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What a possible Fed rate cut would mean for your finances

What a possible Fed rate cut would mean for your finances

NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time in nine months. Since the last cut, progress on inflation has slowed while the labor...

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Clothing swaps and resource sharing can cut costs and waste

Clothing swaps and resource sharing can cut costs and waste

When Cassie Ridgway held her first clothing swap in Portland, Oregon, 14 years ago, she had a few goals: keep clothes out of landfills, help people find free fashion treasures and build community....

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Ukraine to secure $3.5 billion for weapons from US by next month

Ukraine to secure $3.5 billion for weapons from US by next month

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine expects there will be around $3.5 billion by next month in a fund to buy weapons from the United States and help sustain its more than three-year fight against Russia’...

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Caesars Palace casino plan loses bid for New York City gambling license amid Broadway pushback

Caesars Palace casino plan loses bid for New York City gambling license amid Broadway pushback

NEW YORK (AP) — A proposed Caesars Palace casino in Times Square that’s backed by Jay-Z lost its bid for a lucrative New York City-area gambling license on Wednesday after running into fierce oppo...

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Amazon spends $1 billion to increase pay and lower health care costs for US workers

Amazon spends $1 billion to increase pay and lower health care costs for US workers

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon says it’s making a $1 billion investment to raise wages and lower the cost of health care plans for its U.S. fulfillment and transportation workers. The Seattle-based compan...

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Engine trouble prevents Northrop Grumman supply ship from reaching space station

Engine trouble prevents Northrop Grumman supply ship from reaching space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A newly launched supply ship has run into engine trouble that is preventing it from reaching the International Space Station. Northrop Grumman’s capsule rocketed into o...

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