A satellite made an uncontrolled return to Earth Wednesday, re-entering the atmosphere over the north Pacific Ocean between Alaska and Hawaii, according to the the European Space Agency. The agency saidERS-2, which weighs about as much as an adult male rhinoceros, crashed through the atmosphere at 5:17 p.m. UTC. The agency was unable to predict exactly when and where the …
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Cassie Gray says she doesn’t want diabetes to define her, but it can take a toll. “I feel defeated sometimes, like it takes over my life,” the 14-year-old said. For her mother, Tara, the cost of Cassie’s medication brings an added worry. “We tried to hide some of our stress from our daughter because she already has enough on her …
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Most people will face at least a couple of large expenses at various points in their lives — and it’s usually smart to prepare for those expenses by saving over time to cover them. For example, when you want to buy a car, put a down payment on a home or take a vacation, you may need to save to …
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Washington — President Biden “never had any involvement” in the business dealings of other members of his family, his brother James Biden testified Wednesday as he appeared for a voluntary private interview on Capitol Hill as part of House Republicans’ impeachment inquiry. “I have had a 50-year career in a variety of business ventures. Joe Biden has never had any …
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One positive coming from the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate hikes is that most banks also raised the rates that they offer to savers. In particular, certificates of deposit (CDs) have been relatively attractive for many savers over the past couple of years, following a prolonged period of ultra-low interest rates. However, the CD interest rate yield curve has recently …
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Are you saving money for a car, a down payment on a house, the vacation of a lifetime or any other large expense? If so, there’s a high probability that you’re facing a challenge. In today’s inflationary environment, the money you save has to earn a meaningful return. After all, if your return rate is any lower than the current …
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Getting into debt is easy and can happen in the blink of an eye. Common reasons for going into debt are paying for an unexpected expense, losing income or making poor spending choices. If you’re carrying more debt than you’re comfortable with, you’re not alone. According to a Northwestern Mutual study, 35% of Americans are either carrying their highest level …
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Gold has multiple common uses. It’s a currency, a material used in jewelry and it’s a crucial component in manufacturing. Gold is also an investment vehicle – one that’s commonly used as a source of protection against inflation, market volatility and economic unrest. If you have gold in your portfolio, or you’re thinking about adding some of the yellow metal …
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New York — Capital One Financial said it will buy Discover Financial Services for $35 billion, a deal that would bring together two of the nation’s major credit card companies as well as potentially shake up the payments industry, which is largely dominated by Visa and Mastercard. Under the terms of the all-stock transaction, Discover Financial shareholders will receive Capital …
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Americans are increasingly skeptical of the value of a post-secondary education at a time when college attendance costs are soaring. In some cases, those doubts may be justified, according to a new analysis of earnings data from almost 4,000 colleges and other higher education programs. A decade after enrolling, attendees of 1 in 4 higher education programs are earning less …
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