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A trial is underway for the Panama Papers, a case that changed the country's financial rules 04/19/2024 12:13am • PANAMA CITY (AP) ��� Eight years after 11 million leaked secret financial documents revealed how some of the world���s richest people hide their wealth, more than two dozen defendants are on trial in Panama for their alleged roles. The repercussions of the leaks were far-ranging, prompting the resig 15 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2024 04/18/2024 08:00pm • The stock market's rally took a pause in the month of April. Persistently high inflation readings have caused economists to question whether the Federal Reserve can deliver on anticipated interest rate cuts. As if that weren't enough, geopolitical tensions are rearing their head again, and troubling What Happens to My Pension if My Company Goes Bankrupt? 04/18/2024 08:00pm • A company pension, earned through years of service to an employer, can be a significant source of income for retirement. Those who receive pensions often rely on them to pay for health care, housing and other essential retirement expenses. But what happens if the company providing your pension goes IMF's Georgieva says there's 'plenty to worry about' despite recovery for many economies 04/18/2024 05:40pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The head of the International Monetary Fund said Thursday that the world economy has proven surprisingly resilient in the face of higher interest rates and the shock of war in Ukraine and Gaza, but "there is plenty to worry about,'' including stubborn inflation and rising levels Maryland dispensaries brace for a 'very busy' 4/20 04/18/2024 03:55pm • Saturday is April 20, which is something of a holiday for marijuana enthusiasts ��� and it marks the first 4/20 in Maryland since the state launched its recreational marijuana market last July. Stores that are licensed to sell recreational pot are bracing for heavy foot traffic. "I think they' 'There is no time to waste': EU leaders want to boost competitiveness to close gap with US and China 04/18/2024 01:41pm • BRUSSELS (AP) ��� European Union leaders on Thursday debated a new ���European Competitiveness Deal��� aimed at helping the 27-nation bloc close the economic production gap with Chinese and American rivals amid fears the region's industries will otherwise be left behind for good. In a volatile geopo Two shootings, two different responses ��� Maine restricts guns while Iowa arms teachers 04/18/2024 01:25pm • Six months after a deadly mass shooting by an Army reservist, Maine lawmakers this week passed a wide-ranging package of new gun restrictions. Three months after a fatal school shooting, Iowa lawmakers this week passed legislation allowing trained teachers and staff to carry guns on school property. UK Conservatives suspend lawmaker as sleaze allegations swirl over possible misuse of party funds 04/18/2024 10:37am • LONDON (AP) ��� Britain���s governing Conservative Party said Thursday it has suspended a lawmaker who is alleged to have used campaign funds for personal medical expenses and to pay off someone who was threatening him. The Times of London reported Mark Menzies took thousands of pounds (dollars) giv Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress 04/18/2024 10:09am • MADISON, Wis. (AP) ��� A Democrat who represented southeast Wisconsin in Congress in the 1990s before going on to become a leader in the Assembly and state revenue secretary announced Thursday that he's running for Congress again. Peter Barca announced his bid against Republican U.S. Rep. Bryan Stei Climate change concerns grow, but few think Biden's climate law will help, an AP-NORC poll finds 04/18/2024 08:22am • Like many Americans, Ron Theusch is getting more worried about climate change. A resident of Alden, Minnesota, Theusch has noticed increasingly dry and mild winters punctuated by short periods of severe cold ��� symptoms of a warming planet. As he thinks about that, future generations are on his mi Lebanon says Israeli agents likely killed Hezbollah-linked currency exchanger near Beirut 04/18/2024 04:05am • BEIT MERI, Lebanon (AP) ��� Lebanon���s interior minister alleged Wednesday that the mysterious abduction and killing of a Hezbollah-linked Lebanese currency exchanger in a villa on the edge of a quiet mountain resort town earlier this month was likely the work of Israeli intelligence operatives. Th South Carolina making progress to get more women in General Assembly and leadership roles 04/18/2024 12:21am • COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) ��� At first glance, the all-male South Carolina Senate subcommittee deciding whether to approve a proposal to remove the sales tax from feminine hygiene products was a reminder that as recently as 2012 the state had no women in its Senate. But progress is being made. The electio 7 Things to Know Before Starting Your Side Hustle 04/17/2024 08:00pm • Thinking of starting a side hustle? According to the 2024 New Business Formation Report by Gusto, 44% of the people who started a business in 2023 did so while working for an employer -- up from 27% in 2022. While building a new revenue stream can increase your income, it may also come with a few su ETF vs. Index Fund: The Difference and Which to Use 04/17/2024 08:00pm • When discussing investment strategies, comparing index funds and exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, often leads to confusion for beginner investors. The term "index fund" generally refers to the strategy and management style of the investment vehicle, where the fund aims to replicate the performance o How to Pick a Beneficiary for a 401(k) Plan 04/17/2024 08:00pm • U.S. workers have stashed $6.9 trillion in their 401(k) plans as of Sept. 30, 2023, according to the Investment Company Institute, an association representing regulated investment funds. A healthy chunk of those 401(k) assets is being steered toward spouse and non-spouse beneficiaries who take over