Automoblog dove deep into the reasons why some major insurance companies have announced they will stop writing policies or drastically reduce offerings in two of the three most populous states in the U.S.
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The key to knowing whether you should pay off your mortgage early is a concept that economists call opportunity cost. Moneywise looks into the pros and cons of paying down your mortgage early.
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By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Barry Steenkamp, the father of Reeva Steenkamp, the woman who was fatally shot by Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius, has died. He was 80. Family lawyer and spokesperson Tania Koen confirmed his death. A foundation set up by the Steenkamp family in memory of Reeva
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As employment becomes a common component of retirement planning, SmartAsset set out to identify the places where seniors are working most.
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From ultra-private suites to supersonic flights, TravelPerk looked at some of the many innovations set to take flight in luxury air.
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Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to review Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network data and better illustrate the gap between the number of available organs for transplants and the patients waiting for lifesaving surgeries.
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — The father, stepmother and uncle of a 10-year-old girl found dead in her U.K. home have appeared in court on murder charges after being arrested and deported from Pakistan. Sara Sharif was found dead with extensive injuries at her home in Woking, southwest of London, on Aug. 10. An autopsy found she had suffered
Continue Reading By YOUSEF MOURAD Associated Press DERNA, Libya (AP) — Libyan authorities limited access to the flooded city of Derna on Friday to make it easier for searchers to dig through the mud and hollowed-out buildings for the more than 10,000 people still missing and presumed dead following a disaster that has already claimed more than
Continue Reading By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s forces have recaptured a village in the country’s east after intense battles with Russian troops, the military said Friday as the invaded nation pursues a multi-pronged counteroffensive. The village of Andriivka is located about 10 kilometers (6 miles) south of the Russian-occupied city of Bakhmut,
Continue Reading By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers Wall Street capped a choppy week of trading with a broad slide for stocks Friday, giving the S&P 500 its second losing week in a row. The benchmark index fell 1.2%, its first loss in three days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.8% and
Continue Reading PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Officials in Afghanistan and Pakistan say a key border crossing linking the two countries is open again. The crossing in Torkham, in Pakistan’s northwest, shut nine days ago after border guards from both sides exchanged fire. Officials welcomed Torkham’s reopening Friday morning, saying traders and pedestrians have suffered. The two countries
Continue Reading By KARL RITTER Associated Press STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf celebrates his golden jubilee on Friday, marking 50 years since he ascended the throne on Sept. 15, 1973. He is the longest-reigning king in the history of the Swedish monarchy, which stretches back more than 1,000 years. The Roman numeral XVI might
Continue Reading By MATTHIAS SCHRADER and KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BAD HINDELANG, Germany (AP) — Germany’s city of Munich is getting ready to tap the kegs for Oktoberfest. That means Bavaria state residents and foreign regulars of the world’s most conspicuous beer party are getting ready to drink and celebrate while showing off their traditional lederhosen. Bavarians
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Soccer dropped a hard-fought 1-0 battle to Idaho Thursday night at University Field. The Miners (1-7-1) went toe-to-toe with the Vandals (5-2-1) through 78 minutes before a header by Kylie Hummel gave the visitors the win. UTEP outshot Idaho 13-10 on the night, but the Vandals held a slight edge in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As always on a Thursday night, we get to enjoy an appetizer of high school football games before a full slate on Friday. This Thursday the Montwood Rams defeated Socorro 41-21 at the SAC. The win sees the Rams move to 2-2 on the season and 2-0 in District 1-6A
Continue Reading By PETER PRENGAMAN Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — For a generation and more, Starbucks’ throwaway cup has been a cornerstone of consumer society, first in the United States and then globally. It has also carried a message: I am drinking recognizable coffee. Now, in the name of the environment and sustainability, the company’s disposable
Continue Reading By PETER PRENGAMAN Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — For a generation and more, Starbucks’ throwaway cup has been a cornerstone of consumer society, first in the United States and then globally. It has also carried a message: I am drinking recognizable coffee. Now, in the name of the environment and sustainability, the company’s disposable
Continue Reading By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Psilocybin tea, wind chimes and a tie-dye mattress await those coming to an office suite in Eugene to trip on psychedelic mushrooms. For roughly six hours, adults over 21 can experience what many users describe as vivid geometric shapes, a loss of identity and a oneness
Continue Reading By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA and BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq is stepping up repatriation of its citizens from a camp in northeastern Syria housing tens of thousands of people, mostly wives and children of Islamic State fighters but also supporters of the militant group. It’s a move that Baghdad hopes will reduce cross-border
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LOS ANGELES, California (KVIA) — The Aggies entered the day knowing it would be a tall task to upset No. 20 USC on the road. That task proved to be every bit as difficult as anticipated as the Trojans defeated the Aggies 3-0 at McAlister Field in Los Angeles. In total, NM State was outshot by the Trojans 14-7, including
Continue Reading BEIJING (AP) — China has reported its factories picked up their pace and retail sales also gained momentum in August, suggesting the economy may be gradually recovering from its post-pandemic malaise. However, the figures reported Friday showed continuing weakness in the all-important property sector, where real estate developers are struggling to repay heavy loads of
Continue Reading By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of the United Nations food agency says a global hunger crisis has left more than 700 million people not knowing when or if they will eat again. The agency also says demand for food is rising relentlessly while humanitarian funding drying up. On
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By PAUL J. WEBER, JIM VERTUNO and JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton moved Friday into the hands of a Senate jury that was deciding whether the embattled Republican should be removed from office over corruption allegations that have shadowed him for years. The
Continue Reading By PAUL J. WEBER, JIM VERTUNO and JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton moved Friday into the hands of a Senate jury that was deciding whether the embattled Republican should be removed from office over corruption allegations that have shadowed him for years. The
Continue Reading By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer The psychedelic drug MDMA can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, researchers reported in a new study published Thursday. The company sponsoring the research said it plans later this year to seek U.S. approval to market the drug, also known as ecstasy, as a PTSD treatment when combined
Continue Reading By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A delegation from Yemen’s Houthi rebels has flown into Saudi Arabia for talks with the kingdom on potentially ending the yearslong war tearing at the Arab world’s poorest nation. It remains unclear what terms are being discussed between Riyadh and the Iranian-backed Houthis, who
Continue Reading By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — The leaders of China and Zambia have announced an upgrading of their ties as the world’s second-largest economy forges deeper ties with the Global South. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema unveiled the new partnership on Friday at a meeting in Beijing. Xi also
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By JIM VERTUNO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The GOP-dominated Texas Senate acquitted fellow Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday, putting him back in office and showing no political damage after a two-week impeachment trial on allegations of corruption. The impeachment charges centered on allegations that Paxton improperly used the powers of
Continue Reading By JIM VERTUNO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The GOP-dominated Texas Senate acquitted fellow Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday, putting him back in office and showing no political damage after a two-week impeachment trial on allegations of corruption. The impeachment charges centered on allegations that Paxton improperly used the powers of
Continue Reading By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republicans whose elections in swing districts next year will determine which party gains control of the House are overwhelmingly voicing their support for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. It’s a stance, Democrats say, that could come back to haunt them. McCarthy
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