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Initial reports indicate that Planet Fitness, renowned for its membership fees commencing at $10 per month, has announced an increase in base-level membership prices for newly signing customers, marking the first price hike since 1998. This move has been attributed to mounting concerns regarding expenses and an uncertain economic landscape. As of this summer,…
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The Celo community has approved the usage of Optimism’s OP Stack technology to migrate its existing standalone blockchain onto a layer-2 network running on top of Ethereum. This decision, put forward on May 3, received overwhelming support, with 65 addresses representing 14.6 million CELO tokens endorsing the move, while only two addresses with 20,484…
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A significant cyberattack has impacted the Ascension healthcare system throughout the US, causing hospital diversions, missed medical appointments, and restricted online access to individual records. Ascension, a non-profit Catholic healthcare organization based in St. Louis, operates approximately 140 hospitals and 25,000 beds in 19 states and Washington D.C. On Wednesday, Ascension identified “unusual activity”…
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Shilo Sanders, a defensive back for the Colorado Buffaloes, is set to make his acting debut on Friday night as a younger version of his famous father, NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, in the final episode of the third season of the popular crime drama BMF, produced by Starz. Inspirited by the true…
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Oklo Inc., a company developing advanced nuclear systems, recently went public through a merger with AltC Acquisition Corp., a SPAC sponsored by Michael Klein and Sam Altman, the CEO and co-founder of OpenAI. The company’s shares initially fell 40% during the debut on the New York Stock Exchange, cutting its valuation to around $1bn…
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Based on the latest information provided, both AT&T and Pfizer are considered “no-brainer” dividend stocks for long-term, income-oriented investors due to their high yields and attractive valuations. Here’s a closer look at why these stocks are worth considering: AT&T: – Drivers of positive outlook: Significant reductions in customer churn, growth in revenue per subscriber,…
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In a recent interview on PBS’s “Firing Line”, CNN host Fareed Zakaria asserted that some of former President Trump’s border policies were objectively correct and that current asylum rules are being exploited by cartels. Zakaria suggested that President Biden should learn from Trump’s actions, particularly regarding the asylum system, which is currently being “gamed…
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Oil companies such as Chevron, Canadian Natural Resources, and Suncor Energy are urging the operator of the expanded Trans Mountain pipeline to alter some crucial specifications to enhance the quality of the crude transported via the system. Their argument is that the current restrictions reduce the value of the oil transported and limit the…
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Following the release of official data, it has been confirmed that the United Kingdom’s economy has exited a brief period of recession, having expanded by 0.6% during the first quarter of 2024. This growth surpassed analysts’ predictions of a 0.4% rise, according to reports. The nation fell into a minor economic downturn during the…
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According to recent reports and sources, the Biden administration is planning to impose significant new tariffs on various imports from China, including electric vehicles, semiconductors, solar equipment, and medical supplies. These tariffs, which may quadruple in some cases, are set to be announced as early as next week and represent a key component of…