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New car prices are cooling, but experts say you still might want to wait to buy
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Some welcome news for potential car buyers: dealerships are taking their foot off the gas on new car prices. According to Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction… Read More
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That panicky call from a relative? It could be a thief using a voice clone, FTC warns
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — For years, a common scam has involved getting a call from someone purporting to be an authority figure, like a police officer, urgently asking you to pay… Read More
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The College Board slams Florida for what it calls ‘slander’ of AP Black history course
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The College Board is hitting back at top officials in Florida over the state’s ban on a new AP African American Studies course that’s being piloted… Read More
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What to know now that hearing aids are available over the counter
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Starting Monday, hearing aids will be available to buy over the counter across the U.S. The major shift in hearing health care is due to a… Read More
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You may get an IRS refund if you filed your taxes late during the pandemic
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WASHINGTON D.C. (NPR) – People and businesses that paid a penalty for filing their 2019 and 2020 tax returns late will automatically get a refund from the IRS. The IRS… Read More
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Accusations of ‘greenwashing’ by big oil companies are well-founded, a new study finds
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Four major oil companies aren’t taking concrete steps to live up to their pledges to transition to clean energy, new research has found. The study, published… Read More
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You’ll have the best view of the Geminid meteor shower overnight tonight
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The Geminid meteor shower, which lights up our sky every December, will be at its most visible late Monday into early Tuesday morning. Although the moon… Read More
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How you can see the nearly total lunar eclipse Friday morning
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — West Coast night owls and East Coast early risers will have the best view of the upcoming lunar eclipse this Friday. Overnight, the moon will pass… Read More
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Pfizer Officially Asks The FDA To Authorize Its COVID Vaccine For Kids Aged 5-11
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Updated October 7, 2021 at 9:27 AM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Pfizer and BioNTech are officially asking the Biden administration to authorize the use of their COVID-19 vaccine for… Read More