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Activists who engage with voters of color are looking for messages that will resonate in 2024 12/30/2023 08:32am • WASHINGTON (AP) — This year’s elections in Louisiana didn’t go the way that voting rights advocate Ashley Shelton had hoped, with the far-right conservative attorney general replacing a term-limited Democratic governor and consolidating Republican control in the state. Turnout was just 37%, de Trump's lawyers say he may testify at January trial over defamation damages in sex abuse case 12/29/2023 05:23pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for former President Donald Trump say he may testify at a mid-January civil trial set to decide how much he owes a columnist for defaming her after she said he sexually abused her three decades ago in a Manhattan luxury department store. The lawyers filed papers in Manhatta Personal Loan Statistics and Trends to Watch in 2024 12/28/2023 07:00pm • Consumers are increasingly turning to unsecured personal loans to achieve their financial goals, whether they want to knock out home improvement projects, consolidate high-interest credit card debt or simply pay for an unexpected car repair. Personal loan balances have ballooned -- both at the indiv How to Navigate Student Loan Repayment in 2024 12/28/2023 07:00pm • After three years of COVID-19 forbearance expired in October 2023, transitioning millions of Americans back into student loan repayment has been a logistical nightmare. More than 14 million borrowers had their loans transferred to a new servicer during the pandemic payment pause, according to the Co Why You Should Frequent Small Businesses - And Pay With Cash 12/28/2023 07:00pm • Large online retailers and national chains offer perks like competitive pricing, massive inventories and fast shipping, but they lack in a few important areas. Here's a closer look at the perks of shopping small, and why you may want to use cash when you do. What Is a Small Business, Exactly?Accordi Wolves send Portuguese striker Fabio Silva on loan to Scottish club Rangers 12/28/2023 03:32pm • WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Wolverhampton sent Fabio Silva on loan to Scottish club Rangers on Thursday to give the Portuguese striker some game time ahead of a possible permanent move away from Molineux in the offseason. It will be the 21-year-old Silva's third loan spell away from Wolves since Average long-term mortgage rates dip for 9th straight week, sliding to lowest level since May 12/28/2023 12:00pm • The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate retreated for the ninth straight week to reach its lowest level since May. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage dipped to 6.61% from 6.67% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.42%. Borrowing costs on 15-year f How to pay for promising medications like Ozempic 12/27/2023 01:20pm • Steve Haines always loved to go for walks, but exercise had become a nightmare when he was 380 pounds and diabetic. The 49-year-old from Champaign, Illinois, says he would get ulcers on his feet after long walks. About six years ago, Haines’ doctor prescribed Ozempic, a medication approved by the This is the year: Top New Year's resolutions for 2024 12/27/2023 11:56am • Planning to save more money? That tops the list of most common New Year's resolutions, as 2023 winds down and people start setting goals for 2024. More than a third of people say they're making New Year's resolutions, a CBS poll revealed. About two-thirds of young people feel hopeful for the new Despair then delight at Old Trafford as United beats Villa in 1st game after deal. Liverpool top 12/26/2023 07:14pm • MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Welcome to Manchester United, Jim Ratcliffe. In the space of 90 minutes, and in front of soon-to-be director Dave Brailsford, Old Trafford witnessed the best and worst of Erik ten Hag's team. Two days after confirmation that British billionaire Ratcliffe will buy a sta Americans ramped up spending during the holidays despite some financial anxiety and higher costs 12/26/2023 11:06am • NEW YORK (AP) — Holiday sales rose this year and spending remained resilient during the shopping season even with Americans wrestling with higher prices in some areas and other financial worries, according to the latest measure. Holiday sales from the beginning of November through Christmas Eve cl Millennial Money: 4 things that could impact your credit in 2024 12/26/2023 07:00am • Credit is top of mind for many folks going into 2024. Nearly 4 in 5 Americans (79%) say they are trying to improve their credit, according to a recent survey from NerdWallet. Getting ahead of surprises will go a long way in protecting your credit. Here are four things to look out for that could impa How to Back Out of a Financial Commitment 12/25/2023 07:00pm • When it comes to money, prioritizing your own financial security is paramount. That means when funds are tight, you might have to make some difficult decisions on where to cut back -- which might include backing out of a financial commitment you've made. Maybe you promised a friend you'd lend them s Sunday's Transactions 12/24/2023 10:31pm • BASEBALL Major League Baseball National League NEW YORK METS — Agreed to terms with RHP Chad Smith on a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES — Recalled Fs Leonard Miller and Josh Minott from th Pentagon, states begin new push to help LGBTQ veterans kicked out of military 12/24/2023 01:27pm • For former Navy sailor Annie Reyes, seeing the words on paper still stings: "Reason for discharge: homosexual conduct." ABC News "We were in Bahrain in the middle of the ocean, and they're like, 'This is the perfect time to kick someone out for being gay,'" Reyes, 40, said of her 2009 dismiss