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Top Paid Books (US Bestseller List): 1. The Chaos Agent by Mark Greaney (Penguin Publishing Group) 2. The Women by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s Publishing Group) 3. Visions of Flesh and Blood by Jennifer L.

Apple TV app - Top Movies

Top Movie Purchases and Rentals (US): 1. Anyone But You 2. Oppenheimer 3. Wonka 4. Mean Girls (2024) 5. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes 6. Anatomy of a Fall 7. The Zone of Interest 8. The Iron Claw 9. Trolls Band Together 10.

Consumer confidence slips in February as anxiety over potential recession surprisingly reappears

American consumers are feeling less confident this month as concerns over a possible recession grew despite most recent data pointing to a healthy U.S. economy.
A triumphant return for Italian conductor Noseda as US orchestra receives rare La Scala ovation

A triumphant return for Italian conductor Noseda as US orchestra receives rare La Scala ovation

MILAN (AP) — Conductor Gianandrea Noseda made a triumphant return to Teatro alla Scala in an informal role as cultural ambassador, leading the U.S.
Burger chain Wendy's looking to test surge pricing at restaurants as early as next year

Burger chain Wendy's looking to test surge pricing at restaurants as early as next year

Wendy's is looking to test having the prices of its menu items fluctuate throughout the day based on demand, implementing a strategy that has already taken hold with ride-sharing companies and ticket sellers .
Millennial Money: Managing credit cards when you grew up in a cash-only household

Millennial Money: Managing credit cards when you grew up in a cash-only household

As you’re growing up, you learn about money from the people who raise you. Their lessons are based on their life experiences, which means there’s likely some bias built in.
A list of Canadian discount airlines that have left the skies since 2000

A list of Canadian discount airlines that have left the skies since 2000

It's not easy to make a go of it as an upstart airline in Canada.
Boundaries, communication are key for parents running the Bank of Mom and Dad

Boundaries, communication are key for parents running the Bank of Mom and Dad

TORONTO — In a world of sky-high home prices and rising cost of living, many parents are inclined to financially help their adult children.
Kids are using phones in class, even when it’s against the rules. Should schools ban them all day?

Kids are using phones in class, even when it’s against the rules. Should schools ban them all day?

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In California, a high school teacher complains that students watch Netflix on their phones during class. In Maryland, a chemistry teacher says students use gambling apps to place bets during the school day.
New varieties of tried-and-true vegetables invite gardeners to experiment

New varieties of tried-and-true vegetables invite gardeners to experiment

Tomatoes, garlic, chives, basil, parsley, thyme and sage have been permanent residents in my garden for ages. But every year, I experiment with new -– or new to me -- crops.