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Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 21-27 07/15/2024 09:07am • Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 21-27: July 21: Actor Leigh Lawson (“Tess”) is 81. Singer Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) is 76. Cartoonist Garry Trudeau (“Doonesbury”) is 76. Actor Jamey Sheridan (“Homeland”) is 73. Singer-guitarist Eric Bazilian of The Hooters is 71. Comedian Jon Lo AP PHOTOS: In documenting violence in Haiti, you find bodies, but also ways people keep on living 07/15/2024 12:01am • PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Violence permeates every fiber of Haitian society. It used to linger on the outskirts of the capital, targeting the poorest, but now everyone — from street vendors to doctors to schoolchildren — are in its grip. Yet, people find ways to keep living. For the first h 13 Items That Sell on eBay, Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace 07/14/2024 08:00pm • If you have items to unload, you could hold a garage sale. But that involves setting aside days to sort and price items, not to mention the time needed to man the sale itself. Then, there is no guarantee that people will show up or buy anything. A better way to sell off your clutter may be to use on Cole Custer wins Xfinity race at Pocono in farewell season for Stewart-Haas Racing 07/13/2024 06:22pm • LOND POND, Pa. (AP) — Cole Custer drove away from Justin Allgaier over the final laps to give the 2023 Xfinity Series champion his first win of the year, earning a playoff spot for Stewart-Haas Racing in its farewell season with the checkered flag Saturday at Pocono Raceway. Custer had another dom Spain phenom Lamine Yamal has electrified Euro 2024. In hometown, family and friends not surprised 07/13/2024 03:40pm • MATARO, Spain (AP) — In the working-class neighborhood where Spain’s teenage phenom Lamine Yamal grew up, there are two soccer fields divided by a chain-link fence. Next to the green carpet of the local soccer club, local lore has it that Yamal played with his friends on a small concrete slab wh Argentina's inflation edges up in June, breaking a months-long streak in a blow to President Milei 07/12/2024 10:17pm • BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A closely watched measure of inflation in Argentina was stronger than the libertarian government of President Javier Milei would have hoped on Friday, as the official statistics agency reported prices edging up in June and breaking a months-long streak of declines. A Stop & Shop closing 32 underperforming grocery stores in the Northeast 07/12/2024 02:10pm • Stop & Shop said Friday it will close 32 underperforming grocery stores in the Northeast U.S. by the end of the year. The chain, which is owned by the Dutch supermarket company Ahold Delhaize, said it will close 10 stores in New Jersey, eight stores in Massachusetts, seven stores in New York, fi UK's new justice secretary outlines emergency measures to relieve prison overcrowding 07/12/2024 10:43am • LONDON (AP) — Britain’s new justice secretary on Friday outlined emergency plans to relieve prison overcrowding, clearing the way for early release of thousands of prisoners to ensure the beleaguered system continues to function. Shabana Mahmood, who took over after the left-leaning Labour Party Should you use a credit card or cash on vacation? 07/12/2024 07:20am • Cash is king, but credit can offer greater security when you travel. Before you head out on vacation, make plans for whether you'll pay for expenses such as meals, souvenirs and local transportation with cash or credit. Consider how you plan to spend, where you're going and how flexible your money n Destination Paris: Tara Davis-Woodhall and husband Hunter focus on small stuff in chase for gold 07/12/2024 06:00am • FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Tara Davis-Woodhall preheats the oven, then heads to the back of the house while her husband, Hunter, pulls out the cutting board and methodically slices the sweet potatoes that will be the star of the show for this afternoon’s lunch. A minute later, Davis-Woodhall reap Thanks to AI, Virginia Rep. Wexton has something to say 07/12/2024 05:29am • Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton touched a lot of hearts this week by sharing a video on X that let the world know that she has found her voice. Since 2019, Wexton has served the people of Virginia's 10th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Last September, Wexton announced that she had 23 Fun Things to Do in Las Vegas With Kids 07/11/2024 08:00pm • Las Vegas isn't just for adults. From roller coasters to water parks to kid-friendly shows, this entertainment hub is full of fun for the whole family. Read on to discover the best things to do in Las Vegas with kids, including free activities. Pinball Hall of FameTake the kids to play pinball at th Dollar General agrees to pay $12 million fine to settle alleged workplace safety violations 07/11/2024 06:01pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Dollar General has agreed to pay a $12 million fine and improve conditions at its thousands of retail stores nationwide to make them safer for workers, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. The discount retailer and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration reached t Groceries are expensive, but they don't have to break the bank. Here are some tips to save 07/11/2024 12:06pm • NEW YORK (AP) — If you’ve noticed that you’re paying more than before for the same amount of groceries, you’re not the only one. Inflation is easing slightly, but grocery prices are still high — up 21% on average since inflation started to surge more than three years ago. “When inflation Things to do in the DC area: Blerdcon, Bastille Day … and more! 07/11/2024 06:30am • Nerds, unite! Blerdcon runs from Friday through Sunday with a widespread focus on everything from video gaming, to tabletop gaming, to anime and manga, to cosplay, as well as music — while celebrating Blerd (a portmanteau of Black and nerd) culture. This year, there will be over 100 panels and