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Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise as attention turns to earnings, economies 08/28/2023 10:55pm • TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Tuesday as markets shift their attention from the U.S. Federal Reserve to earnings and economic reports. Regional markets also got a perk from signs China-U.S. relations may be improving, as the nations agreed to work together to smooth out economic relations, 7 High-Yield ETFs for Income Investors 08/28/2023 08:00pm • The traditional 4% rule -- which suggests that you can withdraw 4% of your portfolio in the first year of retirement and adjust it for inflation thereafter without running out of money for at least 30 years -- has long been the cornerstone of retirement planning. There are two primary ways to achiev Blue Jays put 3B Matt Chapman on 10-day IL because of sprained right middle finger 08/28/2023 05:01pm • TORONTO (AP) — Third baseman Matt Chapman was put on the 10-day injured list Monday by the Toronto Blue Jays because of a sprained right middle finger. Shortstop Bo Bichette was not in the lineup for Monday’s game against Washington. The two-time All-Star was scheduled for an MRI on the sore rig Biden is widely seen as too old for office, an AP-NORC poll finds. Trump has problems of his own 08/28/2023 12:45pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans actually agree on something in this time of raw discord: Joe Biden is too old to be an effective president in a second term. Only a few years his junior, Donald Trump raises strikingly less concern about his age. But they have plenty of other problems with Trump, who at Book Review: 'Holler, Child' is a profound short story collection about Black lives in America 08/28/2023 10:36am • “Holler, Child” by LaToya Watkins (Tiny Reparations Books) LaToya Watkins has surpassed the high bar set by her beautifully crushing debut novel, “Perish,” with a collection of short stories titled “Holler, Child.” Heavily rooted in west Texas where the author grew up, the 11 fictional p Giants rookies Patrick Bailey, Casey Schmitt deliver big hits in 8-5 win over Braves 08/27/2023 11:21pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Patrick Bailey hit a tiebreaking three-run double in the fifth inning, fellow rookie Casey Schmitt hit his first homer in 3 1/2 months, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 8-5 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. The Giants won for just the sixth time in their Kole Calhoun has winning hit in 11th inning as Guardians beat Blue Jays 10-7 08/27/2023 08:12pm • TORONTO (AP) — Kole Calhoun hit a tiebreaking double in the 11th inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-7 on Sunday. Guardians starter Noah Syndergaard allowed five runs and four hits — including three home runs — in six innings against the team that drafted him in th What Are Asset Classes? 08/27/2023 08:00pm • People build their careers for decades and save money in the pursuit of a smooth retirement or to meet certain financial goals. You could store money in the bank and let it accumulate over time, but you can get higher returns by putting your money in various investments. Many consumers know that inv 7 Best International Stock Funds to Buy in 2023 08/27/2023 08:00pm • In the investing world, the last decade has seen U.S. stocks -- particularly mega-cap tech companies -- outperform their international counterparts by a considerable margin. This domestic dominance has led many investors to lean heavily into U.S. equities, called a "home-country bias," but such a st Mitch Keller pitches eight scoreless innings and Pirates hold off Cubs 2-1 08/25/2023 10:29pm • PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Keller pitched eight scoreless innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates scored twice in the first before holding on to beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Friday night. Keller (11-8) allowed four hits and one walk while striking out six in a 94-pitch outing. The All-Star won back-to-bac Are health apps invading your privacy? 08/25/2023 11:31am • Many of us rely on technology to stay fit, lose weight or even monitor medical conditions. Wearable devices can track heart rates, blood pressure, glucose levels, or even sleep patterns. But did you know they can also collect highly personal and sensitive information? "Although this wearable Why Penn State QB Drew Allar might be college football's most important player 08/25/2023 09:48am • The expectations for Drew Allar are even bigger than the Penn State quarterback himself — which is saying something about a guy who sees eye-to-eye with the star offensive tackle who protects his blindside. Allar's pregame warm-ups have made grown men swoon. He played one series in a competitive g From tarantulas to tigers, the animals at London Zoo step onto the scales for their annual weigh-in 08/24/2023 09:00pm • LONDON (AP) — Staff at London Zoo got the measure of giant gorillas, plump penguins and skinny stick insects at the zoo’s annual animal weigh-in on Thursday. Zookeepers tempted squirrel monkeys onto scales with treats, totted up tarantulas and used a curry-scented measuring stick to coax Sumatra Rory McIlroy saddled with bad back at FedEx Cup finale 08/24/2023 06:53pm • ATLANTA (AP) — Rory McIlroy felt muscle spasms in his lower back before arriving at East Lake for the FedEx Cup finale, bad timing for an injury as he tries to chase an $18 million bonus at the Tour Championship with the Ryder Cup a month away. He still found reason to celebrate Thursday — he ma With realignment drama behind them, the Aztecs can concentrate on trying to win the MW title 08/24/2023 12:46pm • SAN DIEGO (AP) — While San Diego State’s administration fiddled around with possibly leaving the Mountain West, coach Brady Hoke did his best to keep his team focused on preparing for the season. Hoke said he and his staff “pumped the brakes” a few months ago on realignment talk that consume