U.S. credit card debt to hit record levels
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), between November 1 and December 31, spending is on track to reach a record between $979.5 billion…
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Making any New Year’s resolutions? Here are some tips to help make them stick
AP Medical Writer LONDON (AP) — If you’re making New Year resolutions, experts say keep them small and focused on specific goals.…
Continue ReadingAuriemma ties VanDerveer for most appearances at one school in women’s AP Top 25; UCLA remains No. 1
AP Basketball Writer UConn coach Geno Auriemma moved into a tie with Tara VanDerveer for the most appearances with one school in the women’s…
Continue Reading Argentine judge charges 5 people over death of former One Direction star Liam Payne
Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — An Argentine judge confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam…
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Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral to be held next month
According to the Military District of Washington, the State Funeral of Jimmy Carter will be held on January…
Continue Reading Catholic priest in Belarus sentenced to 11 years as crackdown on dissent continues
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A Catholic priest in Belarus has been convicted on charges of high treason for criticizing the government…
Continue Reading Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker despite government funding turmoil
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Monday endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson, providing crucial backing…
Continue Reading The world population will be 8.09 billion on New Year’s Day after a 71 million increase in 2024
Associated Press The world population increased by more than 71 million people in 2024 and will be 8.09 billion people on New Year’s Day,…
Continue Reading Six former Florida State players sue coach Leonard Hamilton over failed NIL payments
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Six former Florida State basketball players are suing Seminoles coach Leonard Hamilton and alleging he failed to make good…
Continue Reading Biden announces nearly $2.5 billion more in military aid for Ukraine
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that the United States will send nearly $2.5 billion more in weapons to Ukraine…
Continue Reading An appeals court upholds a $5 million award in a sexual abuse verdict against President-elect Trump
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a jury’s finding in a civil case that Donald Trump sexually abused a…
Continue Reading Hotel fire near monastic sanctuary in Greece leaves 1 dead, 11 hospitalized
Associated Press THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Officials say a hotel fire near a monastic sanctuary in central Greece, has left its owner dead and 11…
Continue Reading 23 Congolese soldiers face the death penalty or prison for alleged desertion or other crimes
Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — At least 23 Congolese soldiers are facing the death penalty or 10 to 20 years in prison following their…
Continue Reading Serbian court convicts the parents of a teenage boy who shot dead 10 people in a school in Belgrade
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A court in Serbia has convicted and sentenced to prison terms the parents of a teenage boy who shot dead nine pupils and a…
Continue Reading Iran confirms arresting Italian journalist Cecilia Sala
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s state media say an Italian journalist has been arrested on charges of violating the Islamic…
Continue Reading Boozy or not, that leftover eggnog makes a great milkshake
Associated Press By now you may have found uses for many of the holiday leftovers. But what about that bottle of eggnog in the fridge? Milkshakes!…
Continue Reading Politician among protesters arrested in Kenya while calling for an end to alleged abductions
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — An opposition politician and several other protesters have been arrested in Kenya during street…
Continue ReadingIn 2024, artificial intelligence was all about putting AI tools to work
AP Technology Writers If 2023 was a year of wonder about artificial intelligence, 2024 was the year to try to get that wonder to do something useful…
Continue Reading In 2024, artificial intelligence was all about putting AI tools to work
AP Technology Writers If 2023 was a year of wonder about artificial intelligence, 2024 was the year to try to get that wonder to do something useful…
Continue Reading Middle East latest: Israel intercepts Houthi missile fired from Yemen
Israel’s military said it intercepted a missile fired toward the country by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, setting off sirens late Monday in central…
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