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West Virginia cash-for-worker program adds 5th destination 06/20/2023 05:52pm • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A program offering cash and free outdoor adventures to remote workers to move to West Virginia with the hope of offsetting population losses has added a fifth destination where out-of-state workers can apply to live. The public-private program Ascend West Virginia said Tue Pentagon accounting error provides extra $6.2 billion for Ukraine military aid 06/20/2023 04:37pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Tuesday that it overestimated the value of the weapons it has sent to Ukraine by $6.2 billion over the past two years — about double early estimates — resulting in a surplus that will be used for future security packages. Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Sing FedEx: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot 06/20/2023 04:24pm • MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — FedEx Corp. (FDX) on Tuesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $1.54 billion. On a per-share basis, the Memphis, Tennessee-based company said it had net income of $6.05. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $4.94 per share. The resul Sanders launches Senate probe into Amazon's safety practices and asks workers to share stories 06/20/2023 04:19pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has opened a Senate investigation into Amazon’s warehouse safety practices, the latest in a series of probes he’s initiated against big corporations in his role as chairman of a committee that oversees health and labor issues. Sanders, who has run f How to Determine What Salary to Ask For 06/19/2023 08:00pm • The question always comes up during the process of looking for a job: What are your salary expectations? Obviously, the correct answer is a million billion jillion dollars. But don't actually say that out loud. So what should you say? After all, while you may not want to appear greedy, you also don' 9 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Under $10 06/19/2023 08:00pm • Stocks trading under $10 per share can be attractive for investors looking to scoop up some cheap shares. Unfortunately, quality stocks trading for less than $10 are few and far between. Stocks priced at this level can be a red flag for investors that something serious is wrong with a company. Many Column: F1's predictable races risk turning off new American fanbase 06/19/2023 04:01pm • It's OK to feel duped by Formula One and the splashy Netflix show that sucked you into the globetrotting racing series at the height of the pandemic. The behind-the-scenes “Drive to Survive” docudrama packaged F1 as sexy and sophisticated, a highbrow alternative to beer-soaked NASCAR and its cr Who gets a break? Clashing ideas on tax relief are teed up for the 2024 campaign 06/19/2023 07:55am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Just six days after the bipartisan deal on the debt limit became law, House Republicans proposed a slew of tax cuts, leading to charges of hypocrisy by Democrats in a squabble that shows two clashing visions for the U.S. economy. GOP lawmakers are pushing deep tax cuts for compan Bradley Beal being traded to Phoenix by Washington, AP source says 06/19/2023 07:16am • Bradley Beal will soon be part of the NBA's newest Big 3, after the three-time All-Star agreed Sunday to be traded to the Phoenix Suns and team up with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker in a trio with serious offensive firepower and championship aspirations. The Suns agreed to send Chris Paul, Landry Car Review: Kia Telluride brings more style and even some off-road chops 06/19/2023 04:01am • 2023 Kia Telluride SX X-Pro is a new more off-road worthy version of the popular three row SUV. (WTOP / Mike Parris) Large three-row SUVs are the minivan of today and the Kia Telluride has been a hit for the company since its release. Now, Kia broadens its appeal with an off-road friendly X-Pro vers This Week: FedEx earns, existing US home sales, CarMax earns 06/19/2023 03:10am • A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: TIME TO DELIVER FedEx delivers its latest quarterly snapshot Tuesday. Wall Street predicts the package delivery company will report lower earnings and revenue for its fiscal fourth-quarter than in the same period l Red Sox, Nationals, A's among MLB teams commemorating Juneteenth 06/18/2023 11:13pm • BOSTON (AP) — Juneteenth flag designer Ben Haith stood on the mound at Fenway Park before the Red Sox hosted the Yankees on Sunday, waving his arms to pump up the crowd. A collection of Black community leaders and Red Sox employees fanned out behind him, all wearing special Juneteenth commemorativ Stalled contract jeopardizes relations between new Disney governing body and firefighters 06/18/2023 05:07pm • ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — After appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took over Walt Disney World’s governing district earlier this year, its firefighters were among the few employees who publicly welcomed them with open arms. But that warm relationship is in jeopardy as a new district administrato Brittney Griner misses 2nd straight game for Mercury with hip injury 06/18/2023 03:44pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Brittney Griner sat on the bench in warmups for the second straight game, sidelined by a hip injury she suffered earlier this week. The All-Star center worked out on the court about an hour before the game against New York and looked good doing an array of post moves and jumpers. S San Antonio fans say 'Spurs Are Back' with the pending arrival of Wembanyama 06/18/2023 10:58am • SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio businessman Roland Ramirez predicted the outcome of the NBA draft lottery months before Commissioner Adam Silver announced the Spurs had won the No. 1 pick. Ramirez believes it was fate that Victor Wembanyama is on his way to San Antonio as the first overall draft pi