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6 Ways to Make Extra Money in Retirement
It's not surprising that savings aren't going as far as they used to, but there are ways to bring in extra income without taking on a full-time job.
Rocky Ride: Tesla Stock on Pace for Worst Year Ever
Owning Tesla stock this year has been anything but a smooth ride for investors.
Prosecutors Open Investigation into Out Rep.-Elect George Santos
Long Island prosecutors have launched an investigation into U.S. Rep.-elect George Santos of New York, after revelations surfaced that the now-embattled Republican lied about his heritage, education and professional pedigree as he campaigned for office.
FDA Approves Twice-yearly HIV Treatment
There is a new long-acting drug for people with highly resistant HIV who have, until now, had limited medication options.
2022 Rewind: Walmart's Active Shorts Image Revealed Something XXL
Walmart does not come to mind when it comes to provocative and sexy images, but this ad on their website showed a buff man modeling a pair of men's active shorts with something XXL in full view.
States Banking Big Bucks as Fed Attempts to Fight Inflation
State governments emerging from the coronavirus pandemic built historic cash surpluses as inflation in prices and wages drove up sales and income tax collections.
Southwest Cancels More Flights, Draws Federal Investigation
Southwest Airlines scrubbed thousands of flights again Tuesday in the aftermath of the massive winter storm; the government said it would investigate why the company lagged so far behind other carriers.
Making Pig Livers Humanlike in Quest to Ease Organ Shortage
A pig liver that's gradually being transformed to look and act like a human one is part of scientists' long quest to ease the nation's transplant shortage by bioengineering replacement organs.
Drag Event in Missouri Ignites Community Protests
Despite complying with local ordinances and directives from the city's mayor, a holiday drag event in Chesterfield, Missouri, drew multiple protests.
Out NY Rep.-Elect Santos Admits Lying about Career, College
Rep.-elect George Santos, R-N.Y., admitted Monday that he lied about his job experience and college education during his successful campaign for a seat in the U.S. House.
Leading Adult Site Reveals 2022 Top Search Trends, and 'Transgender' Jumps in Popularity
Internationally, the "transgender" search category grew by 75 percent, making it the seventh most popular around the world and No. 1 in Brazil.
Israeli Doctors Reject Netanyahu Ally's Anti-LGBTQ+ Remarks
Israel's largest medical center and healthcare workers from hospitals around the country have spoken out against remarks by allies of Benjamin Netanyahu calling for a law to allow discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in hospitals and businesses.
Mega Millions Tuesday Jackpot Surpasses Estimated $565M
The holiday shopping season — for Mega Millions lottery ticket buyers, at least — is ramping up as officials say the estimated jackpot for Tuesday night's drawing has surpassed half a billion dollars.
Netanyahu Rebukes Far-Right Ally for Anti-LGBTQ+ Comments
Designated Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu issued a rare rebuke of his new coalition allies for saying they would advance laws allowing discrimination against LGBTQ people, pledging there would be no harm to their rights by his upcoming government.
NYC Robbery Crews Drug Unsuspecting Men, Some Fatally
Multiple people have been fatally poisoned with narcotics in what investigators say were schemes by criminal crews to incapacitate and rob people at New York City bars and nightclubs.
UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar Dead at Age 45
Former fighter Stephan Bonnar, who played a significant role in the UFC's growth into the dominant promotion in mixed martial arts, has died, UFC announced. He was 45.
Kathy Whitworth, Winningest Golfer in History, Dies at 83
Kathy Whitworth set a benchmark in golf no one has ever touched, whether it was Sam Snead or Tiger Woods, Mickey Wright or Annika Sorenstam. Her 88 victories are the most by any player on a single professional tour.
Pope on Christmas: Jesus Was Poor, So Don't Be Power-Hungry
Recalling Jesus' birth in a stable, Pope Francis rebuked those "ravenous" for wealth and power at the expense of the vulnerable, including children, in a Christmas Eve homily.
8 Die as Monster Storm Brings Rain, Snow, Cold Across US
A frigid winter storm killed at least 18 people as it swept across the country, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses and leaving millions of people on edge about the possibility of Christmas Eve blackouts.
China's COVID-19 Surge Raises Odds of New Coronavirus Mutant
Could the COVID-19 surge in China unleash a new coronavirus mutant on the world?