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US JOBLESS CLAIMS RISE BUT REMAIN AT HISTORICALLY LOW LEVELS
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US JOBLESS CLAIMS RISE BUT REMAIN AT HISTORICALLY LOW LEVELS

U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose to their highest level in more than a year, but remain at relatively low levels despite efforts by the Federal Reserve to cool the economy and job market in its battle against inflation

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April 15, 2023
US WHOLESALE INFLATION PRESSURES EASED SHARPLY LAST MONTH
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US WHOLESALE INFLATION PRESSURES EASED SHARPLY LAST MONTH

U.S. wholesale prices fell in March, a sign that inflationary pressures in the economy are easing more than a year after the Federal Reserve began aggressively raising interest rates

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April 15, 2023
NEW STREAMING APP TO 'MAX' PROGRAMMING FROM HBO.DISCOVERY
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NEW STREAMING APP TO 'MAX' PROGRAMMING FROM HBO.DISCOVERY

Warner Bros. Discovery unveiled a streaming service Wednesday combining iconic HBO programming such as “The Sopranos” with a mix of unscripted TV series in a push to reap more subscribers from what so far has been a muddled media merger

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April 15, 2023
AMAZON'S JASSY SAYS AI WILL BE A 'BIG DEAL' FOR COMPANY
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AMAZON'S JASSY SAYS AI WILL BE A 'BIG DEAL' FOR COMPANY

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy signaled confidence that the company will get costs under control in his annual shareholder letter, where he also noted the tech giant was “spending heavily” on AI tools that have gained popularity in recent months

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April 15, 2023
'Bridge' Your Way to Social Security
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'Bridge' Your Way to Social Security

Delaying the start of Social Security benefits is a powerful way for retirees to cope with inflation, survive bad investment markets and reduce the risk they’ll run short of money.

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TIKTOK'S PARENT HAS A NEW APP: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT LEMON8
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TIKTOK'S PARENT HAS A NEW APP: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT LEMON8

As lawmakers debate whether to ban TikTok nationwide, its Chinese parent company has introduced a new app that’s already getting some traction.

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STATES AND COMPANIES COMPETE FOR BILLIONS TO MAKE HYDROGEN
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STATES AND COMPANIES COMPETE FOR BILLIONS TO MAKE HYDROGEN

As fossil fuel emissions continue warming Earth’s atmosphere, the Biden administration is turning to hydrogen as an energy source for vehicles, manufacturing and generating electricity.

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ARE ROBOT WAITERS THE FUTURE? SOME RESTAURANTS THINK SO
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ARE ROBOT WAITERS THE FUTURE? SOME RESTAURANTS THINK SO

You may have already seen them in restaurants: waist-high machines that can greet guests, lead them to their tables, deliver food and drinks and ferry dirty dishes to the kitchen. Some have cat-like faces and even purr when you scratch their heads.

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HERE ARE THE COUNTRIES THAT HAVE BANS ON TIKTOK
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HERE ARE THE COUNTRIES THAT HAVE BANS ON TIKTOK

A growing number of governments have banned the popular video-sharing app TikTok from devices issued to staff as privacy and cybersecurity concerns rise. A handful have imposed nationwide bans on the app.

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MONEY: BANK BONUSES, INTEREST MAY BOOST TAX BILL
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MONEY: BANK BONUSES, INTEREST MAY BOOST TAX BILL

With tax season in full swing, you may be consolidating the various charitable donation receipts, deductions and W-2 forms that you’ll submit to the Internal Revenue Service. But if you received any bank sign-up bonuses or earned interest on your bank balance, you may owe additional taxes you might not have planned for.

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TWITTER PULLS CHECK MARK FROM MAIN NEW YORK TIMES ACCOUNT
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TWITTER PULLS CHECK MARK FROM MAIN NEW YORK TIMES ACCOUNT

Twitter has removed the verification check mark on the main account of The New York Times, one of CEO Elon Musk's most despised news organizations.

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'SCHMIGADOON!' GENTLY MOCKS BROADWAY MUSICALS IN NEW SEASON
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'SCHMIGADOON!' GENTLY MOCKS BROADWAY MUSICALS IN NEW SEASON

Aaron Tveit has starred in some amazing Broadway shows, but some of the classics have eluded him. So he was delighted to speed his way through many of them in the second season of \"Schmigadoon!\"

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SANDLER, ANISTON RETEAM IN 'MURDER MYSTERY 2'
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SANDLER, ANISTON RETEAM IN 'MURDER MYSTERY 2'

You would have a hard time defending the limp plotting, the bland action-adventure set pieces or the Agatha Christie-light whodunit twists of the first \"Murder Mystery.\" And, yet, it was kind of good.

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GM PASSES FORD TO TAKE NO. 2 SPOT IN EV SALES BEHIND TESLA
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GM PASSES FORD TO TAKE NO. 2 SPOT IN EV SALES BEHIND TESLA

General Motors rode strong first-quarter sales of the Chevrolet Bolt to bump crosstown rival Ford out of second place in the U.S. electric vehicle sales race.

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TESLA SALES RISE 36% IN FIRST QUARTER, FOLLOWING PRICE CUTS
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TESLA SALES RISE 36% IN FIRST QUARTER, FOLLOWING PRICE CUTS

Tesla’s first-quarter vehicle sales rose 36% after the company cut prices twice in a bid to stimulate demand.

