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Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as Republican gridlock stalls Congress 10/13/2023 12:18am • WASHINGTON (AP) — When Rep. Patrick McHenry took the House speaker’s gavel for the first time, he slammed it down with such force at adjournment that it gained viral internet attention as the defining image of a House in turmoil. But since his abrupt appointment as speaker pro tempore last week 15 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Now 10/12/2023 08:00pm • It's been a perfect storm for many dividend stocks in recent months. The Federal Reserve has dramatically increased interest rates. This makes capital more expensive and tends to cause the valuation of conservative dividend stocks to decline as people sell some equities to rotate into risk-free gove 15 Best Ways to Lose Belly Fat and Be Healthy 10/12/2023 08:00pm • Struggling to lose belly fat but not sure how? You're not alone. Stubborn belly fat often remains the final hurdle in the realm of toning and weight loss, and many people struggle for years to get rid of it. What Is Belly Fat?Belly fat is the fat that appears around the abdominal area. Some people h 5 Easy Hip Flexor Stretches to Relieve Discomfort and Boost Flexibility 10/12/2023 08:00pm • If you're like most people and spend most of your day sitting, there's a good chance you have tight hip flexors. These critical muscles, which link our torso to our legs, are integral for daily movement and good posture. Yet, by spending long hours behind a desk, on the couch or in the car, many peo Ireland faces weight of history and might of All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarters 10/12/2023 07:48pm • PARIS (AP) — The weight of history on their backs. The might of New Zealand facing them. A home crowd behind them. Judgement day for top-ranked Ireland comes on Saturday in a hugely anticipated Rugby World Cup quarterfinal showdown with the All Blacks in what is sure to be another heaving Stade de Larson looks like a natural by quickly passing rookie test for next year's Indianapolis 500 10/12/2023 06:51pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Larson looked like a natural turning his first laps in an IndyCar. Then he hopped on a plane and continued his quest for a second NASCAR championship. The 31-year-old Californian took a brief respite from his playoff chase Thursday with a neatly timed stopover in Indianapo Sony's Access controller for the PlayStation aims to make gaming easier for people with disabilities 10/12/2023 05:34pm • SAN MATEO, Calif. (AP) — Paul Lane uses his mouth, cheek and chin to push buttons and guide his virtual car around the “Gran Turismo” racetrack on the PlayStation 5. It's how he's been playing for the past 23 years, after a car accident left him unable to use his fingers. Playing video games h IndyCar takes hybrid testing to its marquee venue in Indianapolis 10/12/2023 04:45pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Motor Speedway reverted to its original purpose Thursday — serving as a test track for new automobile technology. The lessons learned about IndyCar's new hybrid cars could reverberate throughout next season. Four drivers, including reigning series champ Alex Palo Williams expects tough matchup as No. 10 Trojans renew rivalry at No. 21 Notre Dame 10/12/2023 03:23pm • SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — USC quarterback Caleb Williams expects a hard-nosed tussle under the lights of Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday. It doesn’t matter that the 21st-ranked Fighting Irish (5-2) are on the ropes after losing two of their last three games. Williams is familiar with the extra wei 'The Care & Keeping of You' author and her podcast co-host break down puberty for today's parents 10/12/2023 09:45am • NEW YORK (AP) — The average onset of puberty is about two years earlier than a generation ago. Well over half of tweens and teens report body image issues. The average age of first exposure to porn is 12 for boys and not much later for girls. Those are just a few of the takeaways in a new book, � Secretary Buttigieg, Md. Gov. Moore visit Prince George’s Community College to promote trucking industry 10/12/2023 09:41am • U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg chatted with Daryl McLendon about how he learned about Prince George’s Community College’s Commercial Driver’s License program. “I looked it up online,” said McClendon, a student in the college’s CDL training program. “I went to the P.G. 6 Best Battery Stocks to Buy and Hold 10/11/2023 08:00pm • At first glance, battery stocks don't seem to have much juice in 2023. Check out the Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (ticker: LIT). The popular exchange-traded fund is down 8.3% on a year-to-date basis against the S&P 500's 14% gain as of Oct. 11. This is a fund that holds tech industry 7 Best Electric Vehicle ETFs to Buy 10/11/2023 08:00pm • One of the most prominent types of exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, available in the market today is the thematic ETF. These ETFs aim to capture the market dynamics of specific trends or themes, such as space exploration, genomics or even artificial intelligence, offering investors a focused exposure How to Prevent Kidney Stones and Improve Kidney Health: Foods to Eat and Avoid 10/11/2023 08:00pm • Kidneys detox the body by removing excess liquids and waste from the foods you eat. But when you consume an unhealthy diet, you add to your kidneys' workload -- and challenge their ability to get their job done. Certain foods and drinks can strain the kidneys or increase risks for health complicatio Birkenstock stumbles on Wall Street as investors find sandal maker's shares too pricey 10/11/2023 04:48pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Birkenstock stumbled in its stock market debut Wednesday, a day Wall Street traded in its wingtips for sandals. Some traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange donned the iconic opened-toed footwear, and Birkenstock CEO Oliver Reichert rang the opening bell, with people ar