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UK will release files about Mandelson's ambassador appointment as anger mounts over Epstein 02/04/2026 08:13pm • LONDON (AP) ��� The U.K. government agreed Wednesday to release documents casting light on the decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, despite his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, as it tries to stem mounting anger over the revelations. Prime Minister Keir Starmer fac Trump and Xi discuss Iran in wide-ranging call as US presses China and others to break from Tehran 02/04/2026 07:41pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the situation in Iran in a wide-ranging call as the U.S. administration pushes Beijing and others to further isolate Tehran. Trump said the two leaders also discussed a broad range of other c 7 High-Return, Low-Risk Investments for Retirement 02/04/2026 07:00pm • Retirees often downshift to lower-risk investments, but vehicles like savings accounts, bonds and certificates of deposit (CDs) can play a role even for younger investors, or those approaching retirement. In a May 2025 report, "Vanguard's Life-Cycle Investing Model: A general portfolio framework for House approves bill to prevent DC from opting out of Trump tax cuts 02/04/2026 05:35pm • For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at��Today on the Hill. The U.S. House passed legislation Wednesday to prevent D.C. from opting out of Trump administration tax cuts that District leaders warn could blow a $600 million hole in its A dozen people including Israeli soldiers charged with smuggling goods into Gaza 02/04/2026 03:32pm • TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) ��� Israel���s ministry of justice charged a dozen people, including Israeli soldiers, on Wednesday with systematically smuggling hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of goods into Gaza, according to a statement by Israel's prosecutor. The indictment charged the accused, som New York governor picks a new running mate, as her current No. 2 moves to unseat her 02/04/2026 01:29pm • ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) ��� New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced a new reelection running mate ��� as her current lieutenant governor has launched an increasingly caustic primary challenge to unseat her. Hochul, a moderate Democrat, named Adrienne Adams, the former speaker of the New York Ci Hank and John Green's studio becomes a nonprofit as they aim to make 'trustworthy content' online 02/04/2026 10:24am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Author-vloggers Hank and John Green often end their popular ���Crash Course��� videos with a donation appeal to keep the YouTube show ���free for everyone forever.��� The multihyphenate brothers now hope they've figured out a way to do just that ��� by changing their production stu Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours 02/04/2026 09:01am • If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden. At this time of year, many b India's Modi praised for US trade deal as opposition questions impact on agriculture 02/04/2026 01:50am • NEW DELHI (AP) ��� Indian lawmakers from the ruling coalition praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday for striking a deal with the U.S. that seeks to reduce tariffs on Indian goods, while the opposition raised questions on the impact on sensitive sectors such as agriculture. President Donald Kenya unveils tax breaks for EV parts and charging stations to speed up shift to electrics 02/04/2026 12:56am • NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) ��� Kenya plans to roll out new tax incentives to speed up adoption of electric vehicles, betting that lower costs for vehicle parts and charging stations will attract investors and accelerate a shift away from fossil fuels. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said the mea Kevin Huerter heads to East-leading Pistons in 4-player, 3-team deal 02/04/2026 12:01am • The Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons got deeper Tuesday by acquiring Kevin Huerter from the Chicago Bulls as the centerpiece of a four-player, three-team deal. The Pistons got Huerter and Dario Saric ��� who was just acquired over the weekend by Chicago ��� from the Bulls. Chicago lande UK police open criminal investigation into politician Peter Mandelson over alleged leaks to Epstein 02/03/2026 07:42pm • LONDON (AP) ��� British police on Tuesday opened a criminal investigation into politician Peter Mandelson over alleged misconduct in public office related to his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The U.K. government says newly released Epstein files suggest Mandelson ��� a fo How to Claim Your Student Loan Payments on Your 2025 Taxes 02/03/2026 07:00pm • Millions of federal student loan borrowers are behind on their student loans and facing a "default cliff." If you have been paying back your loans, there's one additional benefit beyond keeping your financial profile healthy: the tax deduction. If you've paid interest on your student loans, you may The 7 Best Copper Stocks to Buy Today 02/03/2026 07:00pm • If you're looking for the next great investment theme, don't look at the shiny new gadgets; look at the stuff that makes them run: copper. It's the indispensable element of the global energy transition, having earned the nickname "metal of electrification," and for good reason. Copper has pulled bac Can You Get a Mortgage When You Owe the IRS? 02/03/2026 07:00pm • Don't assume you can't get a mortgage if you owe back taxes, but be prepared to take some steps to correct the problem. You'll need to adhere to an IRS payment plan and share the information with your lender, who can direct you to loan programs that allow borrowers with tax debt. Here's what you nee