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RFK Jr. confirmation hearing: Kennedy was grilled on his abortion flip-flop. Here’s what he said

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DJT stock jumps 10% on new fintech, Truth.Fi, as Trump looks to deliver for crypto and Bitcoin supporters

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Elon Musk’s X partners with Visa to move into financial services—and no, it’s not for crypto (yet)

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Millennials are plagued by ‘phantom wealth’: Why the generation doesn’t feel rich despite their net worth quadrupling

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The Super Bowl logo conspiracy theory is roaring back to life with the 2025 Chiefs vs. Eagles matchup. Here’s why

The Super Bowl logo conspiracy theory is roaring back to life with the 2025 Chiefs vs. Eagles matchup. Here’s why
tuesday 10

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President Trump outlines a frenzy of Day One executive orders and actions: Here’s a list of what to expect

21.01.2025 4

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Musicians, politicians, Big Tech: Who’s on the guest list for the Trump inauguration, from Mark Zuckerberg to Carrie Underwood

20.01.2025 10

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A polar vortex will bring brutally cold temperatures and an arctic blast to much of the U.S. next week

A polar vortex will bring brutally cold temperatures and an arctic blast to much of the U.S. next week
18.01.2025 10

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Why is there an egg shortage? How bird flu is making the political lightning rod even more expensive

10.01.2025 3

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Four planets are ‘aligning’ in January: How to see Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Saturn parade across the sky tonight

Four planets are ‘aligning’ in January: How to see Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Saturn parade across the sky tonight
10.01.2025 7

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PowerSchool data breach: Hackers steal student Social Security numbers, grades, and medical information from edtech giant

PowerSchool data breach: Hackers steal student Social Security numbers, grades, and medical information from edtech giant
10.01.2025 20

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Google, Microsoft, Meta, Apple: Here’s a list of Big Tech companies donating millions to the Trump inauguration

Google, Microsoft, Meta, Apple: Here’s a list of Big Tech companies donating millions to the Trump inauguration
10.01.2025 4

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These jobs will disappear fastest by 2030 as AI rises, according to the World Economic Forum

09.01.2025 20

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Chick-fil-A’s new recipe for ‘crispier’ waffle fries has customers up in arms

You might not need to be a supertaster to recognize that Chick-fil-A‘s popular Waffle Potato Fries taste different, according to customers who...

08.01.2025 2

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Girl Scout cookies season is here: These two popular flavors are on the chopping block, so stock up while you can

On Tuesday, Girl Scouts of the USA kicked off its 2025 cookie season. (As a former Girl Scout, I can say that finding inventive ways to sell...

07.01.2025 1

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How to watch the 2025 Golden Globe Awards live without cable, including free options

It’s my favorite time of year: awards season, which celebrates the best of film and television from the past 12 months. Like many entertainment...

05.01.2025 8

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X down: U.S. Steel stock falls 7% after President Joe Biden blocks takeover by Japanese giant Nippon Steel

U.S. Steel (NYSE: X) stock was down more than 5% in midday trading Friday, after President Joe Biden blocked a nearly $15 billion takeover bid by...

04.01.2025 7

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Burned by holiday delays? Book these airlines with the best on-time records in 2025

Some good news for those who love to travel: Air travel is bouncing back from post-pandemic lows with international destinations leading the way....

03.01.2025 4

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January 9th is a national day of mourning for Jimmy Carter: What’s closed for the holiday, including stock markets and post offices

02.01.2025 2

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What’s open on Christmas Day 2024? Holiday hours for Walgreens, CVS, Red Lobster, TGI Fridays, fast-food restaurants, stores, and more

25.12.2024 20

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NORAD live tracker: How to follow Santa Claus in real time as he delivers Christmas gifts across the globe 

He’s made a list, he’s checked it twice, and now Santa Claus is working his way around the world on his busiest day of the year. And with...

24.12.2024 5

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What stores are open on Christmas Eve 2024? Holiday hours for Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Aldi, Costco, and more

Still have some last-minute shopping to do and don’t know where to go? We have you covered. From grocery stores to retailers, supermarkets to...

24.12.2024 20

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Party City wraps up 40 years in business, will close all locations imminently

The party is over for Party City, which is closing all its stores and going out of business after 40 years of supplying balloons, cups, candles,...

21.12.2024 3

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Sexism could put women at higher risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, says study

We already know sexism is bad for women’s paychecks, as women are paid 84% of what men are paid, on average. We also know it’s historically been...

