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Boat reveals are again and attracting giant crowds on account of excessive demand
Queen of the Show from the Orlando Boat Show. Source: Marine Industry Association of Central Florida (MIACF) Boat shows are back! For both new and avid boaters, boat shows are one of the most important ways customers connect with the boat market. Last year, many events were canceled by the pandemic and organizers turned to…
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In line with Visa, the DOJ plans to look into its debit card enterprise. Shares Fall 6%
Visa shares fell sharply on Friday after the Justice Department issued a report opening an investigation into its debit card business and possible anti-competitive practices. The company said Friday afternoon that investigators have begun gathering information about visa debiting practices. The Wall Street Journal, which first covered the investigation, said the DOJ was trying to…
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How Mister Rogers’ quiet grace made him an unlikely hero
But while Rogers’ words were comforting, his image still hadn’t become an icon, as Neville recalled during The Envelope’s live chat. “He’s been kind of a quintessential cultural punchline for the last few decades, and if you look at the way he’s been mentioned, it’s often a punchline and he’s sort of a two-dimensional Milquetoast…
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Based on Fauci, UK variants seemingly account for as much as 30% of US infections
The highly contagious variant, first identified in the UK, is likely to account for up to 30% of Covid-19 infections in the US, said White House chief medical officer Dr. Anthony Fauci, on Friday. The variant, named B.1.1.7, has been reported in at least 94 countries and discovered in 50 US jurisdictions, Fauci said during…
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In response to the newest GasBuddy information, gasoline demand is recovering to an virtually regular March stage
A customer refuels a vehicle at a gas station in Peoria, Illinois. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. gasoline demand is nearing normal levels as Americans took to the streets again amid the economic recovery and the introduction of the Covid-19 vaccine. Demand is almost at the normal March level and continues to…
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Biden calls on the US to unite towards hatred of Asian Individuals
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris called on the US to unite against hatred and speak out against violence against Asian Americans in a speech in Atlanta on Friday. “Harm to one of us is harm to all of us,” said Harris, the country’s first Asian-American vice president. The public statements came after…
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The bond market dictates inventory buying and selling
Tech stocks climbed to end the week at high levels on Friday, but CNBC’s Jim Cramer expects more downward moves in the tech cohort as investors continue to turn away from high-growth names. “Like it or not, stocks are currently on the hip with the bond market,” said the Mad Money host. As bond rates…
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Lil ‘mother says she desires to begin LGBTQ anti-bullying
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but recently, many celebrities have found themselves in hot water after talking about certain topics, especially when it comes to the LGBTQ community. Lil ‘mom took to Instagram Thursday night to announce that she would start a straight rights movement targeting LGBTQ anti-bullying. This seems to be directly…
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Utz Manufacturers doubles its variety of digital ads in an effort to improve gross sales with snacks and to retain prospects
Dylan Lissette, CEO of Utz Brands, told CNBC on Friday that the company is increasing its marketing spend on digital advertising to reach new customers and increase sales of snacks. “We are investing a lot of money there. In the further course of 2021 [it will be] About 60% more, “he said in a Mad…
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Europe’s third coronavirus wave has arrived
Traffic runs along the Champs-Elysee avenue near the Arc de Triomph in Paris, France on Friday March 19, 2021. French President Emmanuel Macron lockdowns several regions, including the Paris area, and slows the country’s economic recovery as it battles to contain a third wave of the coronavirus epidemic. Photographer: Cyril Marcilhacy / Bloomberg via Getty…
