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The best golden visas, the happiest college students, and Selena Gomez's mansion: Lifestyle roundup - 2025-03-01T14:00:00Z

Even as debates over immigration and asylum policies continue to roil political discourse across the world, some countries are making it easier than ever for foreigners to claim residency – provided they have enough money.

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Apple's DEI defense, Nvidia's earnings beat, and Amazon's quantum chip: Tech news roundup - 2025-03-01T14:00:00Z

Apple (AAPL) shareholders on Tuesday voted to keep the iPhone maker’s diversity policies, shutting down a conservative think tank’s proposal.

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Bitcoin spirals, Microsoft slips, and the best states for property taxes: Markets news roundup - 2025-03-01T14:00:00Z

In some states, property taxes are a major burden for homeowners. In others, they’re basically an afterthought.

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Target's DEI problem, Apple woos Trump, and cheap weight loss drugs: Business news roundup - 2025-03-01T14:00:00Z

If you’re looking for a new car in 2025, Consumer Reports (CR) has you covered.

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The 7 safest cars to buy right now, according to Consumer Reports - 2025-03-01T10:00:00Z

With more than 40,000 people dying each year in the U.S. from car crashes, safety should be your top priority when choosing a car.

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Anthropic's new Claude, Google's coding assistant, and Tencent's 'thinking' AI: This week's AI launches - 2025-03-01T10:00:00Z

Each week, Quartz rounds up product launches, updates, and funding news from artificial intelligence-focused startups and companies.

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Skype signs off: How Microsoft's video platform went wrong as others zoomed by - 2025-03-01T01:53:54Z

Skype (MSFT) is chirping its last goodbye.

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Dogecoin fan Elon Musk says ‘don’t bet the farm’ on meme coins - 2025-02-28T21:14:00Z

Elon Musk may be known as one of Dogecoin’s biggest fans, even naming his Department of Government Efficiency after the memecoin. But he doesn’t think everyone should spend a lot of cash on them.

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Tesla stock just had its second-worst month ever as Elon Musk's investors turn jittery - 2025-02-28T21:05:00Z

Tesla (TSLA) stock’s 4% rally today didn’t prevent Elon Musk’s electric vehicle-maker from logging its worst month ever, as the post-election rally disappears and the automakers’s market value holds below $1 trillion.

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Nvidia and Big Tech stocks can't escape the market's growing anxiety - 2025-02-28T20:35:00Z

Tech stocks aren’t feeling the love from investors this earnings cycle, with even Nvidia (NVDA) set for a weekly decline despite releasing an upbeat forecast and last-quarter results that exceeded analysts’ expectations.

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Elon Musk's DOGE could hurt the U.S. economy, Bank of America researchers say - 2025-02-28T19:31:00Z

Elon Musk’s DOGE may depress government spending gradually, along with growth in jobs and the economy, Bank of America (BAC) Global Research said.

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Eli Lilly comes for knockoff weight loss drugs in new ad campaign - 2025-02-28T19:06:00Z

Eli Lilly (LLY), the maker of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Zepbound, launched a new advertising campaign on Friday warning patients about off-brand versions of its treatments, saying “they put people at risk.”

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Starbucks is cutting menu items so say goodbye to these 13 drinks - 2025-02-28T18:34:59Z

Starbucks is paring down its menu in hopes it can boost sales and unburden baristas.

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Nvidia, Super Micro Computer, Dell, Rocket Lab, and more: Stocks to watch today - 2025-02-28T17:40:00Z

Stocks were higher on Friday as President Trump’s latest announcement of new tariffs and China’s vow to retaliate heightened trade tensions.

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Pfizer quietly made some big DEI changes - 2025-02-28T16:29:00Z

Pfizer (PFE) made some major changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) webpage on Thursday, joining other major American corporations that have recently aligned themselves closer with the Trump administration.

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Trump's trade war, 'gold' visas for the rich, and scrambling on egg prices: Politics news roundup - 2025-02-28T16:24:00Z

The U.S. is beginning to show the signs of an economic slowdown, as President Donald Trump’s tariffs are expected to add pressure to the already strained economy. Federal officials have a close eye on soaring egg prices, although a $1 billion plan is in the works to bring them down.

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Bitcoin has bled 25% in a month despite Trump. How low can it go? - 2025-02-28T16:01:00Z

Bitcoin continued its downward slide, falling below $80,000 on Thursday night. The leading crypto is 25% down from its all-time high that was reached just a month ago during Donald Trump’s inauguration.