20.12.2024 6

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Is Christmas Eve a federal holiday? Here’s what Biden’s new executive order means for you

With just days until Christmas and the start of the holidays, President Joe Biden is taking care of some last-minute business, giving most federal...

20.12.2024 4

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Fast-food chains are winning back customers with meal deals. Will the good times last?

Fast-food restaurant chains have been seeing an uptick in traffic over the past two months due to the success of limited-time deals and promotions,...

20.12.2024 30

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Frito-Lay potato chips recalled: Here are the states where Lay’s could cause ‘serious, life-threatening’ risk

Frito-Lay is recalling Lay’s Classic Potato Chips that “may contain undeclared milk,” posing a risk for individuals with milk allergies or...

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Nissan stock surges 30% amid possible merger with Honda as Japan automakers look to take on Chinese EVs

Nissan Motor (NSANY) shares surged 30% Wednesday following a Nikkei newspaper report that the struggling Japanese automaker is in talks...

19.12.2024 5

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The Amazon holiday strike is perfectly timed. It’s the latest example of workers wielding their collective power

In a bold move aimed at hitting the company where it hurts most, Amazon workers are striking just in time for Christmas, its busiest, most...

16.12.2024 4

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Geminids meteor shower peaks tonight: where and when to see shooting stars light up the December skies

There is a lot going on today. It’s Friday the 13th, Taylor Swift’s birthday, and a great time to look up, especially in the hours leading up to...

13.12.2024 2

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ParkMobile might owe you money. Here’s how data-breach victims can submit a claim for cash

Finally, some good news for consumers who have been the target of a data breach.   ParkMobile, a parking payment app, has agreed to a $32.8...

13.12.2024 8

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Macy’s increases its list of doomed locations to 65 stores by the end of January 2025

12.12.2024 5

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80 colleges could close by 2029, even as elite Ivy League schools thrive

American higher education is in crisis. This year, some two dozen colleges shut their doors and more are forecast to close in 2025, CNBC reports....

12.12.2024 10

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Here’s what New York subway trains looked like at Christmas in the 1930s, according to social media influencers

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. This holiday season, social media influencers are hopping aboard a vintage New York City subway train...

11.12.2024 10

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How McDonald’s was involved in almost every major news story in 2024

As we look back on 2024, it’s surprising how frequently McDonald’s has played a role, or at least been involved, in major news events. From...

11.12.2024 3

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Luigi Mangione arrested by police as ‘strong person of interest’ in CEO shooting: What we know so far

09.12.2024 2

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CVS, Anthem, other big corporations remove executive photos from their websites after UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting

For a third day, police searched for the suspect in what they are calling a “brazen, targeted,” and “premeditated” attack on UnitedHealthcare...

07.12.2024 8

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Gleeful social media response to UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting reveals deep anger toward for-profit insurance

06.12.2024 20

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An asteroid the size of a football stadium isn’t hitting Earth, but it’ll come closer than ever: Watch live tonight

03.12.2024 2

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SMCI stock price surges 34%: ‘No evidence of misconduct’ but Super Micro Computer isn’t out of the woods yet

02.12.2024 2

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What stores are open on Thanksgiving Day 2024? Holiday hours for Walmart, Whole Foods, Costco, and more

28.11.2024 20

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When does Spotify Wrapped 2024 come out? Here’s what we know and how you’ll be able to see your most streamed songs

26.11.2024 2

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‘A safe pair of hands’: Why markets are loving Trump treasury secretary pick Scott Bessent

25.11.2024 5

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‘As expected, it has attracted attention’: Jaguar says ad that prompted anti-woke backlash did its job

23.11.2024 30

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Stop & Shop cybersecurity issue empties shelves before Thanksgiving: Are locations in your state affected?

21.11.2024 2

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Mental health worsened for young women in states with abortion bans—but for young men, it was the opposite

21.11.2024 5

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Walmart stock jumps on earnings as upper middle class shoppers flock to its budget groceries

20.11.2024 3

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Tropicana orange juice fans revolt against smaller bottle size as shrinkflation spreads

19.11.2024 4

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RFK Jr.’s most controversial and scientifically inaccurate claims, from autism to raw milk

16.11.2024 10

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Advance Auto Parts will close over 700 stores as the list of struggling retailers grows

15.11.2024 20

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