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Starbucks sees room to expand with hundreds of new US stores and increased seating 01/29/2026 03:50pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks said Thursday that it plans to open hundreds of new stores across the U.S. and add seating capacity at thousands of existing locations, doubling down on a strategy of emphasizing the company's cafes as community hubs even as consumer demand for drive-thru coffee grows. T Where are those darn keys? Tricks for remembering where you put things 01/29/2026 08:53am • With a scarf dangling from your coat pocket and those gloves left behind at the coffee shop, there are simply more things to lose in winter. That’s not counting your misplaced keys at home or those exasperated moments looking for your phone when you say, “I just had it!” Try not to beat yourse Can You Refinance Student Loans While in School? 01/28/2026 07:00pm • Refinancing your student loans can allow you to take advantage of certain benefits, like a lower interest rate and greater payment flexibility. In most cases, borrowers who refinance wait until after they've graduated. It is possible, though, to refinance before you even leave school. Here's what yo A father awaits Rafah crossing reopening after 2-year separation from family in Gaza 01/28/2026 01:36pm • BADRASHIN, Egypt (AP) — Stranded in Egypt for the past two years, Raed Belal has had to watch helplessly as his wife and children in the Gaza Strip endured bombardment, displacement and hunger. Now he finally has hope he might return to them. With Israel preparing to reopen the vital Rafah crossi Google adds AI image generation to Chrome browser, side panel option for virtual assistant 01/28/2026 01:01pm • Google is empowering its Chrome browser with the ability to alter imagery and a virtual assistant to help with online tasks as part of its push to turbocharge its digital services with more artificial intelligence technology. The features rolling out include making Google's AI image generator and ed Tampa Bay Rays' new stadium proposal: What we know so far 01/28/2026 12:08am • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — For many of the nearly 28 years since the Tampa Bay Rays held their inaugural game in St. Petersburg's domed stadium, they have been looking for a bigger, better deal. Tropicana Field's location, across Tampa Bay from the much-larger population base in Tampa, attribute Judge finds Virginia Democrats' redistricting resolution illegal; new Maryland map advances 01/27/2026 08:56pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democrats ran into a setback on Tuesday in Virginia to fight back against President Donald Trump's congressional redistricting efforts, but they took a step forward in Maryland, though obstacles remain for enacting a new congressional map there. A Virginia judge ruled that a p Activists say Iran's crackdown has killed at least 6,221 people, as the country's currency plunges 01/27/2026 08:08pm • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests has killed at least 6,221 people while many others still are feared dead, activists said Wednesday, as a U.S. aircraft carrier group arrived in the Middle East to lead any American military response to the crisis. Ir How the Federal Reserve Impacts Mortgages 01/27/2026 07:00pm • At its January 2026 meeting, the Federal Reserve opted to hold interest rates steady, keeping the low end of the range at 3.5%. The Fed referenced the impact of employment data in a Jan. 28 news release, saying, "Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabiliz The Fed Holds Steady: Could That Be Good News for the Housing Market? 01/27/2026 07:00pm • As expected, the Federal Reserve did not make any changes to the federal funds rate during its January meeting. That isn't necessarily bad news for mortgage rates either. "The Fed is the weather, not the thermostat," says Dan Snyder, CEO of mortgage lender Lower. In other words, the Federal Reserve How the Federal Reserve Impacts Personal Loans 01/27/2026 07:00pm • The Federal Reserve doesn't directly set personal loan rates. But its monetary policies are designed to have a widespread effect on the U.S. economy. When the central bank makes a policy move, it creates a chain reaction that trickles down to personal loan interest rates. Borrowers with an existing How to Find the Best Independent Living Community Near You: A Checklist 01/27/2026 07:00pm • Independent living facilities, also sometimes called retirement communities, active adult communities or 55-plus communities, can be an excellent option for older adults who want certain amenities and benefits but are still able to care for themselves. These communities primarily focus on serving th Indy 500 champ Josef Newgarden is still getting acclimated to seeing former teammates in new places 01/27/2026 06:21pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden begins his 15th IndyCar season in a new role — as the most veteran IndyCar driver at Team Penske. It comes at the same time Newgarden is trying to rebound from one of his worst seasons in more than a decade. He’s also trying Pinterest will lay off 15% of its workforce as the platform pivots resources to AI 01/27/2026 12:11pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce, as part of broader restructuring that arrives as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence. In a Tuesday securities filing, San Francisco-based Pinterest said it was making these cuts to sup Fascist salutes from the podium: Cortina’s forgotten ‘mini-Olympics’ during World War II 01/27/2026 05:35am • CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — A giant portrait of Benito Mussolini hovered over the “Snow Stadium” — on the exact same grounds where the curling arena for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics now stands. The shooting range for the military patrol event — the precursor to biathlon — was he