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(AP) — Jackson Holliday took another step toward rejoining the Baltimore Orioles' lineup on Monday. Holliday, on the injured list since March 22 following surgery on the hamate bone in his right hand, joined the Orioles before their series opener against Tampa Bay, but was Marner’s Vegas reinvention: From Toronto heat to a Western Conference final run 05/18/2026 08:28pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mitch Marner isn't about to start bragging, to express any kind of feelings of vindication in proving wrong those who questioned and even doubted whether he could deliver at this time of year. 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A team spokesperson also said the Nationals are coordinating with District of Bolivia protesters allied with ex-leader Morales clash with police as unrest widens 05/18/2026 08:05pm • LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Supporters of Bolivia’s influential ex-President Evo Morales clashed with police on Monday in the capital city as they called on the president to resign, joining a nationwide protest movement fueled by the worst economic crisis in a generation. Thousands of Morales' follo Federal Work-Study: What to Know 05/18/2026 08:00pm • With the rising cost of tuition, many families turn to multiple funding sources -- such as need- and merit-based aid -- to help finance a college education. While work-study was used by only 19% of families to help pay for college in the 2024-2025 academic year, according to Sallie Mae/Ipsos' How Am How Student Loan Delinquencies Are Hurting Credit Scores 05/18/2026 08:00pm • Millions of student loan borrowers are delinquent following the expiration of pandemic-era student loan relief and changes to repayment plans. Those delinquencies trigger an average 62-point FICO score drop for borrowers who fall behind, which can make it more difficult to qualify for new loans and How to Relieve Stress and Calm Your Nerves 05/18/2026 08:00pm • Whether you're dealing with the threat of layoffs at work, financial troubles, family conflicts or navigating the daily news cycle and politics, stress and anxiety are inevitable parts of life. However, stress isn't entirely bad. In the right amounts, it can actually motivate or energize you. 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From helping draft emails to writing reams of computer code in mere seconds, AI tools provide automation to many complex cognitive tasks that once were unimaginable. A 5 Best Summer Cruises 05/18/2026 08:00pm • Between school breaks, lengthy daylight hours and warm temperatures, summer is the ideal time of year for many types of trips. Among them are cruise vacations, which promise a relaxing, easy escape fit for travelers of all kinds. But with so many potential summer itineraries available, you may start The 2027 Social Security 'Trump Bump' Is Coming. Is It Good for Your Retirement Benefits? 05/18/2026 08:00pm • Rising inflation and price hikes, largely driven by the conflict in Iran and tariffs, may prompt a sizable cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for Americans receiving Social Security benefits. It's a trend informally referred to as the "Trump Bump." The Senior Citizens League, a nonpartisan advocacy