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Feb 05 2025FINANCE

Dresses, Gadgets and Cars: How Big Trade Tariffs Impact Your Wallet

Imagine the US and China having a massive argument over trade. Now, the U. S starts to implement nasty 10% tariffs on all products from China. This is crucial because many consumer products we use daily in the US come from China. Electronics are big. Think cellphones and c

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Feb 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Your Wait for RTX 5090 is longer than you think

Imagine waiting in line for the newest gaming tech. People were eager for the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080. But when they were finally available, they sold out in minutes. Shops were overwhelmed. This means if you wanted to buy the RTX 5090 or RTX 5080 from a UK retailer, you'd have to wait a whi

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Jan 28 2025CRIME

Early Morning Heist: Chicago Store Hit by Eight Burglars

It was a brave and daring move. On Tuesday morning, at around 1 a. m. , a retail store in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood faced an unexpected challenge. At least eight men decided to take action, smashing the store’s front glass window to create an entry point. Once inside, they quickly targeted the

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Jan 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

New Nintendo Games in 2025? What Retailer Listings Reveal

Lately, everyone's been buzzing about the upcoming Switch 2. But one big question remains: what games will it come with? Nintendo's been pretty quiet about that. However, a sneaky look at retailer Newegg's website reveals some interesting titles they think you might want to buy with your Nintendo eS

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Jan 20 2025BUSINESS

Costco Workers May Strike on February 1

Imagine this: thousands of workers at Costco warehouses might walk off the job on February 1. Why? Because 18, 000 employees, part of the Teamsters union, have voted to authorize a strike. They're unhappy with Costco's response to their proposals on wages, benefits, and policies like seniority pay a

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Opioid Policies: Do They Really Make a Difference?

Have you ever wondered if the policies your state puts in place actually affect how many opioids are being dispensed? Well, let's dive into that! States have been trying out various policies to change how opioids are prescribed, but not many studies have looked at how effective these policies are in

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Jan 15 2025BUSINESS

Cranberry's New Wegmans: A Job Boost in Town

Cranberry Township is buzzing with excitement over the upcoming Wegmans store, which is expected to bring a significant job boost to the area. The supermarket giant has teamed up with developer Sippel Enterprises LP to build its first Western Pennsylvania location on 13 acres near Cool Springs Drive

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Jan 13 2025BUSINESS

Holiday Shopping Boosts Lululemon, Abercrombie Sales Outlook

Ever wonder what happens when two big retailers, Lululemon and Abercrombie & Fitch, have a strong holiday season? They adjust their sales outlooks! Lululemon has upped its predictions for this holiday quarter, with expected sales growth of 11% to 12%, landing between $3. 56 billion and $3. 58 billio

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Jan 12 2025BUSINESS

Kohl's in Coeur d'Alene Lives On: What's Next for Boise and Beyond?

In the world of retail, change is a constant, but not for everyone. The Kohl's store in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, has been given a new lease on life. It wasn't listed for closure in a recent announcement, while the Boise store, along with others in Oregon and California, will be shutting down by April.

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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

Macy’s: Saying Goodbye to Some South Florida Stores

Some big news for shoppers in South Florida: a few Macy’s stores and Furniture Galleries are packing up and saying goodbye. Macy’s recently announced their plan to close around 150 stores across the country that aren’t performing well. In South Florida, this means a handful of stores are on the chop

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