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In the face of inflation holiday shoppers are changing their spending habits

In the face of inflation holiday shoppers are changing their spending habits

In the face of inflation holiday shoppers are changing their spending habits - Holiday shopping is well underway, but it really picks up with Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Although inflation has slowed slightly between September and October, the prices for almost everything is still very high. A recent survey from Bankrate.com found that two-fifths of shoppers believe inflation will affect how they shop in the coming year. According to the survey, 40% of shoppers will shop less, while others will choose cheaper brands and use credit cards to offset their costs. Others will make…
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California wants to increase workers’ access to health insurance during labor disputes

California wants to increase workers’ access to health insurance during labor disputes

California wants to increase workers' access to health insurance - Chevron workers have testified this spring that they revoked the health coverage of hundreds of members of United Steelworkers Local 5 at Richmond, California's refinery, during a strike that lasted for two months. In April, thousands of nurses from Stanford Health Care were warned that they would lose their insurance if the strike continued for more than a week. After striking in mid-July, Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City was hit with a similar message. In a labor dispute, it is common to freeze workers' health insurance benefits. Without them, workers…
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U.S. stock futures surge amid cautious trading as Thanksgiving approaches

U.S. stock futures surge amid cautious trading as Thanksgiving approaches

U.S. stock futures surge amid cautious trading - Stock futures in the United States rise as traders look for new range-breaking catalysts. What is stock-index futures trading? S&P 500 futures E00, 0.2% rose 10 point, or 0.2% to 3968 Dow Jones Industrial Average futures HTML 00, 0.20% increased 77 points or 0.2% to 33812 Futures NQ00 on Nasdaq 100, 0.17% rose 28 points, or 0.2% to 11616 Monday's Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA fell 45 points or 0.13% to 33700. The S&P 500 SPX, -3.39 lost 15 points or 0.39% to 3950. And the Nasdaq composite COMP, 1.09 dropped 122…
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How to Play Minecraft on Windows 1909

How to Play Minecraft on Windows 1909

Minecraft Windows 1909 Edition is a new update to the game that brings a number of new features, as well as improvements and bug fixes. It is available for Windows 10, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices.(how to play minecraft on windows 1909) The Minecraft Windows 1909 Edition brings in a number of new features, such as the following: A new default world with lush forests and plains. New mobs such as the giant turtle or the baby dragon. A variety of new blocks including different types of stairs and slabs. The ability to dye your clothes using flowers…
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Yakima police arrested man they believe was running a drug house

Yakima police arrested man they believe was running a drug house

Yakima police arrested man they believe was running a drug house - Yakima police have arrested a Yakima man aged 43 who they claim was a nuisance in the neighborhood and selling drugs from his Garfield Avenue residence. According to jail records, the man will appear in Yakima County Superior Court Monday to make a preliminary appearance after his Friday arrest for selling methamphetamine, fentanyl, possession and operating a drughouse. Microsoft finally fixes the embarrassing Windows 11 printer problem – but is it too late for them? Yakima police Capt. Jay Seely, Yakima police Capt. Seely stated that "every time…
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Microsoft finally fixes the embarrassing Windows 11 printer problem – but is it too late for them?

Microsoft finally fixes the embarrassing Windows 11 printer problem – but is it too late for them?

Microsoft finally fixes the embarrassing Windows 11 printer problem. Those who were prevented from upgrading to Windows 11 22H2 because of the compatibility issue with their printer will be delighted to hear this. This bug was a serious problem that appeared in September 2022. It forced printers to return to their default settings. Many important features were not available by default - we are referring to printing in duplex and higher resolutions. Color could also be a major problem. Florida has one the highest COVID-19 booster rates in the country Neowin discovered that Microsoft had officially closed the bug down…
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Florida has one the highest COVID-19 booster rates in the country

Florida has one the highest COVID-19 booster rates in the country

Florida has one the highest COVID-19 booster rates in the country - According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Florida is the fourth-lowest state for adults receiving the COVID-19 booster shots. The rates for teens and children are also well below the national average. This is a concern, particularly as the holidays are near. Just over 20% of Florida seniors had received a bivalent booster from Moderna or Pfizer as of November 16. This was the first time that the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration approved it at the end of August.…
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New photo store launched by SF Chronicle

