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U.S. economy grew 2.6% in 3rd quarter: Commerce Department
The U.S. economy grew in the third quarter of this year due to trade fluctuations, new home construction and consumer and government spending, the Commerce Department said Thursday in the final major economic report before the midterm elections. The Bureau of Economic Analysis said the gross domestic product increased 2.6% in July, August and September,…
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Duolingo launches math version of language app
The popular language learning app Duolingo is expanding into math. The new app, dubbed Duolingo Math, will work like the company’s flagship app but will focus on basic to advanced math education. The app will include similar notifications from the company mascot, Duo, which has been redesigned to fit the more math-centric aesthetic. Users can…
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Once key, U.S. newspaper editorial endorsements fade away
NEW YORK (AP) — Newspaper endorsements are fading away as prizes to be nabbed by political campaigns, the practice a victim of both the news industry’s troubles and the era’s bitter politics. Earlier this month, newspapers controlled by Alden Global Capital said they would no longer endorse candidates for president, governor and the U.S. Senate.…
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Marco Rubio questions Chase CEO Jamie Dimon over concerns financial giant is targeting conservatives
Sen. Marco Rubio questioned JPMorgan Chase and Co. CEO Jamie Dimon Tuesday about “politically-motivated de-banking” after the country’s largest banking company terminated the account of a conservative nonprofit. According to the office of the Florida Republican, JPMorgan Chase recently terminated the bank account of the National Committee for Religious Freedom (NCRF), a 501(c)4 political action nonprofit, but…
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Prices for Apple TV+, Apple Music, and the Apple One service bundle have been hiked
The monthly price for a coterie of Apple services, including Apple TV+, Apple Music, and the Apple One bundle, have all been increased as of Monday. The price for Apple TV+, originally $4.99 monthly, had never been increased up to this point. The streaming service will now cost $6.99 monthly. The annual price for the…
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Live updates | Russia-Ukraine War
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s president said Monday that Kyiv has been able to defend the independence of the country in the eight months of the war waged by Russia.
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Republicans ready to ride a red wave into the Democratic stronghold of New England in November
After years of favoring Democrats, New England voters are taking a closer look at Republican candidates in several congressional and gubernatorial races as they sour on President Biden and Democratic policies blamed for high energy and grocery prices. House races in Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Maine are considered competitive for Republicans, and the…
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U.S. and Saudi officials trade shots over OPEC cuts, testing longstanding ties
An escalating feud between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia got even hotter Thursday in a tense back-and-forth over President Biden’s accusations that a Saudi-approved cut in global oil production was a gift to Russian President Vladimir Putin and a response from the oil-rich kingdom that it would not be bullied. While analysts said the rare…
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COVID-19 nasal spray fails in trial by Oxford University and AstraZeneca
The drive to develop a nasal spray against COVID-19 infection suffered a setback Tuesday after AstraZeneca and Oxford University said a trial produced disappointing results. Only a “minority of participants” produced an antibody response in their nasal passages and protection was generally weaker than standard COVID-19 shots developed by Oxford researchers and the drugmaker, the…
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Virgin Atlantic establishes gender-neutral dress code for staff
Virgin Atlantic will allow pilots and crew members to wear uniforms that match their gender identity as part of a slew of policy changes that the airline says “cements its position as the most inclusive airline in the skies.” The company announced its updated gender identity policy in a Tuesday press release, which will let…
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