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ETS Acquires ACT: What it Means for Standardized Testing in College Admissions 06/29/2026 08:00pm • ETS, the nonprofit organization behind the GRE graduate school admissions exam and the TOEFL English-language proficiency test, has acquired ACT, one of the nation's largest college admissions testing organizations. ETS announced today that the acquisition is intended to combine the strengths of th The Salary You Need to Buy a House in LA in 2026 06/29/2026 08:00pm • The housing market in Southern California is notoriously expensive, and there's a simple explanation as to why: People want to live there, and competition drives up prices. But whether you're dreaming of a career in Hollywood or you just want year-round perfect weather, buying a home in Los Angeles What Is Medicare: Coverage, Cost and Enrollment 06/29/2026 08:00pm • If you've just celebrated your 65th birthday or it's coming up in the next year, your mailbox is probably full of postcards, flyers and letters about your eligibility for Medicare. Before you sign up, though, you should explore the ins and outs of Medicare to ensure you're finding the best plan for Can GLP-1s Treat Cancer? What the Latest Science Says About Ozempic's Newest Benefit 06/29/2026 08:00pm • We know glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists help manage blood sugar, curb cravings and improve heart health. In fact, there's continuing research to support their use in treating addiction. But what if they could do more? Early findings are fueling enthusiasm among researchers, suggest Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action 06/29/2026 07:39pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sportsbook operators anticipated this year's World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned. The world's most popular sporting event is being played in North America, so U.S. audiences can see the games live while the sun is out or in the early evening Paraguay 1, Germany 1 06/29/2026 07:35pm • Paraguay 1 0 0 — 1 Germany 0 1 0 Paraguay beats Germany 4-3 in penalty shootout in biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup 06/29/2026 07:28pm • FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Paraguay beats Germany 4-3 in penalty shootout in biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup. Venezuelans search more earthquake ruins as attention turns to humanitarian crisis 06/29/2026 07:26pm • LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — With the window for finding survivors shrinking fast, Venezuelans combed Monday through more ruins of buildings toppled by last week’s powerful back-to-back earthquakes, and attention turned to the country's humanitarian crisis that could persist for years. Relief org Celebrating July 4th in DC? Officials say even experienced locals need a plan 06/29/2026 07:23pm • Celebrating the Fourth of July on the National Mall? Even if you think you’re a veteran of the massive Independence Day celebration, local and federal officials are warning that it's bigger this year, and that celebrants need to check all event details and make a plan. "I've never seen it look What becomes of Prince George’s County's budget after a judge’s ruling about money transfer? 06/29/2026 07:21pm • It was business as usual — almost — during Monday’s Prince George’s County Council meeting in Maryland. The council listened to briefings, and voted on bills and resolutions. The only difference was Council Chair Krystal Oriadha’s refusal to speak to reporters following a judge’s ruli Nursing gains 'professional' label for student loans after judge's ruling, but theology now dropped 06/29/2026 07:20pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and several other fields will be eligible to take out higher federal student loan amounts — at least for now — after a federal judge blocked part of a Trump administration rule that held them to lower limits. Shooting in northern Germany leaves 6 people dead. Suspected shooter arrested 06/29/2026 07:19pm • BERLIN (AP) — A shooting at a youth welfare facility in northern Germany on Monday left six people dead in what officials believe may have stemmed from a custody dispute. The suspected shooter was arrested. Five people – four women and one man – died at the scene of the shooting in Stade, poli Landry Shamet will stay with Knicks on 4-year, $24 million deal, AP source says 06/29/2026 07:03pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Landry Shamet is returning to the New York Knicks with a four-year deal worth $24 million, a person with knowledge of the details said Monday. Shamet was a key contributor to the Knicks with his outside shooting and defense, and the NBA champions have an agreement to keep him long Norway isn't looking ahead to potential World Cup matchup with Brazil, which it upset in 1998 06/29/2026 07:03pm • ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Norway's Sander Berge is very aware of what many consider the greatest win in his country's soccer history, though it happened only months after the 28-year-old midfielder was born. Memories of that World Cup upset of Brazil are now being stirred up for Norway because of th Director Carl Rinsch is sentenced to prison in $11M fraud case over unfinished Netflix show 06/29/2026 06:54pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood writer-director Carl Rinsch was sentenced Monday to 2 1/2 years in prison after being convicted of defrauding Netflix out of $11 million for a never-finished sci-fi series. Supporters including Keanu Reeves had asked the court to show him leniency. Rinsch, best known for