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

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

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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

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...

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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...

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

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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 6

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

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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....

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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...

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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...

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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What is a recess appointment? Trump could use this tactic to bypass approval for controversial picks like Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth

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Will another storm hit Florida? Possibility of Hurricane Sara is being closely watched

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RKLB stock soars by 50% as Rocket Lab looks to give SpaceX a run for its money

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What is Lemon8? TikTok lets you log in to its ByteDance–owned sister app ahead of possible U.S. ban

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New Red Lobster menu: Endless shrimp is gone for good, but this customer favorite is back as chain tries to hook younger diners

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‘Your body, my choice’: Women face new surge of hate speech on X and TikTok following Trump’s election victory

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The age of Frankenstein franchises is coming: First IHOP-Applebee’s combo restaurant to open in Texas

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SMCI stock price falls over 20% as Super Micro Computer faces Nasdaq delisting

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When do the polls close in battleground states? 7 Election Day results to watch including Pennsylvania, Georgia, Wisconsin races

05.11.2024 3

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You can still register to vote on Election Day in almost half the U.S., including swing states Michigan, Nevada, and Wisconsin

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Employers must give you time off to vote in 28 states: What workers need to know about Election Day rights

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Tumblers sold at Wawa stores in 8 states are being recalled over dangerous metal straws: Here’s what to do if you bought one

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Bitcoin price closes in on all-time high, Dogecoin rallies as crypto meme coins ride Trump and Musk’s election waves

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Bad Bunny may not have endorsed Kamala Harris yet—but here’s what he has to say about Trump’s track record on Puerto Rico

28.10.2024 2

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McDonald’s E. coli outbreak: Map, timeline, locations, and states impacted by food poisoning from Quarter Pounders

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Apple and Goldman Sachs were ordered to compensate you for the Apple Card debacle. Here’s what to know

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Zoom will now use an AI-powered medical notetaker for telehealth visits

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Walmart’s pharmacy will now deliver prescription drugs to your home. Here’s everything to know

22.10.2024 2

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BuyBuy Baby comeback no more: Retailer closes final 10 store locations a year after bankruptcy

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Orionid meteor shower tonight: When and where to see dust from Halley’s comet become shooting stars

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