The Oscars have been handed out, and maybe there's a film you missed and want to watch. The good news is this year's Oscar winners are widely available on streaming services. Best picture winner …
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By LEANNE ITALIE
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3/11/24
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Choice Hotels is abandoning its hostile $8 billion takeover bid for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Choice said Monday that while it received support from some Wyndham shareholders, it wasn’t sufficient …
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By MICHELLE CHAPMAN
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3/11/24
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Social media company Reddit is looking to raise almost $750 million in an initial public offering of its common stock. The company said in a regulatory filing that the IPO will include 22 million …
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By MICHELLE CHAPMAN
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3/11/24
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A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule by the National Labor Relations Board that would have made it easier for millions of workers to form unions at big companies. The rule, which was due …
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By ALEX VEIGA
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3/11/24
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Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades. The proposal wouldn't increase the company's geographic footprint in Anaheim, …
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By AMY TAXIN
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3/11/24
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Parents are keenly aware of the distractions and the mental health issues associated with smartphones and social media, but teachers say they might not realize how much those struggles play out at …
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By JOCELYN GECKER
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3/10/24
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Several U.S. discount retailers are recalling packages of ground cinnamon after health officials warned they were contaminated with high levels of lead. The amounts detected were far lower than the …
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By JONEL ALECCIA
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3/8/24
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Apple has reversed course under regulatory pressure and cleared the way for a nettlesome adversary, video game maker Epic Games, to set up an alternative store for iPhone apps in Europe. The …
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By MICHAEL LIEDTKE
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3/8/24
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The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy can now be used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attacks and other serious heart problems in patients who are overweight or who have obesity. The U.S. Food and …
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By JONEL ALECCIA
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3/8/24
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As WWE gears up for its biggest annual premium live event next month, the company continues to harness the power of its social media presence to reach its fans. A key component of that strategy is …
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By MICHELLE CHAPMAN
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3/8/24
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Mass shootings at schools have prompted a growing number of states to encourage digital mapping to aid emergency responders. An Associated Press analysis found lawmakers in more than 20 states have …
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By DAVID A. LIEB
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3/8/24
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A federal judge has ruled that Norfolk Southern alone will be responsible for paying for the cleanup after last year's fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio. The decision that was issued Wednesday …
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By JOSH FUNK
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3/7/24
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Discount grocer Aldi plans to add 800 stores across the U.S. in a five-year expansion plan as it looks to capitalize on cost-conscious Americans feeling the pinch at grocery stores. It’s looking to …
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By MICHELLE CHAPMAN
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3/7/24
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Federal investigators have confirmed an account by pilots who say the rudder controls on their Boeing Max jetliner failed during a landing last month. The National Transportation Safety Board issued …
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By DAVID KOENIG
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3/7/24
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As longtime progressive movement organizer Deepak Bhargava takes the reins of the multi-billion-dollar JPB Foundation, he is unveiling an ambitious plan to give big to democracy strengthening …
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By ALEX DANIELS of The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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3/7/24
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U.S. applications for jobless benefits were unchanged last week, settling at a healthy level as the labor market continues to show strength amid elevated interest rates. Unemployment claims for the …
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By MATT OTT
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3/7/24
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Apple is opening small cracks in the iPhone’s digital fortress as part of a regulatory clampdown in Europe that’s striving to give consumers more choices. But it's coming at the risk of creating …
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By MICHAEL LIEDTKE
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3/7/24
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Gum makers are trying to figure out what will make Americans start chewing again. Generational habits, health concerns and the coronavirus pandemic have gnawed away at gum sales. Some manufacturers …
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN
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3/7/24
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Millions of Americans who have used new obesity drugs like Wegovy to lose weight and improve health are wondering what happens if they stop taking them. Experts say the medications were designed and …
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By JONEL ALECCIA
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3/7/24
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Ground cinnamon sold in U.S. discount stores is contaminated with high levels of lead and should be discarded. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a safety alert on Wednesday about the …
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By JONEL ALECCIA
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3/6/24
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