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Florida in hot water as ocean temperatures rise along with the humidity 07/10/2023 08:28pm • ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Record global ocean heating has invaded Florida with a vengeance. Water temperatures in the mid-90s (mid-30s Celsius) are threatening delicate coral reefs, depriving swimmers of cooling dips and adding a bit more ick to the Sunshine State's already oppressive summer weather. F 9 of the Best Bond ETFs to Buy Now 07/10/2023 08:00pm • For bonds, 2022 was a year of historically high losses, incurred amidst the most aggressive interest rate hiking cycle to take place in decades. Halfway through 2023, the narrative has shifted toward the current inverted yield curve, a rare scenario where long-term fixed income securities have lower Getting enough exercise could reduce your risk of dying from some illnesses 07/10/2023 05:13pm • Forty minutes of exercise four times a week could unlock a whole new lifetime of health benefits. A new study done in part by doctors at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which was just recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, shows that a combination of aerobic Belarusian journalist faces up to 6 years in prison for opposition reporting 07/10/2023 01:45pm • TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A prominent journalist went on trial in Belarus Monday, the latest step in a years-long crackdown on opposition figures, independent journalists and human rights activists. If convicted on the charges of assisting extremist activity, Pavel Mazheika, 45, faces up to six year 7 of the Best Charles Schwab Mutual Funds 07/09/2023 08:00pm • Best known for its robust online brokerage and popular exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, like the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (ticker: SCHD), the Charles Schwab Corp. (SCHW) has long been a titan in the financial services and asset management industry. However, Schwab also holds significant market The 9 Best Carry-on Backpacks of 2023 07/09/2023 08:00pm • Not sure whether to take a rolling suitcase or a travel backpack on the plane? Both types of carry-on luggage certainly have their merits, but if you like keeping your arms and hands free when traveling, a backpack is the right choice for you. Furthermore, compared to a hard-sided suitcase, it's eas 7 Best No-Load Mutual Funds 07/09/2023 08:00pm • With investing, as with most things in life, cost matters. Every dollar you pay in fees on your investments, is a dollar that isn't going toward generating returns on your money. Fewer expenses mean higher earning power and more money in your pocket to invest. One often overlooked fee on some mutual 'American Ramble': A writer's walk from D.C. to New York, and through history 07/09/2023 09:22am • ▶ Watch Video: "American Ramble": A writer's walk from D.C. to New York City In March 2021, Neil King Jr., left his home in Washington, D.C., and went for a walk. He would walk 330 miles, all the way to New York City. It took him 26 days. After a career as a Wall Street Journal repo Volkanovski beats Rodriguez with 3rd-round TKO for featherweight title in UFC 290 07/09/2023 02:05am • LAS VEGAS (AP) — After briefly flirting with the lightweight division, Alexander Volkanovski returned to featherweight and showed Saturday night why he's still the best in that weight. Volkanovski re-asserted himself as the champion with a technical knockout over Yair Rodriguez at 4:19 of the thir Wisconsin judge: Lawsuit to repeal abortion ban can continue 07/07/2023 03:54pm • MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's 173-year-old abortion ban outlaws killing fetuses but doesn't apply to consensual medical abortions, a judge ruled Friday in allowing a lawsuit challenging the ban to continue in the perennial battleground state. Dane County Circuit Judge Diane Schlipper said the l Brazil's lower house finds compromise in a major reform of the country's ‘dysfunctional’ tax system 07/07/2023 09:34am • RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s lower house of Congress approved a major reform of the nation’s notoriously complicated tax system early Friday, showing compromise is possible between the conservative Congress and leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The long-awaited tax reform aims to Diamondbacks All-Star Carroll injures right arm on swing against Mets 07/07/2023 09:23am • PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star outfielder Corbin Carroll left Thursday night's game against the New York Mets with a right arm injury. Carroll was injured on a swing in the seventh inning, immediately grabbing his upper arm. The rookie walked to the dugout and was met by Arizona's tr Amsterdam court gives green light to plan to reduce flights at busy Schiphol Airport 07/07/2023 06:26am • THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Appeals court judges in Amsterdam ruled Friday that the Dutch government can order Schiphol Airport, one of Europe's busiest aviation hubs, to reduce the number of flights from 500,000 per year to 460,000. The Amsterdam Court of Appeal overturned a lower court that co Stock market today: Asian shares fall as strong US data dash hopes for an end to rate hikes 07/07/2023 01:15am • BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares slipped Friday after another decline on Wall Street, where hopes for an end to interest rate hikes were again dashed by strong jobs data. U.S. futures fell and oil prices were higher. 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