It’s soon going to cost $ 1 more a month to watch your favorite Marvel, Pixar and “Star Wars” stuff. Disney+ is raising its monthly price from $ 6.99 a month to $ 7.99 a month in the U.S. starting Friday, March 26. The annual subscription price will rise too, …
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The social-media company Facebook said on Tuesday that it would restore Australian news on its platform, after striking a deal with the Canberra government on a new law that will force big technology companies to pay for news. Facebook last week had blocked Australian users from sharing and using news …
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There’s no vehicle like a pickup truck. Having your own truck lets you transport virtually anything, giving you the freedom you’ll appreciate. Whether you need a pickup truck for work, haul oversized things around town, or a weekend excursion, pickup trucks help you get there. If you’re in the market …
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In an effort to combat fraudulent unemployment insurance claims, which have been rampant in some states during the pandemic, gig workers and self-employed workers will be required to provide documentation of their earnings to get unemployment benefits under the new stimulus package. Gig workers and self-employed people aren’t traditionally eligible …
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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE The looming Georgia runoff elections next Tuesday could inject volatility in a high-flying stock market that has mostly looked past politics in favor of the brighter economic outlook next year. See full story. Yes, it’s possible to save too much for retirement You may miss out on …
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After days of frenetic talks and only hours ahead of a government shutdown, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said late Sunday a bipartisan deal had been reached on an almost $ 900 billion coronavirus relief package. “Moments ago, in consultation with our committees, the four leaders of the Senate and …
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The dips keep on coming. This week’s Freddie Mac average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 2.67%, another historic low. Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist Sam Khater was optimistic in this week’s release, saying “Homebuyer sentiment is sanguine and purchase demand shows no real signs of waning at all heading …
Read More » U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, agreed on Sunday after a phone call that they should go “the extra mile” to try to find a compromise on a trade deal. In a joint statement, the two leaders acknowledged that “deadlines …
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The J.M. Smucker Co. said late Monday it has agreed to sell its oils and shortening business under the Crisco brand to B&> Foods Inc. for about $ 550 million. It was nothing against Crisco, which was first introduced to U.S. kitchens in 1911 — J.M. Smucker SJM, -0.38% had …
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