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Oct 18 2024LIFESTYLE

Why Minnesotans Should Mix It Up for Halloween

It's no secret that trunk-or-treat events are a hit with parents who want a safe, convenient way to get their kids loads of candy. But let's not forget about another group that could really use some Halloween cheer: the elderly. Life in their golden years isn't always as sunny as it sounds. Many sen

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

North Korea's Military Help to Russia: A New Twist in Ukraine

In a surprising turn, Russia and North Korea have stepped up their collaboration, with Russia seeking help in its Ukraine conflict. What's the catch? North Korea is sending military supplies and possibly troops to Ukraine. For North Korea, this is a chance to test their soldiers in a real conflict.

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Amazon's CEO: Love the Office or Leave

Amazon's top boss at AWS, Matt Garman, has some advice for employees who aren't keen on the new 5-days-a-week office policy starting in January: find a new job. At a recent meeting, he said that nine out of ten workers he's talked to are happy with this change. Garman believes that in-person interac

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Biotech Moves: Layoffs, Deals, and Drug Concerns

Let's take a look at what's been happening in the biotech world today. Sage Therapeutics is cutting its workforce by a third and changing its leadership. Why? Recent clinical trial failures have likely played a role. Over in Australia, regulators have rejected Eisai and Biogen's Alzheimer's drug, L

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Cuban Slams Trump's Tariffs at Harris Rally; Musk Tours PA

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban took a jab at Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during a campaign rally for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Speaking in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Cuban mocked Trump's tariff proposals, suggesting the former president doesn't grasp his own tax ideas. "I've lea

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Trump and Harris Headline Charity Dinner, with Harris on Video

Former President Donald Trump is set to do something a bit different this time. He'll be trading the rally stage for a comedy night as he heads to the annual Al Smith charity dinner in New York City. This isn't his first time at this event, though. Eight years ago, he was at the same dinner and face

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris' Fox News Debut Reels in Millions

Vice President Kamala Harris' first-ever interview on Fox News was a hit with viewers, drawing in a whopping 7.8 million people. This was nearly five times the network's average daytime audience for the third quarter of the year. The sit-down with Bret Baier, Fox News' chief political anchor, was th

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

What's Next for Netflix Prices? Execs Talk Strategy

Netflix execs have been busy discussing something that’s on everyone’s minds—price hikes! Co-CEO Greg Peters shared some insights during their latest earnings call. He said their pricing strategy has stayed steady over the years. They aim to provide more value to members every quarter. Only then do

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Big Companies' Finance Chiefs Chat About AI's Impact

At a recent summit, four major companies' finance chiefs discussed the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on their businesses. Elena Gomez, the CFO at Toast, a cloud-based restaurant management software company, shared her thoughts on how AI could change their workforce. She mentioned that busin

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Tim Walz's New Campaign Approach: More Aggressive, Less Formal

Campaigning isn't always about being buttoned-up and formal. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is learning this firsthand as he hits the campaign trail again, this time with a more casual and aggressive approach. Instead of the usual blue sport coat and white collared shirt, Walz has been seen in khakis a

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