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Here's what international law says about striking energy facilities in war 02/04/2026 07:16pm • THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) ��� Russian missiles and drones have pounded Ukraine���s energy grid in recent weeks, plunging people into frozen darkness in one of the country���s coldest winters on record. Ukraine has accused Russia of illegally targeting power infrastructure during the war to deny ci Banco Itau: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 02/04/2026 07:04pm • SAO PAULO (AP) ��� SAO PAULO (AP) ��� Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. (ITUB) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $2.2 billion. The bank, based in Sao Paulo, said it had earnings of 17 cents per share. The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts s Heart Attack Symptoms in Women: Subtle Signs You Can't Ignore 02/04/2026 07:00pm • Heart attack symptoms in women can differ from the classic warning signs portrayed in men. Women may notice symptoms such as shortness of breath, nausea or overwhelming fatigue, sometimes without even experiencing chest pain at all. Because these symptoms can be subtle or unexpected, they're easier 7 Ways to Invest With a Weakening U.S. Dollar 02/04/2026 07:00pm • After a very poor performance for the U.S. dollar in 2025, unpredictable policy decisions, geopolitical tensions and rising government debt levels have dragged the dollar to multi-year lows in 2026. In fact, the U.S. Dollar Index is already down another 0.6% year to date, as of Feb. 5. The dollar te 7 Best Drone Stocks to Buy for 2026 02/04/2026 07:00pm • The global drone industry is expected to accelerate in early 2026, as a mix of legacy companies and rising newcomers drive growth in key markets such as military and defense, security and surveillance, precision agriculture, industrial inspections and retail delivery. Those segments have propelled t 7 High-Return, Low-Risk Investments for Retirement 02/04/2026 07:00pm • Retirees often downshift to lower-risk investments, but vehicles like savings accounts, bonds and certificates of deposit (CDs) can play a role even for younger investors, or those approaching retirement. In a May 2025 report, "Vanguard's Life-Cycle Investing Model: A general portfolio framework for Choosing a Major in College: What to Know 02/04/2026 07:00pm • The college major you choose can shape your career path, paycheck and day-to-day work, so it's important to balance what you enjoy with realistic career goals and the job market. "Find a major that aligns with what you are exceptionally good at," says Dr. Shaan Patel, CEO and founder of Prep Expert, Will 6% Mortgage Rates Become the New Normal 02/04/2026 07:00pm • The pandemic-era days of 3% mortgage rates are behind us, but today's rates have lowered to just above 6%. With rates trending downward, homebuyers may wonder whether now is the time to buy or to wait for further declines. Understand how rates have changed -- and what they mean for affordability and New AmEx Centurion Lounge Rules to Take Flight 02/04/2026 07:00pm • Starting this July, American Express is tweaking its policy regarding Centurion Lounge entry in an effort to maintain an exclusive -- and perhaps, less crowded -- feel for guests. The new policy primarily involves who counts as a guest, as well as how early you're allowed to enter when you have a la CIA ends publication of its popular World Factbook reference tool 02/04/2026 06:57pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Close the cover on the CIA World Factbook: The spy agency announced Wednesday that after more than 60 years, it is shuttering the popular reference manual. The announcement posted to the CIA���s website offered no reason for the decision to end the Factbook, but it follows a vow Judge appears skeptical of Trump���s latest bid to nix his hush money conviction 02/04/2026 06:55pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� A federal judge appeared poised to again reject President Donald Trump���s bid to erase his hush money conviction, slamming his lawyers Wednesday for legal maneuvers he said amounted to taking ���two bites at the apple.��� Directed by an appeals court to take a fresh look at the ma PHOTOS: 2026 celebrity deaths 02/04/2026 06:53pm • See a photo gallery of notable celebrities and public figures who died in 2026. Brooks Koepka and Scottie Scheffler ready to embrace the chaos at the wild Phoenix Open 02/04/2026 06:52pm • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) ��� Brooks Koepka felt comfortable in his return to the PGA Tour at Torrey Pines last week, despite his putter not always cooperating. The five-time major champion's second start should be even cozier, even as up to 200,000 fans cram onto TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course. Succe As Washington Post downsizes, media experts react with concern about future of news coverage 02/04/2026 06:42pm • In the wake of The Washington Post's announcement Wednesday that it would lay off more than 300 reporters and editors, some media watchers and academics are sounding off about the move. "It's obviously a loss on a human level for the fantastic and talented journalists," said Rebecca Sinderbrand, Renters use 'rent now, pay later' services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns 02/04/2026 06:36pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill ��� for a price. So-called ���rent now, pay later��� services have emerged over the past few years as