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Apple’s iPad operating system, now officially classified as a “key gatekeeper technology” under EU competition law by the European Commission, will face stricter regulation. This designation puts Apple in line with other digital platforms controlled by tech giants such as Amazon, Google and Microsoft that are subject to similar rules. The new obligations require…
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A young man in his twenties met a tragic end after being fatally shot in Queens early Monday morning. The incident occurred on Rockaway Boulevard and 117th Street, located in the neighborhood of South Ozone Park around 1:05 am. Emergency services arrived at the scene shortly thereafter to transport the victim to Jamaica Hospital…
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Rising costs have prompted retired nurse Joyce Fleming to return to work, joining a growing number of seniors who plan to seek employment this year due in part to dissatisfaction with the modest cost-of-living bump they’re receiving from Social Security. While many Americans will receive two payments this month instead of their typical single…
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The Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington D.C., bid farewell to its beloved giant pandas several months ago and now, “panda diplomacy” is set for a comeback as a new pair will be headed to California. The two chosen Pandas are Yun Chuan and Xin Bao who were recently met by officials from the San…
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The article discusses how climate change is causing a global crisis that affects the environment, as well as human health and behavior. Bill Weir, CNN’s chief climate correspondent, has written a book called “Life As We Know It (Can Be): Stories of People, Climate, and Hope in a Changing World”. The author explores Maslow’s…
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As highlighted by bookmakers and bettors after the NFL Draft last week, the odds market offers rare chances for gamblers against sportsbooks during this unique event due to unpredictable outcomes. The consensus prior to Round 1 on Thursday night was that four quarterbacks would be selected in quick succession within the first five picks…
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As anti-Israel protests continue to spread across college campuses in the US, a Harvard student has called on Jewish students to avoid campus due to an influx of antisemitic agitators. Kestenbaum claims that Harvard has “acquiesced” and given into the demands of a “woke mob”. He said these individuals have expressed anti-democratic, anti-American, anti-capitalist…
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Costco’s expansion across the United States has been significant with over 600 warehouses, but three states still do not have a location of the membership-only chain – Rhode Island, West Virginia and Wyoming. Until recently, Maine was also on this list, however, a store opened near Portland in November, providing residents access to Costco’s…
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A student at Wilmer-Hutchins High School accused of bringing a gun onto campus and shooting another student was able to bypass metal detectors due to improper backpack checks by staff, according to Dallas ISD trustee Maxie Johnson. The district cited an unspecified failure to follow safety protocols as the reason for allowing Ja’kerian Rhodes-Ewing…
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Mortgage interest rates are subject to change daily due to economic conditions such as inflation. The current 30-year fixed rate mortgage stands at 7.500% while the 15-year counterpart remains unchanged at 6.625%. Borrowers must assess multiple factors before deciding on their loan term and interest rates, including credit score, debt-to-income ratio (DTI), down payment…