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Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

pharmacy troubles: not just a passed pill?

americans might have thought that pharmacies were here to stay. with medicines and everyday goods in stock, they're like the last real-life shopping places left. but even these giants like walgreens and cvs are facing big problems. they're closing stores, letting go of jobs, and struggling to stay a

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Oct 21 2024WEATHER

Storms Give Way to Sunny Fall Days

A small but intense storm system in the Four Corners area of Southwest Colorado brought some heavy thunderstorms to eastern Pueblo and La Plata Counties on Sunday evening. Winds reached speeds close to 40 mph, and pea-sized hail fell east of Pueblo. As the storm moves across the Southeast Plains ove

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Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

The Rise of Budget Long-Haul Flights

Not too long ago, experts were ready to declare long-haul low-cost airlines (LHLCCs) a failure. After all, they couldn't match the success of short-haul low-cost carriers. But as the pandemic eased, something unexpected happened. Demand for budget flights surged, and LHLCCs started making profits. H

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Oct 21 2024TECHNOLOGY

Satellite Boost: SpaceX Helps Eutelsat Strengthen OneWeb Network

On October 20, SpaceX gave a boost to Eutelsat's OneWeb satellite constellation by launching 20 spare satellites. These satellites will add resiliency to the network, which provides global broadband coverage. The launch occurred at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, with the satellites success

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Oct 20 2024FINANCE

The Economy's Changing Landscape: Faster Growth, Rising Prices, and Market Uncertainty

The United States economy is shifting gears, moving from a period of slow growth and low-interest rates to a phase of faster growth, higher prices, and market volatility. This change means it will cost more to borrow money and savings will yield better returns. Workers might also enjoy higher wages.

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Oct 20 2024WEATHER

Storm Surge Alert: Hurricane Oscar Heads East

The National Hurricane Center has its eyes on two tropical systems—Hurricane Oscar and Tropical Depression Nadine. Hurricane Oscar is close to the Turks and Caicos Islands and is expected to pass near the Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos, and Cuba. It may bring heavy rain and windy conditions to these

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Oct 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Cher and Dua Lipa: A Rock Hall Duet

Last night, Cher was welcomed into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and she had a special guest join her. That's right, Dua Lipa took the stage with Cher to perform the iconic hit "Believe. " The night was filled with memorable moments, starting with Zendaya's introduction. She praised Cher, saying, "T

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Oct 20 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin's Lost Tokens: A Hidden Factor in Price Increases

You might have heard about bitcoin's price going up because of things like trade deficits and the dollar losing value. But there's another reason that not many people talk about: lost bitcoins. When people die or forget how to access their bitcoin wallets, those tokens are gone for good. This is lik

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Oct 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

SpaceX Wins $730 Million for National Security Missions

SpaceX has bagged a hefty $730 million contract from the U. S. Space Force. This deal covers a series of launches aimed at boosting national security. The contract includes seven missions for the Space Development Agency (SDA) and one for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). These launches are

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Oct 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

SpaceX Wins Big: Military Contracts for Launches

In a recent announcement, SpaceX has snagged a significant win in the competition for military launch contracts. The Space Systems Command of the US Space Force has awarded the company eight launches, valued at a whopping $733 million. These launches are set to carry satellites for both the National

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