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Nauru, the world's 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero 08/03/2026 08:30pm • WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) ��� The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national language. The country���s international code will change from NRU to NRO and its people will be known as de Teen dies, woman wounded in shootings at weekend Maryland and Virginia car rallies 08/03/2026 08:30pm • A 16-year-old boy who was shot at a car meetup early Saturday in Woodbridge, Virginia, has died from his injuries. The meetup drew about 100 people to Woodbridge at around 2 a.m. Saturday, Prince William County police said. "I guess there was some sort of altercation. There was a shooting and Red Sox get All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from AL East rival Orioles 08/03/2026 08:26pm • Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow went into the trade deadline wanting the front office's energy to match what the players have done on the field, turning a team headed nowhere fast into one of baseball's hottest with two months left in the regular season. That was on display when Former '60 Minutes' correspondents Pelley, Alfonsi go from newsroom to classroom 08/03/2026 08:04pm • Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley, two of the correspondents ousted from ���60 Minutes��� as part of a major shakeup at the storied CBS News show, are moving from the newsroom to the classroom. Columbia Journalism School announced Monday that the two would serve as Journalists in Residence for the upc Venus Williams-Bublik, married couples among new teams entered for US Open mixed doubles 08/03/2026 08:03pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� An additional 13 teams, one featuring Venus Williams and some comprised of married couples, have entered the U.S. Open mixed doubles championship. The new duos announced Monday by the U.S. Tennis Association raised the total to 29 teams for the 16 spots in the main draw, which will How Does Citi Flex Plan Work? 08/03/2026 08:00pm • Citi Flex Plan is a service that lets Citi credit card holders tap into their line of credit in creative ways. With Citi Flex Pay, cardholders can split a large purchase into fixed monthly payments. With Citi Flex Loan, cardholders can borrow from their available credit but avoid a cash advance fee. How to Change Your Medicare Supplement Plan 08/03/2026 08:00pm • If you aren't happy with your current Medicare supplement plan or are feeling overwhelmed by choosing a plan, you'll find comfort in knowing that it's possible to switch Medicare supplement plans. You aren't stuck with your current plan forever. Medicare options can get confusing, but it's worth tak 17 Law Schools With the Highest LSAT Scores 08/03/2026 08:00pm • When it comes to a strong Law School Admission Test score, law schools have varying benchmarks. The median LSAT score for the 2025 incoming class, for instance, was nearly 160, according to data collected by U.S. News on 196 law schools. Washington University School of Law in Missouri had a median s 5 Steps B.S.-M.D. Applicants Should Take Before Early Deadlines 08/03/2026 08:00pm • For students applying to combined bachelor of science and doctor of medicine programs, the college application timeline often begins earlier than expected. While many traditional undergraduate applications are due in January, some B.S.-M.D. programs have priority deadlines as early as October or Nov What Is a VantageScore? 08/03/2026 08:00pm • When you check your credit score on websites or apps, either through credit card companies or lenders, one of two scoring models will be used -- FICO or VantageScore. VantageScore is the newer of the two scoring models, and its usage has grown in the financial industry, including by credit card comp Is the Home Depot Credit Card Worth It? 08/03/2026 08:00pm • That big home improvement purchase, like a new appliance or supplies for a bathroom renovation, could be more affordable if you open a Home Depot�� Consumer Credit Card. Do-it-yourselfers with the no-annual-fee card can access special financing options to make it easier to pay for their purchases -- Sticking to a Tight Budget? Here Are 6 Credit Cards That Could Work 08/03/2026 08:00pm • As life gets increasingly expensive, more credit cards are offering features that can help offset the ever-increasing cost of living. If you're able to manage credit wisely by paying in full each month to avoid paying interest, you could potentially come out ahead. From earning cash back on grocerie How Parents Can Help Adult Kids Buy Homes 08/03/2026 08:00pm • Rising housing costs have complicated saving for a down payment and qualifying for a mortgage for many young adults. Parents often step in to help. Parents can offer support with simple down payment gifts, but additional options include co-borrowing or cosigning, buying a home for an adult child, or Today's Mortgage Rates Ease to 6.91%: Aug. 4, 2026 08/03/2026 08:00pm • Today's average interest rate on a 30-year purchase mortgage is 6.91%, which is lower than yesterday's reading of 6.93%, according to Zillow data provided to U.S. News. For refinancing mortgages, today's 30-year rate is 6.985%, and the current 15-year rate is 5.998%. Interest rates on home loans hav 5 Best Schwab ETFs to Buy in 2026 08/03/2026 08:00pm • You'll often find Charles Schwab exchange-traded funds (ETFs) among the core building blocks of a diversified portfolio. Schwab is among the largest ETF providers, with 33 ETFs holding about $594 billion in assets under management, according to ETF Database. The largest is the Schwab U.S. Dividend E