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Brenda Gray is a news writer for the Hold Tight Podcast. She writes about sports, education, and tech, with a focus on local stories that impact her community. Brenda has been writing for over 10 years and uses her skills to help inform the public about important issues. She also has a passion for playing the piano and enjoys spending time with her family when she's not working!

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Stock market today: Asian benchmarks mostly slide as investors focus on earnings

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TOKYO — Asian shares mostly declined Thursday as investors awaited a flood of global earnings reports, including updates from U.S. tech companies known as the “Magnificent Seven.” Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 slid 2.1% to 37,670.50. South Korea’s Kospi dropped 1.4% to 2,637.18. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gained nearly 0.1% to 17,215.51, while the Shanghai Composite […]

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TikTok has promised to sue over the potential US ban. What's the legal outlook?

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NEW YORK — Legislation forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell the video-sharing platform or face a ban in the U.S. received President Joe Biden’s official signoff Wednesday. But the newly minted law could be in for an uphill battle in court. Critics of the sell-or-be-banned ultimatum argue it violates TikTok users’ First Amendment rights. The

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Connecticut Senate passes wide-ranging bill to regulate AI. But its fate remains uncertain

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HARTFORD — The Connecticut Senate pressed ahead Wednesday with one of the first major legislative proposals in the U.S. to rein in bias in artificial intelligence decision-making and protect people from harm, including manufactured videos or deepfakes. The vote was held despite concerns the bill might stifle innovation, become a burden for small businesses and

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Instagram fraudster 'Jay Mazini' has been sentenced for his crypto scheme that preyed on Muslims

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NEW YORK — The former Instagram influencer known as “ Jay Mazini ” who swindled millions of dollars from online followers and a network of Muslims during the pandemic was sentenced to seven years in prison on Wednesday, prosecutors said. Jebara Igbara, 28, of New Jersey, had pleaded guilty to fraud charges, admitting that he

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New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3% annually

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Doctors, hospitals and health insurance companies in California will be limited to annual price increases of 3% starting in 2029 under a new rule state regulators approved Wednesday in the latest attempt to corral the ever-increasing costs of medical care in the United States. The money Californians spent on health care went

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Billionaire Texas oilman inks deal with Venezuela's state-run oil giant as US sanctions loom

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MIAMI — A company started by a Texas billionaire oilman announced a deal Wednesday with Venezuela’s state-owned oil company to rehabilitate five aging oil fields, days after the Biden administration put a brake on sanctions relief over concerns about the fairness of the country’s upcoming presidential election. LNG Energy Group is a publicly traded company

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Bed Bug Exterminator Columbus: Your Trusted Partner in Pest Control

Bed Bug Exterminator Columbus: Your Trusted Partner in Pest Control

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Bed Bug Exterminator Columbus: Trusted partner in pest control, ensuring your home stays safe and comfortable. Columbus, Ohio, April 25, 2024 / LinkDaddy News / – Bed Bug Exterminator Columbus, the leading provider of pest control services in Columbus, Ohio, is pleased to announce its continued commitment to providing top-quality bed bug removal and extermination

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Montgomery Counseling Group: Offering Tailored Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression Therapy

Montgomery Counseling Group: Offering Tailored Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression Therapy

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Montgomery Counseling Group specializes in personalized therapy for trauma, anxiety, and depression, ensuring tailored support. Charlotte, North Carolina, April 25, 2024 / LinkDaddy News / – Montgomery Counseling Group reaffirms its commitment to providing high-quality therapy services for individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, and depression. With a focus on personalized care and evidence-based techniques, TMG

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Meta more than doubles Q1 profit but revenue guidance pulls shares down after-hours

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Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta said Wednesday its first-quarter profit more than doubled, boosted by higher advertising revenue and a 6% increase on the average price of ads on its platforms. But its shares dropped sharply in after-hours trading following lukewarm revenue guidance. Meta Platforms Inc. earned $12.37 billion, or $4.71 per share, in

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