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Apple Watch May Soon Help Diabetics Measure Blood Glucose
Though it isn’t a feature of the Apple Watch yet, the tech company is getting closer to offering noninvasive and continuous blood glucose monitoring through its smartwatch. which would be a boon to diabetics who need to watch their blood…
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Dr. Prime? Why Amazon’s Purchase of a Health Care Provider Is Scary
Amazon closed on its $3.9 billion dollar deal to buy One Medical, a membership-based health care company that offers virtual services and has offices across the country. But the ramifications on patient privacy of a massive retail conglomerate providing health care…
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White House Program Looks To Save New Homebuyers $800 a Year
With the recent run-up in mortgage rates and housing prices still near record highs, the White House is hoping to ease some of the sticker shock of buying a home with a program that could save some first-time and low-income…
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Starbucks Wants To Put Olive Oil in Your Coffee
Ever thought of dumping a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil in your coffee? Starbucks has, and the chain has begun selling it too. Starbucks’ new line of Oleato drinks sport at least a tablespoon of olive oil in each and…
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Wegmans Expands Online Ordering Options for SNAP Customers
East Coast grocery chain Wegmans is expanding online ordering for customers using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits and electronic benefit transfer cards to include its website and mobile app — and it’s waiving delivery fees on the first three orders.…
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A Chicken Fried Steak Meal for $5? You’ll Never Guess Where
One fast-food chain is beefing up its menu — literally — and it’s probably the chain you’d least expect. KFC has added a chicken fried steak meal to its menu. In case you’re not familiar with the Southern staple, there’s no…
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The Rich Are Dodging a Massive Tax Bill – Legally
Feeling the hit at tax time? That must mean you’re not a member of the 1%, since the upper-upper crust is skirting $160 billion in taxes each year, according to…
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New Costco Food Court Sandwich Costs the Same as a Whole Pizza
Costco might have sworn to sell its hot dog and soft drink combo for $1.50 “forever,” but adhering to cheapness isn’t the name of the game when it comes to…
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United Airlines’ New Seating Policy May Save Families Money
Flying with United Airlines is about to get more convenient for families thanks to the carrier’s new family seating policy that allows parents to sit with their children without paying…
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Your Bread May Have an Additive Banned in Europe, China, and India
Consumers may think the Food and Drug Administration bans anything questionable from ending up in the food stream, but an additive banned in Europe, China, and India got the go-ahead…
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Phony Postage Stamp Use Is Surging: How To Tell Real From Fake
Phony postage stamps are nothing new but that doesn’t mean the problem is going away. The Postal Service says the use of counterfeit stamps is rising and continues to warn…
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Post’s New Cereal Might Help You Sleep Better
Insomniacs and midnight snackers, this product’s for you. Breakfast-food maker Post has unveiled Sweet Dreams — a line of cereals that includes ingredients believed to promote melatonin production, potentially helping…
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Tired of Getting Stuck on Hold? Try This TikTok Hack for Getting Live Customer Service
If Dante was writing about the circles of hell these days, there’s a decent chance he’d include a level featuring souls stuck eternally on hold, waiting just to ask one…
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Peeps-Flavored Pepsi Returns Nationwide and Reactions Are … Mixed
If you didn’t get a chance to try Peeps-flavored Pepsi when it debuted in 2021 and for whatever weird reason are sad that you didn’t, rejoice! Pepsi has made Pepsi…
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115-Year-Old Harley Is the Most Expensive Motorcycle Ever Sold at Auction
Motorcycles from Harley-Davidson’s first years are hard to find, and Harley’s 1908 Strap Tank motorcycle is so rare that one of the few remaining examples just fetched $935,000 at auction,…
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EV Drivers Rejoice: Tesla Superchargers Soon To Be Available for All
EV owners rejoice, especially if you didn’t buy a Tesla. Soon(ish), the carmaker plans to open some of its fast chargers to all electric vehicles regardless of make as part of…
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Companies That Have Filed for Bankruptcy Since the Pandemic Began
Retailers were having a tough time even before the pandemic, and a notable number of companies waved the white flag as COVID-19 decimated not just retail but other parts of…
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Chipotle To Launch New Casual Eatery in Southern California
Move over burritos: Chipotle is launching a new restaurant concept, and it has nothing to do with Mexican food. It’s called Farmesa, and its pedigree had been rumored for a…
