U.S. congressional delegation pledges continued defense support for Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation pledged continued support for Taiwan on Thursday, days after Congress approved $300 million in military aid for the self-governed island that’s claimed by China. Congress also approved $400 million on Saturday to counter the Chinese government’s influence in the region, as part of its Defense Appropriations … Read more

Cruises are heading to different ports because of the Baltimore bridge collapse, and Carnival says it’s only taking a little loss

The Baltimore bridge collapse will have a small impact on Carnival’s bottom line. Carnival secured a temporary home port in Norfolk, Virginia, to minimize operational changes. Royal Caribbean and American Cruise Line’s operations may also be affected. Tuesday’s Baltimore bridge collapse may marginally affect the world’s largest cruise company. All vessel traffic has been halted … Read more

Russia strikes Ukraine’s Kharkiv with aerial bombs for the first time since 2022

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia struck the northeastern city of Kharkiv with aerial bombs Wednesday for the first time since 2022, killing at least one civilian and wounding 16 others, local officials said. The airstrikes caused widespread damage, hitting several residential buildings and damaging the city’s institute for emergency surgery. Russia has escalated its attacks … Read more

My 2 Favorite Stocks to Buy Right Now

I have a simple approach to diversification: I buy a specific dollar amount of any new stock I acquire. After that point, I can opportunistically add (usually in steps) to my position but only to a point where my dollar investment is twice my entry level. I’ve done just that with Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) … Read more

March Madness ratings tick up, Final Four picks and could new rule lead to super sized football staffs?

Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to March Madness TV ratings and why this year’s tournament has exceeded most people’s expectations. Forde believes the combination of early upsets coupled with big time programs and storylines moving on to the second weekend … Read more

Coachella Valley Unified faces layoffs as federal pandemic-era relief funds come to an end

In recent weeks, Coachella Valley Unified School District issued — and rescinded — reduction in force notices to educators due to the district’s decision to cut positions funded by expiring pandemic relief grants, known as ESSER. School districts across the country have until Sept. 30 to obligate those remaining monies, and prepare for a future … Read more