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Pennsylvania Capitol protest against state investing in Israel bonds ends with arrests 02/05/2024 07:50pm • HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) ��� Police took into custody more than 100 people protesting the Pennsylvania state government's investments in Israel on Monday, shutting down a demonstration on the steps of the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg. A spokesperson for the Department of General Services, which include If You Want to Retire in 2025, Here's What You Need to Prep Now 02/05/2024 07:00pm • If you're planning to retire in 2025, you'll have several factors to consider, such as whether your assets are properly allocated as you begin withdrawing instead of making deposits. It's also time to double-check that you've optimized your retirement accounts for tax advantages. Here's what to prep ETF vs. Index Fund: The Difference and Which to Use 02/05/2024 07:00pm • Investors aiming to tap into the performance of dominant stock market indexes like the S&P 500 today are presented with two primary vehicles: exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, and traditional mutual funds. A prime illustration of this choice is seen in the offerings from Vanguard. "For example, th How to Start Investing and Saving for Retirement With Little Money 02/05/2024 07:00pm • Americans often have the misconception that they need a loaded bank account to invest in the stock market. That's not the case. While stocks such as Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (ticker: BRK.A, BRK.B) cost about $590,000 per share, there are plenty of other stocks, bonds and funds that r Hospitalization delays start of ex-Illinois state senator's federal fraud trail 02/05/2024 06:31pm • SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) ��� The federal wire fraud and money laundering trial against William ���Sam��� McCann was delayed Monday after court officials learned that the former Illinois state senator was hospitalized over the weekend. McCann, 54, who waged a third-party campaign for governor in 2018, Witt and Royals agree on an 11-year deal worth more than $288.7M guaranteed, AP sources say 02/05/2024 05:37pm • KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) ��� The Kansas City Royals agreed with shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. on an 11-year deal worth more than $288.7 million guaranteed, two people familiar with the contract told The Associated Press on Monday, locking up one of baseball's young stars as the club tries to turn around its After GOP walkout, Oregon lawmakers reconvene to focus on housing and drugs 02/05/2024 05:23pm • SALEM, Ore. (AP) ��� Oregon lawmakers began a new legislative session Monday, hoping to turn a fresh page after a record-long Republican walkout last year ground the Capitol to a halt for six weeks and disqualified 10 GOP state senators from reelection. All Republican senators were present for the o Tribal sovereignty among the top issues facing Oklahoma governor and Legislature 02/05/2024 04:38pm • OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) ��� Tribal sovereignty is expected to again be a top issue facing Oklahoma lawmakers and Gov. Kevin Stitt as they returned on Monday to begin the 2024 legislative session. Stitt, a Republican and himself a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, has had a contentious relationship with tri Cambodia's ruling party claims a leading rights activist defamed it and seeks $500,000 in damages 02/05/2024 11:21am • PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) ��� Lawyers for Cambodia���s ruling Cambodian People���s Party filed a lawsuit Monday at the order of the party's leader, former Prime Minister Hun Sen, accusing a leading rights activist of defamation and seeking damages of half a million dollars. The complaint was filed i Estee Lauder to cut 3% to 5% of its employees after sales, profit slide in its most recent quarter 02/05/2024 11:20am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Estee Lauder is cutting 3% to 5% of its global workforce as part of a restructuring program that aims to increase profits and become more nimble in a challenging international environment. The layoffs were announced Monday as the New York cosmetic giant reported falling profits and Post-pandemic hotel guest behavior: Obsessed with cleanliness, not so much room service 02/05/2024 10:26am • Hotel occupancy is expected to reach 63.6% in 2024, up slightly from 2023, but still shy of the 65.8% average hotel occupancy before the pandemic. Employment is up, but also still below pre-pandemic levels. But spending by guests will set a record this year, nearly 24% more than 2019. Hotel gu Kate Ashford: 5 financial steps to take before marrying later in life 02/05/2024 08:54am • Getting married when you���re an older adult comes with complications: You and your spouse may have assets from years of working, and you may have children from previous relationships. Tying the knot could affect your Social Security benefits if you���re widowed or divorced. You will need to update Who will run the US House in 2025? Once again, control could tip on California swing districts 02/05/2024 12:36am • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� Heavily Democratic California might appear an unlikely national battleground, but a string of competitive U.S. House contests is again poised to play a crucial role in determining control of the chamber as Republicans look to maintain their fragile majority in a deeply divided n Pennsylvania governor to deliver budget while seeking money for higher education and public transit 02/05/2024 12:28am • HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) ��� Gov. Josh Shapiro is set to deliver a second budget proposal to Pennsylvania lawmakers on Tuesday with a firmer grasp on how he wants to pursue several top priorities, his state in a relatively strong fiscal position and lessons learned from last year's ugly budget fight. Mo 9 of the Best REITs to Buy for 2024 02/04/2024 07:00pm • Real estate investments can be an excellent way to earn returns, generate cash flow, hedge against inflation and diversify an investment portfolio. However, buying physical properties can be costly, difficult and risky for an individual. Instead, investors can buy shares of diversified real estate i