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Patrick Braxton, the first Black mayor of Newbern, Alabama, outside town hall on 20 August 2023.Photograph: Andi Rice/The Guardian

The town of Newbern, Alabama, has not had a political election in the last several decades. But that could all change this November if a new motion is successful.

Just like your home, your financial house needs regular maintenance to stay in tip-top shape. What better time to freshen up your finances than spring? 

A judge ends Elon Musk's lawsuit against a nonprofit group that called out hate speech on X. Meanwhile, white supremacist propaganda hit a record high last year, according to a new report. And prosecutors say a parenting blogger accused of horrific child abuse was driven by “religious extremism.”

When was the last time you swapped out your pillows? After all, experts recommend replacing them at least every two years (from a hygiene perspective alone). And according to Amazon reviewers, Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows — beloved for their luxurious design, plush fill and cooling effect — are among some of the most esteemed cushions one can own. These No. 1 bestsellers have racked up over 161,000 perfect ratings … could it all be a bunch of fluff? Read on for more on what people are... Читать дальше...

Key takeaways

• You can use home equity to buy another house if you have enough of an ownership stake in your residence and meet other eligibility requirements.

• The most common ways to tap your equity are via a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC).

• Purchasing property with home equity can be cost-effective and make you a more competitive buyer.                

• But it comes with certain risks and downsides: trading assets for debt... Читать дальше...

When a product on Amazon has more than 22,000 five-star reviews, we take notice. When that praise is coupled with a 45% discount — we jump. Right now, the Aroeve Air Purifier — which has customers raving about how this miraculous thing leaves their room smelling fresh as a daisy and keeps them from sneezing uncontrollably during allergy season, has us rushing to scoop it up for just $38. It's a deal so good, we say: Why not get two (one in each color)?

In case you missed it, Nordstrom's annual Spring Sale dropped last week, and it's full of warm weather essentials that'll make you want to spend time outside. Nordstrom has a couple of major sales a year — most notably the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale which usually takes place in July and August each summer — but the brand's annual Spring Sale is one of the most hyped events for fashionistas who are looking to score a bargain on designer brands like Steve Madden, Vince Camuto, Free People and more. Читать дальше...

The best certificates of deposit guarantee a high rate of return on your principal at the end of an agreed-on term, making a CD a low-risk way to keep your nest egg growing with boosted savings yields. To maximize your earning potential with CDs in the past, you needed to buy long terms of a year or longer. Yet, even with rates starting to edge down, you can still lock in up to 5% APY — at least 10 times the 0.47% national average of a traditional savings account — on short-term CDs of up to 12 months. Читать дальше...

Mortgage rates continue their downward march week-over-week on 30-year and 15-year terms as of Friday, March 29, 2024.

Tea drinkers can be picky about how to make the perfect cuppa. Water must reach a proper boiling point, milk should always be added to the cup after the tea and never two sugars — just one. No matter how they prefer their perfect brew or if they prefer Assam and Ceylon over English Breakfast and Darjeeling, finding a thoughtful and unique gift ideas for someone who loves tea might be challenging, especially if you yourself identify more as a coffee drinker. 

Many of us don’t realize how much time we actually spend on our feet, every hour adding a bit more wear and tear to our lifetime total. So it pays to think ahead: Whether you work long shifts on your toes, log umpteen miles for exercise or have a busy household to oversee, you’re going to need a pair of shoes that provide optimal comfort and support. Of course, there’s no shortage of sneakers on the market, but we've been hearing great things about STQ shoes. They're beloved by Amazon shoppers and deliver everything your feet need... Читать дальше...

BOSTON — Give San Diego State credit for hanging with No. 1 Connecticut for 20 minutes, which is exactly 20 more minutes than the Huskies were challenged by No. 16 Stetson and No. 9 Northwestern in the first two rounds of the NCAA men’s tournament. While not worthy of a banner, to make the Huskies drop even a bead of sweat qualifies as a victory, relatively speaking.

Jerry Seinfeld just shared a trailer of "Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story," and it's pastry perfection. 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Trustees of Tennessee's only publicly funded historically Black university were removed Thursday under legislation signed into law by Republican Gov. Bill Lee. Black lawmakers and community leaders said state leaders, a majority of whom are white, are unfairly targeting Tennessee State University. 

Key takeaways

• The Federal Reserve has most likely completed its most aggressive rate-hiking campaign in four decades, bringing interest rates to a 23-year high of 5.25-5.5 percent after 11 rate hikes.

• After focusing on inflation for the past two years, Fed officials may start to shift their focus to minimizing harm to the job market, with unemployment edging up and the economy normalizing.

• Consumers can take advantage of higher interest rates by eliminating high-cost... Читать дальше...

Lynda Carter has a new song, “Letters From Earth,” about the loss of her husband, Robert A. Altman. (Lindsay Adler)

Lynda Carter thinks the only way Wonder Woman 3 will ever get made is if there’s a fan demand and outcry.

Walgreens lost nearly $6 billion in its second quarter mainly due to a drop in value for the VillageMD clinic business it controls.