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DC riders to be refunded close to $90K after 'improper notice' on scooter parking fines 12/14/2023 01:26pm • D.C. riders will soon receive refunds from Lyft for paying electric scooter parking fines after an investigation revealed riders weren't given proper notice. D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb said e-scooter and ride-share company Lyft agreed to return almost $90,000 to consumers after the compa Mexico's search for people falsely listed as missing finds some alive, rampant poor record-keeping 12/14/2023 12:04pm • MEXICO CITY (AP) ��� The Mexican government announced Thursday that its controversial effort to look for people falsely listed as missing has turned up 16,681 individuals who had returned to their homes but not notified the authorities. The nationwide effort was widely viewed as an attempt by Presi House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden as Republicans rally behind investigation 12/14/2023 07:10am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The House on Wednesday authorized the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, with every Republican rallying behind the politically charged process despite lingering concerns among some in the party that the investigation has yet to produce evidence of misconduct by the pre The Republican leading the probe of Hunter Biden has his own shell company and complicated friends 12/14/2023 06:48am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Rep. James Comer boasts of being one of the largest landholders near his rural Kentucky hometown, and he has meticulously documented nearly all of his holdings on congressional financial disclosure documents ��� roughly 1,600 acres (645 hectares) in all. But there are 6 acres (2. 'We are still in the game': Mayor Bowser says DC is holding out hope that Wizards, Caps will stay put 12/13/2023 10:51pm • Mayor Muriel Bowser said she's disappointed by a plan to relocate the Wizards and Capitals to Virginia and is planning for the future of downtown D.C. should it come to pass. But she hasn't lost hope that those teams will stay put. Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the organization that owns 'This is monumental': Capitals, Wizards owners partner up with Virginia for proposed arena, entertainment district in Alexandria 12/13/2023 10:36pm • Virginia officials and the owner of the Washington Capitals and the Washington Wizards gathered Wednesday to announce plans that could move the teams from D.C. Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Alexandria City Mayor Justin Wilson and Ted Leonsis -- the majority partner of Monumental Sports & Entertainment What���s important inside a sporting venue? DC just learned the hard way 12/13/2023 09:50pm • These days, when it comes to new stadiums and arenas, it���s not just about the location being offered, but what else can be located there too. It���s a lesson D.C. just learned the hard way. ���There's a new economics now,��� said Matt Winkler, professor of sports analytics and management at Ohtani can opt out of Dodgers deal if execs Walter, Friedman lose roles with team, AP source says 12/13/2023 09:41pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� Shohei Ohtani can opt out of his $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers if either of two key executives is no longer in place, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Ohtani, who will be formally introduced by the Dodgers Wizards, Capitals would move to Virginia in tentative deal, Youngkin says. Mystics would stay in DC 12/13/2023 09:18pm • ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) ��� Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has reached a tentative agreement with the parent company of the NBA���s Washington Wizards and NHL���s Washington Capitals to move those teams from the District of Columbia to what he called a new ���visionary sports and entertainment venue��� i What impact could bringing Capitals, Wizards to Northern Va. have on taxpayers? 12/13/2023 07:16pm • The proposed deal to build a sports complex for the Washington Wizards and Capitals in Alexandria, Virginia, could prove costly for taxpayers, according to Patrick Hedger with the Taxpayers Protection Alliance. News of the facility that may be built in the Potomac Yard neighborhood is concerning 15 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2024 12/13/2023 07:00pm • 2023 was a forgettable year for most dividend stocks. While growth and technology investments soared, many income investments were left in the dust. Indeed, numerous blue-chip companies have seen their worst share price declines in years thanks to an unprecedented combination of economic events. A s 6 End-of-Year Retirement Deadlines You Shouldn't Miss for 2023 12/13/2023 07:00pm • The end of the year brings several deadlines that could be costly for investors to overlook. Chief among those are tax-related deadlines for retirement account contributions and capital gains harvesting. Staying vigilant about these year-end tasks not only saves you money in penalties for missed dea What Happens to the Money You Make When You Sell Your House? 12/13/2023 07:00pm • Over the past few years, home equity has hit record highs. Thanks to rising home prices, the average homeowner has almost $200,000 in tappable equity, according to a report from Black Knight Inc. Homeowners are in a great position to sell, but that doesn't mean you get to keep everything from the sa 5 Top Income Investments for 2024 12/13/2023 07:00pm • Income-producing investments play a pivotal role in a well-rounded portfolio, offering stability, cash flow and wealth preservation. For those reasons, investors should view income investments differently than growth stocks, which offer more potential for capital appreciation but have greater risk.I How Much Did 401(k)s Gain in 2023? 12/13/2023 07:00pm • Heading into the last weeks of 2023, the S&P 500 appears poised for a gain, which should cheer workers saving for retirement in their employer-sponsored 401(k) plans. Additionally, in mid-December, when Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled that the Fed may be cutting interest rates in