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Yahoo Stock Pops On Reports Of New Deal With Verizon
Yahoo's stock popped more than 2% in early trading Wednesday following reports Verizon may only ask for a slight price cut in its deal to buy the Internet company.
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Oprah Winfrey Cashes in on Weight Watchers Stock
Oprah Winfrey, the billionaire media mogul, has yet again snagged a huge profit from her investments. This time, it was from the diet and nutrition company, Weight Watchers International. Her shares from three years ago not only doubled or tripled in value but are currently valued at about 9 times the price she paid for it!
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A sign inflation is easing: Walmart is slashing prices on clothing and other products
Many shoppers have pulled back on buying clothing and other discretionary items as the highest inflation in four decades pinches their pocketbooks.
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Officials aiming to have Covid-19 vaccine administered within 96 hours of authorization
Covid-19 vaccines will be distributed to vulnerable populations within days of any decision to authorize them, an official said, as coronavirus hospitalizations in the US are at an all-time high.
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Flood Control District releases Phase 2 results of Tunnel Feasibility Study
Concept of a future tunnel system recommended for further analysis
Large-diameter underground stormwater tunnels have the potential to significantly reduce flooding risks in Harris County and warrant deeper analysis, the Harris County Flood Control District announced today with publication of its “Feasibility Study of Stormwater Conveyance Tunnels – Phase 2” report. Preliminary information regarding a potentially “transformational” system of tunnels that could reduce persistent flooding for tens of thousands of homes were included in this update of the feasibility study, which was launched after Harris County officials challenged the Flood Control District to develop new flood risk reduction tools in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
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Defense Secretary Austin says US is ‘concerned about potential escalation’ in Middle East
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Sunday the US is “concerned about potential escalation” in the Middle East a day after announcing the deployment of additional military assets to the region.
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Apple Stock Nears Record High
Apple has found its groove again. The iPhone maker's stock hit $133.82 in early trading Monday, putting Apple less than $1 away from its intraday trading high of $134.54, reached in April 2015. Apple's stock ended the day at $133.29, beating its previous record closing price of $133, set in February 2015.
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At this year’s Super Bowl, crypto and AI are out, insurance and mayo are in
For many, the Super Bowl is a three-hour showcase of ads with a football game shown occasionally during the breaks.
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Nigeria customs confirms deaths in stampede for discounted rice
The Nigeria Customs Service has paused the sale of seized bags of rice to needy residents amid growing hunger in the country, after confirming people were trampled to death during a deadly crowd surge at its Lagos office Friday.
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Rivian Electrifies the Compact SUV Market with the R3 Series
Discover electrifying innovation with the upcoming 2027 Rivian R3 and R3X, the latest compact SUVs ready to revamp your driving experience. As Rivian extends its electric reach, the R3 series emerges as a trailblazer in the compact category. The R3, with its 110-inch wheelbase, offers a smart blend of luxury and practicality, while the R3X promises to elevate off-road performance to new heights.
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After 3 years of Covid, CNN went into rural China for Lunar New Year. Here's what we found and how officials tried stopping us
In China's southern Guizhou province, there's a tiny village in the southeast corner, nestled deep within the mountains, called Dali. A wall of lush green trees and bamboo surround this village of about 1,000 people, who've lived in wooden homes with gray-tiled roofs for centuries.
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Pharmacist fatally shoots alleged robber at Luling drug store
The St. Charles Sheriff Office says that a pharmacist at Thrift Village Drugs in Luling fatally shot an alleged robber last night.
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Free Repair, Rebuilding Advice at Ace Hardware Store in Harris County
Texas residents who experienced damage caused by Hurricane Harvey and subsequent flooding can get free advice on rebuilding stronger, more disaster-resistant structures from hazard mitigation specialists at an Ace Hardware store in Deer Park.
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Money & Marriage: The Real Cost Behind Getting Married
Wedding Season is upon us and we have watched so many couples that are young and old take the plunge to wedded bliss! Behind all those lavish weddings are hefty price tags. If you don’t know wedding are big business and can have couples taking out a loan to fund it if they fail to plan and don’t stick to a budget.
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Novo Nordisk increases supply of weight-loss drug Wegovy
Novo Nordisk, maker of the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, says it has started to increase the availability of the drug for people in the United States.
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Atlanta lawmaker calls for release of rapper 21 Savage from ICE custody
A Georgia lawmaker is urging federal officials to release rapper 21 Savage after Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials detained him in Atlanta this week.
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Supreme Court won’t let RFK Jr. intervene in case challenging efforts to combat social media disinformation
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. join a challenge to a case concerning the Biden administration’s communications with social media companies about online posts the government views as disinformation. Conservative Justice Samuel Alito said in a brief dissent that he would have allowed Kennedy to intervene in the case, which the high court will hear this term. Alito noted that Kennedy, a third-party 2024 presidential candidate who espouses conspiracy theories on the campaign trail, has a similar case pending in a lower court that won’t be decided until the case at hand is resolved. “Our democratic form of government is undermined if Government officials prevent a candidate for high office from communicating with voters, and such efforts are especially dangerous when the officials engaging in such conduct are answerable to a rival candidate,” Alito wrote. “I would allow him to intervene to ensure that we can reach the merits of respondents’ claims and to prevent the irreparable loss of his First Amendment rights.” The justices agreed to hear the case, Murthy v. Missouri, in October. In doing so, the court paused rulings from a federal trial court and a conservative appeals court that severely limited the ability of the White House, the surgeon general, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the FBI and a top US cybersecurity agency to communicate with social media companies about content related to Covid-19 and elections the government views as misinformation. The case was brought last year by Missouri and Louisiana’s attorneys general, as well as several individual plaintiffs, who alleged that the government’s efforts to combat online misinformation about Covid-19 and US elections amounted to a form of unconstitutional censorship.
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More Than Obama's Legacy at Stake in ACA Repeal
President Obama returns to sweet home Chicago Tuesday night to say farewell to the nation. It will be an evening of joy, tears and pride in a job well done, despite the harsh headwinds of resistance he faced every day for eight years.
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China won't back down in its plan to dominate tech
China's efforts to become a global powerhouse in the technology of the future are under attack. But don't expect it to beat a retreat.
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Sail Away to Paradise this Valentine's Day with Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line
The Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s adventurous is relaxing and a romantic Valentine’s Day cruise.
