US Should Use Firing Squads, Electrocution as Execution Methods, Justice Department Says

April 24 (Reuters) – The U.S. government ⁠should ⁠add firing squads, electrocution and ⁠gas asphyxiation as methods of executing people convicted of ​the gravest federal crimes, the Department of Justice said on Friday in a report ‌that noted difficulties in getting ‌drugs for lethal injections. The report was a fulfillment of President Donald Trump’s ⁠promise …

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Here’s how much interest a $50,000 money market account can earn now

A $50,000 money market account earning today’s top rates could generate a lot of interest over the next year. Getty Images/iStockphoto The average traditional savings account is paying just 0.38% in interest right now, according to the latest data from the FDIC — a rate that has actually dipped since last month. For anyone parking …

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How long do creditors wait before accepting a debt settlement offer?

Creditors don’t follow a single timeline for accepting settlement offers, but the timing of your offer still matters. Elena Safonova/Getty Images High borrowing costs over the last few years, coupled with other economic hurdles, like high (and now rising) inflation and a tough job market, have left many borrowers with balances that are harder and …

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Ellen Burstyn reflects on how poetry impacts her life

Ellen Burstyn, known for her Oscar-winning role in “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,” has spent seven decades in Hollywood, but she tells “CBS Mornings” that poetry has also shaped her life as she discusses her new book “Poetry Says It Better.”