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Shorter people may live longer than most—here’s why

It is widely believed, and backed by science, that women outlive men, but there is new talk of the role your height might play in longevity — specifically, shorter people may live longer than taller people. The discussion has been picking up on social media, which can be a pretty …

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Mortgage rate you get depends partly on credit score. What to expect

Phiromya Intawongpan | Istock | Getty Images Anyone who’s exploring homeownership may know that rising interest rates and elevated home prices are making that goal challenging. The average rate on a typical 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage has been zigzagging between 6% and 7% for the last several months — down from …

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Worst-paying college majors

College graduates who studied liberal arts or education aren’t likely to make a lot of money in their careers, but a degree in theology results in the lowest payout of all majors right after college, new data reveals. Graduates who major in theology and religion earn median salaries of $36,000 …

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How representation of Black artists in galleries, museums is changing

People walk past a mural of George Floyd by the Cup Foods where he was killed by Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images When George Floyd was murdered by police in 2020, the event brought a “scary” time for the Minneapolis neighborhood …

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3 tips for new runners from a running coach, personal trainer

If you’re looking for an exercise you can do from anywhere, you’ve probably already considered running. Recreational running has only grown in popularity in recent years — 50 million Americans engage in some sort of running or jogging, according to a 2020 report by the Sports and Fitness Industry Association. …

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ETF fund manager bets on the robot boom

Artificial intelligence isn’t just a hot topic in Hollywood. While horror robot movie “M3gan” racks up millions at the winter box office, the ETF industry is seeing opportunities from the controversial technology. According to ROBO Global CIO William Studebaker, the economic benefits could be staggering. “You’re going to see a …

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26-year-old pays $0 to live in a ‘luxury tiny home’ she built in her backyard for $35,000—take a look inside

In 2019, I bought a three-bedroom, 1,400-square-feet house in Atlanta, Georgia for $196,000. I figured I could earn extra income by renting out the spare rooms on Airbnb, especially since I traveled a lot for work and was rarely home. Unfortunately, the bookings dried up in 2020. No one wanted …

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Henderson test could weaken Section 230

The U.S. Supreme Court against a blue sky in Washington, D.C., US. Photographer: Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg Bloomberg Creative | Bloomberg Creative Photos | Getty Images A legal test that Google’s lawyer told the Supreme Court was roughly “96% correct” could drastically undermine the liability shield that the company and other tech …

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Berkshire Hathaway Q4 earnings 2022

Warren Buffett. Gerald Miller | CNBC Berkshire Hathaway‘s operating profits fell during the fourth quarter as inflationary pressures weighed on the conglomerate’s businesses. Berkshire Hathaway’s operating earnings totaled $6.7 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022, a release read Saturday. That’s down 7.9% from the year-earlier period when profits totaled …

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Third Point’s Dan Loeb pens a pointed letter to Bath & Body Works – What could happen next

An employee with a face mask and shield cleans the door of Bath & Body Works store on July 21, 2020 in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Johnny Louis | Getty Images News | Getty Images Company: Bath & Body Works (BBWI) Business: Bath & Body Works operates a specialty retailer of …

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