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Rights group: World Bank, Jordan use flawed formula for aid to kingdom, excluding some poor people 06/13/2023 09:37am • JERUSALEM (AP) — The World Bank and Jordan are using a “flawed” algorithm to calculate aid for the kingdom's citizens, excluding some people who are impoverished, hungry or otherwise struggling, a leading rights group said Tuesday. Human Rights Watch reported that the automated program ranks t Millennial Money: How to use ChatGPT to plan your next trip 06/13/2023 08:40am • Planning travel can be a daunting maze. Guidebooks, by their nature, send all readers to the same destinations. And web searches can yield an unhelpful mess of content. Yet some tech-savvy travelers are finding success using artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT and Bard to inspire and plan The Best Indoor Plants for Every Room In Your House 06/12/2023 08:00pm • When it's time to list a home for sale, there's a common trope of the real estate agent bringing in fresh-cut flowers for the photo shoot or the first open house. Flowers add a pop of color and a hint of nature to any home, of course, but the right houseplant in the right room can add a lot to every Top Travel Destinations for Retirees 06/12/2023 08:00pm • Many people enter retirement with a wish list of places they would like to explore. A recent AARP survey revealed that retirees are leaning into opportunities to visit domestic destinations, especially as they face rising costs due to higher inflation. The South and West, with their warm climates an How to Find Last-Minute Cruise Deals in 2023 06/12/2023 08:00pm • Cruising is back -- in a big way -- after all the turmoil and shutdowns in the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Cruise Lines International Association's 2023 State of the Cruise Industry report, the intent to cruise is higher now than it was in December 2019, before the pandemic. Ukraine claims recapture of seven villages in early stages of counteroffensive 06/12/2023 03:56pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian troops have retaken seven villages spanning 90 square kilometers (35 square miles) from Russian forces in the past week, the deputy defense minister said Monday as the early stages of Kyiv's counteroffensive notched small successes. Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Mali GM to invest $632 million at Fort Wayne assembly plant to prepare for new generation of pickups 06/12/2023 12:45pm • DETROIT (AP) — General Motors says it will spend $632 million to update its Fort Wayne, Indiana, assembly plant so it can make the next generation of full-size pickup trucks with internal combustion engines. The investment in new conveyors and equipment in the body shop and assembly areas won't cr Trial starts of suspect in deadly Danish mall shooting 06/12/2023 04:39am • COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The trial started Monday of a 23-year-old man who is charged with murder and attempted murder over a shooting in a Danish mall in which three people died, . Danish authorities have ruled out terrorism in the July 3, 2022, shooting in the huge Field’s shopping center on Food prices are squeezing Europe. Now Italians are calling for a pasta protest 06/12/2023 04:03am • MILAN (AP) — When it comes to skyrocketing pasta prices, Italians are crying: Basta! They have had enough after the cost of the staple of every Italian table soared by twice the rate of inflation. One consumer advocate group is calling for a weeklong national pasta strike starting June 22 after th How to Make a Healthy Sandwich 06/11/2023 08:00pm • Sandwiches have so many things in their favor. They're easy to prepare, portable and incredibly versatile. In fact, on any given day, nearly half of Americans eat a sandwich. Unfortunately, these all-in-one meals have become one of the top sources of sodium and saturated fat in the American diet. 22 Fun Things to Do in San Diego With Kids in 2023 06/11/2023 08:00pm • San Diego is a coastal city known for sunny skies, sprawling beaches, world-class museums and a variety of ocean activities. Often referred to as "America's Finest City," San Diego is an ideal destination for families, as it is home to well-known, kid-friendly attractions such as the San Diego Zoo a What to Do if Something Is Recalled  06/11/2023 08:00pm • It has probably happened to you in the past, and it will probably happen again: a recall. A recall is what happens when a product is determined to be unsafe, and the public is asked to stop using and return the item right away. Sometimes the recalled item is food, and sometimes it is something like Abstinence not required: How a Baltimore drug treatment program prioritizes saving lives 06/11/2023 04:48pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — Anthony Kelly trudged through southwest Baltimore, each labored footstep a reminder of the roofing accident that left him with chronic pain and a raging opioid addiction several years after he returned home from serving in the Marines. Doctors used metal plates to reconstruct his Some NYC dining establishments cater to dogs and their owners 06/11/2023 10:14am • ▶ Watch Video: Some NYC dining establishments cater to both dogs and their owners Many people identify their four-legged friends as members of their family — a sentiment some restaurants in New York City are getting behind. Instead of a kids menu, La Contenta Oeste in Lower Manhat In a last-ditch effort, longtime Southern Baptist churches expelled for women pastors fight to stay 06/11/2023 08:06am • LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The robed choir performed a rousing missionary chorus, the worshippers sang from the Baptist Hymnal, and the pastor preached on the need to listen to God before inviting people to come forward and profess faith in Jesus. If there was ever a blueprint for a traditional Southe