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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Job Numbers Mix-up: Strikes, Storms, and What's Really Going On

October's job numbers release before the election is raising some eyebrows. We've seen striking aerospace machinists and hotel workers, like 41, 400 new striking workers mostly from Boeing, and voice actors in the video game industry. Boeing's hit hard, planning to cut 17, 000 jobs, or 10% of their

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Nov 01 2024HEALTH

COVID Vaccines Banned: A Unique Decision in Idaho

In a surprising move, a public health department in Idaho has been barred from giving COVID-19 vaccines. This is the first time in the US that a health department has been halted from providing these vital shots. While other states have limited vaccine promotion or recommended against them, Idaho's

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

New Business Class Boost: Cathay’s Latest 777 Update

Imagine sinking into a cozy, private suite on your next flight. That's just what Cathay Pacific is offering with their revamped Boeing 777 business class, known as Aria Suites. After six years of work, including a pandemic pause, these suites are finally taking flight. By the end of 2027, all 30 pla

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Small Businesses: Winners No Matter Who Wins the Election?

Both Democrats and Republicans are courting small business owners ahead of the election. With a high trust rating and employing nearly half of the private sector workforce, small businesses are a significant player. However, owners are uncertain about the election's impact. Small business confidenc

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Inflation, Tariffs, and Small Businesses: A Look at the Impact

Small-business owners aren't thrilled about the idea of more tariffs. With former President Donald Trump hinting at higher tariffs if he returns to office, businesses like Virginia Beer Co. are worried about increased costs. Chris Smith, the co-founder, saw a 5. 5% surcharge on a supplier's bill aft

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Wendy's: Shutting Down Old Stores, Opening New Ones

Wendy's is planning to close 140 of its restaurants in the next few months. But don't worry, they're not disappearing—the fast food chain is opening an equal number of new locations. The restaurants being shut down are old and in areas that aren't doing well financially, according to Wendy's CEO, Ki

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Nov 01 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Japanese Filmmakers: A New Gateway to Hollywood

Ever wondered how to bridge the filmmaking worlds of Japan and Hollywood? Well, the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) have just the thing for you: a new program called Beyond Japan. This initiative, supported by the Japanese governm

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Nov 01 2024LIFESTYLE

Unlock Your Shoulders: Simple Exercises That Work Wonders

If you're struggling with shoulder tightness, fitness pro Vernon Griffith has got some easy yet effective exercises for you. Using just resistance bands and light weights, these moves can boost your shoulder strength and flexibility. Let's explore them! First off, consider the half-kneeling pull. K

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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

HapticNav: Guiding the Way with Touch

Did you know that your sense of touch can help you navigate without sight or sound? That's the idea behind HapticNav, a cool new technology from a company called Haptic. Founded in 2017, Haptic is all about making navigation easier for people who are blind or have low vision. Instead of relying on

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Nov 01 2024HEALTH

Meet Lex the Pink T-Rex: A Dad's Art Project Becomes a Breast Cancer Awareness Symbol

In the heart of South Carolina, a dad's creative response to his son's dinosaur request has turned into a powerful symbol for breast cancer awareness. Chris Price, a local artist and handyman, started this journey in 2022 when his son Fowler asked for a dinosaur sculpture. The result was Lex, a 20-f

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