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After Oct. 7, Jews seek healing from kabbalah-informed psychedelic retreats 10/30/2025 04:30pm • (RNS) — For nearly two decades, Larry Hertz, a 64-year-old professional, had found healing and spiritual enrichment through underground ceremonies where he and others took psychedelics. But there was a part of him missing: Raised in a culturally Jewish home in California’s Bay Area, he found tha A DC 'Furniture and Whatnot' shop will close its doors Friday 10/30/2025 02:11pm • After nearly 30 years in business in D.C., Miss Pixie’s Furnishings and Whatnot will shut its doors for good Friday. It has been a staple of the Adams Morgan neighborhood, selling locally made art and secondhand furniture. “I will be retiring and moving to my house on the Eastern Shore US government allowed and even helped US firms sell tech used for surveillance in China, AP finds 10/30/2025 01:51pm • U.S. lawmakers have tried four times since September last year to close what they called a glaring loophole: China is getting around export bans on the sale of powerful American AI chips by renting them through U.S. cloud services instead. But the proposals prompted a flurry of activity from more th You can thank Elvis for Elvira, Cassandra Peterson says 10/30/2025 01:50pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Cassandra Peterson has entertained Halloween lovers as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, for more than four decades. Peterson developed the character in the 1980s, after leaving her career as a showgirl — a decision she credits at least in part to Elvis Presley, whom she says essenti The Latest: US will share sensitive nuclear submarine technology with South Korea, Trump says 10/29/2025 10:24pm • The United States will share closely held technology to allow South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine, President Donald Trump said on social media after meeting with the country’s president during Trump’s ongoing trip to Asia. President Lee Jae Myung stressed to Trump in their Wednesday Morocco charges more than 2,400 people over Gen Z protests 10/29/2025 08:37pm • RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco has charged more than 2,400 people over recent youth-led protests that turned violent, a sweeping response to some of the country’s largest anti-government demonstrations in years. Of the 2,480 charged, 1,473 people remain in custody awaiting trial. Charges included Protests erupt after police raid in Brazil leaves 119 dead and draws accusations of excessive force 10/29/2025 08:12pm • RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A massive police raid on a drug gang embedded in low-income neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro that left at least 119 people dead drew protests for excessive force Wednesday and calls for the Rio’s governor to resign. Dozens of favelas residents gathered in front of the stateâ 6 Tips for Aging Alone 10/29/2025 08:00pm • Whether it's a widow or widower remaining on their own, a childless and single older adult who relishes independence or a rural resident embracing solitude, the term "solo ager" is used to describe an individual who lives without a partner or other relatives. These adults are also particularly commo Is Gold a Good Investment Right Now? 10/29/2025 08:00pm • Gold is enjoying quite a surge. As of press time on Oct. 30, the spot price for one troy ounce is about $4,009, after hitting a historic high of $4,378.97 earlier in the month. That's a striking appreciation from $1,650.60 on Nov. 1, 2022. Much of this strength comes from a weaker U.S. dollar, pers From NFL stars to HBCU head coaches: Vick and Jackson on same path as they reunite in Philadelphia 10/29/2025 03:31pm • DOVER, Del. (AP) — Years before DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick thrilled Eagles fans with deep-threat touchdown passes and decades before they became head coaches set to lead their teams from historically Black colleges into a showcase game on national television at an NFL stadium, the future frie Blue Line Corridor Coalition aims to keep revitalization alive in this part of Md. 10/29/2025 03:08pm • The D.C. region's economy has taken a hit under President Donald Trump's administration, following a series of government buyouts and layoffs, and now a near monthlong shutdown. But in Seat Pleasant, Maryland, on Wednesday, it was all smiles in hopes that a much-needed economic boost is on the horiz Urban Edge Properties: Q3 Earnings Snapshot 10/29/2025 07:10am • NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Urban Edge Properties (UE) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its third quarter. The New York-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $47.5 million, or 36 cents per share, in the period. Funds from operations is Virginia lieutenant governor candidates share vision for transportation, data centers 10/29/2025 04:14am • The race for lieutenant governor between Democrat Ghazala Hashmi and Republican John Reid is shaping up to be the closest of Virginia’s statewide contests, according to recent polling. And either candidate would be a historic pick. Hashmi would become both the first Muslim and the first South A Undergarment upgrades bring many Mormon women comfort and joy 10/28/2025 09:57pm • SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Sleeveless versions of the sacred undergarments worn by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints flew off the shelves on their first day available in the U.S., marking a momentous occasion for many women in the faith who say they no longer need to trade comf Average Credit Card APR 10/28/2025 08:00pm • Credit card annual percentage rates, commonly known as APRs, determine how much you'll pay in interest if you carry a balance on your credit card. Your card's APR can vary depending on a few different factors, and there can be different types of APRs for each card. If you know you're going to carry