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UK identifies areas to scour for critical raw materials

Pembrokeshire, Wales was one of the areas recognized by the British Geological Survey to be prospective for critical raw materials. Matthew Horwood | Getty Images News | Getty Images Several large swathes of the U.K. on Monday were identified as prospective sites to search for critical raw materials, reflecting the …

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Sweden’s government predicts steeper GDP contraction

People in Sweden are feeling the effects of high inflation and tumbling house prices. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND / Contributor / Getty Images The Swedish government is now predicting a deeper than expected GDP contraction in 2023, according to data released Monday, worsening an already gloomy outlook for the country’s economy. Sweden’s …

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai warns society to brace for impact of A.I. acceleration

Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks at a panel at the CEO Summit of the Americas hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on June 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said “every product of every company” will be impacted …

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Parents of mentally strong kids never say these 7 phrases: therapist

Every parent wants their children to be happy and successful. The best way to ensure that is to teach them mental toughness as early as possible, according to psychotherapist Amy Morin. Mentally tough children are more likely to have high self-esteem, develop resilience that allows them to stay positive amid …

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In-demand skills for freelancers paying $40, $160 and even $250/hr

More and more job seekers are considering the freelance lifestyle. Nearly half, 40% of Gen Zers want to own a business or freelance for their whole career, according to a February 2023 Fiverr survey of 7,121 Gen Zers from around the world. If you yourself are considering picking up some …

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Best and worst states for working from home, according to new research

The share of people working remotely tripled during the Covid-19 pandemic: In 2021, 17.9% of U.S. employees primarily worked remotely, up from 5.7% in 2019, the U.S. Census Bureau reports.  But that number has dwindled in recent months as more companies including Disney, Amazon and JPMorgan Chase & Co. require …

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The $25,000 EV is coming, with big implications for car buyers

Sales of the sub-$30,000 Chevy Bolt, being assembled here in Orion Township, Michigan, allowed GM to recently pass Ford as a distant No. 2 behind Tesla in EVs. Joe White | Reuters From the headlines, car buyers might think the most important force driving down the cost of electric vehicles …

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Are medication expiration dates important? Answered by a pharmacist

The “best by” and expiration dates on the box of cookies or jar of peanut butter in your pantry may not seem like a big deal, but is the same true for the medications in your bathroom cabinets? You’ve likely used shampoo or sunscreen days — or even months — …

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How ‘cash stuffing’ can help you pay down debt

If you’ve heard of “cash stuffing,” there’s a good chance it’s because of Jasmine Taylor. In early 2021, in an effort to get her debt under control and her spending on track, Taylor began using an all-cash budgeting method, divvying up each paycheck into envelopes earmarked for different spending categories. …

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Top Wall Street analysts say buy Costco and Domino’s

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 Wall Street analysts are focusing on companies that are well-positioned to navigate the ongoing economic turmoil and emerge stronger. Here are five stocks chosen by Wall Street’s top pros, …

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