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Israeli military rescues four hostages alive from Gaza, including Noa Argamani

[ad_1] Noa Argamani, who was kidnapped in the deadly Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and is one of four hostages who has been rescued by Israeli forces alive, is pictured in this undated handout photo. Courtesy Of Bring Them Home Now | Via Reuters Israeli security forces rescued four hostages during a daytime raid in […]

Updated: Jun 8, 2024
Bill Gates to tell origin story in ‘Source Code,’ memoir about his early life

[ad_1] Bill Gates’ next book is about how he became Bill Gates. The billionaire Microsoft co-founder has already written several books on topics like business, technology, climate change and global health. A new memoir called “Source Code,” which Gates announced in a blog post on Tuesday, will be the first to focus on his formative […]

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
5 phrases workers use every day in Finland, world’s happiest country

[ad_1] Framery has roughly 400 employees around the world, but its roots in Finland run deep throughout its work culture that promotes worker engagement and satisfaction. Finland, after all, is the happiest country in the world for the seventh year running, according to the latest World Happiness Report. So it’s not surprising that open communication, teamwork and, perhaps […]

Updated: Jun 2, 2024
Why the minimum wage and some tax breaks don’t budge despite inflation

[ad_1] Martin Barraud | Ojo Images | Getty Images Many Americans are likely familiar with financial thresholds that are adjusted for inflation each year. They include contribution limits to 401(k) plans, cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security benefits and federal income tax brackets, to name a few. These tweaks help households keep pace with the rising […]

Updated: May 31, 2024
American Airlines cuts growth after sales strategy backfires

[ad_1] American Airlines planes sit at the gate at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, on July 26, 2023. Daniel Slim | AFP | Getty Images American Airlines will slash its capacity growth in the second half of the year and consider a host of other changes, CEO Robert Isom said Wednesday, […]

Updated: May 29, 2024
Deadly storms turn northeast with 68 million at risk of severe weather on Memorial Day

[ad_1] A view of the damage sustained by 55-year-old Cindi Watts’ home, after a tornado ripped through the city, in Temple, Texas, U.S., May 23, 2024. REUTERS/Evan Garcia/File Photo Evan Garcia | Reuters At least 68 million people were under severe weather warnings on Memorial Day, as storms turned toward the Northeast after claiming the lives […]

Updated: May 27, 2024
Prosecutors ask judge in classified documents case to block Trump from statements endangering law enforcement

[ad_1] Former President Donald Trump looks on before the start of trial at the Manhattan Criminal Court during trial in New York City May 20, 2024.  Mark Peterson | Via Reuters Prosecutors in Donald Trump’s classified documents case in Florida asked a federal judge on Friday to block the former president from making public statements that pose […]

Updated: May 25, 2024
Tesla could use more of Elon Musk’s focus, former board member says

[ad_1] Elon Musk, co-founder of Tesla and SpaceX and owner of X Holdings Corp., speaks at the Milken Institute’s Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton Hotel,on May 6, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.  Apu Gomes | Getty Images Tesla could use more of high-profile CEO Elon Musk’s divided focus at a critical juncture for the […]

Updated: May 23, 2024
Here’s how to buy renewable energy from your electric utility

[ad_1] Wind turbines in Dawson, Texas, on Feb. 28, 2023.  Mark Felix | Afp | Getty Images As carbon emissions from fossil fuels keep warming the planet, eco-conscious consumers may wonder if there’s a way to buy electricity from renewable sources without installing technology like solar panels or windmills on their property. In short, the […]

Updated: May 21, 2024
Delaying Social Security even by months can boost retirement security

[ad_1] Aj_watt | E+ | Getty Images A recent Social Security report showed a strong economy has helped the program. Still, Social Security’s trust funds may be depleted in the next decade, if no changes happen sooner. Many Americans have a misplaced worry that benefits will disappear. “The biggest myth about Social Security is that […]

Updated: May 19, 2024