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How to Find the Right Mental Health Counselor for You 09/17/2024 08:00pm • I grew up in a family that viewed mental health care as completely normal. My mother was a licensed therapist, so going to therapy never carried the stigma for us that it did for some people. When I got to college and decided to find a mental health counselor for myself, I felt entirely comfortable. Editorial Roundup: United States 09/17/2024 06:08pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Sept. 14 The Washington Post on the effects of legalized gambling The new National Football League season will see plenty of records set on the field — and it’s expected to hit new heights off the field, too: specifically, the Mark O'Meara to retire after PGA Tour Champions event at Pebble Beach 09/17/2024 02:16pm • Mark O’Meara is ready to retire, and he has picked the ideal spot in Pebble Beach. O’Meara won the California State Amateur in 1979, the first of his six titles over three decades at Pebble Beach. Five of those were the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, the last one in 1997 when at age 40 he held of US retail sales ticked up last month in sign of ongoing consumer resilience 09/17/2024 01:55pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small boost to the economy just seven weeks before Election Day as the Federal Reserve considers how much to cut its key interest rate. Retail sales ticked up 0.1% from July to August, after jumping the most in a ye How small businesses can recover from break-ins and theft 09/17/2024 01:25pm • Break-ins and thefts can happen at any small business, no matter how tight the security. In the retail sector alone, more than half of small businesses said they had been victims of shoplifting in the prior year, according to a 2022 survey by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. And break-ins and thefts o Control of Murdoch media empire at stake as hearing to proceed with mogul and children 09/16/2024 11:52pm • RENO, Nev. (AP) — Rupert Murdoch and four of his children on Monday went before a Nevada probate commissioner behind closed doors to an evidentiary hearing that could decide who controls Murdoch's media empire after his death. The hearing scheduled to resume Tuesday and continue into next week com Former officer testifies Tyre Nichols 'wasn't a threat' when he was snatched from car during stop 09/16/2024 09:42pm • MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tyre Nichols posed no threat to police when he was snatched out of his car during a traffic stop that preceded a fatal beating by five Memphis officers, according to testimony Monday by a former officer who has pleaded guilty in the case, which led to national protests and sp 7 Best Funds to Hold in a Roth IRA 09/16/2024 08:00pm • When selecting funds, it's crucial to consider their after-tax returns, as these can vary significantly from their pre-tax figures. The Vanguard Wellesley Income Fund Investor Shares (ticker: VWINX), known for its conservative investment strategy with a mix of stocks and bonds, demonstrates this poi Gas Price Trends and 5 Ways to Save 09/16/2024 08:00pm • Gas prices have come down since the average cost per gallon hit $5 in 2022. But filling up can still be expensive. Read on to learn about the recent gas price trends and five ways experts say you can save. Please note that all prices are accurate at the time of publishing. 2024 Gas Price TrendsThe a Georgia official seeks more school safety money after Apalachee High shooting 09/16/2024 06:12pm • ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s state school superintendent says he wants the state to spend more money to guarantee security officers and wearable panic alert buttons after a school shooting killed four at Apalachee High School northeast of Atlanta. Richard Woods, a Republican elected statewide, also The next generation of Buffetts is poised to become one of the biggest forces in philanthropy 09/16/2024 05:26pm • OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The next generation of Buffetts — Howard, Susie and Peter — is poised to become one of the most powerful forces in philanthropy when their 94-year-old father, the legendary businessman and leader of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett, eventually passes away. But it wasn't a Could YOU pass a citizenship test? 09/16/2024 12:34pm • Immigrants seeking to become United States citizens have to show a working knowledge of the nation’s history and how the federal government functions. And they don’t get multiple choices. Could YOU pass even a dumbed-down citizenship test? Let’s find out! 1. When was the Declaration of Indepen A Belarus government critic appeals to the Serbian president against his extradition 09/16/2024 11:01am • BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A prominent Belarus filmmaker and a critic of Minsk's authoritarian government handed a letter to the Serbian presidency signed by hundreds of artists on Monday, appealing against his extradition to his home country where he says he could be tortured and killed. Andrei Hnio Giving away a fortune: What could Warren Buffett's adult children support? 09/16/2024 10:14am • OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett's adult children — Susie, Howard and Peter Buffett — have long track records as philanthropists, giving away more than $15 billion of their dad's money through their foundations since 2006. But because they don’t habitually seek publicity about their donati What You Should Include in Your Net Worth -- And What You Should Leave Out 09/15/2024 08:00pm • The average person may have different reasons for calculating their net worth. They may want to know this figure for estate planning, to create a personal financial statement for lending purposes or to be aware of their numbers so they can improve them. No matter the reason, it's important to unders