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Swimply pool rentals

CNN — The sharing economy lets you rent stranger’s homes when you’re vacationing and it also lets you jump into other people’s cars when you need a ride. Now you can dive into a stranger’s pool using the Swimply app. It’s very similar to Air BNB but it’s strictly for pools. Swimply gained traction during

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Renters face increases

CNN — Renters in the U.S. are facing some tough times. According to a study from Freddie Mac nearly 60% of renters were hit with an increase during this past year. Only 38% of those renters saw in increase in take-home pay. The study also noted higher housing costs and inflation have changed plans for

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Food prices still sky high

CNN- Food prices are still sky high. The cost of groceries soared 13% in a year. The largest annual increase since March of 1979, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Eggs, flour, chicken, milk, ground beef, fruits, and veggies -common items on your grocery list- have all gotten more expensive. Some of the factors

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Sesame Place announces diversity initiatives after accusations of racial bias

By Faith Karimi, CNN Sesame Place has announced new measures to expand its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts following a class action lawsuit alleging racial bias. Last month, a Black family accused Sesame Place Philadelphia character performers of racial discrimination and filed a lawsuit against parent company SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in federal court in

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Amanda Seyfried opens up about past pressure to appear nude on screen as stars clash over role of intimacy coordinators

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN Amanda Seyfried has described coming under pressure to appear in nude scenes when she was just 19 years old and starting out in show business. Seyfried, who has been nominated for an Emmy for her portrayal of disgraced entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes, was discussing the progression of her career in a wide-ranging

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Shopping online just got cheaper

CNN — Customers who do most of their shopping online are getting a break from high prices. According to Adobe, e-commerce dropped 1% in July in a year-over-year basis. Researchers also found that online prices fell 2% in July on a month-over-month comparison. The agency says a lack of consumer confidence, less spending and overstocked

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U.S. electricity usage

CNN — The U.S energy information administration U.S. electricity consumption to increase by 2.4% percent this year over last. The increase is mostly the result of increased economic activity. That’s not all, air conditioner usage has also sky rocketed during the hot summer months being felt by the entire country. There is an upside to

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