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Prosecutors ask US Supreme Court to restore conviction in Etan Patz missing child case 12/18/2025 07:05pm • NEW YORK (AP) — New York City prosecutors asked the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday to reinstate a murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz. Even as prosecutors prepare to retry the accused man, Pedro Hernandez, they are hoping the Supreme Court will short-circuit that proce Sliders from Ukraine and Russia will start consecutively at World Cup luge race at Lake Placid 12/18/2025 07:05pm • Ukrainian and Russian athletes are scheduled to start a World Cup men's luge race in consecutive order on Saturday, meaning it is almost certain that athletes from those nations will cross paths at least near the start of the track. The start order for the race in Lake Placid, New York, was posted T A Joint Bank Account With Your Friends Is Risky. Here's How to Do It Safely 12/18/2025 07:00pm • If you've ever planned a weekend getaway with friends, you're likely familiar with the giddy anticipation that builds as the group chat debates dinner ideas, lodging options and potential activities. Of course, you may also recall the challenges that can arise when dividing up the costs of the trip. 5 Best Quantum Computing ETFs to Buy in 2026 12/18/2025 07:00pm • Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a great way of gaining access to a complex industry that holds plenty of long-term potential. Quantum computing is one of the world's most intriguing emerging technologies, and these five focused ETFs can provide an entry point for investors looking to buy into an Senior Living Benefits: Boosting Mobility and Well-Being 12/18/2025 07:00pm • When facing the possibility of surgery, some people put it on the back burner, hesitant to navigate the mental, physical and financial components involved. Kathy Younker, for instance, needed a hip replacement due to mounting challenges with her degenerative arthritis. But Younker, a longtime reside The Salary You Need for a $500K House 12/18/2025 07:00pm • As of the third quarter of 2025, the national median sales price for a single-family home is $426,800, according to the Metropolitan Median Area Prices and Affordability and Housing Affordability Index from the National Association of Realtors. In the West, the median was $633,900, well above the $5 7 Best REIT ETFs to Buy for 2026 12/18/2025 07:00pm • Every S&P 500 sector is showing gains as 2025 wraps up -- except for real estate, which is down about 1% in the calendar year through Dec. 18. Nonetheless, the sector held its own in what the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) calls "challenging economic and financial What's the Average Amount of Credit Card Debt in the U.S.? 12/18/2025 07:00pm • The U.S. consumer has an average credit card balance of $6,519, according to TransUnion's October 2025 Credit Industry Snapshot Report. Meanwhile, credit card balances among all consumers rose by $24 billion during the third quarter of 2025, totaling $1.23 trillion, as reported by the Federal Reserv When to Expect Your Social Security Checks 12/18/2025 07:00pm • Claiming your Social Security payments is a retirement milestone. However, not everyone receives their Social Security check on the same date. Benefits are paid out on Wednesdays, and recipients with a birthday early in the month receive Social Security payments before those born later in the month. What Is a Good Interest Rate on a Certificate of Deposit? 12/18/2025 07:00pm • Interest rates for certificates of deposit have soared in recent years along with rates for savings accounts, mortgages and other financial products. But not all CDs are created equal. Some offer low annual percentage yields while others deliver generous rates. In recent months the Federal Reserve h 12 Signs It's Time for In-Home Health Care 12/18/2025 07:00pm • Tamara and Michael Myer had always been an active couple, traveling and curious about the world and continually embarking on new experiences. Michael was fortunate to reach his late 90s with no health issues, but Tamara, who is nine years younger, was not so lucky. She began having cognitive difficu What Do I Do If I Lose My Health Insurance? 12/18/2025 07:00pm • If you lose your health insurance, there are a few options for quickly getting coverage again depending on your situation. Your options for preventing gaps in health insurance coverage include COBRA, ACA Marketplace plans, government programs such as Medicare or Medicaid, and short-term and medical 10 Free Resources to Help International Students Find a U.S College 12/18/2025 07:00pm • Resources to help narrow your U.S. college searchWhen you're an international student staring at a list of thousands of U.S. colleges and universities, figuring out where to apply can be overwhelming. And once you start applying, the application process can get confusing because of varying requireme Colorado River water negotiators appear no closer to long-term agreement 12/18/2025 06:55pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — The seven states that rely on the Colorado River to supply farms and cities across the U.S. West appear no closer to reaching a consensus on a long-term plan for sharing the dwindling resource. The river's future was the center of discussions this week at the annual Colorado River US Justice Department sues 3 states, District of Columbia for voter data 12/18/2025 06:55pm • MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department sued three states and the District of Columbia on Thursday for not turning over requested voter information to the Trump administration. The latest lawsuits were filed against Wisconsin, Illinois, Georgia and the District of Columbia. The Justice De