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A New Jersey zoo lets visitors watch veterinarians treat the animals



A new observation theater at a zoo in northern New Jersey lets visitors see animals get live medical treatments. Veterinarians at the Turtle Back Zoo hope the new installation educates people on the…


Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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IRS boosts contribution limits for 401(k) retirement plan savers



Americans will be allowed to contribute more of their money to 401(k) and similar retirement savings plans next year. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said the maximum contribution that an individu…


Published on 3 weeks ago

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Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients



Doritos and Cheetos are getting a makeover. PepsiCo said in November that it’s launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and…


Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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German Baumkuchen ‘tree cake’ survived a disaster and world wars to become a Japanese favorite



Baumkuchen originated in Germany but has become a wildly popular sweet in Japan, where a prisoner of war (POW) on a small western island started making the treat that has thrived in its new homeland.…


Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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China’s Singles’ Day online shopping bonanza’s sales slow as shoppers opt for more affordable deals



Sales during China's largest online shopping festival, Singles' Day, jumped almost 18% from a year earlier, but the pace of growth slowed as bargain hunters opted for more affordable deals. Consumer…


Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Bah, humbug! Air Force base housing landlord says no Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving



Outdoor Christmas decorations didn’t fly at U.S. Air Force base housing in the Florida Panhandle before Thanksgiving. The private company that operates a community of homes near Tyndall Air Force Bas…


Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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EVs produce lower emissions than petrol cars after two years, say scientists



Producing and manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs) and their batteries uses a lot of energy, leading many to be skeptical about the environmental benefits of switching to electric. But a new study …


Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Purple haze of blossoming jacaranda trees brightens up streets of South African cities



Jacaranda trees are a symbol of spring in Gauteng. These subtropical trees, with their lavender flowers, bloom yearly in Gauteng, especially Pretoria and Johannesburg, adding a touch of color and joy…


Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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Slime, Battleship, and Trivial Pursuit join the Toy Hall of Fame



Slime, that gooey, sticky, and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined in the National Toy Hall of Fame along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit. Each year, the Hall of …


Published on 4 weeks ago

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From a few to more than 350, children and parents ride together to school as a ‘bike bus’



Children wearing helmets and backpacks gathered with their parents in Montclair, New Jersey, for a group bicycle ride to two local elementary schools. Volunteers in orange safety vests made sure ever…


Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago





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