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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Retired Teachers Lead Rebellion Against Union Boss

It's election time for the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), and things are heating up. A group of teachers—both retired and in service—is trying to boot out the current president, Michael Mulgrew. They're not happy about a plan to switch their health insurance to a privatized system called Medic

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Jan 16 2025CELEBRITIES

Christina Haack's New Love Story with CEO Christopher Larocca

Christina Haack, well-known from HGTV's Flip or Flop, has a new boyfriend after her split with Josh Hall. His name is Christopher Larocca, the CEO of a communications-focused company called Network Connex. They've been together for about three months. Christopher has a solid business background, hav

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Legislators Share Plans with S. C. Businesses

In Columbia, business leaders from across South Carolina gathered to hear from state legislators about their plans for the upcoming session. The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce hosted this event, giving lawmakers a chance to share their goals and vision for the state. House Minority Leader Todd

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Violence at Home: Exploring Abuse in Somalia

Imagine trying to understand why some women in Somalia face violence from their partners. It's a sad reality in many places, and Somalia is no exception. We need to dig into the facts to figure out why this happens, so we can hopefully stop it. Let's talk about intimate partner violence, or IPV for

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Jan 16 2025BUSINESS

Food Delivery Gets a Boost: Grubhub & Olo Team Up

Grubhub, a popular food delivery service in the U. S. , has joined forces with Olo, a tech company that helps restaurants manage online orders. They've decided to integrate Grubhub with Olo Dispatch, a feature that lets restaurants outsource deliveries. This means restaurants can now use Grubhub dri

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Jan 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Gemini App Gets Real-Time Boost with AP News

Google's Gemini app is about to get a whole lot more up-to-date. The tech giant has teamed up with The Associated Press (AP) to bring real-time info right to your fingertips. Imagine you're curious about the latest news on something happening right now. Instead of searching through old articles, the

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Jan 16 2025BUSINESS

Feds Step In: Farmers Fight for Fair Equipment Repairs

Ever wondered why fixing a modern tractor could break the bank? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just took on John Deere, a big name in farming tools, over claims that the company blocks farmers from repairing their own gear. This isn't just about wrenches and screwdrivers—it's about computer chip

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Jan 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Whale Protections on Hold: Last-Minute Rule Change

In a surprising last-minute move, the U. S. government has decided to drop a plan to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales from ship collisions. These whales, of which fewer than 380 are left, were supposed to get better protection off the East Coast. A proposal to slow down ships near thei

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Jan 16 2025BUSINESS

Women Athletes in Business: Maria Sharapova's Inspiring Journey

Maria Sharapova, the former tennis pro, has always been about more than just sports. She's now using her voice to highlight how female athletes are making waves in the business world. In an article for The Business of Fashion, she talks about how athletes like Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka are sho

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Boiler Room's New Chapter with Superstruct Entertainment

Boiler Room, a streaming series and events platform, has now switched hands, moving from ticketing giant Dice to European event giant Superstruct Entertainment. The details of the deal are under wraps, but it's clear that Boiler Room's team will stay in charge while tapping into Superstruct's global

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