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Jan 01 2025EDUCATION

Parents Sue for Better School Curricula

Imagine buying a car that doesn't work right, or using a product that causes harm. In many states, there are laws to protect consumers from such things. But what about our schools? Two families in Massachusetts decided they'd had enough of the poor education their kids were getting. They sued the cr

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Dec 31 2024BUSINESS

Honey Extension: A Closer Look

Honey, a popular browser extension, helps you find discounts while shopping online and offers reward points for purchases. But a recent YouTube video raised concerns about how Honey operates. The video, created by Jono from MegaLag, suggests that Honey might not always provide the best deals, and it

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Dec 31 2024LIFESTYLE

Why a Mechanic Would Skip These 3 Pickup Trucks

Ever thought about what a real mechanic would say about new pickups? Well, one expert has shared some insights that might surprise you. According to Tomasz Mazurkiewicz, the CEO of Truck1, there are a few trucks to be cautious about. Let's talk about the 2018 Ford F-150. It's not all about looks, f

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Dec 31 2024LIFESTYLE

Walmart's Affordable Handbag: The Birkin Alternative Taking Over

People are buzzing about Walmart's version of the famous Hermès Birkin bag, nicknamed the "Wirkin. " This leather handbag is a budget-friendly alternative to the luxurious French brand. Priced between $78 and $128, it has quickly become popular, appearing to sell out on Walmart's website due to soci

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Dec 30 2024BUSINESS

Shopping in 2024: A Year of Savvy Spenders and Budget Dining

In 2024, shoppers and diners in the U. S. were more careful with their money. High housing and food prices made people choosy about where they spent. Wealthy folks, for instance, started shopping at stores like Walmart and Aldi instead of pricier places. Eating out? People opted for fast food or coo

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Rachel's Surprise: How Childbirth Costs Can Catch You Off Guard

Meet Rachel Kaplan and her husband, Andrew Sheffield, from Arden, North Carolina. Last year, they found out they were expecting a baby and didn't have health insurance. Their doctor suggested they join Sedera, a nonprofit that works like insurance but with less hassle. How does it work? Members cont

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Dec 21 2024FINANCE

Zelle’s Million-Dollar Fraud Problem: Banks in Hot Water

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently filed a lawsuit against some of the United States’ biggest banks. These include JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo, along with the operator of Zelle—a popular peer-to-peer payment system. The CFPB claims that for the past seven y

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Dec 21 2024FINANCE

Holiday Gifts: $10B Down the Drain, Half Disliked

This holiday season, Americans are set to overspend on unwanted gifts, racking up a whopping $10. 1 billion in disappointing presents. That's right, nearly 53% of adults in the US will unwrap at least one gift they don't like. The average cost of these unwanted gifts has risen to $72, up from $66 la

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Dec 20 2024BUSINESS

Car Brands in Pakistan: What Makes Customers Stick?

Ever wondered what makes people stick to their favorite car brands in Pakistan? A recent study took a close look at this, focusing on the luxury and safety car market. The big names here are Toyota Indus, Honda, and Suzuki. The main question was: how does customer satisfaction influence their loyalt

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Dec 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meet the Future AI Speaker Users: A Machine Learning Prediction

Ever wondered who might be the next big users of AI speakers? Researchers used machine learning to find out! They looked at data from a 2019 survey by the Korea Broadcasting and Advertising Corporation, involving 3, 922 people. Using techniques like decision trees and support vector machines, they d

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