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The Latest: Debby blamed for multiple deaths in Florida, Georgia, leaves thousands without power
08/05/2024 10:22pm • High winds and heavy rains from Tropical Storm Debby lashed Florida on Monday. At least four deaths were reported in the state, and hundreds had to be rescued from flooded homes. The storm is now threatening to flood some of America’s most historic Southern cities. Here's the Latest: Hundreds res
What to Know About a College's Net Price Calculator
08/05/2024 08:00pm • The cost of college can be jarring for families. In fact, only 44% of parents felt prepared to pay their child's first tuition bill, according to a March 2024 College Ave survey. To reduce the shock, families should have conversations early about their plans to pay for college and use the net price
17 Top All-Inclusive Caribbean Resorts for Families
08/05/2024 08:00pm • Picture a family vacation on the beach with adventurous kayaking, Instagram-worthy sunsets, beautiful oceanfront accommodations and relaxing spa treatments -- not to mention plenty of activities to keep the kids busy and all the food and drinks you want. That's what you'll be treated to on an all-in
Is Organic Food Better?
08/05/2024 08:00pm • Demand for organic food continues to grow, despite these products often being pricier than conventional food. Sales of certified organic products approached $70 billion in 2023, a new record for the sector, and the category is predicted to reach $144 billion by 2032. So, why are people choosing to
Is Organic Food Worth the Extra Cost?
08/05/2024 08:00pm • The term "organic" has become synonymous with healthy eating, yet what does it actually mean when you see it on a label? "Understanding the specifics can help you make informed decisions about whether the higher price tag is worth it for you," Sarah Heckler, a registered dietitian with Anne Till Nut
The Fed's high rates spur fear of slowdown, yet recession signals have so far proved wrong
08/05/2024 05:23pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The turmoil shaking global financial markets reflects a sudden fear that the Federal Reserve may have held its key interest rate too high for too long, heightening the risk of a U.S. recession. Economists and Wall Street traders now expect the Fed to cut its benchmark rate, which
Jim Harbaugh has best track record of 8 new head coaches but Morris has better shot at playoffs
08/05/2024 04:57pm • At least one NFL team with a new coach has reached the playoffs every year since the 2006 season. DeMeco Ryans took over in Houston last year and led the Texans from worst to first in the AFC South. With AP Offensive Rookie of the Year C.J. Stroud and Defensive Rookie of the Year Will Anderson Jr. l
What's the deal with the Olympics? Your burning questions, answered
08/05/2024 02:18pm • PARIS (AP) — The Olympics have their own language, traditions and rules — ones that are ever-evolving. It can be a lot to take in so here, The Associated Press will be answering some of the most asked questions about the Paris Games. I thought it was the Paris Olympics. Why are so many events ..
Senior economics aide Gene Sperling is leaving the White House to work on the Harris campaign
08/05/2024 09:00am • WASHINGTON (AP) — White House senior adviser Gene Sperling is leaving his administration position to work with Vice President Kamala Harris' election campaign as the Democrats step up efforts to challenge Donald Trump on policy issues in November's election. Sperling will be a senior economic advi
Car Review: BMW i5 M60 is like an all-electric M5 with sports car performance
08/05/2024 06:37am • The new BMW i5 M60 is an all-electric midsize luxury sedan. (WTOP/Mike Parris) The “Ultimate Driving Machine” is moving to the future with all-electric vehicles and the i5 M60 looks to carry on the tradition with the vaunted M division making sports cars that just happened to be a midsiz
Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicion
08/05/2024 12:03am • WASHINGTON (AP) — It was billed as the “biggest ever economic development project” in north Michigan when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2022 welcomed a Chinese lithium-ion battery company’s plan to build a $2.36 billion factory and bring a couple thousand jobs to Big Rapids. But now the project b
5 Ways to Get More Money From Your Graduate School
08/04/2024 08:00pm • Graduate school can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be if you're savvy about finding money that you don't have to repay. Your financial aid
package
for graduate school may include any combination of grants, fellowships, assistantships, work-study, scholarships and loans. If it doesn't quite cov
One church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station
08/04/2024 08:33am • About 10 miles from Johnson Space Center, a Houston-area church takes a moment during Wednesday Bible studies and Sunday evening services to pray for two members who cannot be there. In fact, there’s no way on Earth for NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Tracy Dyson to show up at Provi
Tesla attorneys ask judge to vacate decision invalidating massive pay
package
for Elon Musk
08/02/2024 07:16pm • WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Attorneys for Elon Musk and Tesla’s corporate directors are asking a Delaware judge to vacate her ruling requiring the company to rescind a massive and unprecedented pay
package
for Musk. Friday's hearing follows a January ruling in which Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McC
UK police brace for more far-right protests as government warns of tough response
08/02/2024 02:57pm • LONDON (AP) — Several suspects arrested in violent protests that erupted after the fatal stabbing of three children in northwest England made court appearances Friday as officials braced for more clashes that Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned and blamed on “far-right hatred.” Starmer vowe
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