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There are many decisions to consider during the homebuying experience: the number of rooms you want, the location that’s just right for you and your family, and how to decorate or renovate the space once you’ve purch Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba announces new CEO and chairman in major management reshuffle 06/20/2023 03:09pm • HONG KONG (AP) — China’s Alibaba Group has announced a major management reshuffle as the e-commerce giant restructures into six different business divisions to adapt to fast-changing technologies. The moves also are aimed at spurring growth at a time when the Chinese economy is slowing despite Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 06/20/2023 01:53pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. 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For many investors, the right way to bet on fin Kimberly Palmer: Shopping on social media the smart way 06/19/2023 10:00am • When Ziwei Cong bought some sweatpants that caught her eye during a livestream shopping event on social media, she was disappointed when they arrived and didn’t fit well. “It’s very easy for me to become irrational during these kinds of shopping events,” says the assistant professor of ma Chinese online shoppers are enticed by deep discounts, payment plans as zest for spending lags 06/19/2023 05:23am • HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese shoppers were treated to deep discounts, new products and payment plans as online merchants sought to revive their sluggish appetite for spending during China’s first major online shopping festival after the end of zero-COVID policies. For the first time, e-commerce reta Consumption soft even amid deep discounts during major China shopping festival, analysts say 06/18/2023 02:54pm • HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese consumers snapped up billions worth of items in China's first major online shopping festival after emerging from the pandemic as merchants slashed prices, but analysts say that consumer confidence still remains weak. Chinese merchants offered customers steep discounts duri 12 low-stress jobs for retirees 06/18/2023 10:00am • It can be difficult to live on a fixed income when inflation is putting pressure on your budget. To help cover expenses in retirement, you might opt for a part-time job. Finding a low-stress part-time job can be a great way to earn extra money and still enjoy flexible hours. Some part-time positions Fancy an afternoon full of ice cream at the National Harbor? 06/16/2023 09:50pm • How does an afternoon full of ice cream sound? The inaugural National Ice Cream Festival is taking place Saturday at National Harbor's Spirit Park. Organizer Rich Shea told WTOP that around a dozen different vendors would be offering samples, including local shops and companies like Dolci Gelati, The History of Credit Cards 06/15/2023 08:00pm • Credit cards are such a ubiquitous part of our daily financial life that it's hard to imagine a time before they existed. The number of credit card accounts in 2022 in the U.S. was nearly 530 million, up about 32 million from the previous year, according to the most recent Experian data. 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