Israel and Lebanon agree 10-day ceasefire, Trump says

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Agreement could increase the chance of securing a permanent end to the war between the US and Iran

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Trump administration urges business partnerships instead of foreign aid

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US state department’s ‘trade over aid’ initiative draws criticism from non-profit sector

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Target brings back nostalgic treat for limited time

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The early 2000s are back, baby! Earlier this year, CNBC reported that searches for “2016 aesthetic” and similar phrases had skyrocketed, as millennials and Gen Zers were hit with a wave of nostalgia for a time gone by.  Social media strategist Joel Marlinarson told the outlet that these …

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Amazon is selling a 38-can backpack cooler for $30 that has 20,000+ 5-star ratings

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“I’ve now purchased three of these because they work that well.”

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U.S. Bank calls out the deduction trap on your taxes

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You sit down to file your taxes, click through your software, and accept the standard deduction without giving it a second thought. For years, that shortcut made sense for most filers, and the IRS even made it easier by nearly doubling the amount in 2018.  But the tax code shifted under the …

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With less immigration, urban growth slowed in 2025

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US population growth slowed in 2025, particularly in urban counties, because immigration fell, according to new Census Bureau estimates released recently. All types of counties—including suburbs, smaller metropolitan areas, and rural areas—saw population rise more slowly in 2025 than in 2023 and 2024 (figure 1). The only other years in this century when urban counties…

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Amazon has a highly-rated 3-pack of storage bins for just $17 with a built-in window upgrade

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“Perfect for clothes, linens, and other household items.”

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Apple stock sees stunning Wall Street twist before earnings

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Apple’s (AAPL) next earnings report is fast becoming the next ‘shock’ event for the tech giant. Investors already know Apple is the tech market’s bellwether. But this time, the stakes are higher than ever. As demand for the iPhone stays strong, services keep growing, and pressure builds around …

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Opinion: Connecting Canada is an infrastructure imperative

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Robert Deluce: Canada’s legacy is threatened by political and regulatory wrangling that continually slows progress, often derailing vital projects entirely

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