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Nov 05 2024BUSINESS

Top Events for Black Professionals in November: Boost Your Career!

As November nears, it's a prime time for Black professionals to make big career moves. With companies preparing for 2025, these seven top-notch conferences offer chances to learn, connect, and shine. Let's start with Houston's AfroTech Conference (Nov 13-16). This is the largest Black tech gatherin

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Nov 05 2024LIFESTYLE

Light Up Your Winter With Candlelit Trails in Minnesota

Imagine transforming your typical winter walk into a magical adventure. Two parks near the Twin Cities are doing just that with their "Trails By Candlelight" events. Up first is Thompson County Park in West St. Paul on January 24, 2025. Then, on February 7, head over to Spring Lake Park Reserve in H

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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

Save Big: Anker’s Four-Port Power Strip Just Got Cheaper!

Right now, you can grab Anker’s compact 5-foot power strip with four ports at an amazingly low price on Amazon. Normally priced at $15. 99, you can now snag it for just $9. 99, saving you a cool $6. This is the best deal we’ve seen yet for this handy power strip. But what makes it extra appealing? I

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Nov 01 2024CRIME

Missing Cars and Generators: A Community Alert

Imagine waking up to find your car gone. That's what happened to someone on the 3500 block of St. Germain Street West in St. Cloud. The car in question is a dark blue Ford Fusion with a distinctive dent near its right turn signal. If you spot a car with the license plate FXY 017, don't hesitate to r

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Oct 30 2024BUSINESS

AI Growth: A Casual Look at Some Favorite Stocks

You've probably heard a lot about AI stocks this year. They've been doing really well, and UBS thinks there's still a lot of room to grow. Let's start with Nvidia, a big name in chips. This year alone, it's gone up by almost 186%! That's way more than the S&P 500's rise of 22% in 2024. UBS says we'r

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Oct 30 2024BUSINESS

Great iPad Deals Just in Time for Cozy Season

Guess what? It's about to get chilly outside, and that means cozy time with blankets and warm drinks. What could make this season even better? How about a sweet deal on iPads to keep you entertained and productive? Amazon is offering some amazing prices right now on two popular models: the Apple iPa

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Oct 30 2024TECHNOLOGY

Xbox Insiders Get First Look at New Windows App Home Screen

Calling all Xbox Insiders! Microsoft has just rolled out a redesigned home screen for the Windows Xbox app, and it's now open for testing. This new interface combines the Game Pass and Microsoft Store experiences, making it easier to find your games without having to switch tabs. To join the fun, si

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Oct 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Oppo's New Phone Brings Back the Camera Button, Challenging iPhone 16

Let's talk about Oppo's latest flagship phones, the Find X8 and X8 Pro. Launched in China on Thursday, these phones pack some serious features, one of which is a shutter button that might remind you of the iPhone 16. The X8 Pro, the premium version, starts at around $745, while the X8 is more afford

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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

Georgia's Election Sparks Controversy: Who Really Won?

In Georgia, an election has just taken place, and it's causing a big stir. The ruling party, Georgian Dream, claimed they won with 52. 99% of the vote. But here's where it gets interesting. The opposition parties aren't having it. They say the results are fake, and they're not going to accept them.

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Oct 25 2024CRYPTO

Crypto Coin Crash: What Now?

Cryptocurrency markets are like rollercoasters, with prices zooming up and down. When your coin’s value starts to plummet, it's easy to hit the panic button. But hold on! There are smarter moves to make. First, chill out. Panic leads to bad decisions, and bad decisions cost money. Take a deep breat

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