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Democrats try to block Green Party from presidential ballot in Wisconsin, citing legal issues 08/14/2024 08:51pm • MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An employee of the Democratic National Committee filed a complaint Wednesday seeking to remove the Green Party's presidential candidate from the ballot in Wisconsin, arguing that the party is ineligible. It's the latest move by the DNC to block third-party candidates from the Emails show Delaware lieutenant governor's staff engaged in campaign matters during business hours 08/14/2024 08:31pm • DOVER, Del. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long’s office staff was in regular communication last year with her husband and other people involved in her campaign for Delaware governor and worked during office hours to help facilitate the use of campaign funds, according to emails obtained by The As The State Fair of Texas is banning firearms, drawing threats of legal action from Republican AG 08/14/2024 08:09pm • DALLAS (AP) — The State Fair of Texas is laying down a new rule before millions of visitors flock through the gates for corn dogs, deep-fried delights and a friendly wave from a five-story cowboy named Big Tex: No guns allowed. But that decision by fair organizers — which comes after a shooting Judge tells Google to brace for shakeup of Android app store as punishment for running a monopoly 08/14/2024 08:07pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday indicated he will order major changes in Google’s Android app store to punish the company for engineering a system that a jury declared an illegal monopoly that has hurt millions of consumers and app developers. Over the course of a three-hour he Diamondbacks extend winning streak to 6, beat Rockies 11-4 as Eugenio Suárez hits grand slam 08/14/2024 08:03pm • PHOENIX (AP) — Eugenio Suárez hit a grand slam and finished with five RBIs, Joc Pederson drove in two early runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks won their sixth straight game by beating the Colorado Rockies 11-4 on Wednesday. Arizona swept the three-game series and has won 18 of 21, rocketing into p Delegate who was arrested at Ferguson protest withdraws from DNC as bodycam video is released 08/14/2024 08:00pm • ST. LOUIS (AP) — One of the people accused of damaging a Ferguson Police Department fence moments before a police officer was critically injured has withdrawn as an uncommitted alternate delegate to the Democratic National Convention, the Missouri Democratic Party said Wednesday. Keith Rose was ch How Much Assisted Living Costs and How to Pay 08/14/2024 08:00pm • Aging isn't just hard on your health -- it can be hard on your wallet too. Genworth Financial's 2023 Cost of Care Survey reports that the median cost of assisted living facilities is $5,350 per month. Meanwhile, the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living report Will the Presidential Election Impact Your Financial Health? 08/14/2024 08:00pm • Coming into this election season, many Americans are struggling financially due to the elevated inflation and interest rates that have persisted since 2021. A recent survey by investment firm D.A. Davidson found that 75% of Americans have had trouble covering basic expenses over the past six months. Ask a Financial Pro: I've Saved $5 Million. Is That Still Enough Money to Fund a Comfortable Retirement? 08/14/2024 08:00pm • Question: I have $5 million saved for retirement. Is this a sufficient nest egg to retire comfortably?Answer: For most people, $5 million in savings is more than enough money to enjoy a comfortable life in retirement. The overwhelming majority of people retire with a lot less, and many of them are 7 Stocks That Outperform in a Recession 08/14/2024 08:00pm • Elevated interest rates, tepid economic growth and an inverted U.S. Treasury yield curve have some investors concerned a recession may be coming. When the economy tanks, even most high-quality stocks get dragged down with it. However, during the past two U.S. recessions in 2008 and 2020, there were 15 Money Moves You'll Be Thankful For 08/14/2024 08:00pm • There's no time like the present to start improving your finances. Being proactive about money management can benefit more than just your bank account: It can also bring you peace of mind. Peace of mind may be something everyone can use more of nowadays, given the high inflation, surging interest ra Where 10 Famous Black Business Leaders Went to College 08/14/2024 08:00pm • Entrepreneurs and CEOs have varied college journeysThe path to business leadership doesn't always go through B-school. Some trailblazing Black CEOs, entrepreneurs, directors, presidents and founders have MBAs and economics degrees, but others studied performing arts, public affairs, social studies a 9 Best Growth Stocks for the Next 10 Years 08/14/2024 08:00pm • Growth investing is appealing because stocks that can consistently increase sales and earnings also generally see increases in their share prices. It's also easier for many investors to understand the appeal of the best growth stocks, as companies with dynamic products and services offer a logical p How the NAR Settlement Is Changing Homebuying and Selling 08/14/2024 08:00pm • A shakeup is looming for the real estate industry as new rules take effect this week that change how agents get paid -- and it could mean big changes for consumers on both sides of real estate transactions. In May, the National Association of Realtors settled a series of class-action lawsuits allegi Big Georgia county to start charging some costs to people who challenge the eligibility of voters 08/14/2024 07:49pm • ATLANTA (AP) — An election board in one of Georgia's largest counties has voted to start charging people who challenge the eligibility of voters for the cost of notifying the challenged voters. The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registrations voted 4-1 on Tuesday to adopt the rule. Debbie Fish