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Can Southwest fix its tech problems? Aviation experts aren’t confident

Genaro Molina | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Will the majority of travelers forgive Southwest Airlines and start buying tickets on the major U.S. air carrier again? To answer the question, it helps to have a deep knowledge in commercial aviation information technology operations, which safe to say, is …

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Popular ETF strategy shift may benefit investors

With Wall Street jitters increasing over the number of interest rate hikes ahead, VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth sees signs of a comeback in managed fixed-income exchange-traded funds. “It’s not clear how fast the Fed is going to slow down and how quickly that that’s going to adjust the marketplace,” the firm’s …

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My top 4 money tips

Solo travel is one of my favorite perks of being single. Of course, anyone can book a trip by themselves, but I’ve found my coupled friends are less likely to leave their significant other at home, and not without reason. Women historically earn less than men and travel costs are …

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A child psychologist shares the 5 signs you’ve raised a ‘highly spoiled’ kid—and how parents can ‘undo’ it

Are you raising a highly spoiled kid? The first step is to identify the signs of a spoiled child. Here are the most common red flags: Not taking “no” for an answer: Your kid expects to get things their way and usually does. In fact, they’re the ones constantly telling …

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Beijing watching closely Russia success in Ukraine

NATO’s Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said Saturday China is “watching closely” whether or not Russia succeeds in Ukraine. Johannes Simon | Stringer | Getty Images News NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Saturday that China is closely watching Russia’s success in Ukraine, with the outcome of Europe’s war likely to have wide-reaching …

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Synchron backed by Bezos and Gates tests brain-computer interface

Philip O’Keefe, one of Synchron’s patients in the SWITCH clinical trial, using his BCI. Source: Synchron In a Brooklyn lab stuffed with 3D printers and a makeshift pickleball court, employees at a brain interface startup called Synchron are working on technology designed to transform daily life for people with paralysis. …

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How to know when housing bottom is in

New homes at the Cielo at Sand Creek by Century Communities housing development in Antioch, California, U.S., on Thursday, March 31, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Chicago realtor Jeremy Fisher headed to Florida after Christmas counting on five mostly-relaxed weeks, after a slow second half of …

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Here’s how to lower your tax bill after selling a profitable home

Despite the cooling market, many homeowners made money selling their property in 2022 — and part of that windfall may be taxable. Home sellers made a $112,000 profit on the typical sale in 2022, a 21% increase from 2021, and a 78% jump from two years ago, according to ATTOM, …

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‘Unthinkable’ that Russia does not pay for Ukraine’s reconstruction, EU chief says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has dubbed it ‘unthinkable’ that Russia not pay for Ukraine’s reconstruction. Johannes Simon | Getty Images News | Getty Images European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Saturday it would be “unthinkable” for Russia not to pay for Ukraine’s reconstruction. The EU …

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Ukraine ‘weeks away’ from full IMF support program, says fund chief

The IMF’s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has said a fully-fledged support program for Ukraine is “weeks away.” Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty Images The IMF is weeks away from finalizing a fully-fledged program of support for Ukraine, the fund’s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told CNBC Saturday. This comes hours …

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