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Europe's economic outlook worsens as high prices plague consumer spending 09/11/2023 06:37am • FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Union has lowered its forecast for economic growth this year and next, saying inflation is taking a heavy toll on people's willingness to spend in shops — while higher interest rates are sharply restricting the credit needed for investment and purchases. T Beyond the boardwalk — How a Bethany Beach woman aims to help others through fashion 09/11/2023 05:35am • WTOP is proud to spotlight the many small businesses that make up the D.C. region as part of our Small Business September coverage. The Small Business September series is brought to you by EagleBank. Would you want to work a job nearby your parent, siblings and romantic partner? That's a rea Former CEO of China's Alibaba quits cloud business in surprise move during its leadership reshuffle 09/11/2023 02:07am • HONG KONG (AP) — The former CEO of Alibaba, Daniel Zhang, resigned as head of its cloud computing unit Monday in a surprise move as the Chinese e-commerce empire wraps up a leadership reshuffle. Alibaba said it will invest $1 billion in a technology fund Zhang will establish to support the firm� Lahaina's fire-stricken Filipino residents are key to tourism and local culture. Will they stay? 09/11/2023 12:11am • LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Ambulance and fire truck sirens wailed outside as Elsie Rosales stripped linens from king-sized mattresses at a beachfront resort in Lahaina. She tried to focus on the work, but was beset by dread: Had a wildfire taken the home she scrimped to buy on a housekeeper’s wag 30 Fall Family Vacation Ideas 09/10/2023 08:00pm • nullFall breaks are the perfect opportunity for a mini family vacation -- especially since you can enjoy outdoor pursuits amid changing foliage in many destinations. Whether your idea of a family-friendly fall vacation involves U-pick farms and corn mazes, visiting a theme park for Halloween events, Galveston Diet for Menopause - Expert Review 09/10/2023 08:00pm • As a board-certified OB-GYN, Dr. Mary Clair Haver has delivered thousands of babies during her career. It's certainly a rewarding occupation, but as her patient population has aged, the Galveston, Texas-based physician has delved into a different area of health. Her patients have been vocally concer 14th annual DC State Fair fills Franklin Park with food, fun and community pride 09/10/2023 04:27pm • Sunday marked the DC State Fair's 14th year of bringing together local music, food, businesses, and agencies to celebrate the culture of the nation's capital. “This event is all about celebrating local D.C., so we really strive to have local vendors, lots of woman-owned businesses and businesse As Jacksonville shooting victims are eulogized, advocates call attention to anti-Black hate crimes 09/09/2023 10:02am • The racist motivations of the white shooter who targeted and fatally shot Black people in Jacksonville, Florida, two weeks ago have revived concerns about the threat of hate violence and domestic terrorism against African Americans. Most hate crime victims in the U.S. are Black, and that has been th For nearly a quarter century, an AP correspondent watched the Putin era unfold in Russia 09/09/2023 04:22am • NARVA, Estonia (AP) — At the Ivangorod-Narva border crossing, the last glimpse of Russia is of a sprawling fortress and the first sight of Estonia is another fortress on the other bank of a slender river. They’re almost comically close: People with strong arms could have a game of catch between From piñata to postage stamp, US celebrates centuries-old Hispanic tradition 09/09/2023 01:37am • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service on Friday rolled out its latest special edition postage stamps, paying homage to a tradition with global roots that has evolved over centuries to become a universal symbol of celebration. The release of four new stamps featuring colorful piñatas c Vegas hotel operations manager accused of stealing $773K through bogus refund accounts 09/08/2023 06:36pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former operations manager at a Las Vegas Strip resort is facing 15 felony charges alleging he siphoned more than $773,000 in hotel refunds into a personal account that he used for luxury shopping, expensive dinners, spa treatments and private jet flights. Brandon Rashaad Johnson Israel says it will reopen the main cargo crossing to Gaza on Sunday, a relief for Gazan producers 09/08/2023 12:13pm • JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel announced plans to reopen the Gaza Strip’s main cargo crossing on Sunday after closing it earlier this week, claiming authorities had found explosives headed out of the embattled territory. The closure was a severe economic blow to producers across the coastal strip. The Sports on TV for September 11 - 17 09/08/2023 10:00am • Adv09 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, September 11 NFL FOOTBALL 8:15 p.m. ABC — Buffalo at NY Jets ESPN — Buffalo at NY Jets ESPN2 — Buffalo at NY Jets (Manning-Cast) _____ Tuesday, September 12 COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S) 9 p.m. ESPN — Nebraska at From spaceships to 'Batman' props, a Hollywood model maker's creations and collection up for auction 09/08/2023 08:38am • DALLAS (AP) — From an early model of the iconic alien mothership from “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” to a complete Stormtrooper costume from “Star Wars,” bidding opens Friday on thousands of pieces Hollywood model maker Greg Jein collected over his lifetime, including many he created Takoma Park toy store focuses on 'the playful at heart' 09/08/2023 05:59am • WTOP is proud to spotlight the many small businesses that make up the D.C. region as part of our Small Business September coverage. The Small Business September series is brought to you by EagleBank. Running a local toy store can be an incredibly fun and rewarding experience, especially when it