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FINANCE
How are they different, and which one is right for you?
You can use and charge cards to make purchases where credit cards are accepted, and both types of cards can help if you make on-time payments. However, charge cards don’t carry interest and require you to pay off your balance fully each month. They also don’t tend to have preset spending limits, which could come in handy if you’ve ever…
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ECONOMY
Global Trends in U.S. Inflation Dynamics
Ozge Akinci, Martin Almuzara, Silvia Miranda-Agrippino, Ramya Nallamotu, Argia Sbordone, Greg Simitian, and William Zeng A key feature of the post-pandemic inflation surge was the strong correlation among inflation rates across sectors in the United States. This phenomenon, however, was not confined to the U.S. economy, as similar inflationary pressures have emerged in other advanced economies. As generalized as the…
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MARKET
Oil edges higher as tighter U.S. sanctions on Iran, Russia may disrupt global supplies
Oil futures inched higher on Friday, as news of tighter U.S. sanctions on Iran and Russia had the potential to disrupt global crude supplies. Source link
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SOCIAL MEDIA
X Offers Trip To Mars in March Madness Competition
So, this is something. Today, X has announced a March Madness “Bracket Challenge”, in partnership with Uber Eats, with the grand prize for a perfect March Madness bracket being a trip to Mars onboard one of Elon’s yet-to-be-built rocket ships. Yep, a trip to Mars. That’s definitely going to happen, definitely sometime in the next decade. As per X: “Basketball…
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APPS
What You Need to Know
The connection between oral health and heart disease is an area of growing interest for both dentists and medical professionals. While they may seem unrelated, the health of your teeth and gums can significantly influence your cardiovascular system. Understanding this link can help you take better care of both your smile and your heart. The Role of Oral Health in…
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GADGET
The Morning After: Is the Roomba an endangered species?
The company behind Roomba robovacs told investors earlier this week that revenue was substantially down and it’s struggling to pay its debts. Amazon was briefly tapped to acquire the robot company iRobot, but the threat of a European Commission investigation led to the retailer terminating the deal — apparently happy enough to pay off the $94 million termination fee. That,…
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MOBILE
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S launches with a familiar set of specs
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 14S, and it is selling in Central and Eastern Europe. It was introduced as a new device for Czechia and Ukraine, but in reality, it is the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G with a redesigned camera island. The specs sheet is identical to the phone we reviewed over a year ago. There is a Helio…
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SCIENCE
These Dogs Can Sniff Out Invasive Species before It’s Too Late
These Dogs Can Sniff Out Invasive Species before It’s Too Late Dogs excel at finding spotted lanternfly eggs in lower-level infestations By Gennaro Tomma edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier One of the dogs trained to track down spotted lanternflies. From sniffing out rare species to tracking down poachers, dogs aid conservation efforts in a surprising variety of ways. And a…
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CELEBRITY
Teddi Mellencamp’s “Deathbed” Text Revealed Amid Brain Tumor Battle
Emilia Clarke’s Brain Aneurysm Emilia Clarke filmed battle scenes for Game of Thrones, but in 2019, she published an essay in The New Yorker titled “A Battle for My Life.” Having a bad headache at the gym, “I reached the toilet, sank to my knees, and proceeded to be violently, voluminously ill,” the actress wrote. “Meanwhile, the pain—shooting, stabbing, constricting…
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GAMING
Next Week on Xbox – New Games for March 17 to 21
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, the Xbox App on Windows PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in! 33 Immortals (Game…
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