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Flight costs from France to rise as government more than doubles air tax
‘Solidarity tax’ to go up in move criticised as ‘irresponsible’ by Air France, as Ryanair threatens to cut flights in country. The cost of flights from France will rise next month when the ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
More than 20 million people are under winter weather alerts
NBC News' Priya Sridhar reports on the winter weather alerts in place for millions of Americans as back-to-back snowstorms are predicted to slam the South and Northeast.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
More than 1 million Igloo coolers recalled after fingertip amputations
Recalled rolling coolers were sold for a six-year period by retailers nationwide including Amazon, Costco and Target.CBS News - 6d -
Kentucky faces devastating flooding with 8 dead and more than a thousand rescued
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Severe flooding has wreaked havoc across Kentucky, leading to more than 1,000 rescues as emergency teams race to help those trapped by rising waters.NBC News - 2d -
Tech companies raise more than $27 million to build infrastructure for kids online safety
A group of leading major technology companies including OpenAI and Discord have raised more than $27 million for a new initiative focused on building open-source tools to boost online safety for ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Igloo recalls more than 1 million coolers over concerns about fingertip amputation
The popular cooler and mug company Igloo recalled more than 1 million rolling coolers over concerns that they could cause fingertip amputation.NBC News - 5d -
He Sold His Company for More Than $100 Million in 2024. Here’s His Advice for Every CEO
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Trump Media says it lost more than $400 million in 2024 as sales dipped
The parent company of President Donald Trump's social networking site Truth Social says its losses were due to non-cash charges.CBS News - 2d -
Ravens player facing DUI charge after blowing more than twice the legal limit during arrest
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5 Ways to Make Tax Season Easier
Avoid common tax season pitfalls with these expert strategies to streamline communication, stay organized, and stress less.Inc. - 4d
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