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Delta variant sparks renewed interest in college tuition insurance
One year ago, rising cases of coronavirus put an abrupt halt to the fall semester on many college campuses, just as classes got underway. This year, the delta variant is threatening to shut down schools…
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Victoria’s Secret shares tumble, Bath & Body Works rises after earnings reports
Shoppers pass in front of a Victoria’s Secret store at a mall in San Diego, California, April 22, 2021. Bing Guan | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Victoria’s Secret are tumbling while those of…
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U.S. to begin wide distribution of third vaccine doses next month
The United States will begin widely distributing Covid-19 booster shots next month as new data shows that vaccine protection wanes over time, top U.S. health officials announced Wednesday. It’s now “very clear” that immunity starts…
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Walmart (WMT) earnings Q2 2022 beat estimates
Walmart on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations as the retail giant gained ground in groceries and had a strong start to the back-to-school season. Shares were up less than 1% early…
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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin takes NASA to federal court over HLS contract
Billionaire American businessman Jeff Bezos walks with Blue Origin’s President and CEO Bob Smith after Bezos flew on the company’s inaugural flight to the edge of space, in the nearby town of Van Horn, Texas,…
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Democrats want to expand Medicare. Here are the coverage gaps to know
Hero Images | Getty Images You may know that once you reach age 65, you’re eligible for Medicare. What surprises many people, say experts, is the cost. Even as Democratic lawmakers in Congress want to…
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With Hamilton, Disney, Wicked ticket sales slow, Broadway isn’t back
Hamilton at Richard Rodgers Theatre near Times Square remains closed following restrictions imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus on January 15, 2021 in New York City. Cindy Ord | Getty Images Investing in a…
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CDC panel meets to debate Covid booster shots for vulnerable Americans
[The stream is slated to start at 11 a.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel is…
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Low wind speeds hurt profits at two of Europe’s major energy firms
Alex Kraus | Bloomberg | Getty Images The chief financial officer of German utility RWE on Thursday acknowledged the importance of weather to its renewables segment, as the company reported “much lower” wind volumes in…
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New EV concept convertible reveals new direction for automaker
Audi’s newest concept car is a sleek, sinister-looking electric convertible called Skysphere that blends Batmobile-like technologies and aggressive design characteristics with luxury amenities. Most notably, the roadster concept features an adaptable wheelbase that can change…