As the holidays approach, so does the joy of festive meals, family gatherings and cherished traditions. Yet, alongside the excitement, many people experience guilt surrounding their food choices. These expert tips can help you enjoy the season with balance and peace of mind, making the holidays guilt free. Focus on...
Wall Street Wavers as Big Tech Stocks Fall
NEW YORK — Stocks wavered in morning trading on Wednesday, as losses for several Big Tech companies offset gains elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% in morning trading, even though more stocks were rising than falling in the index. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 81 points,...
Will Utah State or Boise State Forfeit vs. San Jose State in Mountain West Semifinals?
LAS VEGAS — A team that previously boycotted at least one match against the San Jose State women's volleyball program will again be faced with the decision whether to play the school, this time in the Mountain West Conference semifinals with a shot at the NCAA Tournament on the line....
J.K. Dobbins’ Knee Injury Could Be Tough News for the Chargers
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US Inflation Gauge Ticks Higher With Price Pressures Still Stubborn
WASHINGTON — Consumer price increases accelerated last month, the latest sign that inflation's steady decline over the past two years has stalled in recent months. According to the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, consumer prices rose 2.3% in October from a year earlier, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. That is...
3 Americans Held for Years in China Have Been Released, the White House Says
WASHINGTON — Three American citizens imprisoned for years by China have been released and are returning to the United States, the White House said Wednesday, announcing a diplomatic agreement with Beijing in the final months of the Biden administration. The three are Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung, all...
After Delay, Trump Signs Agreement With Biden White House to Begin Formal Transition Handoff
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday reached a required agreement with President Joe Biden's White House to allow his transition staff to coordinate with the existing federal workforce before taking office on Jan. 20. The congressionally mandated agreement allows transition aides to work with federal agencies and access non-public...
Biden Proposes Medicare and Medicaid Cover Costly Weight-Loss Drugs for Millions of Obese Americans
WASHINGTON — Millions of Americans with obesity would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a new rule the Biden administration proposed Tuesday morning. The costly proposal from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services immediately sets the stage...
Traffic Citations Against Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Dismissed After Officers No-Show at Hearing
MIAMI — Traffic citations issued to Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill after a September altercation with police have been dismissed after the charging officers didn't attend a court hearing. Hill's tickets for careless driving and failing to wear a seat belt were dismissed after the Miami-Dade Police officers...
Biden Administration to Loan $6.6B to EV Maker Rivian to Build Georgia Factory
ATLANTA — President Joe Biden's administration announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Energy will make a $6.6 billion loan to Rivian Automotive to build a factory in Georgia that had stalled as the startup electric vehicle maker struggled to become profitable. Loan Faces Uncertain Future with Potential Administration Change...