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Kraken acquire Mackie Samoskevich from Panthers, re-sign Bobby McMann 06/21/2026 08:00pm • SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken made two important moves Sunday, acquiring Mackie Samoskevich in a trade with Florida and re-signing fellow forward Bobby McMann to a long-term contract. The Kraken got Samoskevich for the No. 25 pick this year and a second-rounder next year, which the Panthers th Childcare vs. Mortgage: How the Cost of Care Can Quietly Upend Your Homebuying Budget 06/21/2026 08:00pm • Childcare doesn't come cheap. The average parent spends at least 20% of their annual income on this expense, according to a 2026 Care.com report. One in five pays more than $2,500 per month, exceeding the national average mortgage payment of $2,000 per month. 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Under President Donald Trump, the federal government has become a shareholder in several private companies. Since January 2025, federal agencies have bought nearly $21 billion in stocks and ownership stakes in 17 businesses, from Intel Corp.' 7 Best Fidelity ETFs to Buy Now 06/21/2026 08:00pm • Fidelity manages 33 active equity exchange-traded funds, 18 fixed-income ETFs, 13 equity factor ETFs, five passive thematic ETFs and 11 passive equity sector ETFs. All of that means investors have plenty of choices when it comes to selecting investments from this particular fund family. Some of its What Types of Bank Accounts Are There? 06/21/2026 08:00pm • When you're figuring out where to keep your money, you'll come across several types of bank accounts. The four basic types are checking account, savings account, certificate of deposit and money market account. Each kind of account serves a different purpose. 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Rates drifted upward after 7 of the Best Ways to Invest $5,000 06/21/2026 08:00pm • The latest consumer price index, or CPI, report for May showed headline inflation of 4.2% year over year -- its highest level in three years. Much of the increase was driven by a sharp rise in energy prices following the second-order effects of the Iran war. Most Americans likely noticed the impact Heat and forgetfulness can make epinephrine ineffective when you need it most 06/21/2026 07:58pm • An EpiPen can be the difference between life and death during a severe allergic reaction, but mistakes in how people carry and store it can keep it from working when it’s needed most. 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