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Watching the Olympics at work? The Summer Games could result in a $2.6 billion U.S. productivity loss.
But some human-resources experts say companies should cut their employees some slack and allow them to watch the Games while…
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Up to 50 million Americans may be living with a secret death sentence. What happens when they find out?
Alzheimer’s tests raise a lot of questions — such as: Who wants to know if they will be afflicted? Source…
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Mortgage rates stall ahead of key Fed meeting
Mortgage applications fell 3.9% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. Source link
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Millions more student-loan borrowers could see debt forgiven in latest Biden plan — no application needed
The Biden administration is preparing to cancel student debt for millions more borrowers — no application required — even as…
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Altria’s profit climbs, but adjusted profit falls short of estimates
A Jefferies analyst reiterates a ‘buy’ rating and says the tobacco giant’s share of non-smoking products is growing. Source link
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Uber says it’s partnering with China’s BYD to bring on 100,000 EVs
Uber Technologies on Wednesday said it’s looking to bring on 100,000 new electric vehicles made by China’s BYD — though…
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A surprise Fed rate cut might be good for consumers — but not for the stock market
Investors are clamoring for affirmation the Fed will begin cutting rates in September. But a surprise easing on Wednesday likely…
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‘She has a history of unbalanced behavior’: My mother offered to buy me a $1.5 million house, but there’s a catch. Should I accept?
“There is a 50% chance I could get evicted if she’s in a bad mood.” Source link
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ASML and Tokyo Electron shares surge on reported exemption from U.S. rules
The U.S. is set to exclude over 30 key allies including Japan and the Netherlands from expanded new rules aimed…
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Starbucks is trying to serve coffee faster and expand into smaller cities to turn business around
Starbucks Corp. on Tuesday reported quarterly sales that were worse than expected as the coffee chain deals with greater consumer…
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