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Nov 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Shopping in the AI Age: How Tech is Changing Grocery Deals

Grocery shopping is not what it used to be. Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), stores are getting smarter about how they price items and target shoppers. This shift is changing the way people save money and how they think about their purchases. For some, like Kimberly Roberts, saving money on groceries is a way of life. She has always been good at finding deals...

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Nov 25 2025BUSINESS

BMW's Big Move: Adding Range Extenders to Electric Cars

BMW, a well-known car company, is thinking about adding range extenders to some of its electric vehicles. This idea comes as more and more people in China are showing interest in this technology. Range extenders are small engines that give electric cars a longer driving range. The company is considering adding this feature to its larger and more expensive models, li...

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Nov 25 2025HEALTH

A Fresh Look at Health Care: UnityPoint Health's New Cancer Center

UnityPoint Health recently gave a tour of their newly renovated cancer center. This upgrade is a big deal for the community. It shows how health care facilities are always trying to improve. The center now has better technology and more comfortable spaces. This is important because cancer treatment can be tough. Patients need a place that feels safe and supportive. ...

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Nov 25 2025BUSINESS

Saudi Arabia's Slow Sip Towards Change

Saudi Arabia is taking small steps to loosen its grip on alcohol restrictions. Two new stores are in the works, one for Aramco's non-Muslim employees and another for diplomats in Jeddah. This move is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's push to modernize the kingdom. The planned store in Dhahran will serve non-Muslim workers at Aramco, the state oil giant. Mea...

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Nov 25 2025BUSINESS

Navigating the Tariff Storm: Levi's Strategic Moves

The fashion world is in a tough spot right now. Tariffs on clothes and shoes have shot up, making things really hard for businesses. At first, they were around 13%, but then they jumped to 54% in April 2025. Even though they dropped a bit later, they're still much higher than usual, sitting at 36% for the top 10 importers. This big change is shaking up the industry, ...

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Nov 25 2025BUSINESS

Why Business Class Is Taking Over From First Class

Airlines are changing the way they offer luxury travel. Business class is becoming more popular than first class. This shift is happening because passengers are choosing business class over first class. Many airlines are removing first class cabins from their planes. They are investing more in business class instead. Some airlines have completely removed first class...

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Nov 25 2025HEALTH

Maine's Small Businesses Face Health Insurance Crisis

Maine's small business owners are in a tough spot. They're worried about a big jump in health insurance costs. This could happen if certain tax credits from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) stop. These credits help keep premiums affordable. Without them, many families could face huge bills. Take Ossian Riday, a self-employed software developer from Topsham. He shared h...

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Nov 25 2025SPORTS

Win Big with FanDuel: Easy Betting Tips for Monday Night Football

FanDuel is offering a sweet deal for new users. Just sign up and place a small bet on the Panthers vs. 49ers game. If you win, you get $150 in bonus bets. No need to worry about tricky odds. There are plenty of betting options to choose from, so you have a good shot at winning. Missouri users get an even better deal. They can grab $400 in bonuses just by signing up ...

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Nov 25 2025FINANCE

Brookfield's Big Money Moves and Hot Topics

Brookfield's Finance Board had a lot on their plate at their last meeting. They talked about money, buildings, and even a cell tower that's got people talking. First, they celebrated winning a big state grant. After three tries, they got $406, 159 to spruce up Four Corners. This isn't just any small project. It's part of a bigger plan to make walking and biking safe...

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Nov 25 2025FINANCE

XRP Gets a Big Boost from Wall Street

Franklin Templeton, a well-known name in finance, has jumped into the XRP game. They just launched an ETF called the Franklin XRP Trust (XRPZ) on the NYSE Arca. This means investors can now get their hands on XRP through a regulated product. Franklin isn't the only one doing this. Other big players like Bitwise, Grayscale, and Canary Capital are already in the mix. ...

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