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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Four Stellar Alternatives to Amazon Prime with Free Shipping

Amazon Prime is one of the biggest players in the subscription service game, with almost half of the U. S. population signed up. While their free and fast shipping is hard to beat, there are other options worth considering. Here's a look at some of the best alternatives that also offer free shipping

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Why Market Basket Sticks to Traditional Checkouts

Imagine stepping into a bustling grocery store, but instead of facing empty self-checkout kiosks, you're greeted by friendly faces ready to bag your items. That's the Market Basket experience. With no self-checkout options, this supermarket chain keeps the personal touch alive. Every time you visit,

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Oct 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

Cloud Rivalry: Google vs. Microsoft in the Cloud War

Google and Microsoft are at odds once again, but this time the battleground is cloud services. Microsoft has accused Google of secretly financing groups that are criticizing their cloud business. In a blog post, Microsoft's deputy general counsel, Rima Alaily, outlined this claim, stating that Googl

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Oct 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

London Gets Its Own 'Real Housewives' in 2025: A Reality Show First for Hayu

In a surprising twist, the popular "Real Housewives" franchise is heading to London next year. This marks the first original series for Hayu, NBCUniversal's reality streaming service. The show will be produced by Monkey, the team behind "Made in Chelsea, " and is expected to premiere late in 2025, e

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Oct 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

Cloud Computing: Your PC in the Sky

Managing and maintaining physical computers can be both costly and time-consuming, especially for companies. This is where cloud-based virtual desktops, also known as Desktop as a Service (DaaS), come in. With DaaS, you pay a monthly fee to create a virtual machine hosted in the cloud, which you can

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

The Life and Legacy of Susan Williams Gifford

Massachusetts state representative Susan Williams Gifford passed away on Tuesday at the age of 64. She was a long-standing politician who served the 2nd Plymouth District, which includes Carver, Middleboro, and Wareham, for nearly two decades. Gifford was known for her dedication to her constituents

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Oct 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Satellites Smarten Up: AI Device Brings Processing, Cloud Services to Space

Meet Aptos Orbital, a young startup from Silicon Valley with a big idea. They've just revealed an AI device for satellites that's set to change how we handle data in space. Today's satellites are a bit like old computers—stuck in their own worlds, struggling with limited power, and going silent for

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Oct 23 2024HEALTH

Finding a Supportive Hand for Norwood Hospital

There’s a hitch in Norwood Hospital's story. Steward Health Care, after selling six functional hospitals, left Norwood, a suburb closed since 2020, in a tricky spot. Now, it needs a reliable, local, nonprofit hospital operator to take the reins and someone with funds to make that happen. While the f

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Idaho's Health Department Shifts Focus to Keeping Kids at Home

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has big plans to change how it handles foster care. They want to spend more money and hire more staff to keep kids safe in their own homes instead of sending them to foster care. Next year, they've asked for almost $15 million more, a total of $65. 2 millio

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Oct 22 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Chick-fil-A's New Play App: Fun for Kids, Convenience for Parents

Chick-fil-A is more than just food; it's about family fun too. The popular fast-food chain is launching Chick-fil-A Play on November 18, a free streaming service packed with original shows, podcasts, and cooking adventures. This isn't the first time Chick-fil-A has dabbled in entertainment. For year

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