New photo store launched by SF Chronicle

New photo store launched by SF Chronicle - San Francisco Chronicle photographers have been documenting Bay Area's most important moments, landmarks, and fascinating characters for more than 100 years. You can now get high-quality prints of their finest work. The Chronicle is pleased to announce the launch of a new online photo shop, featuring 200 photos in vintage black-and white and modern color. The store draws from The Chronicle's huge digital and physical photo archives at 901 Mission St. that contain millions of original photos taken by award-winning photographers. "Chronicle photographers have taken incredible photos of the Bay Area over…
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Bidwell Park’s fall leaves welcome tweed bikers

Bidwell Park’s fall leaves welcome tweed bikers

CHICO -- Sunday was cool, crisp, and a gentle afternoon breeze welcomed bikers as they gathered in Chico Tweed Ride. Over 100 people gathered in front of the city hall to take part in the Chico tradition. (Bidwell Park's fall leaves welcome tweed bikers). The Tweed Ride covers seven miles and starts at the Our Hands sculpture. There is also a halfway point at Five Mile Recreation Area for a picnic stop. Samantha Shaner stated that the Tweed Ride is her favorite fall event and she arrived in color-coordinated company with her family. New evidence shows high crime may cause…
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Artemis 1’s Orion capsule is still on track for Monday’s moon flyby

Artemis 1's Orion capsule is still on track for Monday's moon flyby - Artemis 1 team members stated that Orion performs even better in deep space than expected. NASA's Artemis 1 Orion capsule, which is designed to fly by the Moon on Monday (Nov 21), has exceeded expectations in deep space, according to agency officials. On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the Artemis 1 mission launched. It sent an uncrewed Orion towards the moon on a large Space Launch System (SLS), rocket. Orion is making his first ever journey beyond Earth orbit. However, the capsule has been performing checks like a veteran,…
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New evidence shows high crime may cause young girls to gain weight

New evidence shows high crime may cause young girls to gain weight

New evidence shows high crime may cause young girls to gain weight- A scientific study funded by the National Institutes of Health and published this week looked at the correlation between crime in New York City and childhood obesity and found there to be a direct link, namely in girls. The study, which was published in Health & Place journal, took into account a decade of geographical NYPD crime statistics and data from NYC Fitnessgram — an annual fitness assessment of students — to determine that high crime levels can increase the waistlines of adolescent girls. For girls who were…
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Activision labels Epic’s latest Google lawsuit claims ‘nonsense’

Activision labels Epic’s latest Google lawsuit claims ‘nonsense’

Activision labels Epic's latest Google lawsuit claims 'nonsense' - Epic claimed in a court filing that Activision paid Google $360 million to stop it developing a rival mobile app store. Activision dismissed Epic Games' claim that Google had paid $360 million to it in exchange for an agreement not launching a mobile app store similar to Google Play. This allegation was made public in an unredacted lawsuit filed earlier this week by Epic against Google. It also claims that Riot Games, a League of Legends studio, reached a similar agreement. In August 2020, Apple sued Google for "monopolistic practices" in…
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Recent results show a narrow margin of passage for county sales tax measures

Recent results show a narrow margin of passage for county sales tax measures

Recent results show a narrow margin of passage for county sales tax measures - Two sales tax measures passed in the latest election results, with Measure K in unincorporated Kern County gaining a narrow margin. The margin of approval for Measure S in Tehachapi has slightly improved from the earlier results. The Kern County Elections Office stated that 55,380 ballots still need to be processed in an update issued Nov. 15. The next update will be available on Friday, November 18, at Kernvote.com. The new numbers, like earlier unofficial results, suggest probable outcomes for some measures and races. Others are…
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NY Schools told to stop using Native American Mascots

