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Libyans want an end to country's divisions and feuding politicians to hold elections, UN envoy says 06/19/2024 10:54pm • UNITED NATIONS (AP) ��� Libyans from rival regions and all walks of life are fed up with the country���s divisions and want political players to end their years-long impasse and agree to hold national elections, a key step to peace in the oil-rich north African country, the U.N. deputy representativ 9 Social Security Calculators That Can Help You Decide When to Claim 06/19/2024 08:00pm • One of the key retirement decisions you will make is when to apply for Social Security. Using a retirement calculator can help you determine the ideal retirement age to start Social Security payments and encourage you to consider taking action to maximize the amount you will receive from Social Secu What Does Greenwashing Mean in Sustainable Investing? 06/19/2024 08:00pm • Consumers and investors interested in eco-friendly products, including investment funds, should watch out for a practice called "greenwashing." What Is Greenwashing?Greenwashing happens when a company falsely presents itself as environmentally friendly to capitalize on the growing demand for sustain Best Places to Invest in Real Estate in 2024 06/19/2024 08:00pm • The best words to summarize the real estate investing landscape halfway through 2024 may be "cautiously optimistic." While home price increases have slowed since the madness of 2022, so has inflation, which should help reduce the costs of construction. The Federal Reserve's pause on interest rate hi Medicare Glossary 06/19/2024 08:00pm • Don't let Medicare terminology surprise you. Consider Bev, a 66-year-old retiree who opted out of Medicare Parts C and D due to good health and minimal care needs. Although many vaccines are covered under Medicare Parts A and B, she was surprised to find out her annual shingles vaccine, recommended Rifts seem to appear between Israel's political and military leadership over conduct of the Gaza war 06/19/2024 05:35pm • JERUSALEM (AP) ��� The Israeli army���s chief spokesman on Wednesday appeared to question the stated goal of destroying the Hamas militant group in Gaza in a rare public rift between the country���s political and military leadership. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted Israel will pursue Supporters of Myanmar's jailed leader Suu Kyi mark her 79th birthday with a flower-themed protest 06/19/2024 11:24am • BANGKOK (AP) ��� Supporters of Myanmar���s imprisoned ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi carried out peaceful flower-themed protests marking her 79th birthday on Wednesday, some taking to the streets in defiance of the military government���s repression. Suu Kyi, a Nobel peace prize winner who led a dec Record-breaking US heat wave scorches the Midwest and Northeast, bringing safety measures 06/18/2024 07:19pm • TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) ��� Stifling heat blanketed tens of millions across United States on Tuesday, forcing people and even zoo animals to find ways to cool down as summer arrives in what promises to be a sweltering week. Extreme heat alerts stretched from Iowa to Ohio and even into the upper reaches of Congressional Budget Office raises this year���s federal budget deficit projection by $400 billion 06/18/2024 05:19pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday that it projects this year���s federal budget deficit to be $400 billion higher, a 27% increase compared to its original estimate released in February. The major drivers of the change include: higher costs from the supplemental spendin Estonia convicts a university professor from Russia of spying for Moscow 06/18/2024 11:26am • A university professor was jailed Tuesday in Estonia after being found guilty of spying for Russian military intelligence, part of a campaign of sabotage, electronic warfare and information gathering that Estonian officials blame on Moscow. Viacheslav Morozov, a Russian citizen who taught at Estonia For Trump it's MAGA, but Hungary's Orb��n is going MEGA at the European Union's helm for six months 06/18/2024 10:18am • BRUSSELS (AP) ��� Hungary���s populist government announced on Tuesday that its upcoming presidency of the European Union will be held under the motto ���Make Europe Great Again,��� but played down any parallels with Donald Trump���s MAGA movement in the United States. ���This is a reference to an a Landmark EU nature restoration plan gets the green light despite months of protests by farmers 06/17/2024 09:01pm • BRUSSELS (AP) ��� European Union countries on Monday gave final approval to a major and long-awaited plan to better protect nature in the 27-nation bloc, a divisive issue after months of protests by farmers who argued that EU environmental and climate laws were driving them toward bankruptcy. After 8 Best Consumer Staples Stocks to Buy Now 06/17/2024 08:00pm • Even in the worst of economies, consumers are going to stock their pantries with paper towels, toilet paper and soap. The simple truth is that many consumers desire to always have these items in abundance and they can often be purchased relatively inexpensively. Consumers also still have a sweet too What Is a Credit Report? 06/17/2024 08:00pm • A credit report is essentially a financial report card that outlines how well you have managed debt. When you apply for a loan, lenders typically review your credit history to assess how risky it is to lend you money. Or a landlord might review your credit report when you apply for an apartment. Und Which Generation Has the Most Wealth? 06/17/2024 08:00pm • Owning more than you owe is the initial step toward achieving economic security. As your net worth escalates, so does your wealth. On an individual level you have considerable control over your money, from how much you earn and borrow to the amount you save and invest. Despite pandemic-related setba