The federal government is ready to help Puerto Rico recover from Fiona, retailers will offer early holiday deals and mortgage rates jumped to 6.29%. Those stories and more on our daily podcast.
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A former director of Mississippi’s welfare agency pleaded guilty Thursday to federal and state charges in a conspiracy to misspend tens of millions of dollars that were intended to help needy families. The scandal also raised questions about retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre and former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant.
Walmart and Target plan to begin offering deals and price matching offers earlier this year to keep up with Americans pressed by soaring inflation and looking for ways to take the sting out of holiday shopping. Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, apologized"for any stress that I have caused" to ex-wife Kim Kardashian.
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