directs federal aid to NY, NJ after deadly flooding 09/06/2021 01:45pm • LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. (AP) — President Joe Biden approved major disaster declarations Monday greenlighting federal aid for people in six New Jersey counties and five New York counties affected by devastating flooding last week from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. At least 50 people were killed in six Wiggling twin panda cubs are born at the Madrid Zoo 09/06/2021 12:06pm • MADRID (AP) — Madrid’s panda family grew Monday with the birth of twin cubs, a boost to the popular species that is considered China's national treasure. The twins were born to their mother, Hua Zuiba, and father, Bing Xing, a pair of giant pandas on loan from China, the Madrid Zoo announced in European soccer clubs reunite to talk World Cups, bailouts 09/06/2021 11:14am • GENEVA (AP) — European soccer clubs were offered backing from UEFA on Monday to oppose FIFA’s push for biennial World Cups while being promised a “multibillion debt fund” to stabilize their industry in the pandemic. For the first time since the pandemic started and the Super League project c Sri Lankan Parliament approves state of emergency 09/06/2021 10:01am • COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s Parliament on Monday approved a state of emergency declared by the president, who said it is needed to control food prices and prevent hoarding amid shortages of some staples. Opposition lawmakers said the emergency declaration isn't needed because other law Kimberly Palmer: Check finances now to avoid falling behind 09/06/2021 07:00am • Fall is the perfect time to review your finances because there’s still time to make adjustments before the end of the year. The continuing pandemic and economic uncertainty are making it more complicated, but financial experts recommend taking a close look at your savings and planning for 2022 goa McKennie doesn't dress for qualifier after violating rules 09/06/2021 01:18am • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. midfielder Weston McKennie did not dress for Sunday night's World Cup qualifier against Canada after violating team COVID-19 rules. McKennie, who plays for Juventus, had started Thursday night's opening 0-0 draw at El Salvador and is among the top American players. “ Consumer credit, Dave & Buster’s earns, producer price index 09/06/2021 01:10am • A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: JUST CHARGE IT The Federal Reserve issues its latest monthly tally of U.S. consumer borrowing Wednesday. Americans, bolstered by a reopening economy and rising job levels, have been increasingly ramping up their us New York City was never built to withstand a deluge like the one Ida delivered. It showed. 09/05/2021 06:42am • When Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc on parts of the Northeast in 2012, it exposed the dire need to strengthen New York City's infrastructure to adapt to what was then a looming threat of the climate crisis.Nearly a decade later, the city is picking up the pieces after another climate whiplash it was Newsom, Warren see national consequences in recall fight 09/04/2021 06:55pm • CULVER CITY, Calif. (AP) — California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom enlisted progressive star Elizabeth Warren on Saturday to help him overcome a looming recall election that could remove him from office, warning that his ouster carries possible consequences for the national Democratic agenda on cl