White House completes plan to curb bedrock environmental law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has finalized a plan to roll back regulations implementing a landmark environmental…
3 Big Changes for Retirement Planning this year
For retirement savers and retirees, the new year brings more than the usual inflation adjustments to retirement contributions.…
Trump urges GOP flexibility on abortion restrictions for health care deal
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants Republicans to reach a deal on health care insurance assistance by…
We’re 74, retired and have $100K saved. We get $3.4K per month in income, but we still owe $250K on our house. Should we use a $150K inheritance to pay that off?
Question: “We are 74 years old and retired. We have an income of $3,400 a month and we…
This Vietnamese town boomed as factories left China. Now it’s asking what’s next?
BAC NINH, Vietnam — The transformation of Vietnam’s Bac Ninh is evident in the signs above its shops…
Pipeline safety regulators issue record fine for Gulf oil spill
Pipeline safety regulators on Monday assessed their largest fine ever against the company responsible for leaking 1.1 million…
Rare whale species sees more babies, yet extinction fears persist
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — One of the world’s rarest whale species is having more babies this year than…
‘Where should I turn?’ My 401(k) has lost 23% in the past few years and now I only have $200K. What did I do wrong?
Question: “My current 401(k) is only worth about $200,000 and I’ve lost about 23% in the last couple…
What to expect from CES 2026, the annual show of all things tech?
LAS VEGAS — With the start of the New Year squarely behind us, it’s once again time for…
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ crosses $1 billion, stays No. 1 at box office
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood kicked off 2026 with “Avatar: Fire and Ash” atop the box office for…
Heavy rain and high tides cause major flooding in Northern California
CORTE MADERA, Calif. (AP) — Heavy rain and high tides believed to be the most severe in two…
Conservationists in Kenya pay tribute to beloved ‘super tusker’ elephant Craig
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyans are mourning the death of a beloved “super tusker” elephant whose long life in…