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Nvidia's stock slide kicked its market cap out of the $3 trillion club - 2025-02-28T15:59:32Z

Despite delivering another record quarter, Nvidia (NVDA) fell out of the $3 trillion market cap club after some unimpressed investors were left wanting more.

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Boycott Amazon, Walmart and others today, group says: What to know about Economic Blackout Day - 2025-02-28T14:51:00Z

There will be no shopping at Amazon (AMZN), Walmart (WMT), or Target (TGT) on February 28 — at least, if you’re complying with “Economic Blackout Day.”

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Costco's luxury favorites, Walmart's big bet, and McDonald's egg promise: Retail news roundup - 2025-02-28T14:45:35Z

Costco (COST) is best known for its no-frills, bulk-buying experience, but the warehouse giant also moves a surprising amount of luxury goods.

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Citigroup accidentally credited a customer's account with $81 trillion - 2025-02-28T14:42:00Z

Citigroup (C) mistakenly credited $81 trillion to a customer’s account last year and took hours to reverse the transaction, The Financial Times reports. The bank was supposed to credit just $280.

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From Ariana Grande to Timothée Chalamet, see the luxurious homes owned by this year's Oscar nominees - 2025-02-28T10:00:00Z

When the 97th Academy Awards come to a close on Sunday evening, only a fraction of the evening’s attendees will go home with a coveted golden statuette. But for the award show’s more high profile nominees, the homes they’re returning to remain luxurious – regardless of whether or not they have a shiny, new trophy to…

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Eli Lilly's big investment, cheaper Zepbound, and what's next for Hims & Hers: Pharma news roundup - 2025-02-28T10:00:00Z

Eli Lilly announced plans to invest $27 billion in four new manufacturing sites in the United States. The pharma giant also made a wider range of doses of its blockbuster weight-loss drug Zepbound available in vials and at lower prices. Meanwhile, Hims & Hers, which profited heavily last year from selling an off-brand…

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6 big companies ditching DEI — and 6 that are sticking with it - 2025-02-28T10:00:00Z

Companies from Disney (DIS) to Walmart (WMT) are ditching DEI as the Trump administration has put a chill on such efforts by eliminating it from federal programs.

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Hooters, Big Lots, and 6 other restaurant and retail chains going bankrupt right now - 2025-02-28T10:00:00Z

2024 was a tough year for retailers and restaurants across the U.S., and 2025 may present a similarly challenging landscape.

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10 high-paying and fast-growing jobs that don't require a college degree - 2025-02-28T10:00:00Z

For many, the path to success starts with obtaining a college degree. But that isn’t the only way to land a good job.

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Nvidia beat earnings expectations again. Here's what comes next - 2025-02-27T22:00:37Z

After it delivered another record quarter, all eyes will be on Nvidia’s (NVDA) announcements at its annual GPU Technology Conference in March.

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Amazon is launching a new lineup of Alexa Plus companion gadgets - 2025-02-27T21:59:18Z

Amazon (AMZN) is gearing up for a “brand new lineup of devices” to launch this fall that will accompany the tech giant’s latest AI venture, CEO Andy Jassy said in an interview with Bloomberg Television on Thursday.

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Trump's CFPB just let Capital One off the hook for $2 billion - 2025-02-27T21:58:29Z

Consumers who say they were cheated out of $2 billion in interest payments from Capital One (COF) will have to pursue action against the company on their own. That’s because the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday dropped a legal action against Capital One, which the agency had accused last month of…

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Just 3 of Nvidia's customers made up more than 30% of its revenue last year - 2025-02-27T21:57:00Z

Nvidia (NVDA) finished the fiscal year by delivering record revenue and outlook above expectations for the fourth quarter — and more than doubling its full-year revenue from the previous year.

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Nvidia's record earnings reveal just 3 customers make up 30% of revenue - 2025-02-27T21:55:00Z

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Nvidia, Salesforce, Snowflakes, Warner Bros. Discovery, eBay: Stocks to watch today - 2025-02-27T21:00:00Z

Most of the U.S. stocks declined on Thursday following President Donald Trump’s announcement that the tariffs on Canada and Mexico would proceed as planned on March 4.

