Category: news
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With Hurricane Helene disrupting travel, here’s what fliers need to know
As the Southeast U.S. recovers in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s destruction, consumers looking to change their air travel plans to or from affected areas without taking a financial hit may be out of luck, experts said. “The big-picture issue that happens in U.S. air travel: When there is a significant disruption, air passengers have very, very…
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After Iran’s attack on Israel, the Biden White House is desperately trying to avert a wider war in the Mideast
The Biden administration’s monthslong effort to avert a full-blown war between Israel and Iran is now being put to the most difficult test yet after Tehran on Tuesday launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel. The administration has worked around the clock for the past year trying to avoid a direct clash between its…
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John Amos, veteran actor of ‘Roots’ and ‘Good Times’ fame, dies at 84
Actor John Amos, whose long career included a wide range of iconic roles in works such as “Roots,” “Good Times” and “The West Wing,” died last month, his family said Tuesday. He was 84 when he passed away from natural causes in Los Angeles on Aug. 21. The actor’s agent, Belinda Foster, confirmed the news…
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Why the Fed’s rate cut won’t immediately help car buyers or sales
DETROIT — The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years is expected to eventually boost new vehicle sales, but not as quickly or by as much as some may expect. The rate cut earlier this month by half a percentage point, or 50 basis points, will take time to trickle down…
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit with a wave of 120 new sexual assault allegations
Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing dozens of new allegations of sexual assault in a series of civil lawsuits. At a press conference held on Tuesday, Texas-based attorney Tony Buzbee said he is representing 120 accusers with allegations against the entertainment mogul that occurred over 20 years. “We will expose the enablers who enabled this conduct…
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The 33+ Best Early October Prime Day Deals to Shop Right Now
Prime Big Deal Days doesn’t start until next week, but you don’t have to wait until then to start shopping. Amazon is currently offering deals across product categories, giving Prime members a chance to save on tech, kitchen gadgets, household essentials and more, as well as get a head start on shopping for holiday gifts.…
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Mississippi coroner behind botched death notifications says she’ll retire
The longtime elected coroner in Hinds County, Mississippi, who faced withering criticism last year for burying men in pauper’s graves without notifying their families, is stepping down early. Sharon Grisham-Stewart, a Democrat, announced Monday that she would retire Dec. 31, three years before the end of her current term. In a statement from her office…
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Iran has launched a ballistic missile attack on Israel
Iran has launched ballistic missiles at Israel, causing sirens to sound all over the country, the Israel Defense Forces said Tuesday. Orange fire illuminated the sky over Israel as NBC News crews in both Tel Aviv and across the border in Tyre, Lebanon, viewed the apparent missiles being fired. Smaller streaks of light were also…
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Microsoft’s mammoth AI bet will lead to over $100 billion in data center leases
As Microsoft investors get ready for quarterly earnings this month, there’s one particular metric that’s become increasingly important: finance leases. A finance lease lets a company pay for an asset over years, rather than all upfront. For companies like Microsoft that are building massive data centers to handle artificial intelligence workloads, shareholders have to get used to…
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PepsiCo to buy tortilla chip maker Siete Foods for $1.2 billion
PepsiCo said Tuesday that it’s buying Mexican-American food company Siete Foods for $1.2 billion, marking the company’s first food acquisition in roughly five years. Like many food companies, Pepsi has been trying to shift its portfolio to include healthier options in recent years, usually through acquisitions. Recent additions include Bare Snacks, Health Warrior and PopCorners. Soon…