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US plan aims to end racial, ethnic bias in home appraisals

US plan aims to end racial, ethnic bias in home appraisals

Vice President Kamala Harris announced a plan Wednesday intended to end racial and ethnic discrimination in the appraisal of home values , part of a broader federal effort to address a wealth gap that systemic inequality has perpetuated.
NJ fines BetMGM $25K for bets on prohibited basketball games

NJ fines BetMGM $25K for bets on prohibited basketball games

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — BetMGM took less than $100 worth of bets last year on New Jersey college basketball games that weren’t supposed to be wagered on. Now, it will pay a $25,000 fine.
Review: Bullock, Tatum serve up the charm in ‘The Lost City’

Review: Bullock, Tatum serve up the charm in ‘The Lost City’

“The Lost City” is the kind of charming, star-driven, action-adventure that makes moviemaking look easy and effortless from the outside.
Simba the lion, wolf safely evacuated from war-torn Ukraine

Simba the lion, wolf safely evacuated from war-torn Ukraine

RADAUTI, Romania (AP) — Simba the lion and a wolf named Akyla have been evacuated from a zoo in war-torn Ukraine and brought to safety in Romania in what an animal rights group involved in the operation says was a four-day mission “full of dangers” f
EXPLAINER: What to know about COVID vaccines for little kids

EXPLAINER: What to know about COVID vaccines for little kids

COVID-19 vaccinations for the youngest children just might be a step closer. Moderna intends to seek U.S. authorization for kid-sized shots, releasing early study results Wednesday that suggest the two small doses work in tots younger than 6.
'CODA' to be adapted to the stage by Deaf West Theatre

'CODA' to be adapted to the stage by Deaf West Theatre

NEW YORK (AP) — “CODA," the Oscar-nominated film about a singing teenage daughter in a deaf family, is being developed as a stage musical by the Los Angeles-based Deaf West Theatre.
Amid protests, Europe limited in curbing high energy prices

Amid protests, Europe limited in curbing high energy prices

MADRID (AP) — Across Europe, governments are slashing fuel taxes and doling out tens of billions to help consumers, truckers, farmers and others cope with spiking energy prices made worse by Russia's invasion of Ukraine .
US Capitol reopening for limited public tours after 2 years

US Capitol reopening for limited public tours after 2 years

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.
Ukrainian, Russian refugee dancers find help in Berlin

Ukrainian, Russian refugee dancers find help in Berlin

BERLIN (AP) — Dancers who have fled Ukraine — and Russia — due to the war have found a new temporary home in Berlin's top ballet company, which helps with practice space, housing, and even shoes.
With sprawling 'Pachinko,' writer Soo Hugh embraces challenge of 'narrative mountain'

With sprawling 'Pachinko,' writer Soo Hugh embraces challenge of 'narrative mountain'

TORONTO — Mounting an epic tale is nothing new for "Pachinko" creator and showrunner Soo Hugh.
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