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New Hampshire remains New England's lone holdout against legalizing recreational marijuana 06/13/2024 06:15pm • CONCORD, N.H. (AP) ��� Legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in New Hampshire died on the House floor Thursday after advancing further than ever in New England���s only holdout state. The House has passed multiple legalization bills over the years only to have them blocked in the Senate. Th Met Opera in New York sold 72% of tickets this season, up from 66% and highest since pandemic 06/13/2024 05:53pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� The Metropolitan Opera sold 72% of its available tickets this season, up from 66% in 2022-23 and an increase from 61% from its first season following the pandemic. Box office remained down from 75% in 2018-19 and a projected 76% for 2019-20 before the mid-March shutdown caused by t UK Labour leader Keir Starmer says he'll end the era of 'gestures and gimmicks' if he wins power 06/13/2024 05:36pm • MANCHESTER, England (AP) ��� The left-of-center politician aiming to become Britain���s prime minister in three weeks��� time said Thursday he will lead a government that���s both ���pro-business and pro-worker��� and restore stability after years of economic and political turmoil. Labour Party lead Jittery markets rally after Argentina's Milei gets his first legislative 'triumph' on broad reforms 06/13/2024 04:40pm • BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) ��� Wall Street rallied Thursday as Argentina's President Javier Milei traveled to Italy for the Group of Seven summit, buoyed by his first legislative victory after the Senate passed sweeping proposals to slash state spending and boost his powers. Having hitched his pol Yellen says China's trade policies could 'interfere significantly' with US bilateral relationship 06/13/2024 01:35pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says Chinese ���overconcentrated supply chains��� pose a threat to U.S. jobs and recent investments meant to build up the U.S. green energy sector, and the Asian superpower's pursuit of its trade policies "may interfere significantly with our effor States bet on boosting taxes for online sports betting companies like DraftKings, FanDuel 06/13/2024 09:39am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� States are looking to increase their take from the $16 billion online sports gambling industry as it expands across the country with big partnerships. DraftKings, FanDuel and other betting apps are facing a bigger tax hit in Illinois following changes to tax policy this year. New J The UK Green Party struggles to be heard in an election where climate change is on the back burner 06/13/2024 07:26am • BRIGHTON, England (AP) ��� There���s lots of talk of change in Britain���s election campaign, but little talk about climate change. The U.K.���s July 4 vote to choose a new government comes after one of the wettest and warmest winters on record, part of trends that scientists attribute to global war Fistfight erupts in Italian Parliament as tensions rise over expanding regional autonomy 06/13/2024 07:01am • ROME (AP) ��� Tensions in Italy's lower house erupted into a fistfight, sending an opposition lawmaker to hospital, over a controversial government proposal that opponents say will further impoverish the poor south. Video of the fight Wednesday shows lawmakers converging on 5-Star Movement lawmaker Things to do in the DC area: Museum of Graffiti, Columbia Heights Day ��� and more! 06/13/2024 05:55am • There���s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of��Things to do in the D.C. area. This weekend, a space that appears to be a shoe store will open up, but no In initial win for Argentine President Milei, senators approve his key bills after violent protests 06/12/2024 11:52pm • BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) ��� Argentina���s Senate narrowly approved key state overhaul and tax bills proposed by President Javier Miliei, delivering an initial legislative victory to the libertarian leader in his efforts to enact his promises of radical change. Senators voted 37 to 36 late Wedn DC Council reverses cuts by mayor and passes 2025 budget 06/12/2024 10:05pm • By unanimous voice vote, the D.C. Council approved the $21 billion fiscal year 2025 budget on Wednesday, reversing budget cuts requested by Mayor Muriel Bowser. "The budget the mayor proposed was criticized as less about 'shared sacrifice' and more about cutting programs that help the last, the l Do You Need a Business Bank Account? 06/12/2024 08:00pm • If you operate a business, you likely need a business bank account. Experts highly recommend opening one to draw a line between your business and personal finances. But before you open a business bank account, make sure you understand how they work and what features would benefit your situation best What Is Cash Stuffing? 06/12/2024 08:00pm • Cash stuffing is a trendy term, popular with Generation Z and popularized on social media sites like TikTok. But the concept is hardly new. Still, it's a creative way to save money -- and certainly one that deserves to catch on. So, if you're wondering if it works and if you should give it a try, co How Much Money Do You Need to Retire at Age 40? 06/12/2024 08:00pm • For many Americans who have a tough time saving, retiring at age 40 can seem like a pipe dream. But as the old saying goes, if there's a will, there's a way. To save enough money for a comfortable retirement by early middle age, you'll clear some high hurdles and adopt a spendthrift mindset. "Yes, r Florida's DeSantis cuts $1B to bring state budget to $116.5B, slightly less than the current plan 06/12/2024 06:29pm • TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) ��� Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spent more than an hour talking about what is in the $116.5 billion budget he signed Wednesday, but he left out the most important part of the announcement: What was in the nearly $1 billion he vetoed. Overall, the state spending plan is slightly