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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Diaper Spa’s Fines Keep Growing

The woman running the Diaper Spa in New Hampshire is in deep trouble. She's been fined a whopping $17, 500 for advertising her spa as a mental health service without the right licenses. Dr. Colleen Ann Murphy isn't licensed to practice medicine in New Hampshire, where her spa was based. She's only l

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Upstate NY Gets Big Money for Semiconductor Research

In a big boost for the tech industry, a research center in upstate New York has been chosen to lead the way in cutting-edge semiconductor technology. The Albany NanoTech complex is set to receive a whopping $825 million in funding. This money comes from the federal government, aiming to keep the Uni

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Businesses Brace for Impact: UK Budget Raises Taxes, Spurs Inflation

British businesses are feeling the pinch after the UK's Finance Minister, Rachel Reeves, announced a tax-hiking budget. The biggest change is an increase in National Insurance (NI) payroll tax for employers. This will rise from 13. 8% to 15% from April 2025 and will start at a lower income threshold

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Oct 31 2024HEALTH

China's Old-Young Shift: Kindergartens Turn to Senior Care

China is facing a unique challenge with its aging population and decreasing birth rates. To tackle this, many kindergartens are transforming into senior care homes. In the eastern province of Zhejiang, a preschool in Jinhua city switched from catering to tiny tots to caring for the elderly. Zhuang Y

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Oct 31 2024HEALTH

Amy Robach's Cancer Journey: What Doctors Said That Stuck With Her

Amy Robach, former co-host of Good Morning America and breast cancer survivor, shared a powerful moment from her cancer journey. Diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2013 during an on-air mammogram, Robach underwent a double mastectomy and eight rounds of chemo. In a podcast episode for Breast Ca

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Oct 31 2024TECHNOLOGY

Fire at U. K. 's Nuclear Submarine Site: What You Need to Know

Early Wednesday morning, a big fire broke out at a shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, a town in northwest England. This shipyard is run by BAE Systems, the U. K. 's top defense company. They're building new nuclear submarines there, called Dreadnought-class. Two people got hurt and went to the hospital

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Good Call: Black Ops 6 Boosts Game Pass

Microsoft's bet on Black Ops 6 for Game Pass seems to be paying off. The latest Call of Duty game had a massive launch weekend, and Xbox's Game Pass subscriptions are soaring. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella called it the biggest Call of Duty release ever, with record-breaking first-day players and a su

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Oct 31 2024TECHNOLOGY

Phone Options Beyond Apple: Exploring Other Brands

When you're eyeing the iPhone 16, remember that there are lots of other phones worth considering. Let's start with the iPhone 16 Plus, which is like the iPhone 16 but with a bigger size and longer battery life. If you dislike frequent charging, this could be your ideal phone. Next up is the iPhone

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Oct 31 2024WEATHER

Storms and Snow: Minnesota's Quick Weather Switch

Minnesota is in for a wild weather ride this week! After breaking record highs in the Twin Cities and southern parts of the state, a storm system is headed our way. It's predicted to bring severe thunderstorms and snow, all in just a few days. First, let's talk thunderstorms. Forecasters are keepin

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Oct 31 2024CRIME

Tacoma Food Truck Heist: A Setback for Local BBQ Business

Terry Hayes, owner of The Man BBQ, was left in shock after returning from a vacation to find his food truck stolen. The theft occurred in broad daylight outside the Dryer Masonic Center on 134th Street in Tacoma on October 22. Surveillance footage shows two thieves arriving in a white truck, quickly

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