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Apple Scraps Its Secretive Electric Car Project After Nearly a Decade
In a rare move, Apple has canceled plans to release its long-rumored electric vehicle after nearly 10 years in secretive development. The tech giant informed employees it is shutting down…
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The Poison in the Applesauce: How Lead-Tainted Baby Food Exposed Deadly Flaws in America’s Food Safety System
They seemed like any other snack pouches: cinnamon-flavored applesauce with cute cartoons, sold at grocery and dollar stores across America. But these innocent-looking pouches poisoned hundreds of children with toxic…
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Wendy’s Announces Surge Pricing: Get Ready for a New Way to Pay for Your Frosty
Remember scoring great deals with happy hour discounts or booking that dream vacation for less during the off-season? Get ready for the reverse – surge pricing, where what you pay…
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Dunkin’ Super Bowl Ad Craze Continues: Limited-Edition Funko Pops Launched
The hilarious Dunkin’ Donuts Super Bowl commercial featuring Ben Affleck as a less-than-stellar employee has sparked even more fan excitement. Dunkin’ and Funko are capitalizing on the ad’s success with…
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Macy’s Announces Significant Downsizing: 150 Stores Slated for Closure
Iconic department store chain Macy’s is making major changes. The company plans to permanently close a significant portion of its stores–150 locations in total by the year 2026. This represents…
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Why Some Travelers Are Avoiding the United States
The United States, once a top global travel destination, is increasingly losing its appeal for international tourists. The rise in gun violence, both in high-profile mass shootings and everyday incidents,…
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Car Insurance Costs Are Outpacing Everything – Even Your Grocery Bill
If you’re struggling with rising food costs, brace yourself – your car insurance bill may be an even bigger shock. In 2024, the average cost of full coverage car insurance…
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Milk vs Dark Chocolate: A Case for the Sweet Simplicity of Milk
The great candy debate rages on, but there’s one truth we can’t deny: Milk chocolate reigns supreme. The case against dark chocolate is clear. It’s bitter, chalky, pretentious – a…
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The Grim Future of Local News and Its Role in Elections
What’s new: The news industry is facing an onslaught of grim headlines as it struggles to adapt to the digital age. Layoffs, closures, and reader fatigue have hit news organizations even…
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Hollywood’s Fading Stardom in China: A Tale of Changing Tastes and Failed Strategies
Hollywood shut out of China’s top films: For the first time since 2020, no American movies ranked among China’s 10 highest grossing films last year. Major sequels like “Aquaman 2”…
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Why you can’t sleep: Overthinking before bed spikes cortisol and blood pressure, making it hard to relax
In a recent article, sleep researcher Rebecca Robbins, PhD, shares strategies to quiet the mind and promote sleep when overthinking at bedtime. She explains that ruminating on negative experiences can…
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The Caffeine Controversy: A Deep Dive into Panera’s Charged Lemonade Lawsuits
Panera’s Charged Lemonade: This hyper-caffeinated drink has been implicated in two wrongful-death lawsuits since its introduction in 2022. The company has since added warnings, reduced its caffeine content, and removed…
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Salesforce Trims the Fat, But Still Hiring?
Salesforce is showing Cousin Eddie some love, laying off about 700 employees (1% of their workforce) in a move echoing across the tech industry. This follows last year’s 10% workforce…
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The best airlines in the U.S. for 2023, ranked by WSJ
Delta Air Lines topped the list for the fourth year in a row, followed by Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Spirit Airlines ranked last, behind Frontier Airlines and American Airlines.
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Microsoft slashes 1,900 jobs in gaming division after Activision deal
Microsoft announced it is cutting 1,900 roles within its gaming division, marking the latest round of job layoffs in the tech industry.
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Cryptocurrency: Stocks or bonds? Courts may decide.
The legal status of cryptocurrencies is unclear in the U.S., as federal judges are weighing whether they should be treated as securities or commodities under the law.
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America’s craft beer boom is over — but not for everyone
The craft beer industry, which once enjoyed double-digit growth and endless variety, is slowing down and consolidating, as consumers seek fewer choices and more quality.
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California attracts the well-off and well-educated despite exodus
California lost more than 500,000 residents in the last three years, but it also gained more college graduates and high-income earners than any other state, according to census data and…
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Disneyland unveils $2-billion City Streets project to revamp its resort
Why it matters: Disneyland is the largest employer and taxpayer in Anaheim, and its resort is a major driver of tourism and economic activity in the region. The City Streets project…
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California approves EV charging plan despite opposition
Why it matters: California is the largest EV market in the U.S., accounting for nearly half of the nation’s EV sales. The state needs to expand its charging infrastructure to meet…
