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They expected an Olympic boon. But some Paris businesses are experiencing a bust 07/26/2024 04:52am • PARIS (AP) — On a typical summer day, tourists flock to the historic Marais district of Paris, wandering its charming medieval streets dotted with ultra-chic boutiques, gazing at stunning private mansions, strolling through the elegant 17th-century square Place des Vosges, and filling humming rest Philippines plans to siphon off oil cargo from sunken tanker to avert 'environmental catastrophe' 07/26/2024 04:47am • MANILA, Philippines (AP) — There is no indication that a big cargo of industrial fuel oil stored in a tanker that sank in stormy weather in Manila Bay has started to leak, the Philippine coast guard said Friday, and plans are being firmed up to try to siphon off the highly toxic shipment to preven Do the New Wells Fargo One Key Cards Unlock Serious Value? We Take a Look 07/25/2024 08:00pm • Expedia enthusiasts have a new way to boost their rewards earnings. This month, Wells Fargo and Expedia launched the One Key Card and One Key+ Card, which allow cardholders to earn rewards on travel, dining, gas, groceries and other everyday purchases. Both cards earn rewards in the form of OneKeyCa Processed and Ultraprocessed Foods: Examples and Health Risks 07/25/2024 08:00pm • When it comes to dietary demons, processed foods are getting a lot of buzz these days. Processed foods are being blamed for everything from an increased risk of developing obesity and heart disease to cancer and Type 2 diabetes, as well as a variety of other detrimental health effects. But is this v Manhattan diamond dealer charged in scheme to swap real diamonds for fakes 07/25/2024 06:33pm • NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan diamond dealer with a history of gemstone fraud was indicted Thursday in what officials describe as a scheme to swindle his fellow merchants out of nearly half a million dollars by replacing their real diamonds with lab grown imitations. Prosecutors say Manashe Sezanay Things to do in the DC area: Late Skate at Anacostia Park, SAAM Arcade … and more! 07/25/2024 02:56pm • There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. If you're searching for D.C.-area bars that are staying open late and offering specials during the Summer Olympics, head to this WTOP article for severa Carmaker Stellantis pledges to tackle problems in North America as profits plunge 07/25/2024 11:53am • MILAN (AP) — Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares pledged action to tackle problems in North America and elsewhere Thursday after reporting a plunge in first-half earnings. U.S.-European automaker Stellantis reported net profits down by half in the first half of the year due largely to lower sales and re Philippine oil tanker sinks in Manila Bay, raising fears of a possible major spill near the capital 07/25/2024 08:48am • MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine oil tanker sank in Manila Bay early Thursday after encountering huge waves, leaving a crewman dead and 16 others rescued in a late-night operation by the coast guard. The force was also assessing whether the vessel was leaking oil — in what could be a majo One Tech Tip: To hide your internet activity or your IP address, use a virtual private network 07/25/2024 04:00am • LONDON (AP) — On the move and looking for an internet connection to check email or post a video to TikTok? It's tempting to jump onto the free Wi-Fi at the coffee shop or the shopping mall. But don't do it unless you've got protection. Using unsecured internet access can be risky. Hackers can secr Chicken Salad Chick brings chicken salad (and a bit more) to Northern Virginia 07/25/2024 03:30am • Atlanta-based fast-casual restaurant chain Chicken Salad Chick, whose menu is dominated by different takes on chicken salad, is opening a location in Falls Church, the first of eight initial locations it plans for Northern Virginia. The company has signed local franchise operator Devon Chamberlin Oregon fire is the largest burning in the US. Thunderstorms and high winds are exacerbating it 07/25/2024 12:45am • BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes from thunderstorms rattled eastern Oregon and Idaho Wednesday afternoon, cutting power and stoking fires, including one in Oregon that is already the largest active blaze in the nation. The Durkee Fire, burning near the Oregon-I What's the Difference Between Medicare and Medigap? 07/24/2024 08:00pm • When it's time to sign up for Medicare, you might find the process daunting from all the different options. Navigating through the sea of information is crucial, especially when distinguishing between original Medicare and Medigap. Four Parts of MedicareMedicare consists of four parts that provide a How to Find the Best Mortgage Lender: 10 Questions You Should Be Asking 07/24/2024 08:00pm • Taking out a mortgage is likely one of the biggest financial steps of your life. The application process involves sharing sensitive information about your finances. While mortgage rates and terms should factor into your decision, choosing a lender you trust is equally important. To find the best len 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 10 Best Places To Retire in Panama 07/24/2024 08:00pm • Panama may be best known for its iconic canal, but for older Americans, it's also a retirement wonderland with sunny vistas, a low cost of living and a wealth of lifestyle amenities. Geographically, the 29,000 square-mile island links North and South America in an elongated "s" shape that borders Co