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2023-10-13 11:53
Blinken Hears Stories of Horror From Survivors of the Hamas Attack
Secretary of State Antony Blinken embraced survivors of the deadly attacks by Hamas in Israel during his visit
2023-10-13 08:48
Screentime Wrap: Key Takeaways from Bloomberg’s Media Conference
Media executives from Ted Sarandos to Ari Emanuel and reality TV stars like Kris Jenner told attendees at
2023-10-13 08:20
Chinese Opt for Trendy McDonald’s Over Hermes in Blow to Hong Kong Tourism
Mainland Chinese visitors to Hong Kong used to flaunt Hermes handbags in shopping malls for social media photos.
2023-10-13 07:47
What to know about the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
Tens of millions of older Americans will see a modest increase in benefits in January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments
2023-10-13 03:52
Florida law targeting drag shows can't be enforced for now, appellate court says
A ruling prohibiting the enforcement of a new Florida law targeting drag shows will stay in place for the time being
2023-10-13 00:45
Here's what got more expensive — and cheaper — at the grocery store
Grocery price increases continued to moderate in September, with prices ticking up just 0.1% last month, according to seasonally adjusted data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Thursday. In August, groceries had grown 0.2% pricier.
2023-10-12 22:55
Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates
Millions of Social Security recipients will get a 3.2% increase in their benefits in 2024
2023-10-12 20:56
Michael Strahan's style reflects his personality
Michael Strahan has revealed that he loves feeling like the "black James Bond" when he wears a suit.
2023-10-12 19:23
Barcelona pushes cruise ships out of its city center
Barcelona has closed down one of its central piers for cruise ships, which will now have to dock further out from the city center. The wharf will be transformed into public space, while cruise ships will dock a half hour's walk from the city center.
2023-10-12 19:18
The islands that went from whale hunting to whale watching
The remote Azores archipelago used to be known for its whale hunting. These days, however, it's better known for whale watching -- and is officially one of the most sustainable places on the planet to see the animals.
2023-10-12 18:17
China’s Newest Move to Support Stocks Seen Limited in Impact
China stepped up its intervention in the stock market, with the sovereign wealth fund increasing its stake in
2023-10-12 18:00