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Forced to emigrate, Venezuelans living abroad hope for change — and to eventually return home 07/25/2024 10:17am • The prolonged economic and political instability in Venezuela has forced millions of Venezuelans to leave over the past decade, quashing many of their dreams and leaving many wondering if they'll ever return to what was once South America's most prosperous country. The refugee agency UNHCR estimates Booties. Indoor dog parks. And following the vet's orders. How to keep pets cool this summer 07/25/2024 08:28am • PHOENIX (AP) — As much of the world swelters, it's not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense — at times deadly — heat waves become more common. “It’s really important to remember t Palestinian Olympic team greeted with cheers and gifts in Paris 07/25/2024 07:53am • PARIS (AP) — Palestinian Olympic athletes were greeted with a roar of a crowd and gifts of food and roses as they arrived in Paris on Thursday, ready to represent war–torn Gaza and the rest of the territories on a global stage. As the beaming athletes walked through a sea of Palestinian flags at How DC is planning to improve school transportation for students with disabilities 07/25/2024 05:40am • D.C. is planning to spend millions on private transportation as part of a plan to make sure students with disabilities get to school on time this fall, according to court documents. The plan is tied to a lawsuit accusing the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) of denying studen SJW: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 07/25/2024 05:08am • SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — SJW Corp. (SJW) on Wednesday reported earnings of $20.7 million in its second quarter. The San Jose, California-based company said it had net income of 64 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 66 cents per share. The Home of the 76ers, Flyers needs a new naming rights deal after Wells Fargo pulls out 07/24/2024 09:18pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The home of the Philadelphia Flyers and the 76ers -- well, the Sixers, for now -- will soon need a new name. Banking giant Wells Fargo says it will not renew its naming rights deal with the arena in the South Philadelphia sports complex that has served as home to the city’s N Perform a Midyear Financial Checkup in 10 Steps 07/24/2024 08:00pm • As the needs of individuals and families change, financial plans tend to fall apart -- unless you maintain them. Life events such as a death, a marriage, the birth of a child or a job change, for example, can trigger tax and financial implications you need to address before the year's up. As a resul How to Pay for a Nursing Home With No Money 07/24/2024 08:00pm • Paying for a nursing home with no money to spare is a predicament many people eventually face. With an average U.S. life span of more than 76 years, however, you should think about how to prepare. Sorting out the pros and cons of possible payment strategies can be a painstaking process. If you're on Los Angeles Zoo sets record with 17 California condor chicks hatched in 2024 07/24/2024 07:33pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — A record 17 California condor chicks hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo during this year's breeding season for the endangered birds, officials announced Wednesday. All the chicks will be candidates for release into the wild as part of the California Condor Recovery Program, the LA Annapolis library opens new driving simulator 07/24/2024 06:00pm • Usually, libraries offer more than just free books — you can often find free tools and other educational resources. But this Maryland library wants to teach you how to drive without leaving the building. Earlier this month, the Anne Arundel County Public Library unveiled a new driving simul Thousands more Prince William Co. students to get free school meals next year 07/24/2024 06:00pm • Thousands more Prince William County Public Schools students will have access to free breakfast and lunch next year after a major change to the criteria used to determine whether a school can offer free meals to the whole student body. Previously, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said 40% o Andrew Tate's defamation lawsuit against human trafficking accuser can proceed, judge says 07/24/2024 05:23pm • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A judge says controversial social media personality Andrew Tate 's defamation lawsuit against a Florida woman who accused him of imprisoning her in Romania can move forward, but he threw out Tate's allegations against her parents and some allegations against the woman. Third man pleads guilty in connection with threats and vandalism targeting New Hampshire journalists 07/24/2024 04:51pm • BOSTON (AP) — A third man has pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with threats and vandalism targeting public radio journalists in New Hampshire. Prosecutors allege that four men were involved in a plot to vandalize the homes of New Hampshire Public Radio news director Daniel Barrick, Prosecutor says the New Jersey man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie was trying to carry out a fatwa 07/24/2024 04:46pm • BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A man who severely injured author Salman Rushdie in a frenzied knife attack in western New York was motivated by a Hezbollah leader's endorsement of a fatwa calling for Rushdie's death, prosecutors said Wednesday in announcing new terrorism charges. The three-count indictment Lamb Weston, Tesla fall; Tenet Healthcare, Mattel rise; Wednesday, 7/24/2024 07/24/2024 04:09pm • Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Wednesday: Tesla Inc. (TSLA), down $30.39 to $215.99 The electric vehicle maker said its profit for the spring fell 45% from a year earlier. Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), down $9.16 to $172.63 Analysts pointed to pockets of weakness at Google'