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Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he's putting together investor group to buy TikTok 03/14/2024 03:15pm • Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday that he will put together an investor group to buy TikTok after the House passed a bill that would ban the popular video app in the U.S. if its China-based owner does not sell its stake. During an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box," Mnuchin, w The drama in Russia's election is all about what Putin will do with another 6 years in power 03/14/2024 01:24pm • TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — As Vladimir Putin heads for another six-year term as Russia's president, there's little electoral drama in the race. What he does after he crosses the finish line is what's drawing attention and, for many observers, provoking anxiety. The voting that concludes on Sunday is Lionel Messi likely to miss Saturday's match against DC United 03/14/2024 01:10pm • Lionel Messi's status for Saturday's match against D.C. United at Audi Field is now uncertain after the Argentine superstar was injured Wednesday night. Messi scored a goal and added an assist during Inter Miami's 3-1 victory over Nashville in the second leg for the CONCACAF Champions Cup round-o 'Freaknik' documentary tells untold story behind the massively popular Atlanta street party 03/14/2024 12:59pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — If you participated in Atlanta’s wildest gathering called Freaknik back in the day, then beware: You might be featured in Hulu’s new documentary about the legendary street party that became popular through folklore tales involving gridlock traffic, public nudity and highway US lawmakers see TikTok as China's tool, even as it distances itself from Beijing 03/14/2024 12:45am • WASHINGTON (AP) — If some U.S. lawmakers have their way, the United States and China could end up with something in common: TikTok might not be available in either country. The House on Wednesday approved a bill requiring the Beijing-based company ByteDance to sell its subsidiary TikTok or face 5 Ways to Minimize Taxes on Retirement Income 03/13/2024 08:00pm • Taxes will play a significant role in how much money you have available to spend in retirement. During your working years, you may have used specific strategies to manage your tax liability or defer taxes. These strategies should change with your income level over time. By reevaluating your finances Is a 401(k) Worth It in 2024? Pros, Cons and Costs 03/13/2024 08:00pm • Contributing to a 401(k) plan offered by your employer is an easy way to set aside funds for retirement. These accounts are designed for long-term saving and include some key advantages over other types of investment accounts. However, you'll want to be aware of the potential downsides of a 401(k). House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell 03/13/2024 07:56pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company's current ownership structure is a national security threat. The bill, passed Trader Joe's $3 mini totes went viral on TikTok. Now, they're reselling for hundreds 03/13/2024 06:45pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote is the latest item to cause a stir on social media, so much so that resellers are taking advantage of the hype. The mini totes are offered in four colors — blue, red, green, and yellow — and they are all in high demand. The bags, retailing for $ A Massachusetts town spent $600K on shore protection. A winter storm washed it away days later 03/13/2024 06:31pm • BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts beach community is scrambling after a weekend storm washed away $600,000 in sand that was trucked in to protect homes, roads and other infrastructure. The project, which brought 14,000 tons (12,701 metric tons) of sand into Salisbury over several weeks, was completed McDowell now uncontested in North Carolina House race after ex-Rep. Walker declines runoff 03/13/2024 06:14pm • RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A former North Carolina representative who finished second in last week's primary for essentially his old U.S. House seat announced on Wednesday that he won't ask for a runoff and will join Donald Trump's presidential campaign instead. Ex-U.S. Rep. Mark Walker, who served in C Prosecutor urges jury to convict Michigan school shooter's dad, says he could have prevented tragedy 03/13/2024 05:10pm • PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A prosecutor urged jurors to convict the father of a Michigan school shooter on Wednesday, saying he ignored the "easiest, most glaring opportunities" to prevent the killing of four students, especially when confronted with his son's violent classroom drawing. Instead of taki US lawmakers say TikTok won't be banned if it finds a new owner. But that's easier said than done 03/13/2024 11:24am • U.S. lawmakers are threatening to ban TikTok but also say they are giving its Chinese parent company a chance to keep it running. The premise of a bipartisan bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday is that TikTok fans in the U.S. can keep scrolling through their favorite socia UK Conservatives say their biggest donor made racist comments, but they're not giving back his money 03/13/2024 11:15am • LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Conservative government said Wednesday that the party does not plan to give back 10 million pounds ($12.8 million) it received in the past year from a donor who made comments about a Black lawmaker that have been condemned as racist. The government is under pressure from President Biden meets with Teamsters as he seeks to bolster his support among labor unions 03/13/2024 01:05am • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden courted the support of the powerful International Brotherhood of Teamsters on Tuesday, reminding its leaders and members of his record on unions as Republican challenger Donald Trump tries to make gains among the blue-collar workers that helped propel his 2016