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EV: FORD MUSTANG MACH-E VS HYUNDAI IONIQ 5
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EV: FORD MUSTANG MACH-E VS HYUNDAI IONIQ 5

It’s an exciting time to be in the market for an electric vehicle. There are more EV options than ever before, and your selection isn’t just limited to compact urban runabouts

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ROBOTAXIS AIM TO TAKE SAN FRANCISCO ON RIDE INTO THE FUTURE
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ROBOTAXIS AIM TO TAKE SAN FRANCISCO ON RIDE INTO THE FUTURE

Two trailblazing ride-hailing services are heading toward uncharted territory as they seek regulatory approval to transport passengers around the clock throughout one of the most densely populated U.S. cities in vehicles that will have no one sitting in the driver’s seat.

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ELON MUSK & EXPERTS CALL FOR A SIX-MONTH PAUSE ON AI DEVELOPMENT
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ELON MUSK & EXPERTS CALL FOR A SIX-MONTH PAUSE ON AI DEVELOPMENT

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, concerns about its potential risks to society have evolved from mere speculation to pressing reality.

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TIM COOK HINTS AT APPLE'S UPCOMING MIXED-REALITY HEADSET IN GO INTERVIEW
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TIM COOK HINTS AT APPLE'S UPCOMING MIXED-REALITY HEADSET IN GO INTERVIEW

Apple CEO Tim Cook has hinted at the company’s plans for its upcoming mixed-reality headset in a recent interview with GQ’s Zach Baron.

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'WAR OF THE STATES': EV, CHIP MAKERS LAVISHED WITH SUBSIDIES
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'WAR OF THE STATES': EV, CHIP MAKERS LAVISHED WITH SUBSIDIES

States are doling out more cash than ever to lure multi-billion-dollar microchip, electric vehicle and battery factories, inspiring evermore competition as they dig deeper into their pockets to attract big employers and capitalize on a wave of huge new projects.

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BIDEN SAYS TECH COMPANIES MUST ENSURE AI PRODUCTS ARE SAFE
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BIDEN SAYS TECH COMPANIES MUST ENSURE AI PRODUCTS ARE SAFE

President Joe Biden said it remains to be seen if artificial intelligence is dangerous, but that he believes technology companies must ensure their products are safe before releasing them to the public.

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Interaction - HOW APPLE'S ECOSYSTEM IS BUILDING A SEAMLESS FUTURE
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Interaction - HOW APPLE'S ECOSYSTEM IS BUILDING A SEAMLESS FUTURE

Apple continues to be at the forefront of technological innovation.

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US CHIP CONTROLS THREATEN CHINA'S TECHNOLOGY AMBITIONS
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US CHIP CONTROLS THREATEN CHINA'S TECHNOLOGY AMBITIONS

Furious at U.S. efforts that cut off access to technology to make advanced computer chips, China’s leaders appear to be struggling to figure out how to retaliate without hurting their own ambitions in telecoms, artificial intelligence and other industries.

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CHINA E-COMMERCE GIANT ALIBABA OUTLINES FUTURE STRATEGY
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CHINA E-COMMERCE GIANT ALIBABA OUTLINES FUTURE STRATEGY

Alibaba plans to spin off some of its sprawling e-commerce and finance empire as independent businesses to make them more flexible and maximize their value, its top executives said Thursday, as the company emerges from regulatory crackdowns that rattled Chinese tech industries.

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01 April, 2023
USED CAR PRICES ARE SURGING. HERE'S WHY YOU SHOULD BUY NOW
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USED CAR PRICES ARE SURGING. HERE'S WHY YOU SHOULD BUY NOW

Well, it was nice while it lasted.

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01 April, 2023
HOUSE GOP APPROVES BROAD BILL TO 'UNLEASH' AMERICAN ENERGY
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HOUSE GOP APPROVES BROAD BILL TO 'UNLEASH' AMERICAN ENERGY

House Republicans on Thursday approved a sprawling energy package that seeks to undo virtually all of President Joe Biden’s agenda to address climate change.

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01 April, 2023
COURT HEARS APPEAL OF RULING FAVORING MUSK IN SOLARCITY DEAL
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COURT HEARS APPEAL OF RULING FAVORING MUSK IN SOLARCITY DEAL

Attorneys for a group of Tesla shareholders are asking the Delaware Supreme Court to overturn a judge’s decision in favor of CEO Elon Musk in a lawsuit challenging the electric car maker’s $2.4 billion acquisition of a solar panel company founded by two of his cousins.

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01 April, 2023
MONEY: MANAGE THE COSTS OF A CHRONIC CONDITION
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MONEY: MANAGE THE COSTS OF A CHRONIC CONDITION

For millennials with chronic medical conditions — or those raising kids with chronic conditions — health care can be an enormous monthly expense. About 44% of older millennials born between 1981 and 1988 have at least one chronic health condition, including migraines, major depression and asthma, according to a 2021 survey of over 4,000 adults conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of CNBC Make It.

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01 April, 2023
IN YOUR DEBT: DOING THE BARE MINIMUM WITH DEBT CAN COST YOU
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IN YOUR DEBT: DOING THE BARE MINIMUM WITH DEBT CAN COST YOU

When you’re carrying a credit card balance, paying at least the minimum due each month is certainly a start.

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BIDEN: GOP POLICIES WOULD SURRENDER TECH ECONOMY TO CHINA
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BIDEN: GOP POLICIES WOULD SURRENDER TECH ECONOMY TO CHINA

President Joe Biden said that Republicans’ ideas for cutting the budget could undermine U.S. manufacturing and help China dominate the world economy.

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