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In Brazil's Amazon, rivers rise to record levels 06/01/2021 11:55am • MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — Rivers around the biggest city in Brazil's Amazon rainforest have swelled to levels unseen in over a century of record-keeping, according to data published Tuesday by Manaus' port authorities, straining a society that has grown weary of increasingly frequent flooding. The Rio Millennial Money: She crushed $20K+ in debt at age 24 06/01/2021 07:16am • With over $195,000 in student loan debt, Annika Hudak saw little harm in swiping her credit cards. “I was in the mindset that I’m going to be in debt forever, so what’s a couple of thousand dollars here,” says Hudak, 25, a product analyst in Oregon. Hudak eventually racked up about $20,242 Businesses shut as Malaysia enters second virus lockdown 06/01/2021 12:01am • KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malls and many businesses in Malaysia shuttered Tuesday as the country began its second nationwide lockdown to tackle a worsening surge of the coronavirus that has put its health care system on the verge of collapse. The Southeast Asian nation imposed a partial lockdo 10 Services That Allow You to Buy Now, Pay Later 06/01/2021 12:00am • Installment plans with a "buy now, pay later" spending model have become popular in recent years -- and they'll probably gain more favor as the pandemic economy continues to shake up many households. Is this a payment method you should try? Only you can decide whether buy now, pay later is a good i 5 of the Best Stocks to Buy for June 06/01/2021 12:00am • May was a volatile month for markets, as new inflation data from the month prior rattled investors. The consumer price index rose 4.2% in April from the year before, reflecting the highest 12-month advance since 2008. Combined with more data points on soaring housing prices, a clear picture began t Best Loans for a Pool 06/01/2021 12:00am • Private outdoor spaces have become even more popular during the coronavirus pandemic, and for many homeowners, a pool is a must-have feature. Construction for new in-ground residential pools jumped 21% in 2020 compared with the year before, The Escape Home reported, according to a spokesperson for Dortmund signs Swiss goalkeeper Gregory Kobel from Stuttgart 05/31/2021 10:54am • DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund signed Swiss goalkeeper Gregory Kobel from Bundesliga rival Stuttgart on Monday. The 23-year-old Kobel signed a deal through June 2026, Dortmund said in a statement. Kobel will be expected to become Dortmund’s No. 1 ahead of Marwin Hitz, who last season EURO 2020: Ryan Giggs case casts shadow over Wales 05/31/2021 09:09am • CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — For Wales, the buildup to the European Championship has been completely overshadowed by the criminal charges against coach Ryan Giggs. The former Manchester United winger was charged in April with assaulting two women and exerting controlling and coercive behavior. His trial Mancini drops Kean, 6 others from Italy squad ahead of Euros 05/30/2021 03:01pm • ROME (AP) — Italy coach Roberto Mancini cut Paris Saint-Germain forward Moise Kean and six other players from his provisional squad for the upcoming European Championship. Mancini named a 28-man squad on Sunday and a further two players will have to be removed ahead of the announcement of the fina Paul Arriola scores first goal for DC United since 2019 in win over Inter Miami CF 05/29/2021 10:44pm •  Paul Arriola scores his first goal for D.C. United since 2019 originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington It had been almost two years since we'd seen Paul Arriola on the scoresheet for the Black and Red. On Saturday night, that wait came to an end. The 26-year-old midfielder found the Inter Miami fined $2 million following Matuidi inquiry 05/28/2021 07:15pm • Major League Soccer has fined Inter Miami $2 million and imposed other sanctions following its investigation into the 2020 signing of French international Blaise Matuidi. The league's investigation determined Miami violated roster designation rules for Matuidi and Andrés Reyes. It also found the Belarus leader seeks Russian support amid showdown with EU 05/28/2021 03:03pm • MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin warmly welcomed his counterpart from Belarus for talks Friday on forging closer ties amid Minsk’s bruising showdown with the European Union over the diversion of a passenger jet to arrest a dissident journalist. Belarusian President Alexander Lukash IndyCar courts Black fans, drivers in its push to diversify 05/28/2021 11:41am • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rod Reid ran a program full of young, Black kart racers locked out of a venue because of the pandemic and needed a track to race. Indianapolis Motor Speedway had spent millions on upgrades on the historic property at the same time last year when the coronavirus had a steely gr IndyCar courts Black fans, drivers in its push to diversify 05/28/2021 11:39am • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rod Reid ran a program full of young, Black kart racers locked out of a venue because of the pandemic and needing a track to race. Indianapolis Motor Speedway had spent millions on upgrades on the historic property at the same time last year when the coronavirus had a steely g Disaster loans available for West Virginia storms, flooding 05/28/2021 05:23am • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Businesses and residents in areas affected by severe storms and flooding in West Virginia earlier this year can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Cabell, Kanawha, Mingo and Wayne counties are eligible for physical and eco