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Experts weigh in on U.S. retail sales for the holidays

The largest retail trade group in the United States said Tuesday that it expects consumers to spend more during the upcoming holiday shopping season but the growth in sales to be slower than last year...

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The world’s second Sphere is coming to the Middle East

The world’s second Sphere is planned to be built in the capital of the United Arab Emirates after the opening of the first giant dome entertainment complex in Las Vegas.Abu Dhabi’s Department of...

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How pop hit ‘OMG’ became the perfect anthem for the Mets

It’s a pop hit like many others: An ascending chorus, an addictive hook, a warm rhythm. But “OMG,” performed by New York Mets infielder Jose Iglesias, has become the perfect anthem for the team’s...

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The U.S. gender wage gap is growing. Here’s why

Just how much of a setback was the COVID-19 pandemic for U.S. working women?Although women who lost or left their jobs at the height of the crisis have largely returned to the workforce, a recent...

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Paris announces a $55 million plan to revamp Notre Dame area into a green oasis

As Notre Dame gears up to reopen its doors in December, Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revival, bringing nature back to the forefront of the City of Light.Beyond restoring the cathedral’s...

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Payment apps are popular, but here’s why you shouldn’t store money in them

Connor Tomasko grew up wary of credit cards. As she taught herself more about managing money, she realized that many people also have bad habits when it comes to payment apps. Tomasko, 31, a freelance...

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‘I need to earn every vote’: From Fox News to Charlamagne, Kamala Harris is...

Vice President Kamala Harris sat down for a wide-ranging interview Tuesday in Detroit with popular radio host Charlamagne tha God, further deepening her push to reach potential voters in a more...

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Amazon’s nuclear energy deals will enable the construction of new small...

Today, Amazon’s subsidiary in-cloud computing, Amazon Web Services (AWS), announced the signing of three new agreements to support the development of nuclear energy projects. The deals will enable,...

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Political experience matters in elections, but outsiders have some advantages

Ever since he was chosen as Donald Trump’s running mate back in July, U.S. Senator JD Vance, a Republican from Ohio, has come under a level of scrutiny typical for a vice presidential candidate,...

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A new Disney theme park pass let’s you skip the lines at a hefty price....

As if taking your kids to Disney theme parks wasn’t already expensive enough, the Walt Disney Company has found a new way to upsell desperate parents who are willing to pay big bucks to skip the long...

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FTC tackles subscription frustration, makes canceling easier for consumers

Consumers who sign up for subscriptions and memberships online have learned that canceling is often a far more complicated process than the sign-up. Digging through a website’s seemingly impossible to...

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11 Brain Hacks To Learn Anything Faster

Whether it’s a new technology, a foreign language, or an advanced skill, staying competitive often means learning new things. Being a quick learner can give you an even greater edge. And the good news...

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Here Is the Email Template To Use When You Want To Ask For An Introduction

Throughout the course of your career, there will be times when you need to ask for an introduction–even when you don’t want to. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur looking for an “in” with investors or...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer just made it possible for 35,000 Michigan home health...

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law two bills Tuesday that clear a path for the state’s home care workers to organize a statewide union of more than 35,000 workers as well as standardize...

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Britain sees fewer female leaders in 2024

The number of women who hold executive reins in corporate Britain has fallen for the first time in eight years in an “unacceptable” reversal that could delay gender parity for another five...

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MrBeast’s YouTube dominance takes a dip

MrBeast’s YouTube growth has hit a rough patch.  On Saturday, MrBeast uploaded a new video. “7 Days Exploring An Underground City” amassed 56.5 million views within four days. For any other YouTuber,...

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Harris vs. Fox News: Here are key moments from the interview

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris defended the Biden administration’s handling of illegal immigration in a combative television interview on Wednesday, blaming Republicans for failing to...

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The Menendez brothers’ house is all over TikTok following the hit Netflix drama

With the recent release of the Netflix drama Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story and the follow-up documentary The Menendez Brothers, true-crime enthusiasts are now turning their attention to...

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Mark Zuckerberg’s ‘Year of Efficiency’ is turning into a multi-year effort as...

Meta Platforms laid off employees from multiple teams, including Instagram, WhatsApp, and Reality Labs, in a fresh wave of job cuts at the Facebook parent company on Wednesday.  “A few teams at Meta...

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CEO pay dropped in 2023—but it’s not clear why

For decades, chief executive pay has climbed precipitously, buttressed by generous stock awards and six-figure bonuses. Since 1978, CEO compensation has spiked by 1,085%, a far cry from the 24% bump...

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