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Federal immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities say 01/08/2026 07:00pm • PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Federal immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities say. Choosing a Pill Organizer or Pill Dispenser 01/08/2026 07:00pm • If you use multiple medications and think you don't need a pill organizer or pill dispenser, think again. "Pill organizers are often considered an 'elderly' item, but they can be very helpful for patients of all ages," says Jenna Liphart Rhoads, a Green Bay, Wisconsin-based registered nurse, certifi 7 of the Best Tax-Free Municipal Bond Funds 01/08/2026 07:00pm • If tax efficiency is a top priority, there are quite a few ways to shield more of your investment gains from Uncle Sam. Asset location should come first. Americans have access to several tax-sheltered accounts, including workplace 401(k) plans, Roth IRAs and health savings accounts (HSAs). The detai How Long Does It Take to Pay Off $6,000 in Credit Card Debt? 01/08/2026 07:00pm • The average American household has over $6,000 in credit card debt, which can be a challenging amount to manage. If you're just making minimum payments, expect to stay in credit card debt for many years -- about 25 years on $6,000, by our calculations. Here's how I paid off my $6,000 in credit card Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage: Which Should You Buy? 01/08/2026 07:00pm • Medicare offers a variety of coverage options. While many people are familiar with original Medicare, also known as parts A and B, some may be less familiar with Medicare Advantage, also known as Part C, or Medigap, also called Medicare Supplement Insurance. Both Medicare Advantage and Medigap can h Does Medicaid Pay for Assisted Living? What You Need to Know 01/08/2026 07:00pm • Medicaid is a joint federal and state health insurance program designed for low-income individuals that can help cover some of the costs associated with long-term care, including assisted living. But who qualifies, and how much does Medicaid cover? We'll examine the ins and outs of Medicaid options Surprising Jobs for MBA Graduates 01/08/2026 07:00pm • It's not all boardrooms and Wall Street with an MBA degree -- MBA grads can launch surprising careers in places they might not expect, from entertainment and sports to science and roles in social impact startups. "People generally think of finance, banking, consulting or corporate strategy. But an M No More Free Checked Bags on Southwest This Holiday Season -- Unless You Play Your (Credit) Cards Right 01/08/2026 07:00pm • Southwest was one of the last airline holdouts to offer not just one, but two free checked bags to its customers. In fact, it's likely that many people considered it one of the key reasons they flew Southwest. But that all changed in 2025. However, there are a couple of get-out-of-checked-bag-fee ta What Is Medigap Plan G? 01/08/2026 07:00pm • There's no doubt Medicare is popular among older Americans: In a 2024 Gallup poll, 87% of adults over 65 believe the federal health insurance program will be important or extremely important to them in their later years. However, Medicare isn't perfect. Original Medicare, which consists of Part A (h 7 Best Water Stocks and ETFs to Buy 01/08/2026 07:00pm • Investing directly in artificial intelligence startups promises lofty returns but is also risky, as it is far from certain who will be left by the wayside in the boom and whether the industry will grow as forecast. To help reduce this risk, many investors are plowing money into safer stocks of more 11 Spot Bitcoin ETFs to Buy in 2026 01/08/2026 07:00pm • 2025 was a challenging year for Bitcoin bulls. By Dec. 31, Bitcoin was down 6.3% on the year, following a 121% gain in 2024 and a 155% gain in 2023. "We are cautiously optimistic on Bitcoin heading into 2026 thanks to a set of reinforcing structural forces," says Matthew Sigel, head of digital asset Houston heads to Pittsburgh in search of first road playoff victory in franchise history 01/08/2026 06:51pm • Houston (12-5) at Pittsburgh (10-7) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN/ABC. BetMGM NFL odds: Texans by 3 1/2. Against the spread: Texans 9-8; Steelers 8-8-1. Series record: Steelers lead 8-5. Last meeting: Texans beat Steelers 30-6 on Oct. 1, 2023, in Houston. Last week: Texans beat Colts 38-30; Steelers b The Golden Globes are this week. Here's what to know about the first major show of awards season 01/08/2026 06:45pm • BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The Golden Globes return Sunday. The boozy, bubbly kickoff to Hollywood’s awards season will feature nominees including Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Emma Stone. The 83rd Golden Globe Awards ceremony beg Senate pushes back on Trump's military threats against Venezuela with war powers vote 01/08/2026 06:43pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate advanced a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, sounding a note of disapproval for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere. Democrats and five Republicans voted to advance the wa Trump says he wants government to buy $200B in mortgage bonds in a push to bring down mortgage rates 01/08/2026 06:39pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said on social media Thursday that he is directing the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he said would help reduce mortgage rates at a time when Americans are worried about home prices. Trump and the White House have been tryi