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Oct 06 2024BUSINESS

Google's Blue Checkmark Test: Spotting Legit Businesses Online

Ever clicked on a dodgy site while trying to find a real business? Google might have a solution! They're testing out blue verified checkmarks next to legit businesses online. Imagine seeing a checkmark next to Microsoft or Apple when you search for them. That’s what users are noticing in some search

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Oct 06 2024BUSINESS

Job Growth: Not All Sectors Are Equal

On Friday, a panel on Fox Business tried to find the downside of a impressive jobs report. Despite showing strong job growth and wage increases outpacing inflation, one panelist, Joanie Bily, wasn't convinced. She pointed out that most new jobs came from healthcare and leisure/hospitality sectors, w

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Oct 06 2024BUSINESS

Fisker in Hot Water: What Happened to Their Electric SUV?

The electric vehicle (EV) startup Fisker is facing some serious heat. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched an investigation into the company. This news comes after a tough week for the EV industry. Fisker's troubles started last year with their Ocean SUV launch, which didn’

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Oct 06 2024BUSINESS

Business and Nonprofit Leaders Join Forces for Massachusetts Housing Campaign

The Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) has kicked off a new campaign called “Our Massachusetts” with the help of 11 prominent business and nonprofit leaders. Their mission? To support people who want more housing in their areas and get local approvals for housing projects, especially

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Oct 06 2024BUSINESS

From Failure to Fortune: The Story of a Chicken Finger Empire

Todd Graves and Craig Silvey had a simple idea: open a restaurant in Louisiana that only sold chicken fingers. They didn't expect the low grades and rejections that followed. But their persistence paid off. Today, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is a global success story. Graves moved to California

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Oct 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Hart's Laughs: More Shows Added in Minneapolis!

Kevin Hart is coming to Minneapolis, and his shows are selling out fast! With two nights already sold out, he’s added a third show on February 23rd at The Armory. This isn't Hart's first time in Minnesota—he was here in 2022 for the Target Center show and during Super Bowl week in 2018. His 'Acting

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Oct 06 2024BUSINESS

Trump s New Crypto Platform: What We Know So Far

Hey there! Remember that former president, Donald Trump? Well, he's got a new crypto project called World Liberty Financial. It's still early days and we don't know exactly what it will do yet. But here’s what we do know: they've started letting people sign up to use it in the future. Who can join n

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Oct 06 2024SPORTS

Double Header: Royals and Chiefs in One Night!

Imagine this: two big-name sports teams from Kansas City playing at the same time. Exciting, right? The Royals are making a playoff run while the Chiefs, who have won back-to-back football titles, face the New Orleans Saints on Monday night. Tim Caniglia, owner of Grandfalloon Restaurant and Bar, is

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Oct 06 2024HEALTH

Rwanda Readies for Marburg Trials: Vaccines and Therapeutics on the Way

This weekend, Rwanda will receive experimental vaccines and therapeutics to fight the deadly Marburg virus. These will be used in clinical trials expected to start soon. The virus, similar to Ebola, has caused 41 cases so far, with 12 deaths, mostly among healthcare workers. The government aims to q

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Oct 05 2024BUSINESS

Cash Back for Energy Upgrades: Don't Miss Out!

Are you a business owner using Xcel Energy? If so, listen up! You might have some extra cash coming your way if you upgraded to energy-efficient appliances this year. Xcel Energy is offering rebates, but the deadline is approaching fast. Don't miss out on these bonuses: - LED tubes get a 100% bonus

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