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Aug 19 2025BUSINESS

Home Depot's Sales Slip: What's Next for Prices?

Home Depot's latest financial report shows a slight dip in earnings and revenue. The company made $4. 6 billion, which is a bit less than expected. Their sales also fell short, with $45. 2 billion in revenue compared to the predicted $45. 3 billion. Despite this, it's still an improvement from the f

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Aug 19 2025BUSINESS

Black Beauty Businesses Feel the Pinch from Tariffs

In the world of Black beauty businesses, things are getting tough. Tariffs on hair products from China and Vietnam are causing big problems. Prices are going up, and it's not just the businesses that are feeling the heat. Customers are too. Dajiah Blackshear-Calloway, a salon owner in Smyrna, Georg

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Aug 16 2025BUSINESS

Why Are Vegetables Getting So Expensive?

Vegetable prices have been going up a lot lately. In July, the cost of vegetables for businesses shot up by 38%. That's a huge jump! Some people think this is because of new taxes on imports, called tariffs. But it's not that simple. There are many reasons why vegetable prices might be rising. Bad

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Aug 16 2025SPORTS

Rainy Night Cuts Short Football Fun

The skies opened up and poured on the football plans of many teams in the Midlands. Lightning and heavy rain made it impossible to finish the games at W. J. Keenan, River Bluff, and Chapin. It was a bummer for players and fans alike, but at least some teams got to play before the weather turned nast

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Aug 16 2025BUSINESS

Nutex Health: A Bumpy Ride in the Healthcare Stock Market

Nutex Health, a company in the healthcare sector, is going through a rough patch. Their stock took a big hit recently, dropping by 24% in a single day. This happened after they said they wouldn't be able to file their financial report on time. The reason? They're being investigated for possible wron

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Aug 16 2025HEALTH

Life on the Edge: How Remote Policing Takes a Toll on Health

Working in a remote area like the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (ANI) is no walk in the park. Police officers there face unique challenges that can mess with their health, both physically and mentally. A recent study took a closer look at these issues. First off, let's talk about the stress. Police w

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Aug 15 2025BUSINESS

How Hong Kong's MTR is Balancing Weather, Profits, and Future Plans

Hong Kong's MTR Corporation has been navigating through a stormy season, both literally and figuratively. The recent weather has been tough, with many black rainstorm warnings and typhoons. Despite this, the MTR has proven to be the most reliable way to get around the city. Bad weather does affect h

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Aug 15 2025SPORTS

Golfers Face Weather Woes at BMW Championship

Golfers at the BMW Championship in Owings Mills faced a tough start. The first round was interrupted by bad weather. Play stopped for over two hours on Thursday. The delay began at 2:35 p. m. and resumed at 4:45 p. m. The course was already challenging before the rain. Recent upgrades made Caves Va

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Aug 15 2025FINANCE

Crypto Market Takes a Dip: What's Next for Bitcoin and Ethereum?

Crypto prices took a hit recently. Bitcoin and Ethereum both dropped after new data showed inflation is rising. This news made investors nervous. They worry that prices might keep going up, which could hurt crypto values. A well-known crypto expert pointed out that Ethereum and other altcoins tried

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Aug 14 2025FINANCE

Why Wholesale Prices Are Rising and What It Means for You

In July, the cost of goods at the wholesale level in the U. S. shot up more than expected. This jump, the biggest in over three years, is partly due to the new taxes on imported goods. These taxes, put in place by the current administration, are making it more expensive for businesses to buy product

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