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Oil boom transforms Guyana, prompting a scramble for spoils 05/05/2023 03:56pm • ANN���S GROVE, Guyana (AP) ��� Villagers in this tiny coastal community lined up on the soggy grass, leaned into the microphone and shared their grievances as someone in the crowd yelled, ���Speak the truth!��� And so they did. One by one, speakers listed what they wanted: a library, streetlights, Police video shows Idaho killings suspect in traffic stop 05/04/2023 11:43pm • PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) ��� Newly released body camera video shows the man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students being pulled over for allegedly running a red light about a month before the killings. The video shows Washington State University campus police stopping Bryan Kohber How to Become a Pilot -- and How That's Changing 05/04/2023 08:00pm • The path for would-be pilots hoping to one day fly for a U.S. carrier is becoming increasingly accessible, as airline officials have turned more creative in their search to bring tens of thousands of new pilots into the industry over the next decade. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 18, 9 Best Apps for Finding Cheap Flights 05/04/2023 08:00pm • While inflation may be cooling nationwide, travelers are likely to still face some sticker shock when booking flights for this year's vacations. As of March 2023, airline fares were up 17.7% compared to the year before, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Industry experts point to a variety McGrath: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 05/04/2023 04:32pm • LIVERMORE, Calif. (AP) ��� LIVERMORE, Calif. (AP) ��� McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) on Thursday reported profit of $71.7 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Livermore, California-based company said it had profit of $2.92. Earnings, adjusted to account for discontinued operations, came Fed raises key rate but hints it may pause amid bank turmoil 05/04/2023 12:43am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Federal Reserve reinforced its fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point to the highest level in 16 years. But the Fed also signaled that it may now pause its streak of 10 rate hikes, which have made borrowing for consumers and All-Inclusive Resorts in Hawaii: 7 Hotels With Awesome Amenities 05/03/2023 08:00pm • All-inclusive resorts can be a great thing, since you don't have to hand over your credit card every time you sit down for a meal or want to do an activity. If you've got your sights set on Hawaii for your next vacation, you'll need to look beyond traditional all-inclusive resorts and consider prope Airbnb will push rooms as low-cost option to house rentals 05/03/2023 12:10pm • DALLAS (AP) ��� Airbnb is making a renewed push into renting single rooms in a nod to its beginnings and a realization that renting an entire house is too expensive for many travelers, especially younger ones. The short-term rental company rolled out a new offering Wednesday that it calls Airbnb Roo How to have a fun summer when your finances fall short 05/03/2023 08:31am • With layoffs, bank closures and inflation, financial tensions remain high for many Americans heading into the summer. In a fall 2022 survey conducted by The Harris Poll for the American Psychological Association, 83% of adults said inflation was a source of stress, and 56% said they and/or their fam 12 Ways Retirees Spend Their Newfound Free Time 05/02/2023 08:00pm • Retirees enjoy over seven hours of leisure time per day, according to 2021 data from the American Time Use Survey. They use their newfound free time in a variety of ways, including taking up new hobbies, relaxing at home, watching TV and lingering over daily activities. Many retirees also continue t What Are Your Rights When It Comes to Nearby Construction? 05/02/2023 08:00pm • Nearby construction can be inconvenient and construction can sometimes last for months, causing excessive noise or even property damage to nearby residents. Whether you have a neighbor who likes to tackle DIY home improvement projects or you live in an urban area with frequent construction, most sta Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 05/02/2023 02:56pm • Here���s a look at how AP���s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP���s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov Media coalition challenges gag order again in Idaho slayings 05/02/2023 01:27pm • BOISE, Idaho (AP) ��� A coalition of 30 news organizations launched another effort Monday to get a gag order lifted in the criminal case of a man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death. The coalition, which includes The Associated Press, had asked the Idaho Supreme Court ear Apple TV app - Top Movies 05/02/2023 12:23pm • Top Movie Purchases and Rentals (US): 1. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania 2. Scream VI 3. Avatar: The Way of Water 4. A Man Called Otto 5. Moment of Contact 6. Plane 7. Creed III 8. 65 9. Jesus Revolution 10. Shazam! Fury of Gods Bride dies at beach when speeding DUI driver slams golf cart 05/02/2023 09:10am • FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (AP) ��� A bride leaving her wedding reception was killed when a woman driving under the influence and well over twice the speed limit slammed into the back of a golf cart on a South Carolina beach road, authorities said. Data retrieved from Jamie Lee Komoroski's rental car indicat