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What would a new Palestinian government in the West Bank mean for the war in Gaza? 02/26/2024 09:02pm • The Palestinian Authority's prime minister announced his government's resignation on Monday, seen as the first step in a reform process urged by the United States as part of its latest ambitious plans to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But it will do little to address the authority's longs Two Chinese bloggers in exile warn that police are interrogating their followers 02/26/2024 08:22pm • SHANGHAI (AP) — Two prominent Chinese bloggers in exile said police were investigating their millions of followers on international social media platforms, in an escalation of Beijing’s attempts to clamp down on critical speech even outside of the country’s borders. Former state broadcaster C How Early Retirement Will Impact Your Social Security Benefit 02/26/2024 07:00pm • Early retirement may sound appealing, but there could be implications for your Social Security benefits. Your monthly payment may be lower, depending on factors like your age and the number of years you worked. The amount you earn during your career will play a role, too. To know how early retiremen How to Get Down Payment Assistance for a Mortgage 02/26/2024 07:00pm • Purchasing a home is exciting, but for many first-time and young buyers, one obstacle stands in the way: the down payment. Among millennials who want to buy a house, 71% said they can't afford to, according to a 2023 report by the rental website Apartment List. The good news is that homebuyers can g Donald Trump appeals $454 million judgment in New York civil fraud case 02/26/2024 03:39pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has appealed his $454 million New York civil fraud judgment, challenging a judge’s finding that he lied about his wealth as he grew the real estate empire that launched him to stardom and the presidency. The former president’s lawyers filed notices of appeal Monday Trump is winning big with his base, but there’s no sign that he's broadening support 02/26/2024 10:56am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump appears close to invincible in the Republican primaries and caucuses, but despite his commanding victories, the front-runner’s strength among general election voters remains unclear. AP VoteCast shows that Trump, the former president, has galvanized the core of the Fatigue and frustration as final do-over mayoral election looms in Connecticut's largest city 02/26/2024 05:02am • BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — It’s been nearly four months since a judge tossed out the results of a Democratic mayoral primary in Connecticut’s largest city due to allegations of ballot stuffing, sending voters repeatedly back to the polls and thrusting Bridgeport into an unflattering national spo Feleti Teo is named Tuvalu's new prime minister after elections that ousted Taiwan supporter 02/26/2024 03:27am • MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Tuvalu’s former Attorney General Feleti Teo was named prime minister of the tiny South Pacific nation Monday after elections a month ago ousted the last government leader. Teo was the only candidate nominated by his 15 lawmaker colleagues and Governor General Tofiga Today in History: February 26, World Trade Center bombed in 1993 02/26/2024 12:00am • Today in History Today is Monday, Feb. 26, the 57th day of 2024. There are 309 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 26, 1993, a truck bomb built by Islamic extremists exploded in the parking garage of the North Tower of New York’s World Trade Center, killing six people A Guide to Tax Deductions for the Self-Employed 02/25/2024 07:00pm • Are you self-employed and wondering how to maximize your tax deductions for tax year 2023? Here's a look at 15 of the best tax write-offs you don't want to miss: 1. Qualified business income.2. Mileage or vehicle expenses.3. Retirement savings.4. Insurance premiums.5. Office supplies.6. Home office Can You Take the Home Office Deduction? 02/25/2024 07:00pm • Many people whose jobs became remote during the COVID-19 pandemic are still working from home. Some work entirely from home or on a hybrid schedule, others are searching for new jobs they can do remotely and some are starting their own businesses and doing self-employed work from home rather than re 5 Best Free Stock Analysis and Research Tools Online 02/25/2024 07:00pm • The U.S. stock market is off to a great start in 2024. Through Feb. 23, both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq-100 are up more than 7% year to date (YTD). The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up nicely as well, though not as dramatically. That well-known index has gained just over 3% YTD. You may be thi 10 Tax Breaks for People Over 50 02/25/2024 07:00pm • Once you turn 50, and especially after age 65, you can qualify for extra tax breaks. Older people get a bigger standard deduction, and they can earn more before they have to file a tax return at all. Workers over 50 can also defer or avoid taxes on more money using retirement and health savings acco Trump exchanges a close hug with Argentine President Javier Milei at conservative summit 02/24/2024 07:24pm • OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Javier Milei, the fiery, right-wing populist president of Argentina, gave Donald Trump on Saturday an ecstatic hug a day after meeting with Biden administration officials in Buenos Aires. Trump and Milei were the biggest speakers to wrap up the annual Conservative Political A South Africa's ANC launches election manifesto as president highlights party's achievements 02/24/2024 05:30pm • DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday highlighted the achievements of his African National Congress, which has ruled the country for all of its 30 years of democrac y, as it heads into a tight race in May's election. Ramaphosa delivered the party’s m