NY Schools told to stop using Native American Mascots

NY Schools told to stop using Native American Mascots and team names by the end of the current school year. The state Department of Education has stated that schools in New York must cease using Native American symbols in their logos, team names, and mascots by the end of this school year to avoid losing state aid. The memo from the department, published Thursday, stated that "Arguments that community members support such imagery or that they are respectful to Native Americans' are no longer tenable." The memo stated that students learn just as much from observation as direct instruction. "Boards…
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FIFA has confirmed that no alcohol will be sold at Qatar World Cup stadiums

FIFA has confirmed that no alcohol will be sold at Qatar World Cup stadiums

FIFA has confirmed that no alcohol will be sold at Qatar World Cup stadiums. This was just two days before the World Cup began in Qatar. According to the FIFA statement, "Following discussions with FIFA authorities from host countries, a decision was made to concentrate the sale of alcohol beverages on the FIFA Fan Festival, other fan destinations, licensed venues, and remove sales points for beer from Qatar's FIFA World Cup Stadium 2022 stadium perimeter." Muslim countries are very conservative and strictly regulate alcohol sales and use. Al Hansen will be honored Saturday at the Plane Crazy event Qatar announced…
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Al Hansen will be honored Saturday at the Plane Crazy event

Al Hansen will be honored Saturday at the Plane Crazy event

Al Hansen will be honored Saturday at the Plane Crazy event - News reports that November's Plane Crazy Saturday will be held at Space Port Rutan Field and Mojave Air. It will be honoring Al Hansen, a local enthusiast in aviation. Hansen was born December 30, 1930. He moved to Mojave, California in 1956 after completing his military service. Hansen was a general contractor and a vintage aircraft re-builder. He also owned and collected.  Hansen first arrived in Mojave in 1947 along with his father, Dr. Homer Hansen. He worked at the Hansen Wilderness Ranch near Mojave. For 25 years,…
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ECB may have to restrict growth to control inflation, Lagarde says

ECB may have to restrict growth to control inflation, Lagarde says

ECB may have to restrict growth to control inflation - Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, stated that the European Central Bank will continue to raise interest rates and may need to limit economic activity to tame inflation. She said this on Friday, citing rates as the key instrument for balance sheet reduction. To combat inflation, the ECB raised rates by 200 basis points in July. It also stated that it will continue to tighten its policy via rate increases and a reduction of its debt holdings of 5 trillion euros ($5.2 trillion). Lagarde stated that "We expect…
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Windows 11 has a fix to a CPU bug that caused your computer to slow down

Windows 11 has a fix to a CPU bug that caused your computer to slow down

Windows 11 has a fix to a CPU bug that caused your computer to slow down - Insiders of Windows 11 have seen the new test build released. It fixes some serious bugs, including those relating to File Explorer. And it adds some minor features. Windows 11 (22H2), build 22621.898, has been released to the preview channel. There's a bug fix for File Explorer that caused high CPU usage and slowed down your computer. This could sometimes occur when you open a file. File Explorer also stopped crashing when closing context menus or menu items. This was another issue that…
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Adams’s efforts to address the mental health crisis fall short

Adams’s efforts to address the mental health crisis fall short

Adams's efforts to address the mental health crisis fall short - A New York City public advocate discovered that there are fewer mental health crisis centers and more mobile response teams since 2019. Some left-leaning Democrats were concerned that Eric Adams would place policing over addressing the root causes of crime like joblessness or mental illness when he took office as Mayor in January. As Adams nears the end of his first year as mayor of New York, Adams has emphasized police work, flooding the subway with officers, and focusing on quality-of-life offenses. According to Jumaane Wilkins, the city's public…
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Netflix integration with Google Home and Nest devices was broken for several days

Netflix integration with Google Home and Nest devices was broken for several days

You're not the only one experiencing problems with Netflix on Google devices. Netflix integration with Google Home and Nest devices was broken for several days Numerous reports have been received confirming that there is a widespread problem with Google and Netflix account linking via the Home app. This link allows Netflix content to play on Google Nest smart displays. It can also be controlled via Google Assistant speakers and cast content to legacy Chromecast devices using voice commands. The reports have been flooding in from Google's forums and Reddit as well as our readers. They seem to have started around…
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