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AP Exclusive: America's Black attorneys general discuss race, politics and the justice system 12/01/2023 03:08pm • BOSTON (AP) — The American legal system is facing a crisis of trust in communities around the country, with people of all races and across the political spectrum. For many, recent protests against police brutality called attention to longstanding discrepancies in the administration of justice. For How to Have a Wedding in Your Home 11/30/2023 07:00pm • If you're planning a wedding and wondering where you're going to have it and how you'll pull it together in time, you may find yourself flirting with the idea of having it in your own home. After all, it's done on TV and in the movies all the time -- and it sure looks easy. It may also appear to mak 7 Best Investments During a Recession 11/29/2023 07:00pm • If the economy heads south or goes into a recession, it's worth reviewing your portfolio to see if it's time for a realignment.For example, diversifying into defensive sectors and bonds may offer some hedging against market downturns.Allocating to stable dividend-paying stocks and considering altern The Commercial Real Estate Outlook for 2024 11/29/2023 07:00pm • The beleaguered commercial real estate (CRE) industry has been facing headwinds since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of the persistent challenges being endured by this important part of the U.S. economy will continue throughout 2024. There are bright spots in the CRE outlook -- mostly Lawsuit seeks $5M for Black former delivery driver who says white men shot at him in Mississippi 11/29/2023 01:08pm • JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Black former delivery driver in Mississippi who says two white men shot into his work van and then pursued him in a high-speed chase last year has filed a new lawsuit against the men and his former employer, FedEx. This is the second civil suit on behalf of D'Monterrio Gibs As Airbnb falters, hostels seek to compete 11/29/2023 10:16am • Once a niche market for frugal, globetrotting young people, hostels are becoming a popular form of alternative lodging. No longer just rows of bunk beds, some hostels now offer private rooms and amenities like rooftop pools and spas. Take the Selina Boquete hostel in Panama. Guests are served an eve Ways to Sidestep Holiday Financial Stress 11/28/2023 07:00pm • The winter holidays are here, and with them comes a crush of expenses. "A lot of people want to do something nice for their families," says Diane Kessler, director and senior wealth advisor with Citi Wealth Management in Bethesda, Maryland. "They want to be generous." But being generous can put a da Apple TV app - Top Movies 11/28/2023 11:50am • Top Movie Purchases and Rentals (US): 1. Oppenheimer 2. Barbie 3. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One 4. The Equalizer 3 5. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas 6. Dumb Money 7. The Creator 8. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny 9. Gran Turismo 10. The Expendables 4 Schools in Portland, Oregon, reach tentative deal with teachers union after nearly month-long strike 11/26/2023 08:38pm • PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s largest school district said late Sunday it had reached a tentative agreement with its teachers union and roughly 45,000 students would be back in school Monday after more than three weeks without classes. The agreement must still be voted on by teachers who have How to Avoid Foreclosure 11/26/2023 07:00pm • A recent job loss or unexpected medical bill can cause you to fall behind on your mortgage payments. If you fall too far behind, your lender may start foreclosure proceedings, meaning you could lose your home. Going through foreclosure is stressful and can negatively impact your credit score for up Maui wildfire survivors camp on the beach to push mayor to convert vacation rentals into housing 11/22/2023 12:31am • LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — A group of Lahaina wildfire survivors is vowing to camp on a popular resort beach until the mayor uses his emergency powers to shut down unpermitted vacation rentals and make the properties available for residents in desperate need of housing. Organizers with the group Laha Apple TV app - Top Movies 11/21/2023 12:01pm • Top Movie Purchases and Rentals (US): 1. Barbie 2. The Creator 3. The Equalizer 3 4. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One 5. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas 6. Gran Turismo 7. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny 8. The Last Voyage of the Demeter 9. Blue Beetle 10. So Buy These 6 Things Early This Holiday Season 11/20/2023 07:00pm • Americans are starting their holiday shopping earlier this year, according to the U.S. Holiday Shopping 2023 Report by McKinsey & Company. About half say they started shopping in October or earlier, 40% plan to start in November and just 10% plan to take the last-minute approach in December. So What Is the $1K Per Month in Retirement Rule? 11/20/2023 07:00pm • As you look toward retirement, you'll want to evaluate your options to create a steady income stream. This could come from Social Security benefits, retirement account distributions or a pension. Another popular income strategy involves using the $1,000 per month retirement rule. It means that for e Prepare Your Finances for the Holidays 11/19/2023 07:00pm • If you're like many U.S. consumers, you're aiming for a bigger winter holiday budget this year. TransUnion, one of the three major consumer credit bureaus, conducted a holiday shopping season study and found that 51% of the respondents anticipate spending at least $500 on related expenses. Just 36%