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Unification Church in Japan offers to set aside up to $67 million in a compensation fund 11/07/2023 09:09pm • TOKYO (AP) — The Unification Church’s Japanese branch announced plans Tuesday to set aside a fund up to 10 billion yen ($67 million) to cover possible compensation for those seeking damages they say were caused by the group’s manipulative fundraising tactics. The move is seen as an attempt to Special counsel in the Hunter Biden case insists he was the 'decision-maker' in rare testimony 11/07/2023 08:20pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The prosecutor overseeing the Hunter Biden investigation testified Tuesday that he had the ultimate authority in the yearslong case as he made an unprecedented appearance before Congress to rebut Republicans' explosive claims that the probe has been plagued with interference. U. Ray Peat Diet: What Is It, and Does It Work? 11/07/2023 07:00pm • For anyone who's ever had a chronic, difficult-to-diagnose health condition, the search for answers can lead to years of frustration. Where medical science sometimes fails to offer a definitive answer, anecdotal evidence and experimentation can occasionally lead to a sustainable solution for some pe How Much Should You Spend in Retirement? Use the 4% Rule 11/07/2023 07:00pm • The so-called 4% rule has only been around for a few decades, but it's become a rule of thumb for financial advisors and investors looking for guidance on estimated yearly income withdrawals in retirement. Here's what to know about the 4% rule in retirement. -- The origins of the 4% retirement withd 'Out of control' crime, abortion rights top of mind for voters in pivotal Virginia election 11/07/2023 06:58pm • Virginia voters cast ballots on Election Day to decide which party will control the Virginia Legislature — as well as a slew of local races for school and county boards. The outcome in Virginia — among just four states with legislative elections this year — will be closely scrutinized natio H&R Block: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot 11/07/2023 06:08pm • KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — H&R Block Inc. (HRB) on Tuesday reported a loss of $163.5 million in its fiscal first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Kansas City, Missouri-based company said it had a loss of $1.12. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs and to account fo Business Highlights: WeWork seeks bankruptcy protection; Yellen blasts GOP bid to cut IRS funding 11/07/2023 04:48pm • ___ WeWork seeks bankruptcy protection in stunning fall for a company once valued close to $50 billion NEW YORK (AP) — WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. It marks a stunning but anticipated fall for the office sharing company once seen as a Wall Street darling that promised to Nevada judge tosses teachers union-backed petition to put A's stadium funding on 2024 ballot 11/07/2023 03:02pm • CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada judge threw out a proposed ballot referendum backed by a statewide teachers union that would give voters the final say on whether to give $380 million in public funding for a proposed $1.5 billion Oakland Athletics stadium on the Las Vegas Strip. The Monday ruling Treasury's Yellen calls Republican effort to cut IRS funding for Israel 'damaging and irresponsible' 11/07/2023 02:37pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called Republicans' most recent round of proposed funding cuts to the IRS “damaging and irresponsible" during a Tuesday event meant to commemorate new customer service improvements to the agency. “Playing politics with IRS funding is unaccepta It's Election Day. Here is what you need to know 11/07/2023 02:15pm • Though it's an off-year general election, races across the country will have far-reaching implications for 2024 and beyond. For example, there are two races that will determine state governors. Other races will provide insight into how abortion rights are shaping American politics. Some contests, s Editorial Roundup: United States 11/07/2023 02:02pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: Nov. 3 The Washington Post on House Speaker Mike Johnson: The House passed on Thursday night a proposal by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) that pairs $14.3 billion in emergency funding for Israel with $14.3 billion in cuts to the Internal Chile president calls for referendum on new constitution proposal drafted by conservative councilors 11/07/2023 01:47pm • SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chilean President Gabriel Boric on Tuesday received the new constitution draft and called for a national plebiscite next month so citizens can decide whether the new charter will replace the country’s dictatorship-era constitution. Chileans, who in September of last year r Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 11/07/2023 01:35pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov Transportation panel eyes toll increases and fees on electric, hybrid vehicles in Maryland 11/07/2023 09:15am • A blue ribbon transportation panel is poised to recommend new fees for electric vehicles and increased tolls as part of an effort to solve a revenue shortage plaguing the state’s Transportation Trust Fund. The Transportation Revenue and Infrastructure Needs Commission was briefed on both poss UBS reports pre-tax loss in 3Q but says benefits of Credit Suisse merger gather steam 11/07/2023 08:50am • GENEVA (AP) — UBS reported Tuesday a $255 million pre-tax loss as the giant Swiss bank shed some 4,000 jobs globally, cut costs faster than expected, and reaped billions in asset inflows in the third quarter while moving forward with its government-orchestrated merger with rival Credit Suisse. The