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Airline travellers faced substantial disruptions whilst travelling to and from Paris today, despite the fact that air traffic controllers’ proposed strike has been cancelled following last-minute negotiations. Although industrial action was averted, adjustments made ahead of time led to major decreases in flight schedules resulting in considerable limitations across all French aeroports – upwards…
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The largest asset manager, BlackRock, has launched a new product called LifePath Paycheck that aims to simplify the process of accessing retired individuals’ retirement savings through regular income streams which closely mimics their former payroll check they receive while employed. While experts say this initiative could prove beneficial for workers post-retirement; its ultimate success…
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This article explores the growing demand for pre-owned and vintage luxury watches by brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet (AP). The market is currently experiencing high prices due to low supply of rare and collectible limited edition models. Experts predict a return to stability in 2024 with millennials and Gen Z…
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In the United States, there is currently a shortage of veterinarians that could lead to issues for pets in the future. A study by Mars Veterinary has predicted that by 2030, there may be up to 15,000 fewer vets than needed across the country due to this deficiency. This issue is causing delays in…
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When pop superstar Taylor Swift released her double album “The Tortured Poets Department” on April 19, featuring a whopping 31 self-composed songs, one particular lyric from the track “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” struck a chord with many of her listeners: “I cry a lot, but I am so productive, it’s…
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Mong Shuan, who started selling betel nuts from a small stall in northern Taiwan at the age of 16, worked there for three years while earning around $670 per month. To meet sales targets and attract customers, she dressed provocatively to match her appearance with that of anime character Sailor Moon’s style. The phenomenon…
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Illegal immigrants are increasingly taking dangerous journeys across the Pacific Ocean to enter the United States undetected. This has resulted in heightened risks for both migrants and coastal law enforcement agencies, according to border officials. Leaders from San Diego have called on stronger measures to enforce the border, stating that without checks there will…
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Borrowers seeking student loan forgiveness have until April 30th to request a loan consolidation in order to potentially receive debt cancellation sooner than they would otherwise. By combining their federal student loans into one new loan through Direct Consolidation Loan, borrowers could see immediate or earlier relief depending on the income-driven repayment plan they…
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One of the oldest and enduring subjects in art and media that has also been heavily censored is breasts. These body parts were first carved into small figurines around 25,000 years ago as symbols of fertility. Today they represent various ideas depending on their context, including desire, motherhood, feminism, sexism, beauty ideals, defiance, controversy…
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Will Cramer, a recently retired schoolteacher from Pennsylvania’s Nazareth borough, has filed a lawsuit seeking to prohibit the town from enforcing an ordinance against selling vehicles through traditional and effective forms of personal commercial speech after being convicted for putting “for sale” signs in his parked truck windows. The 69-year-old joined forces with think…