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With their massive resources, corporations could be champions of racial equity but often waver 08/26/2024 04:59pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Forward Through Ferguson has made its mark on its community and the St. Louis region by focusing on justice and education, racial equity and policing reform. The Missouri nonprofit was founded in 2015 to enact the societal changes outlined in the Ferguson Commission report to addre Ultraprocessed foods are everywhere. How bad are they? 08/26/2024 12:34pm • Whether they know it or not, most Americans don’t go a day — or often a single meal — without eating ultraprocessed foods. From sugary cereals at breakfast to frozen pizzas at dinner, plus in-between snacks of potato chips, sodas and ice cream, ultraprocessed foods make up about 60% of the U.S Artists urge Serbia not to extradite to Belarus a critic of its authoritarian regime 08/26/2024 11:25am • TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — More than 70 European artists and film directors have signed an open letter urging Serbia not to extradite to Belarus a filmmaker and a prominent critic of the authoritarian government in Minsk, who is wanted in his home country for alleged tax evasion. The letter, release Israel's economy is struggling. Economists say ending the war would help 08/26/2024 03:13am • JERUSALEM (AP) — In Jerusalem’s Old City, nearly all souvenir shops are closed. In Haifa’s flea market, forlorn merchants polish their wares on empty streets. Airlines are canceling flights, businesses are failing and luxury hotels are half empty. Nearly 11 months into the war with Hamas, Isra Government announces more COVID-19 tests can be ordered through mail for no cost 08/25/2024 10:45pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — On the heels of a summer wave of COVID-19 cases, Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September. U.S. households will be able to order up to four COVID-19 nasal swab tests when the federal program reopens, according to the 9 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Under $10 08/25/2024 08:00pm • Stocks trading under $10 can be attractive for investors looking to scoop up some cheap shares. Unfortunately, quality stocks trading for less than $10 are few and far between. Stocks priced at this level can be a red flag for investors, suggesting something is seriously wrong with a company. Many o What Are Payday Alternative Loans? 08/25/2024 08:00pm • When an emergency pops up and funds are tight, where do you turn? Many people turn to payday loans to cover the gap. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, some 12 million borrowers take out payday loans every year. Payday loans can help in a crunch, but with average annual percentag Should You Get a Home Equity Loan Now? 08/25/2024 08:00pm • Home equity loans can be used for just about anything, from consolidating debt to making home improvements and covering emergency expenses. Tapping your home's equity might make sense if your home has increased in value and your income is stable, but there are risks. Here's what to consider before y Ask a Financial Pro: Should I Work During Retirement? 08/25/2024 08:00pm • Question: I'm considering taking on a seasonal or part-time job in retirement. What are the benefits or drawbacks of this move?Answer: For many, the traditional view of retirement is to quit working entirely. Some folks, however, continue with part-time work in retirement. This could be a choice or 10 Helpful House Hunting Apps for 2024 08/25/2024 08:00pm • Luckily for homebuyers, house hunting apps are growing in number and sophistication. As the online real estate marketing industry becomes more competitive, mobile apps are getting better at helping consumers find accurate housing information while offering features to help users narrow down their se Did Taylor Swift create a new era for food bank donations? 08/25/2024 11:41am • Ahead of Taylor Swift’s July 14, 2023, concert in Denver, Aditi Desai, chief marketing officer at the Food Bank of the Rockies, got an unusual call. The billionaire pop star wanted to donate tens of thousands of meals to the nonprofit — a philanthropic effort she had repeated, much like her favo The Latest: RFK Jr. suspends his campaign and backs Trump 08/23/2024 08:13pm • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced he is suspending, not ending, his campaign for president and will seek to remove his name from the ballot in battleground states because he believes his presence in the race would help Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris accepted her party’s FACT FOCUS: A look back at some of the questionable claims made during the Democratic convention 08/23/2024 07:10pm • The Democrats' star-studded, four-day convention drew to a close as Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the party's nomination for president. The festivities were high on entertainment and praise for Harris and running mate Tim Walz. But while most speakers stuck to the script — and the facts †Sales tax revenue, full costs unclear if North Dakota voters legalize recreational marijuana 08/23/2024 06:22pm • BISMARCK, N.D. 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