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As Red Lobster files for bankruptcy, changing tastes take a toll on its casual-dining competitors

by Daniel Ackerman
May 20, 2024
The sector hasn't really recovered from the pandemic closures of their dining rooms, when "they lost their core business model."
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Safety net home insurance plans are becoming the only option for many in disaster-prone states

by Scott Rodd
May 20, 2024
As private insurance companies retreat in states hit by climate-fueled disasters, safety net insurance plans are left to fill the gap.
At his two-acre property in San Diego County, Paul Felber gotten rid of much of the flammable vegetation bordering his home and spent more than $60,000 to harden it against wildfire. But home insurance companies weren’t impressed. In the last five years, the Felbers were dropped by two different companies.
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The restaurant reservation resale game is on the rise in New York City

by Kristin Schwab and Sarah Leeson
May 20, 2024
Ivy Leaguers and industry insiders are grabbing appointments for trendy places and selling them on the online secondary market.
How much would you spend to nab the perfect table at the perfect time at the perfect restaurant?
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Living Together: The Wealth of Generations

Students live alongside seniors at this Minnesota residential facility

by Chris Farrell
May 20, 2024
At the Watkins Manor assisted living facility, eight students live and volunteer with 45 senior residents.
The Watkins Manor multigenerational living facility in Winona, Minnesota.
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February cyberattack causes chronic pain for health care industry

by Daniel Ackerman
May 20, 2024
When malicious hackers stole data from Change Healthcare and demanded a ransom, providers lost an estimated $100 million per day early on.
Change Healthcare processes between a third and a half of all medical insurance claims in the U.S. and is still working to get its services running smoothly.
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Google search has added an AI feature. Critics worry it's not all it's cracked up to be.

by Caleigh Wells
May 20, 2024
But Google says it's increased search usage.
A screenshot of Google's new AI-generated summary tool — and some radical self-honesty on its shortcomings.
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"This Is Uncomfortable" Newsletter

Paco de Leon wants you to embrace the little wins

by Marika Proctor and Ellen Rolfes
May 17, 2024
In this week's Uncomfortable Book Club, the “Finance for the People” author shares some practical tips for taking control of your finances.
Paco de Leon and her book, "Finance for the People"
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The Dow hit a record high! So what?

by Kristin Schwab
May 17, 2024
The Dow hit 40,000, which doesn't necessarily mean the economy is doing well. But it can speak to how certain people think and feel about the economy.
Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average touched 40,000 for the first time.
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"Make Me Smart” Newsletter

America wants cheap EVs, unless they come from China

by Ellen Rolfes and Catherine Orihuela
May 17, 2024
Plus, we do the numbers on ATM codes and hurricane season in this week's Make Me Smart newsletter.
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When assessing inflation, it's not just the data, it's also the narrative

by Kimberly Adams
May 17, 2024
The CBO data show purchasing power rising across all income groups, but the numbers reflect averages, and individuals' experiences vary.
According to the Congressional Budget Office, purchasing power went up across all income groups because incomes grew faster than prices between 2019 and 2023.
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