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Fed leaves key rate unchanged, future hike still possible
By Christopher Rugaber | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve kept its key short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a second straight time but left the door open to […]
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Politicians love to cite crime data. It’s often wrong
Amanda Hernández | Stateline.org (TNS) When Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his presidential campaign in May, he proudly told the nation that Florida’s crime rate in 2021 had reached […]
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New speaker faces contentious floor votes in early test
By Melanie Zanona and Annie Grayer | CNN Newly minted House Speaker Mike Johnson hoped to rally his members around key policy issues during a recent Republican conference call. But it didn’t […]
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Soaring US childcare costs are weighing on spending and the labor market
Katia Dmitrieva | Bloomberg News (TNS) Skyrocketing U.S. childcare payments are already weighing on spending and the labor market, according to Bank of America Institute, and that’s even before the […]
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Steven Merrell, Financial Planning: Beating credit card inertia
Thanks to COVID relief payments, many emerged from the pandemic with balance sheets stronger than they had been in years. However, when COVID payments stopped, many consumers turned to credit […]
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Tiny Shelters On The Move
At the bottom of the metal staircase that shoots up from Laurel St. near the San Lorenzo River, three small trailers sit together. They look like storage lockers on wheels. […]
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Zach Friend Goes To Washington
On Monday Oct. 30, Supervisor Zach Friend participated in a White House executive order event that established rules and regulations concerning artificial intelligence. Back in September, Santa Cruz County became […]
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Beth Peerless, Where it’s at: Night Market 831 celebrates anniversary
Has it really been two years already since Night Market 831 got its start? The Sand City Art Park has many uses, but this monthly happening is when it really […]
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More adults should be screened for lung cancer under updated guideline, American Cancer Society says
The American Cancer Society estimates that its updated recommendation would lead to 21% more lung cancer deaths prevented compared with the current recommendations.
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10 of our favorite products from Oprah’s Favorite Things list of 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Oprah’s Favorite Things list is finally here.
