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Poverty declined last year, but many Americans face economic hardship

Sep 23, 2024

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The official poverty rate fell because overall household income rose modestly in 2023—even after taking inflation into account—according to other census data.

In its 50th year, Dungeons & Dragons is more popular than ever. Here’s why

Sep 23, 2024

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As Dropout’s ‘Dimension 20’ sells out Madison Square Garden, D&D is expanding beyond the realm of nerddom and into the mainstream.

Gentrification hinges on how residents view their neighborhood

Sep 23, 2024

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As the U.S. population becomes increasingly urban, gentrification can seem inevitable. However, scholars have found that it’s actually pretty rare.

What to know about E-ZPass before congestion pricing starts in NYC

Nov 15, 2024

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Drivers can use E-ZPass tags to receive tolling discounts and more.

Trump Nominates Anti-Vaxxer RFK Jr. As Health Secretary

Nov 15, 2024

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AFP via Getty Images Days before the election, Donald Trump’s transition team co-chair Howard Lutnick was asked on CNN if there was a possibility that vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would serve as the Health and Human Services secretary if Trump were elected. “No,” Lutnick said. “Of course not.”...

Kickstart the FX day. A look at the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD from a technical perspective

Nov 15, 2024

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In the kickstart video, I take a look at the 3 major currency pairs: EUR/USD Summary The EUR/USD continued its downward trend due to concerns over slower economic growth and increased tariffs under President-elect Trump. Key Points: Initially rose in the Asian session, but sellers took control near 1.0665-1.06703 swing...

Poverty declined last year, but many Americans face economic hardship

In its 50th year, Dungeons & Dragons is more popular than ever. Here’s why

Gentrification hinges on how residents view their neighborhood

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What to know about E-ZPass before congestion pricing starts in NYC

Trump Nominates Anti-Vaxxer RFK Jr. As Health Secretary

Kickstart the FX day. A look at the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD from a technical perspective

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