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High stakes for Gov. Moore as Maryland General Assembly starts legislative session 01/14/2026 07:11pm • Gov. Wes Moore is running for reelection this year as Maryland continues to face challenges, such as federal funding cuts, immigration enforcement and a looming $1.4 billion budget deficit. Wednesday marked the start of the final legislative session of Moore's first term. The Maryland General British Columbia ending its 3-year drug decriminalization pilot project 01/14/2026 07:00pm • VICTORIA, British Columbia (AP) ��� Canada's Pacific coast province of British Columbia is ending its three-year experiment in decriminalizing possession of small amounts of drugs. British Columbia Health Minister Josie Osborne announced Wednesday the province is not seeking an extension of its agr 10 Largest Financial Advice Firms in New York City 01/14/2026 07:00pm • When people think of the financial industry, New York City's Wall Street naturally comes to mind. Although Wall Street itself spans a mere eight blocks, its influence extends far beyond its physical boundaries. The financial institutions located there and in the surrounding neighborhoods form the h How to Find LGBTQIA-Friendly Senior Living Communities 01/14/2026 07:00pm • Moving into a senior living community is a big step for anyone. But for older LGBTQIA+ adults, the decision often comes with concerns that go beyond downsizing or parting ways with a longtime home. It raises a more personal and more urgent question: Will I feel safe being myself in this community? A What College GPA Is Needed for Medical School? 01/14/2026 07:00pm • In the highly competitive medical school admissions process, grades can make or break an application, experts say. Top programs often expect a GPA of 3.6 or higher, with A's and B's in science courses carrying particular weight as schools assess academic readiness. There are three GPAs on the med sc Understanding the Different Senior Care Options 01/14/2026 07:00pm • Senior living options aren't one-size-fits-all, and you don't want to be caught flat-footed in the event of an unexpected health crisis. The time to start researching senior care facilities, experts recommend, is before you need one. Read on to learn the types of senior living available, from indepe Trump Promised Lower Mortgage Rates. Does He Deserve the Credit? 01/14/2026 07:00pm • The years of 2% mortgages are long gone, but many people -- and politicians -- are hoping for their return. President Donald Trump made that one of his campaign promises in 2024, and while we haven't seen any significant declines yet, there has been some movement in rates. At the start of 2025, rate Shopping at Walmart and Target? What Rewards Credit Card You Should Use Might Surprise You 01/14/2026 07:00pm • You may have noticed that a lot of issuers don't classify Walmart and Target as grocery stores or supermarkets. Some consumers find out the hard way when they check their rewards and discover they didn't earn as much as they thought. Walmart and Target are classified as superstores, discount stores 7 Best Data Center Stocks, ETFs and REITs to Buy 01/14/2026 07:00pm • You can't scroll through a financial news feed today without seeing a headline about a major market segment, be it tech or industrials, getting completely reshaped by artificial intelligence. If you're seeking the clearest, most direct way to invest in the AI revolution, you need to look beyond the 7 Best ETFs to Buy Now 01/14/2026 07:00pm • As 2026 gets underway, many investors are wondering how to position their portfolios for growth while managing volatility in an increasingly complex environment. From geopolitical unrest to a frothy tech sector and shifting interest-rate expectations, there are many trends to consider. The best ETFs What Is a Good Interest Rate on a Savings Account? 01/14/2026 07:00pm • After a couple of years of spiking interest rates in the wake of the pandemic, yields on savings accounts have been falling since late 2024, when the Federal Reserve began trimming its benchmark rate. So, what is a good interest rate on a savings account? And how can you get one? What Is a Good Inte Are Banks Open Today? Federal Holiday Bank Closures 01/14/2026 07:00pm • Martin Luther King Jr. Day is coming up, and it can be difficult to figure out which businesses are going to be closed, especially banks. If you're planning to deal with your personal finances on MLK Day, you might be disappointed to see that your local bank is closed. Banks are closed on Martin Lut Trump administration lawyers blessed US operation to remove Maduro from power, memo shows 01/14/2026 06:59pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Days before the U.S. military operation that removed Venezuela���s Nicol��s Maduro from power, Trump administration lawyers blessed the action by saying it would ���not rise to the level of war in the constitutional sense��� and would serve ���important national interests,��� acc Man�� tops Salah again at Africa Cup as late goal sends Senegal into final past Egypt 01/14/2026 06:54pm • TANGIER, Morocco (AP) ��� Sadio Man�� again got the better of his former teammate Mohamed Salah by firing Senegal into the final of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday. Salah���s wait for an Africa Cup title goes on ��� Egypt lost the 2021 final on penalties to Seneg Trump signs a law returning whole milk to school lunches 01/14/2026 06:51pm • Whole milk is heading back to school cafeterias across the country after President Donald Trump signed a bill Wednesday overturning Obama-era limits on higher-fat milk options. Nondairy drinks such as fortified soy milk may also be on the menu in the coming months following adoption of the Whole Mi