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The cost of these 5 construction materials grew the most in 2023

January 3, 2024 2:19 AM Stacker

Machinery Partner used BLS data to identify the construction materials—including equipment—that saw the steepest price increases over the last…

In Michigan, not-so-sunny prospects for solar farms

January 3, 2024 2:19 AM Stacker

Grist visits some rural areas in Michigan, where residents are concerned that solar installations could compromise their small-town…

Pediatric cancer is on the rise, with some types becoming more common

January 3, 2024 2:19 AM Stacker

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine data published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute that found pediatric cancer is on…

Harvard University President Claudine Gay announced her resignation after weeks of scrutiny over her university's handling of antisemitism on campus and allegations of plagiarism in her academic work.

Here’s what led up to Harvard president Claudine Gay’s resignation

January 2, 2024 4:26 PM CNN

CNN, GETTY, X, @ASSAFDER, WHDH, CNN, CNN, GETTY, X/@Assafder, WHDH By Zoe Sottile and Eva Rothenberg, CNN (CNN) — After months of scrutiny,…

Harvard University President Claudine Gay

Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns after plagiarism and campus antisemitism accusations

January 2, 2024 1:48 PM CNN

CNN By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Harvard President Claudine Gay announced Tuesday she is stepping down just six months into her…

Mastering Debt Repayment: Tips for a Financial Comeback

January 2, 2024 11:58 AM Iris Garcia Barron

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the holidays out of sight, experts say there are various key elements to follow for a healthy financial roadmap for…

Shopping on New Year’s Day 2024? From Costco to Walmart, see what stores are open and closed

December 30, 2023 7:03 AM Associated Press

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer The New Year is almost upon us. And as the world prepares to ring in 2024, many are winding down from…

5 financial New Year’s resolutions for 2024

December 19, 2023 5:00 AM Associated Press

CHANELLE BESSETTE of NerdWallet In preparation for 2024, you can shore up your finances by creating some financial New Year’s resolutions for…

An employee of Vermont Nut Free Chocolates molds chocolates in the company’s Colchester production facility.

Chocolate brand to change recipes, making treats safer for more shoppers

January 1, 2024 9:52 AM CNN

WPTZ By Jack Thurston Click here for updates on this story COLCHESTER, Vermont (WPTZ) — A Vermont chocolate maker is…

At a Circle K Valero gas station in San Antonio

Inflation isn’t beaten yet. Price rises are accelerating again in Europe

January 1, 2024 7:48 AM CNN

CNN By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Europe hasn’t quite shaken off the big, painful problem haunting its economies over the past two…

Forms to pick numbers for Powerball are on display in a store on October 4 in Miami

Ticket sold in Michigan wins estimated $842.2 million Powerball jackpot in New Year’s Day drawing

December 30, 2023 10:52 PM CNN

CNN By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — A single ticket sold in Michigan has matched all six numbers to win the estimated $842.2 million Powerball…

Community schools work to boost student performance by meeting their non-academic needs

December 29, 2023 2:21 AM Stacker

Numerade explored the growth of community schools with NCES data and the connection between access to social services and academic…

Where can parents affordably raise a child from infancy to teenhood?

December 29, 2023 2:21 AM Stacker

MoneyGeek analyzed data for 381 metropolitan areas from the MIT Living Wage calculator to find the most affordable metro areas for raising…

Gas prices will fall in 2024 and Americans will spend $32 billion less on fuel, GasBuddy predicts

December 28, 2023 7:19 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 27 DEC 23 16:00 ET Updated: 27 DEC 23 16:36 ET By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Gas prices will fall in 2024 for the…

Taylor Swift helps drive UK vinyl sales to highest level since 1990

December 28, 2023 6:10 AM CNN

CNN By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Sales of vinyl records in the United Kingdom have surged this year to hit the highest level since 1990…

Apple smartwatches are displayed as customers wait to buy them at the Apple store in New York

Here’s when Apple Watches are set to return to store shelves

December 28, 2023 4:58 AM CNN

CNN By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — It’s been a rollercoaster lately for Apple Watch shoppers. The newest models were yanked from Apple’s…

A woman carrying a shopping bag passes Macy's department store in Herald Square

Free returns are going away

December 26, 2023 10:17 AM CNN

CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — If you’re thinking of sending back a disappointing gift you just received over the…

Elon Musk’s X, accused of withholding bonuses promised to staff, will have to face a court battle

December 26, 2023 7:34 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 25 DEC 23 11:48 ET By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN New York (CNN) — A federal judge has ruled that X, formerly Twitter, must face…

Dozens of health organizations pledge ‘full support’ for federal ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars

December 22, 2023 7:20 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 05 NOV 23 08:03 ET By Nadia Kounang and Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Eighty national public health groups, including the…

Honda recalling 2.6 million vehicles for a fuel pump issue

December 22, 2023 7:17 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 21 DEC 23 11:11 ET By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN New York (CNN) — Honda is recalling 2.6 million cars, SUVs, vans and…

How organizers are harnessing solar energy to help Rio de Janeiro's favelas

December 22, 2023 2:19 AM Stacker

Next City looks into how a solar panel installation at a community center aims to be a model for Brazil’s neglected favelas to take energy into their…

Everything you need to know about when and how implantation occurs at the beginning of pregnancy

December 22, 2023 2:19 AM Stacker

Babylist consulted licensed OB-GYNs to offer an overview of implantation, a crucial and oft-misunderstood aspect of conception and…

'Take it down and they'll return': The stunning revival of the Penobscot River

December 22, 2023 2:19 AM Stacker

Reasons to Be Cheerful looks at a historic dam removal project that has revived marine life in the Penobscot…

Wayfair CEO: Employees need to work longer hours

December 21, 2023 5:09 PM CNN

CNN By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Wayfair’s CEO has an end-of-year message for employees of the online furniture company:…

Harvard President Claudine Gay is back in the hot seat as the embattled leader requested additional corrections of her past work

Harvard President Claudine Gay requests new corrections as House panel launches plagiarism probe

December 21, 2023 9:18 AM CNN

CNN By Matt Egan and Melissa Alonso, CNN (CNN) — Harvard President Claudine Gay is back in the hot seat as the embattled leader requested…

Toyota recalls 1 million vehicles over airbag sensor glitch

December 21, 2023 7:12 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 20 DEC 23 16:46 ET By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — Toyota is recalling about 1 million cars and SUVs in the United…

David Zaslav speaks onstage during The New York Times Dealbook Summit 2023 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on November 29 in New York City.

Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount CEOs discuss possible merger

December 21, 2023 6:52 AM CNN

CNN By Oliver Darcy, David Goldman, Liam Reilly and Jon Passantino, CNN (CNN) — Warner Bros. Discovery Chief Executive David Zaslav met on…

Seniors in these states have the highest Alzheimer's rates

December 21, 2023 2:19 AM Stacker

Stacker mapped states by the share of the 65+ population estimated to have Alzheimer’s disease, using data released by the Alzheimer’s…

What you need to know about choosing a Medicare plan

December 21, 2023 2:19 AM Stacker

TD Bank outlines four key aspects of choosing a Medicare plan to help you navigate the complexities of the…

7 common and not-so-common health care costs retirees should know about

December 21, 2023 2:19 AM Stacker

TD Bank breaks down 7 common and not-so-common health care costs retirees should be aware…