Month: July 2022
Gun applicants in New York will have to hand over social media accounts
Shooting range owner John Deloca aims his pistol at his range in Queens, New York on June 23, 2022. Ed Jones | AFP | Getty Images As missed warning signs pile up in investigations of mass killings, New York state is rolling out a novel strategy to screen applicants for gun permits. People seeking to […]
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A doctor shares the one stretch he does every day to prevent lower back pain: ‘Ease your flare-ups’
Lower back pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. People with physically demanding jobs or who have poor health are among the commonly afflicted, but those who sit for long periods most of the day are also at high risk. I’ve experienced this firsthand. In my early-30s, I injured my lower back […]
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BofA upgrades beverage company Vita Coco, citing declining ocean freight costs
Bank of America sees a stabilizing ocean freight market as a positive catalyst for Vita Coco going forward. The firm on Friday upgraded the beverage company’s stock to buy and raised its price target to $12 from $10. The stock jumped more than 17% Friday to trade at about $11.60 per share. The price change […]
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This 30-year-old made $3,000 giving up her seat on a Delta flight: ‘I almost broke my neck sprinting down the aisles’
Everyone has air travel horror stories: delayed redeyes, lost luggage, unruly pets who chew through travel crates. Megan Keaveny at least managed to make some money from hers. A lot of money, actually: $3,000, which the 30-year-old real estate broker received from Delta Air Lines for giving up her seat on a flight – which […]
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U.S. scientists are enrolling nearly 40,000 patients in 4-year $1.2 billion study of long Covid
A healthcare worker administers a Covid-19 test at testing site in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images The National Institutes of Health is rolling out one of the largest studies in the world to understand long Covid in a high-stakes effort to find definitive […]
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Payrolls increased 372,000 in June, more than expected, as jobs market defies recession fears
Job growth accelerated at a much faster pace than expected in June, indicating that the main pillar of the U.S. economy remains strong despite pockets of weakness. Nonfarm payrolls increased 372,000 in the month, better than the 250,000 Dow Jones estimate and continuing what has been a strong year for job growth, according to data […]
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Ford reports worst quarterly sales in China since onset of coronavirus pandemic
Visitors walk past a Ford Escape Titanium at the Shanghai Auto Show in Shanghai on April 17, 2019. Greg Baker| AFP | Getty Images DETROIT – Ford Motor joined its crosstown rival General Motors in reporting its worst quarterly sales in China since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, amid a resurgence of Covid-19 cases in the […]
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Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone expected to testify before Jan. 6 committee
Pat Cipollone, White House counsel, arrives to the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is set to interview one of its most sought-after witnesses on Friday as it continues to gather evidence implicating former […]
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How stablecoins became the backbone of crypto
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Stablecoins have become the backbone of the cryptocurrency industry. But not all stablecoins are created equal: the failure of a high-profile digital coin has sent shockwaves through the industry. 20:20 Fri, Jul 8 20229:09 AM EDT Source
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Levi Strauss, GameStop, Twitter and more
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Levi Strauss (LEVI) – Levi Strauss rallied 3.9% in the premarket after reporting better-than-expected sales and profit for its latest quarter, helped by higher prices and strong demand for its denim offerings. Levi Strauss also raised its quarterly dividend by 20%. GameStop (GME) – GameStop fell […]
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