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Wall Street ends higher, marking 2nd winning week in a row 03/24/2023 04:27pm • A late-afternoon turnaround on Wall Street left stocks higher Friday as the market shook off a weak start amid worries about banks on both sides of the Atlantic. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% after slipping for most of the morning. The benchmark index marked its second straight weekly gain. The Dow Jone NWSL's Carson Pickett embraces being a role model 03/24/2023 01:35pm • There was a time earlier in her soccer career when Carson Pickett didn't want to draw attention to her left arm or even talk about it. She just wanted to be like all the other players. Pickett has since become more comfortable with what makes her both unique and a role model for others like her. The Ocean City hotel tax effort stalls after debate in Maryland Senate 03/24/2023 04:31am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. A bill that would allow counties on the Eastern Shore to hike their hotel tax rates by 1% faces an uncertain future after a debate in the Asian shares fall on banking turmoil, recession worries 03/24/2023 12:54am • BANGKOK (AP) — Shares fell Friday in Asia as worries over turmoil in the banking sector and recession risks overshadowed gains on Wall Street. Benchmarks declined in most major markets, while U.S. futures were higher. Oil prices fell. Investors are worried that more banks might suffer a debilitat Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance and Medicare Coverage for Assisted Living 03/23/2023 08:00pm • You just turned 65 and applied for Medicare. Now, if you need assisted living, you'll be set, right? Not quite. Many people assume that Medicare covers assisted living care, but that misconception can be costly. Knowing the facts about Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance and other coverage 10 of the Best Stocks to Buy for 2023 03/23/2023 08:00pm • The year 2022 was a lousy one for the stock market. Even after factoring in dividends, the S&P 500 fell 19.4% in those 12 months, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite took a 33.1% haircut. The catalysts behind Wall Street's sell-off are all too familiar: Inflation, soaring interest rates, persi Surge in eating disorders spurs state legislative action 03/23/2023 07:55pm • DENVER (AP) — Stranded at home amid pandemic lockdowns in spring 2020, Emma Warford stumbled down a social media rabbit hole in her quest to get in shape. Viral 28-day fitness challenges. YouTubers promising “hourglass abs.” Diet videos where slim-stomached influencers peddled calorie-tracking Lawsuit challenges Florida ban on gender-affirming care 03/23/2023 07:17pm • TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Four families challenging Florida’s prohibition against puberty-blocking hormones and gender-affirming surgeries for minors filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against state health officials. The lawsuit filed in Tallahassee federal court against Florida Surgeon General Jos Biden approval dips near lowest point: AP-NORC poll 03/23/2023 10:27am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Approval of President Joe Biden has dipped slightly since a month ago, nearing the lowest point of his presidency as his administration tries to project a sense of stability while confronting a pair of bank failures and inflation that remains stubbornly high. That’s according t NWSL season is last for Gotham defender Ali Krieger 03/23/2023 09:41am • While Ali Krieger has no idea what the next chapter of her life will look like, for now she's just looking forward to some downtime after a professional soccer career that has stretched for some 16 years. First, though, she's going to finish out a final season with Gotham in the National Women's Soc 5 Best Tech ETFs to Buy for 2023 03/22/2023 08:00pm • While the energy sector was a success story in 2022, the tech sector's performance was downright tragic. Among some of the biggest losers last year were once-loved names such as chipmaker Nvidia Corp. (ticker: NVDA), electric vehicle icon Tesla Inc. (TSLA) and Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. (ME The Best Fitness Apps and Home Workout Programs 03/22/2023 08:00pm • The lure of getting fit with an at-home exercise program almost sounds too good to be true, but with the help of fitness apps, it's a definite possibility. Plus, you get all the benefits that come with exercise, including weight management, stronger muscles and improved mental health. Benefits of Fi Understanding the Signs of a Heart Attack in Women 03/22/2023 08:00pm • Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. In 2020, it was responsible for about 1 in every 5 female deaths in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, according to a survey from the American Heart Association, only about half o NTSB: Pilot error in crash killing diet guru Gwen Shamblin 03/22/2023 06:56pm • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A small plane crash in Tennessee that killed weight-loss guru Gwen Shamblin Lara and six others likely happened when her husband piloting the plane — actor Joe Lara — became disoriented in heavy clouds, a final report by the National Transportation Safety Board says. Jo Otieno family attorneys push back against officers' defense 03/22/2023 06:41pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — As a video was released publicly this week showing sheriff’s deputies and employees of a Virginia mental hospital pinning Irvo Otieno to the floor, attorneys for several of the defendants charged with second-degree murder in his death began to weigh in to defend their client