Study finds respiratory risks from the long-term use of gas or propane stoves

A new study by researchers from Stanford University’s School of Sustainability has found that gas and propane stoves could be a threat to consumers’

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Credit card companies agree to lower “swipe fees” for merchants 

Merchants have spent the last few years in lengthy legal battles against major credit card-issuing banks over surcharges. Now, they have reached an agreement

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US administration extends the timeline for phasing out gas-powered vehicles 

As the Biden administration confronts the reality of slow EV sales, the decision has been made to give manufacturers more time to phase out

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Grocery prices continue to rise despite lower inflation 

Although there has been a recent slowdown in inflation, the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicates a continued rise in grocery prices. The CPI

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Robocalls that use AI-generated voices are soon to be banned in the US 

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the regulatory body overseeing communication in the United States, has announced a ban on robocalls using AI-generated voices. This

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Household and government spending drives faster US economic growth 

Despite previous predictions of economic challenges, the US economy exceeded expectations in the final quarter of last year. This was mostly driven by strong

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Some U.S. Bank customers to receive payouts due to errors with unemployment checks 

If you lost your job during the pandemic and have an account at U.S. Bank, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) could have some

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Pros and cons: stock market investments vs. pension plans

Investing in the stock market and relying on pension plans are both popular approaches to retirement planning. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, and

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Gold prices reach a record high of $2,135.39 an ounce

During a time when inflation is skyrocketing, gold prices have reached an all-time high. Recent optimism surrounding potential interest rate cuts by the Federal

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One of Europe’s busiest cities could soon ban all cars 

With air quality high on the agenda for many countries, one Italian city could soon ban all cars.  Milan is one of the world’s

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