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Philips’ shares surged by 33% on Monday following a $1.1bn settlement agreement reached with the US authorities over concerns related to cancer risks associated with some of its sleep apnea devices, which were recalled in 2021. The Dutch medical equipment company stated that it had made provisions worth €982m ($1.1bn) for settling personal injury…
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FILE – Headstones in a rural cemetery. Amid concerns over a lack of burial spaces, some officials in Fort Lauderdale have proposed an unconventional solution to the problem: repurposing closed schools as new cemeteries by 2025. The idea was raised during a commission conference on April 16 by Mike Watson, who represents District 1…
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James Parker, now nearly 40 years old, has been granted parole after spending his adult life behind bars for his involvement in a bizarre plot to rob two Dartmouth professors and move to Australia when he was just 16 years old. In January 2001, Parker and Robert Tulloch convinced Half Zantop and Susanne Zantop…
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Rising inflation has led many families in the United States to no longer fit into the middle-class category previously, prompting a new study from personal finance site SmartAsset. The analysis used data from recent US Census Bureau and Pew Research Center reports to determine what it takes financially for individuals or households to be…
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NEW YORK – The New York Giants have announced the tragic passing of former offensive tackle Korey Cunningham at the age of just 28. Emergency services responded to a residence in Clifton, New Jersey on Friday afternoon following reports of an unconscious man, and while the cause of death is currently unknown, RLS Media…
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At the age of 19, Amanda Roman suffered a stroke that led to her being on various medications including blood thinners which ultimately resulted in a uterine ablation, rendering her incapable of experiencing menstruation cycles. In such scenarios, becoming biologically connected with their offspring would necessitate utilizing surrogates. As fate would have it, soon…
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Political pressure may not sway Thailand’s central bank in making independent interest rate decisions, according to Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput. Speaking on CNBC’s “Street Signs Asia,” he cited the decision not to cut rates despite calls for it as evidence that the BOT operates independently from political pressure. He explained that while…
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A driver in California has learned the hard way that a mannequin does not count as a second occupant for carpool lanes after being caught by police. The Los Angeles motorist was pulled over by an officer from CHP Santa Fe Springs following an alleged lane violation, during which time it became apparent that…
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FOX 5 NY correspondent Liv Johnson shares insights about an imminent storm threat in the Tri-State area, set to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds on Thursday. The system is expected to commence afternoon showers that will continue until Friday morning. High wind speeds of approximately forty miles per hour may arise closer to…
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The trend for newlywed couples after their weddings is a mini-moon before embarking on an extravagant honeymoon trip. Mini-moons typically last five days and allow couples time off work without the pressure of limited paid time off from their employers. They serve as cheaper alternatives to traditional, more elaborate vacations while giving couples additional…