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The No. 1 thing that sets ‘SuperAgers’ apart from people with ‘weak memory skills’

There is a group of people that longevity researchers call “SuperAgers,” who are in their 80s and beyond, but have the cognitive function of those decades younger. Conversely, it’s possible for your brain to be older than your chronological age, which is what we want to avoid. As a neuroscience …

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U.S. states with the highest average credit scores

Earning a high credit score isn’t just a matter of bragging rights. Because it’s a number that tells creditors how to assess your ability to pay them back, the higher your score, the easier it is to rent an apartment, get a loan or qualify for a credit card. Plus, …

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What to know about the latest payment pause extension on student loans

President Joe Biden and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. The Washington Post | The Washington Post | Getty Images It’s been almost three years since people with federal student loans have had to make a payment on their debt, and the Biden administration recently announced that borrowers have even more …

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The top cities to land a six-figure hybrid job

Even as more workers report to an office than did a year ago, hybrid work that allows them to work from home at least part of the time remains the dominant trend. More than half of people with remote-capable jobs expect to work in a hybrid arrangement by the end …

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Microsoft Surface is nearly a $7 billion business after a decade

Panos Panay, chief product officer of Microsoft Corp., displays the new Surface Laptop 3 computer during a Microsoft product event in New York on Oct. 2, 2019. Microsoft unveiled a dual-screen, foldable phone that will run on Google’s Android operating system, jumping back into a market it exited years ago. …

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Why your next Domino’s pizza delivery may arrive in a GM Chevy Bolt EV

Domino’s will roll out 800 custom-branded 2023 Chevy Bolt electric vehicles at locations across the U.S. in the coming months. Domino’s Domino’s Pizza will be rolling out a fleet of 2023 Chevy Bolt electric vehicles, 800 of the GM EVs in total across the U.S. in the coming months, as …

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We chose ‘the dumbest possible name’ for water

Let’s face it: Water is boring. Sure, it’s essential to your health and few beverages can be more crisp or refreshing, but most bottled water brands are fairly bland and uninspiring — featuring the same interchangeable references to mountains, springs or both. Over a decade ago, Mike Cessario started wondering …

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Black Friday online sales to hit new record, expected to top $9 billion

A Black Friday sale sign in the clothing department of the Macy’s flagship store on Black Friday in New York, US, on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Jeenah Moon | Bloomberg | Getty Images This will likely end up the biggest Black Friday ever online. Overall online sales for the day …

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Cryptocurrency hasn’t been a smart investment for a while

Boonchai Wedmakawand | Moment | Getty Images The collapse of FTX, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, has rippled through the world of digital currencies. Once valued at $32 billion, FTX filed for bankruptcy protection and founder Sam Bankman-Fried resigned as its CEO after reports alleged that the company …

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Streaming deals from Hulu, HBO Max, Amazon Prime

Streaming is getting more expensive, but there are still some good deals to be had this Black Friday. While the major streamers have increased their prices lately — earlier this year Netflix increased the price of its standard tier from $13.99 per month to $15.49 per month, and Disney Plus …

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