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OpenAI debuts GPT-4.5: Bigger, smarter — and more expensive - 2025-02-27T20:48:00Z

OpenAI says it’s releasing its “largest” and “strongest” chat model to date.

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Meta just fired about 20 employees for leaks - 2025-02-27T20:41:00Z

Meta (META), the parent company of Facebook, has fired about 20 employees for leaking confidential information — and more terminations are expected.

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Generic brand groceries are winning big as inflation makes a comeback - 2025-02-27T19:04:00Z

Inflation is hitting consumers hard, and both grocery shoppers and restaurants are feeling the squeeze.

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Warner Bros. Discovery stock spikes 10% because the streaming growth outlook is strong - 2025-02-27T19:02:09Z

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) stock jumped about 10% after the entertainment conglomerate made upbeat predictions about its streaming business in an otherwise downbeat fourth-quarter earnings report.

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Papa John's is beating Domino's in the pizza wars - 2025-02-27T17:20:05Z

Papa John’s is gaining ground in the competitive pizza market, outperforming Domino’s as the latter struggles with a tough macroeconomic environment.

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America's economy is flashing warning signs of a slowdown - 2025-02-27T16:33:05Z

The U.S. economy is beginning to show signs of a slowdown — and the situation is further complicated by President Trump’s back-to-back tariffs, which are increasing pressure on an already strained economy burdened by high inflation and interest rates.

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Eli Lilly wants to make drugs in America. First it wants a tax cut - 2025-02-27T16:21:00Z

Eli Lilly (LLY), the maker of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Zepbound, announced Wednesday that it plans to invest $27 billion in four new manufacturing sites in the United States. But the company made it clear that those plans hinge on tax cuts.

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Google now lets you delete your personal information from search. Here's how - 2025-02-27T16:13:00Z

Finding out your personal email or phone number has been leaked online is stressful, but Google (GOOGL) now has a quick fix with its freshly updated Results About You tool.

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Nvidia shows Big Tech's AI spending spree is still going strong - 2025-02-27T15:59:10Z

Nvidia (NVDA) delivered another record quarter and raised outlook on strong demand for its Blackwell artificial intelligence chips, confirming that Big Tech’s big spending on AI will continue, analysts said.

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Nvidia's strong earnings can't keep its stock from sliding — along with other chipmakers - 2025-02-27T15:48:29Z

Nvidia (NVDA) and other semiconductor stocks gave up premarket gains and fell in early Thursday Wall Street trading. While the AI chipmaker yesterday posted earnings that surpassed fourth-quarter estimates with robust guidance, they may have fallen short of the complete blowout that some investors had anticipated.

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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is flying Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez, and 4 other women into space - 2025-02-27T15:47:00Z

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin announced its first all-female crew for its upcoming NS-31 mission, and pop-star Katy Perry is on the list.

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The $1.5 billion Bybit hack was pulled off by North Korean agents, FBI and the crypto exchange say - 2025-02-27T15:33:00Z

One of the largest publicly-known thefts of cryptocurrency was conducted by North Korean hackers, according to the FBI, who stole $1.5 billion worth of Ethereum from a popular crypto exchange.

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Trump says more tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico are coming soon - 2025-02-27T14:58:48Z

President Donald Trump said new tariffs are scheduled to go into effect next Tuesday on the U.S.’s top trade partners, citing a failure to limit the flow of fentanyl into the country.

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Microsoft is pushing back against new AI chip restrictions - 2025-02-27T14:41:38Z

Microsoft (MSFT) will publish a blog post today asking the Trump administration to loosen and simplify a planned new system that would limit the access of the latest American AI chips in most of the world, arguing the changes may push allies toward Chinese suppliers instead, the Wall Street Journal reports.

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Subway is bringing back the discounted footlong. Here's what you get for $6.99 - 2025-02-27T14:10:54Z

Restaurants continue to respond to price-weary consumers with value meals and deals. The latest to entry the fray: Subway.

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Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming unit is shooting for 150 million subscribers - 2025-02-27T14:05:08Z

On Thursday, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) (WBD) said its streaming unit was profitable again, outlining a future that sees overall customers grow to at least 150 million by the end of next year.

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Moderna's bird flu vaccine has a problem - 2025-02-27T13:42:55Z

A $590 million contract awarded to Moderna by the U.S. government to aid in vaccine development for bird flu is being reevaluated, according to Bloomberg News,

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