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Canadian teen Summer McIntosh is bringing home an impressive haul of Olympic medals 08/02/2024 06:40pm • NANTERRE, France (AP) — Summer McIntosh is really headed for a golden birthday. The Canadian swim star turns 18 on Aug. 18, and she has already learned so much about the world – including just how heavy an Olympic medal is. “The first night when I put the silver on my neck I was actually in sh UAW leader says Trump would send the labor movement into reverse if he's elected again 08/02/2024 05:48pm • DETROIT (AP) — Putting Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket increases the Democrats’ chance of winning Michigan and keeping the White House in November, the head of the United Auto Workers union says. In an interview Friday with The Associated Press, Shawn Fain said f Ohio is expected to launch recreational marijuana sales next week 08/02/2024 04:43pm • COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio are likely to start next week. The state intends to issue operation certificates on Tuesday that will allow existing medical marijuana dispensaries to begin selling non-medical pot products, the Division of Cannabis Control said Friday. S Rights group says security forces have killed 9 as Nigeria protests over hardship enter a second day 08/02/2024 04:04pm • ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian security forces clashed with protesters during mass demonstrations over the country's economic crisis, leaving at least nine people dead, a rights group said Friday. One police officer was killed as the military threatened to intervene to quell any violence. Meanwhil Hunter Biden set to be sentenced on gun charges in November 08/02/2024 03:35pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden is set to be sentenced on felony firearms charges in November under an order signed by a judge on Friday. The president's son could face up to 25 years in prison at sentencing set for Nov. 13 in Wilmington, Delaware, but as a first-time offender he is likely to get North Dakota voters will decide whether to abolish property taxes 08/02/2024 02:22pm • BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota voters will decide this fall whether to eliminate property taxes in what would be a first for a state and a major change that officials initially estimate would require more than $1 billion every year in replacement revenue. Secretary of State Michael Howe's offi Fall matchup set between 'Tennessee Three' Democrat Gloria Johnson and GOP US Sen. Marsha Blackburn 08/01/2024 11:06pm • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, a top Republican ally of former President Donald Trump, will square off this fall in Tennessee against Democratic state Rep. Gloria Johnson, whose progressive profile rose nationally when her GOP colleagues tried to boot her from office over a gu Police fire gunshots and tear gas to quell mass protests over Nigeria's economy. At least 2 killed 08/01/2024 08:39pm • ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Security forces fired gunshots and tear gas to quell mass protests across Nigeria on Thursday as thousands, mostly young people, poured onto the streets to rally against the country's worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. At least two people were reported killed. The d Boosters and collectives would be targeted by mandatory disclosure of NIL deals. Is that legal? 08/01/2024 08:06pm • College sports leaders believe they have found a way through a massive antitrust settlement to finally separate “true NIL" for athletes from booster-funded payments they say are actually pay-for-play or recruiting inducements masquerading as endorsement deals. If the settlement is approved by a fe The 7 Best Vanguard Funds for Retirement 08/01/2024 08:00pm • The Vanguard Group differs greatly from most other asset managers and mutual fund companies. Vanguard is organized as a mutual company, meaning the firm is ultimately owned by the shareholders who invest in its funds. When you invest in Vanguard funds, you become a partner as well as a customer. Van 7 Best REIT ETFs to Buy Now 08/01/2024 08:00pm • Real estate investment trusts, better known as REITs, are a popular asset class among investors looking for superior dividend income and excellent growth potential. REITs are unique companies that own and operate commercial real estate or, alternatively, financial instruments like commercial real es 7 Best ETFs to Buy Now 08/01/2024 08:00pm • Market pundits have been musing about a potential interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve for a while. But after recent data showed muted inflation, remarks from the central bank in July signaled more openness to a cut. Combine that with weakening job numbers, and policymakers may feel more press Stanley Druckenmiller Portfolio: 7 Top Holdings in 2024 08/01/2024 08:00pm • Stanley Druckenmiller, the celebrated founder of hedge fund Duquesne Capital Management, has undoubtedly earned a name for himself as a market guru. Still, even he has admitted his 12-year stint picking stocks for billionaire financier George Soros' Quantum Fund gave his personal brand a big boost. Ohio historical society settles with golf club to take back World Heritage tribal site 08/01/2024 06:09pm • COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s historical society announced a deal Thursday that will allow it to take control of an ancient ceremonial and burial earthworks site located on the site of a golf course, ending years of litigation. Ohio History Connection will pay Moundbuilders Country Club in Newark Bookmaker to plead guilty in gambling case tied to baseball star Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter 08/01/2024 06:07pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to running an illegal gambling business, U.S. authorities announced Thursday. Mathew Bowyer’s business operated for at least fiv