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Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher ahead of a US report on inflation 03/11/2024 11:39pm • BEIJING (AP) — Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Tuesday ahead of a report on inflation in the U.S. that could sway the Federal Reserve’s timing on cutting interest rates. U.S. futures and oil prices were higher. Japan's Nikkei 225 lost 0.6% to 38,586.92, retreating further from its recent r Historic aqueduct undergoing repairs to fix structural issues caused by overweight vehicles on MacArthur Boulevard 03/11/2024 08:07pm • Since the mid-19th century, an engineering marvel in Maryland has carried water 10 miles beneath MacArthur Boulevard, from the Potomac River to the Dalecarlia Reservoir. Now, the Washington Aqueduct, also known as the "Old Conduit," is undergoing a $21 million repair job. The brick, stone and The 6 Best Fidelity Mutual Funds to Buy and Hold 03/11/2024 08:00pm • Investors with a buy-and-hold strategy often have a distinctive set of criteria when selecting funds, diverging significantly from the priorities of active traders. Traders typically value features such as low bid-ask spreads, which minimize transaction costs, options chains for hedging and speculat What Kind of House Can You Buy for $3,500 a Month? 03/11/2024 08:00pm • As spring breezes in, more and more people will pour into the housing market trying to find their own little piece of paradise. These buyers will juggle budget and lifestyle priorities, trying to find a house they'll both love and can realistically afford long term. You may be surprised by what $3,5 Counselor recalls morning of Michigan school attack when parents declined to take shooter home 03/11/2024 03:52pm • PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — The parents of a Michigan school shooter declined to take their son home hours before the attack, leaving instead with a list of mental health providers after being presented with his violent drawing and disturbing messages, a counselor testified Monday. A security camera ima Where to watch this year's Oscar-winning films online 03/11/2024 02:09pm • The Oscars are over and the winners are now on the books, but you're still behind on watching? No worries. Here's a guide on where to watch Sunday's triumphant, though nominees that missed out on a statuette are worthy, too. Think “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” “Rustin,” “Pas 6 to 1 Grocery Shopping Method: A Dietitian Explains What It Is 03/10/2024 08:00pm • Think about the last time you went food shopping. Did you know what you were going to buy before entering the store? Did you pick up a few extra items that you didn't really need? Did you spend more money than you wanted? These are all issues that can lead to stress during a trip to the market. Acco 10 Best Online Outlet Stores That Save You Money 03/10/2024 08:00pm • Everyone loves a bargain, and outlet stores promise name-brand goods at deep discounts. Originally intended to sell overstocked goods or items with minor defects, outlet stores have turned into shopping destinations, and now they can be found online as well. Many brands, from high-end designers like The 7 Best Luggage Sets for 2024, Tested & Reviewed 03/10/2024 08:00pm • A quality luggage set is a worthy expenditure no matter how often you travel, especially since you can use each bag on its own -- not just as a set -- depending on the trip and your needs. While many brands offer full luggage sets for one price, others sell each bag individually, allowing you to cus Vitamin Deficiency: Common Symptoms to Watch For 03/10/2024 08:00pm • Are you experiencing unexpected fatigue, tingling fingers or hair loss? While this could be the result of a variety of health conditions, it could also signal a vitamin deficiency. In the United States, severe vitamin deficiencies and malnutrition are rare. However, many people present with some lev Muslims welcome the holy month of Ramadan with a mix of joy and deep concern 03/10/2024 01:00pm • Muslims around the world are welcoming the arrival of Ramadan, a month of dawn-to-dusk fasting, intense prayer, charity and feasts that begins for many Sunday night. But as they savor the traditions of their own diverse communities — from holiday treats to evening diversions — the tribulations f Wizards snap 16-game losing streak with 112-100 victory over Hornets 03/08/2024 10:34pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Feeling the weight of a 16-game losing streak, the Washington Wizards dug in and played one of their best quarters of the season. Kyle Kuzma scored 28 points, Deni Avdija added 18 and the Wizards snapped their skid with a 112-100 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night Lead-tainted cinnamon has been recalled. Here's what you should know 03/08/2024 06:39pm • Several U.S. discount retailers recalled packages of ground cinnamon after federal health officials warned that they were contaminated with high levels of lead. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a safety alert for six brands of cinnamon, including those sold at Dollar Tree and Family Doll Obesity drug Wegovy is approved to cut heart attack and stroke risk in overweight patients 03/08/2024 05:02pm • The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, which has helped millions of Americans shed pounds, can now be used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attacks and other serious cardiovascular problems in patients who are overweight or who have obesity, federal regulators said Friday. The U.S. Food and Drug Ad It's not just Israeli bombs that have killed children in Gaza. Now some are dying of hunger too 03/08/2024 10:24am • RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — It’s not just Israeli bombs that have killed children in war-ravaged Gaza — now some are dying of hunger. Officials have been warning for months that Israel’s siege and offensive were pushing the Palestinian territory into famine. Hunger is most acute in northe