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Are Virginia toll roads costly and confusing? A state study shows many drivers think so 06/20/2024 10:03am • Researchers found that some complex toll roads in Northern Virginia are “less understandable” for people who drive high occupancy vehicles and that inconsistent toll signage in Virginia may also cause driver confusion. The findings come after a months-long study into easing vehicle traffic conge New Petrobras chief is sworn in as market worries Brazil's government will have heavier hand 06/20/2024 02:14am • RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The head of Brazil’s state-run oil giant Petrobras, Magda Chambriard, was sworn in Wednesday amid market concerns of increased government intervention in the company. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva — who nominated Chambriard — attended the ceremony at a Petrobras 7 Best Funds to Hold in a Roth IRA 06/19/2024 08:00pm • A regular taxable brokerage account offers investors the greatest flexibility -- you don't have to worry about keeping track of contribution limits or withdrawal rules. However, this flexibility comes at a cost, namely tax drag in various forms. Selling assets above their cost basis incurs capital g 15 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2024 06/19/2024 08:00pm • The Dow Jones Industrial Average recently hit 40,000 for the first time, and the S&P 500 is already well on the way to hitting the 6,000 level. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite is going up at an even faster clip. The market is in full-on boom mode right now, and the Federal Reserve seems intent o What Is Frailty and How Can You Avoid It? 06/19/2024 08:00pm • The word "frail" typically conjures up a mental image of an elderly person who has difficulty with mobility and perhaps chronic health problems. However, in reality, the term does not refer to a strictly senior condition. It can affect anyone at any time in certain circumstances. In this article, we 19 Fruits to Eat on a Low-Carb Diet 06/19/2024 08:00pm • Not all fruits are created equal when it comes to carbs.Fruits are nutrient-dense foods that serve as the foundation of any healthy diet. They're packed with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and certain Caitlin Clark and the WNBA are getting a lot of attention. It's about far more than basketball 06/19/2024 04:03am • NEW YORK (AP) — Oh, you thought going to a WNBA basketball game might be an escape from the arguments and polarization that are so common in American life these days? Ha, good one. Some of the atmosphere in the public and media that has swirled around the professional women's league since the seas Astros place Justin Verlander on injured list with neck discomfort 06/18/2024 11:19pm • CHICAGO (AP) — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander went on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday to give him more time to resolve his lingering neck discomfort. The 41-year-old Verlander was scratched from Saturday’s start against the Detroit Tigers. The three-time AL Cy Young Award winner also mis Blaze at Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk is the third in a little over a month 06/18/2024 09:56pm • COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A fire broke out Tuesday at an office building belonging to Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, the third in a little more over a month to hit the drugmaker. There were no reports of injuries and police said the blaze was under control. Flames were seen at the t Yankees' Anthony Rizzo sidelined 8 weeks with broken forearm, Ian Hamilton and Cody Poteet also hurt 06/18/2024 06:38pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Rizzo sounded forlorn, describing “another weird injury at first” that will sideline him until at least August. Rizzo was put on the injured list by the New York Yankees on Tuesday, two days after breaking his right forearm when he fell in a collision with Boston pitche Jesse Plemons is ready for the ride 06/18/2024 10:57am • CANNES, France (AP) — Jesse Plemons was flattered to be approached by Yorgos Lanthimos about starring in “Kinds of Kindness,” but he wasn’t sure which version of himself the director wanted. Plemons, the protean 36-year-old character actor, has sometimes put on weight for roles. “Those fir 8 Best Consumer Staples Stocks to Buy Now 06/17/2024 08:00pm • Even in the worst of economies, consumers are going to stock their pantries with paper towels, toilet paper and soap. The simple truth is that many consumers desire to always have these items in abundance and they can often be purchased relatively inexpensively. 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Parris said years ago, he was dubbed ‘King Parris,’ and it stuck. “My old club wrestling coach kind of started calling me that in high school," the American freestyle wrestler said. "Just being a heavywe