After two Christmases under COVID-19 restrictions, some are calling ‘bah humbug’ on conservation efforts.
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Biden eases sanctions on Venezuela as opposition talks resume
Under the new policy, profits from the sale of energy would be directed to paying down debt owed to Chevron, rather than providing profits to PDVSA.
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Once-bitten Germany wary of new U.S. trade war over inflation law
Germany is hopeful that the Biden administration will agree to adjust the law to take at least some of Europe’s concerns into account.
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Musk plans to relaunch Twitter premium service, again
Twitter previously suspended the premium service, which under Musk granted blue-check labels to anyone paying $8 a month, because of a wave of imposter accounts.
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Amazon faces Black Friday protests, strikes in 40 countries
Employees are demanding better wages and working conditions as the cost-of-living crisis deepens.
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Holiday shopping kicks off with inflation dampening spirits
Elevated prices for food, rent, gasoline and other household costs have taken a toll on shoppers.
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Musk granting ‘amnesty,’ says he will revive suspended Twitter accounts
The new Twitter chief says he will reinstate accounts suspended for threats, harassment and misinformation beginning next week.
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Disney’s newest animated film, ‘Strange World,’ posts slow start
Still, the movie is expected to generate $21 million to $35 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales through Sunday.
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High mortgage rates send homebuyers scrambling for relief
As mortgage rates rise, they can add hundreds of dollars to monthly mortgage payments.
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Small businesses, and shoppers, return to holiday markets
For some small businesses, the markets are a welcome respite after a punishing couple of years.