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Thai town maddened by marauding monkeys launches plan to lock them up and send them away 05/24/2024 07:06am • LOPBURI, Thailand (AP) — A Thai town, run ragged by its ever-growing population of marauding wild monkeys, launched an offensive against the simian raiders on Friday, using trickery and ripe tropical fruit. Several high-profile cases of monkey-human conflict recently convinced authorities in Lopbu Can You Pay Your Personal Loan With a Credit Card? 05/23/2024 08:00pm • Personal loans can be such a convenient way to cover larger expenses. But what happens if your circumstances change and you find it tough to make your loan payments? If you're trying to get some breathing room in your budget, you may wonder if it's smart -- or even possible -- to pay off a personal Independent booksellers continued to expand in 2023, with more than 200 new stores opening 05/23/2024 02:01pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Three years ago, Erin Decker was a middle school librarian in Kissimmee, Florida, increasingly frustrated by the state's book bans and worried that she couldn't make a difference remaining in her job. So, she and fellow librarian Tania Galiñanes thought of a way to fight back. � Buy now, pay later companies must adhere to credit card standards, consumer agency says 05/22/2024 06:51pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Buy now, pay later companies must provide consumers with the same legal rights and protections as credit card lenders do, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Wednesday in a new rule. That includes the right to demand a refund and to dispute transactions. The agency began Target sales decline to start the year, but it sees improvement 05/22/2024 10:07am • NEW YORK (AP) — Target on Wednesday posted a decline in quarterly revenue as still higher prices on essentials cut into shopper spending. The Minneapolis retailer also delivered profit results that were below analyst expectations and issued a muted profit outlook. It posted its fourth straight qua Watchdog report: Metro skipping some steps while inspecting railcars 05/22/2024 07:23am • An independent agency that oversees safety on Metro released an audit Tuesday that found the D.C. transit system has skipped some safety checks, including railcar inspections and precautions to protect personnel. The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission conducted interviews, site visits and dat Having the Conversation With a Loved One About Senior Living 05/21/2024 08:00pm • When an older loved one begins having difficulty completing the tasks of daily living -- laundry, driving, shopping, managing a household and just plain looking after themselves -- it's time to talk about what happens next. But these conversations can be awkward and uncomfortable. It's not uncommon All that 'checkout charity' adds up. Domino's plans $174 million from it for St. Jude hospital 05/21/2024 03:21pm • The world's top-selling pizza chain is betting big on the generosity of its customers. And it is not alone. Domino's recently pledged $174 million over the next ten years to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, expecting the funds to come from its longstanding roundup campaign that invit Has Tap-to-Pay Made Spending Too Easy? 05/20/2024 08:00pm • It's becoming commonplace to have apps on our phones and watches that allow us to tap at retailers to pay for goods and services. Some consumers even leave their credit cards or cash at home and rely on these tap-to-pay platforms. But, does all this convenience come with risks? Whether it's paying f There was a fatal shooting at this year's 'Jeep Week' event on Texas Gulf Coast. Here's what to know 05/20/2024 07:25pm • A popular event drew tens of thousands of visitors over the weekend to Texas Gulf Coast beaches, where a fatal shooting erupted and nearly 300 people were arrested, authorities said Monday. Three separate shootings were reported Saturday on the Bolivar Peninsula during the annual “Jeep Week” eve The Latest | Defense lawyers in Trump's hush money trial ask the judge to dismiss the case 05/20/2024 05:46pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's hush money trial entered its final stretch with the prosecution resting its case late Monday afternoon following the conclusion of star witness Michael Cohen 's testimony. Cohen concluded his testimony after nearly four full days on the witness stand. He looked in Tr Your Guide to Plastic Surgery Financing 05/19/2024 08:00pm • From face-lifts to liposuction to breast enhancements, cosmetic surgery is more popular than ever. There were nearly 1.5 million procedures completed in 2022 (up 19% from pre-pandemic levels), according to the most recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. While plastic surger Say Yes to the Different Dress 05/19/2024 08:00pm • Every bride wants to look fabulous on the big day, but the price of a new, traditional dress can be decidedly unattractive. According to The Knot, the national average cost for a wedding gown is around $2,000. For something you'll probably wear only once, and in many cases for just a few hours, you Ukraine's divisive mobilization law comes into force as a new Russian push strains front-line troops 05/18/2024 06:26pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A divisive mobilization law in Ukraine came into force on Saturday, as Kyiv struggles to boost troop numbers after Russia launched a new offensive that some fear could close in on Ukraine’s second-largest city. The legislation, which was watered down from its original draft, DC-area man's journey from 'grill guy' to smokin' barbecue business owner 05/18/2024 12:10pm • A D.C.-area man spent decades working on print solutions centered in office environments. Now, he's smokin' with a full-service catering company focused on barbecue. George Loving had no idea his career would take such a tasty turn from office solutions to running a D.C.-based business that bloss