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Survey Finds Nearly 30% of U.S. Adults Don’t Check Credit Score Annually

A survey found that 27% of U.S. respondents do not check their credit score report at least once a year.
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Patriot Rail Announces Executive Leadership Changes to Support Growth

Patriot Rail announced executive leadership changes aimed at supporting the company's growth and aligning its leadership structure.
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The Salvation Army Prepared for Historic Response to Hurricane Milton

The Salvation Army prepared to launch Hurricane Milton relief operations in response in Florida.
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Samaritan’s Purse Responds to Widespread Devastation from Hurricane Helene’s Deadly Landfall

Samaritan's Purse is responding to overwhelming needs following the catastrophic damage from Hurricane Helene.
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DHL Express Announces Price Adjustments in U.S.

DHL Express announced a general average shipment price increase for U.S. account holders.
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Southwest Airlines Unveils Transformational Plan at Investor Day

Southwest Airlines unveiled a transformational plan at Investor Day.
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Survey Finds 71% of U.S. Adults Suspect an Election Donation Request to be Scam

A new survey found that 71% of Americans have suspected an election donation request to be a scam.
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Taco Bell Adds New Hot Sauce Packet

Taco Bell's first hot sauce packet partnership celebrates Mexican-American musician's family heritage, inspired by homemade recipe.
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House of Wise Launches Sex Chocolate to Elevate Wellness, Intimacy

House of Wise launched two new products, premium Pre-Rolls and indulgent Sex Chocolate, to elevate wellness and intimacy.
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NASA, Boeing Welcome Starliner Spacecraft to Earth, Close Mission

NASA and Boeing safely returned the uncrewed Starliner spacecraft to Earth.
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed as Death Count Rises in Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak

The first Boar's Head Listeria Wrongful Death lawsuit was filed on behalf of the family of a Holocaust survivor. The lawsuit was filed in Florida.
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NASA, Blue Origin Prepare for New Glenn Launch of Mars Mission

NASA and Blue Origin preparing for ESCAPADE mission, which begins on the inaugural launch of the company's New Glenn rocket.
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National Park Foundation Receives Historic $100 Million Grant

The National Park Foundation announced historic $100 million grant - the largest ever received by NPF and the largest grant benefitting national parks.
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Lilly Releases Zepbound Single-Dose Vials for Adults Living with Obesity

Eli Lilly and Company released Zepbound (tirzepatide) 2.5 mg and 5 mg single-dose vials for adults living with obesity.
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More Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck Despite Increased Budgeting

More Americans are living paycheck to paycheck despite increased budgeting, according to Debt.com's 2024 budgeting survey.
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Science in Space to Cure Disease on Earth, International Space Station, NASA Announce Funding Opportunity

Space-based research to cure most significant diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative disease on International Space Station.
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Amtrak Launches Fare Sale on the Iconic Auto Train

Amtrak launched a fare sale on the iconic Auto Train, as low as $34 for adults and $17 for kids ages 2-12, plus the cost of the vehicle.
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Coast Guard Repatriates Migrants to Cuba and Haiti

The U.S. Coast Guard recently repatriated migrants to Cuba and Haiti.
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Coast Guard Offloads 1,115 Pounds of Cocaine in Puerto Rico

Coast Guard Cutter offloaded more than 1,115 pounds of cocaine with an assessed street value of approximately $14.7 million in Puerto Rico.
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CBP Officers Seize Over 600 Pounds of Meth in Celery Shipment

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted 629 pounds of meth concealed within a shipment of celery.
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New Date for Polaris Dawn Crewed Rocket Launch from Central Florida

There is a new date for the Polaris Dawn crewed rocket launch from Central Florida.
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HUD Announced Over $3.5 Billion to Help People Experiencing Homelessness

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will provide more than $3.5 billion to help people experiencing homelessness.
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Farmers’ Almanac Releases Wet Winter Whirlwind Forecast

The Farmers' Almanac released a winter forecast for 2024/25, which could be a "wet whirlwind."
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Delivery of Largest U.S.-Flagged Bunker Barge

Crowley accepted delivery of the LNG bunker barge Progress, the largest U.S. Jones Act-compliant vessel of its kind, after construction was completed.
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United Launch Alliance Launched 100th National Security Mission

United Launch Alliance launched the 100th national security mission with Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
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2025 YoungArts Award Competition Accepting Applications

YoungArts award winners receive financial awards up to $10,000, opportunities to work with leading artists, and development support.
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Rocket Stage Delivered to NASA, Will Launch First Humans Around Moon Since Apollo

NASA rolled out the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket's core stage for the Artemis II test flight for shipment to the agency's spaceport in Central Florida.
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Goodyear Announces Sale of Off-The-Road Tire Business for $905 Million

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced it will sell its Off-the-Road tire business for $905 million in cash.
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Snoop Dogg Launches First Coffee Shop, Smoke Weed Every Day, in Amsterdam

Snoop Dogg announced the official opening of his first coffee shop, Smoke Weed Every Day (S.W.E.D.), located in Amsterdam.
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President Biden Nominates Central Florida’s Val Demings

President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Central Florida's Val Demings.
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