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US sending about $300 million in military aid to Ukraine 05/03/2023 02:00pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is sending Ukraine about $300 million in additional military aid, including an enormous amount of artillery rounds, howitzers, air-to-ground rockets and ammunition as the launch of a spring offensive against Russian forces approaches, the Pentagon said Wednesday. The new Man accused in Harvard bomb threat, extortion plan 05/03/2023 12:16pm • BOSTON (AP) — A man is accused of phoning in bomb threats to Harvard University and demanding a large amount of Bitcoin in return, federal prosecutors said. William Giordani, of Nashua, New Hampshire, was arrested Tuesday on charges of conspiracy and aiding and abetting extortionate threats. He h Edmunds: Genesis G80 Electrified vs. BMW i4 M50 05/03/2023 06:47am • It seems like there’s a new electric luxury SUV introduced every couple of months. But if you’re seeking old-school opulence, a luxury sedan might be more your speed. Luckily, automakers haven’t completely forsaken that category. Two recently introduced electric luxury sedans worth looking int IMF says inflation to slow growth across Mideast this year 05/03/2023 02:01am • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Economies across the Middle East and Central Asia will likely slow this year as persistently high inflation and rising interest rates bite into their post-pandemic gains, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday. The IMF's Regional Economic Outlook blamed Quarterbacks come off board at record rate in NFL draft 05/03/2023 01:49am • The Brock Purdy impact was in full effect in this year's NFL draft. A year after the San Francisco 49ers found their starting quarterback with the final pick of the draft, teams were far more aggressive when it came to drafting quarterbacks in the later rounds. Three quarterbacks went in the fourth 300 arrested in global crackdown on dark web drug market 05/02/2023 08:52pm • THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Authorities in the U.S. and Europe arrested nearly 300 people, confiscated over $53 million, and seized a dark web marketplace as part of an international crackdown on drug trafficking that officials say was the largest operation of its kind. The operation targeting 30 Fully Funded Ph.D. Programs 05/02/2023 08:00pm • Many Ph.D. programs are fully funded. Students interested in graduate research in various fields, from public health and English to computer science and engineering, have numerous options for Ph.D. programs that offer full funding. These programs typically provide waived tuition and fees and an annu How to Stay Connected to Your Loved One in a Nursing Home 05/02/2023 08:00pm • We all need to feel connected to the outside world. For people living in nursing homes, staying in touch has always been more of a challenge, particularly with family members at a distance. And for many months now, the fluctuating COVID-19 pandemic has made essential connections that much more diffi Russian defense chief wants wartime missile output doubled 05/02/2023 04:57pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s defense chief on Tuesday urged a state company to double its missile output, as a possible Ukrainian counteroffensive looms and both sides in the 14-month war reportedly experience an ammunition crunch. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, speaking at a meeting w Amcor: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot 05/02/2023 04:50pm • WARMLEY BRISTOL, Britain (AP) — WARMLEY BRISTOL, Britain (AP) — Amcor plc (AMCR) on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $177 million. The Warmley Bristol, Britain-based company said it had profit of 12 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 18 cents pe Lyft's new CEO tackles a job requiring some heavy lifting 05/02/2023 04:48pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Even before he joined Lyft's board in 2021, David Risher had taken hundreds of trips as a passenger so he felt like he knew a lot about the ride-hailing service. But he never expected to be thrust into the driver's seat at a time when Lyft was running like a jalopy. “I real DeSantis immigration bill approved by Florida GOP lawmakers 05/02/2023 04:08pm • TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Legislature on Tuesday approved a sweeping immigration bill pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, bolstering the Republican's controversial migrant-relocation program as he prepares to announce a presidential run. The GOP-controlled House gave the proposal final passag UFP: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 05/02/2023 09:20am • NEWBURYPORT, Mass. (AP) — NEWBURYPORT, Mass. (AP) — UFP Technologies Inc. (UFPT) on Tuesday reported net income of $9.7 million in its first quarter. The Newburyport, Massachusetts-based company said it had profit of $1.27 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $4.20 per sha For healthy plants, test your garden's soil for pH level 05/02/2023 07:47am • Healthy plants are the most critical component of a thriving garden. And one of the best ways to keep them that way is to make sure your soil’s pH level suits their needs. Every plant requires a specific soil pH range within which it can best absorb essential nutrients. Because the optimal range i Sealed Air: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 05/02/2023 07:14am • CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Sealed Air Corp. (SEE) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $61.9 million. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company said it had net income of 43 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and to account for discontinued ope