Image copyright Reuters Image caption The protests have raged for months – but now expat workers are looking to leave the financial hub “I’ve been tear gassed a few times, but never when I was outside my office – popping out to get my lunch,” says one trader at HSBC. He is describing the moment […]
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Gina Gutierrez gets a lot of blank stares when explaining her start-up to people: It’s called Dipsea, and it sells subscriptions to immersive, short-form audio erotica. Venture capitalists, though, get it. They want to capitalize on dual booms in digital audio and sexual wellness, and some view Dipsea as the next Calm or Headspace. The
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Claressa Shields is scheduled to fight at the Ocean Casino Resort, resuming a matchup in the ring after the previous attempt was canceled because Ivana Habazin’s trainer was hit and hospitalized November 15, 2019, 10:46 PM 1 min read Claressa Shields is scheduled to fight in January at the Ocean Casino Resort, resuming a matchup
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The Trump administration on Friday announced it would begin forcing hospitals to publicly disclose the discounted prices they negotiate with insurance companies, a potentially bold move to help people shop for better deals on a range of medical services, from hip replacements to brain scans. “For decades, hospitals, insurance companies, lobbyists and special interests have
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A federal jury has found an anti-abortion activist illegally secretly recorded workers at Planned Parenthood clinics liable for violating federal and state laws and ordered him to pay nearly $1 million in damages November 15, 2019, 10:09 PM 1 min read A federal jury has found that an anti-abortion activist illegally secretly recorded workers at
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Royals, they’re just like us! At least when it comes to certain TV habit. Prince William revealed at a charity gala on Thursday that his wife, Kate Middleton, is a big fan of the British program “Strictly Come Dancing,” according to The Telegraph. (The show is basically the U.K. version of “Dancing with the Stars.”) “Catherine
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Image copyright John Lewis Image caption The John Lewis ad features an excitable dragon called Edgar “I think Christmas ads are pretty good. They’re not too commercial and they cheer you up,” says 19-year-old Johan Stone. It seems to be a common view on a busy London shopping street, where I struggle to find anyone
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Make your move Once you have purchased your ticket, spend the time before you leave learning key phrases in your destination’s language, preparing necessary documents and packing. With American health care costs higher than those in most developed countries, it may be advantageous to choose a local plan at your destination over an international one.
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A former space shuttle commander is set for trial next month in Alabama on reckless murder charges in a wreck that killed two girls November 15, 2019, 7:41 PM 1 min read A former space shuttle commander is set for trial next month in Alabama on reckless murder charges in a wreck that killed two
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Myles Garrett will surely spend the rest of his career — maybe even the rest of his life — trying to live this one down. The lengthy suspension might be the least of his worries. The Cleveland Browns’ star defensive end can expect to pay a huge price for his helmet-swinging assault — there’s no
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