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Offshore wind projects need federal help to get built, six governors tell Biden 09/15/2023 04:19pm • ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Offshore wind projects need more federal funding and planning assistance to ensure they get built, the Democratic governors of six northeastern states told the Biden administration, warning that a cornerstone of the climate change fight could be in jeopardy. President J Climate protesters around the world are calling for an end to fossil fuels as Earth heats up 09/15/2023 03:58pm • From Europe to Africa to southeast Asia, tens of thousands of climate activists launched protests Friday to call for an end to the burning of planet-warming fossil fuels as the globe suffers dramatic weather extremes and record-breaking heat, with plans to continue through the weekend. The protests California lawmakers approve bills including eviction protections and mental health care reform 09/15/2023 02:40am • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Legislature voted Thursday to bolster eviction protections for renters and close a loophole in an existing law that has allowed landlords to circumvent the state’s rent cap. The eviction reform bill was among hundreds approved before the end of a late leg High-Income Individuals Make Surprisingly Few Sustainable Purchases -- Here's How to Do Better 09/14/2023 08:00pm • With climate on the forefront of public consciousness, it's no surprise that many U.S. consumers want to mitigate future damage. According to Deloitte's July 2023 Sustainable Actions Index data, 65% of lower income people, 68% of middle income people and 72% of higher income people believe climate c 7 of the Best High-Dividend ETFs 09/14/2023 08:00pm • In a climate marked by rising interest rates, swelling inflation and slowing economic growth, many investors are questioning their portfolio allocations. Heightened market volatility and steep growth stock valuations are consequently making dividend stocks, often seen as beacons of stability, a much What to Know About the Instacart IPO 09/14/2023 08:00pm • After years of fits and starts, Instacart has gone through the initial public offering checkout line and come out as one of the most talked-about IPOs of 2023. On Aug. 25, the company filed the requisite paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, noting its trading symbol would be " 10 Best Value Stocks to Buy Now 09/14/2023 08:00pm • Heading into the final stretch of 2023, the stock market has delivered robust returns. Growth stocks have rebounded with new innovations in fields such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors leading to investor excitement. However, major macroeconomic headwinds remain, such as higher interest 13 Things Your Boss Can't Legally Do 09/14/2023 08:00pm • No one is above the law, including your boss. The National Labor Relations Act and a variety of statutes overseen by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) protect employees from hostile work environments, discrimination and unfair labor practices. There are also state and local reg What Is a Deferred Annuity? 09/14/2023 08:00pm • Annuities are an integral part of the retirement portfolios of investors who want a guaranteed stream of retirement income. A deferred annuity is a contract that provides the buyer with a steady stream of payments at a future date, compared with an immediate annuity that starts payments right away. Is The Platinum Card From American Express Worth its $695 Annual Fee? 09/14/2023 08:00pm • The Platinum Card from American Express is a popular rewards card known for its suite of luxury perks, such as concierge service, travel protections and access to various lounge networks. However, these top-tier benefits come at a cost: a $695 annual fee, which can be steep for some travelers. Altho How Can Your Life Insurance Be a Source of Income? 09/14/2023 08:00pm • You may think of life insurance strictly as a legacy you leave for your family after you die, but your policy actually could help you live -- if you ever need long-term care. There are some ways to use money from your life insurance policy to help pay for an assisted living community, nursing home o In a court filing, a Tennessee couple fights allegations that they got rich off Michael Oher 09/14/2023 07:15pm • MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Memphis couple who took in former NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher when he was in high school denied in court documents filed Thursday that they used a legal agreement between them to get rich at his expense and lied about intending to adopt him. Lawyers for Sean and L Bill Clinton remembers Bill Richardson as skilled, informal US diplomat: 'The bad guys liked him' 09/14/2023 06:57pm • SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Bill Clinton paid homage at a funeral Mass Thursday to former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as a groundbreaking Latino politician and unorthodox master diplomat who could coax good things out of dictators and despots. Richardson served as the United States' ambassador to Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs law restricting release of her travel, security records 09/14/2023 06:54pm • LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a law Thursday restricting release of her travel and security records after the Legislature wrapped up a special session marked by a fight to more broadly scale back the state Freedom of Information Act. The law, which took effec Alex Jones spent over $93,000 in July. Sandy Hook families who sued him have yet to see a dime 09/14/2023 06:36pm • HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — As Alex Jones continues telling his Infowars audience about his money problems and pleads for them to buy his products, his own documents show life is not all that bad — his net worth is around $14 million and his personal spending topped $93,000 in July alone, including t