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Playoff game behind a Peacock paywall is a new frontier in NFL's embrace of streamingThe quarterback matchup between Miami's Tua Tagovailoa and Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes isn't the only major storyline going into their AFC wild...
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Bank profits mostly fall in fourth quarter, but banks remain upbeat on economy and consumerThe biggest banks in the country posted strong profits last year, helped by higher interest rates and a strong economy, despite having to deal the...
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Delta posts a $2 billion quarterly profit, but shares dip as airline trims forecast of 2024 earningsDelta Air Lines earned $2 billion in the fourth quarter, posted record full-year revenue, and says it is buying more planes to boost its...
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Stock market today: Stocks drift near records after a cooler update on inflationStocks are drifting in a busy Friday with plenty of cross currents sweeping Wall Street. Oil prices are rising, while bond yields are easing.
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Speaker Johnson weathers tumultuous week, stands firm on spending deal ahead of funding deadlineHouse Speaker Mike Johnson opted to stick with his spending deal despite pressure from conservatives to renege, starting a sprint to avoid a...
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Wholesale inflation in U.S. declined last month, signaling that price pressures are still easingWholesale inflation in the United States fell for a third straight month in December, further evidence that price pressures in the economy are easing.
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Sign bearing Trump's name removed from Bronx golf course as new management takes overOn the final day of a civil fraud trial that could strip Donald Trump of his ability to do business in the state he called home for most of his...
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Hertz to sell off thousands of EVs due to exorbitant maintenance costsPopular car rental service Hertz announced it will get rid of 20,000 electric vehicles from its fleet because of the high cost of fixing them.
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Inflation spikes in December, complicating Biden's economic pitchInflation accelerated in December, the Labor Department revealed Thursday, complicating President Biden's reelection argument that he has made...
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Tons of trash clogs a river in Bosnia. It's a seasonal problem that activists want an end toWith predictable seasonality, tons of garbage floats down a river at least twice a year and ends up near the eastern Bosnian town of Visegrad...
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$100 million gift from Lilly Endowment to United Negro College Fund will support HBCU endowmentsThe United Negro College Fund announced a donation of $100 million from the Lilly Endowment Inc., the single largest unrestricted gift to the...
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U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall to lowest level in 12 weeksThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits inched down to its lowest level in nearly three months last week as the U.S. labor...
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$167.3M Powerball winner charged with kicking Florida cop in the face at resort days later — with girlfriend aptly named Jacqueline FightmasterThe law enforcement officer had “swelling and redness” on the right side of his face under his eye, according to the affidavit first reported on by...
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Anthropic firm urges more aggressive export controls before advanced AI emergesArtificial intelligence safety company Anthropic wants the U.S. to impose stronger export controls on advanced semiconductors to stop China from...
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'Frustrating end': Tigers DFA struggling MaedaKenta Maeda, who has a 6.21 ERA in his 36 appearances for the Tigers spanning two seasons, was designated for assignment. Detroit recalled prospect...
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NBA offseason preview: Complete guides for Pistons, Lakers and every eliminated teamNBA front office insider Bobby Marks breaks down the summer priorities and needs for every eliminated team.
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Amazon shares slide on disappointing forecast, slowing cloud revenueAmazon on Thursday reported first-quarter cloud revenue growth and forecast operating income below estimates, disappointing investors.
