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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

The Washington Post's New Direction: A Billionaire's Influence

Last week, the Washington Post made a surprising decision not to endorse any candidate in the presidential race. This was a first in 36 years and is said to have been ordered by Jeff Bezos, the newspaper's owner and billionaire founder of Amazon. Bezos bought the struggling newspaper in 2013. The r

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Oct 25 2024RELIGION

Pope Francis' New Message: Love in a World Gone Cold

Pope Francis has just released his fourth encyclical, titled "Dilexit Nos, " which means "He Loves Us. " He's calling on people to reflect on Jesus' love in a world that's distracted by things like shopping and computer algorithms. This encyclical is special because it comes 350 years after a nun na

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Oct 20 2024LIFESTYLE

How America's Cars Reflect Who We Are

Ever wondered how America’s love for cars shapes our identity? Let's dive into the fascinating world of automobiles and discover what our car choices say about us. Did you know the US has more cars per person than any other country? This isn't just about transportation; it's about who we are. From c

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Oct 16 2024BUSINESS

Pharmacies Shut Their Doors: What's Happening?

You know those neighborhood drug stores you've always gone to? Well, many are shutting down, and it's not just one or two. Walgreens is planning to close 1,200 stores. CVS is not far behind, closing a total of 1,144 stores between 2018 and 2023. Even Rite Aid is struggling, announcing the closure of

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Oct 16 2024FINANCE

Why Keeping Cash in Payment Apps Might Not Be Smart

Connor Tomasko from Chicago is a money management enthusiast who's urging people to be cautious about keeping money in payment apps. While these apps, like Venmo and Cash App, are easy to use, they don't offer the same protections as banks. For instance, funds in these apps aren't usually insured by

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Oct 16 2024BUSINESS

Walgreens: Closing Doors, Seeking Fresh Start

Walgreens is shutting down about 1,200 of its stores in the U.S. This move comes as the drugstore chain faces challenges like reduced prescription payouts, increased costs, and competition from online retailers and rivals with lower prices. The pandemic boost from COVID-19 vaccinations has also worn

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Oct 12 2024BUSINESS

How Two Beers Won Over Hispanic Consumers

Beer lovers like Riojas from Lansing, Michigan, often see Modelo Especial at family events. This Mexican beer, along with Corona, is part of Constellation Brands' lineup. Constellation has gained a lot of Hispanic customers' loyalty. How? By focusing on them specifically. In 2023, Hispanic buyers ma

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Oct 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Steam Warns: You're Licensing Games, Not Owning Them

Steam has recently started alerting customers that they're buying a license, not the actual game. This change is a response to an upcoming California law aiming to clarify digital purchases. The law, known as AB 2426, will make it illegal for marketplaces to use words like "buy" or "purchase" for di

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Why Unpasteurized Apple Cider Can Be a Fall Risk

Ever thought about why some apple cider looks cloudy and golden? That's because it might not be pasteurized. Health departments in places like Ogle County, Illinois, and Fulton County, Georgia, are warning people to be careful. Unpasteurized cider can have harmful bacteria that make you sick. Most o

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Oct 05 2024BUSINESS

Port Strike Ends, Workers Win Big Pay Bump

After a 12-day strike that had consumers worried about shortages and inflation, dockworkers are heading back to work. The strike, which affected dozens of ports along the East and Gulf coasts, ended with a tentative agreement that will boost workers' pay significantly over the next six years. The t

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