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REAL ESTATE
MTA to stop selling MetroCards by end of the year
After more than three decades of service, the MetroCard is nearing its final ride. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced the final day for MetroCard sales will be December 31, the final step in the full transition to the OMNY tap-and-go payment system. Retail partners, including bodegas and drugstores, will stop selling MetroCards this fall. Riders will still be able…
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CRYPTO
TON Foundation raises $400M via token sale
The Open Network Foundation, also known as TON Foundation, has raised more than $400 million in token-based investments from several venture capital firms, signaling growing interest in the Telegram messaging ecosystem. Sequoia Capital, Ribbit, Benchmark, Draper Associates, Kingsway, Vy Capital, Libertus Capital, CoinFund, SkyBridge, Hypersphere and Karatage participated in the investment by purchasing Toncoin (TON), the native cryptocurrency of The…
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FINANCE
Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage rises slightly for the second week in a row
Associated Press (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose slightly for the second week in a row, a modest setback for prospective home shoppers as the spring homebuying season ramps up. The rate rose to 6.67% from 6.65% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.87%. Including…
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MARKET
The U.S. keeps dropping in global happiness rankings. Eating alone could be the culprit.
Roughly 1 in 4 Americans reported eating all of their meals alone the previous day in 2023 — up 53% since 2003. Source link
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Threads Is Working On an Option To Replicate Your X Follows
Oh, Elon is not going to like this. According to a new discovery by app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi, Meta’s Twitter clone Threads is currently working on a new update that would make it somewhat easier for Threads users to follow all of the same profiles in the app that they currently follow on X. As you can see in this…
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APPS
How Much Does PPF Coating Cost?
Your vehicle’s paint is constantly exposed to road debris, harsh weather, and every day wear and tear. Over time, this exposure can lead to scratches, rock chips, and fading, which can be costly to repair. That’s where paint protection film (PPF) comes in. This clear, durable film acts as a shield, preserving your car’s exterior and maintaining its pristine condition.…
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GADGET
Spotify's latest custom playlist highlights artists with upcoming shows in your area
Any music fan will know how time-consuming it can be to keep tabs on which artists are playing nearby soon. To make that a bit easier — and help make sure you don't miss shows by musicians you like — Spotify is debuting its . Concerts Near You will update every Wednesday with 30 songs from artists that align with…
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MOBILE
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion teaser shows off curved display, promises an IP69 rating
Flipkart continues to dish out teasers for the upcoming Motorola Edge 60 Fusion. Previously, we saw renders of the device, now we get a close-up that reveals a curved display. The Edge 50 Fusion also has a curved display, a 6.7” 10-bit 144Hz OLED panel. We expect to see something in the same ballpark from the upcoming model, especially with…
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SCIENCE
Trump Wants to go to Mars. That’s Not Happening
In his January inaugural address, President Donald Trump declared that we will “pursue our Manifest Density into the stars” and “plant the stars and stripes on the planet Mars.” He reiterated the Mars promise in his March 4 speech to a joint session of Congress. As for a timeline, SpaceX’s founder and CEO Elon Musk, stated in November that he…
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ARTS & THEATRE
PPF vs. Repaint: A Mustang Cost Breakdown – Is It Worth the Investment?
The Ford Mustang is an icon known for its performance and style. Protecting its striking finish is a priority for many owners. When damage occurs, you face two main options: repainting or applying Paint Protection Film (PPF). This article breaks down the costs for each method on a Mustang and examines whether investing in PPF makes sense over the long…
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