Category: Business
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Americans Continue Spending Like There’s No Tomorrow
Americans spent 5.8% more last August than the previous year, far exceeding inflation of less than 4%.
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Grupo Mulheres Do Brasil Offers Another Workshop on Entrepreneurship
If you have the desire to start a business and don’t know how to begin, this workshop is for you. After the success of the 1st edition, registrations for the 2nd Edition of the online Workshop “Trilha Mulheres de Sucesso” are now open. Offered by Grupo Mulheres do Brasil, in partnership with its branches in…
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Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Is Back. But A Little Different
For over 20 years, supermodels wearing lingerie and angel wings walked the runway alongside big names in music, such as Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, and Kanye West, in an annual fashion show broadcast on TV and watched by millions. It has been five years since the show last took place, apparently due to a…
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Costco Now Offers Virtual Medical Care for $29
The health company Sesame is partnering with retail giant Costco to offer primary virtual care to members for $29 in all 50 states. A Sesame spokesperson stated that they are targeting uninsured individuals and those with high deductibles who need to pay out of pocket for consultations. The company does not accept health insurance to…
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Trump Committed Fraud by Inflating the Value of His Properties, NY Judge Decides
A judge ruled on Tuesday (26) that Donald Trump and his company are guilty of fraud for distorting the true values of multiple real estate properties for years, thereby grossly exaggerating the former president’s net worth by billions of dollars. “In the defendants’ world: rent-regulated apartments are worth the same as non-regulated apartments; restricted land…
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Thefts Prompt Store Closures in the U.S.
Target has announced that it is closing nine stores in major cities across four states. The reason? Thefts and organized crime are making the environment unsafe for employees and customers and unsustainable for businesses, explains a statement released by the company. The chain is part of a wave of retailers – both large and small…
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Make Your Home Efficient with Government Help
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed in 2022 offers up to $14,000 in tax discounts and credits for those who invest in renovating their property. The condition is that the renovation includes changes to make the property energy efficient. Understand how you can take advantage of government incentives:Electric Appliances About 17% of homeowners want to…
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What Are the Fastest Growing Professions in the USA?
Estimates show that the number of jobs in the United States will increase by 8.3 million between 2021 and 2031, but not all jobs or industries will grow at the same pace. According to projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the following occupations will see the highest percentage change in employment by 2031. •…
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If You Resold Tickets to Any Show, the American IRS Is Watching
Two of the most popular summer tours, Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour and Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour, have sparked a national debate about how online marketplaces and ticket resellers exploit die-hard fans looking to have fun.
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Brightline Finally Launches Train Route Connecting Miami to Orlando
Brightline, a private high-speed rail company, debuted its new route on Friday (22) after years of anticipation. The company is trying to attract some of the more than 40 million people who make the trip between Miami and Orlando every year – with about 90% of them driving, according to the Associated Press (AP). The…