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Electric school buses offer kids a cleaner, but more expensive, route to class

Electric school buses offer kids a cleaner, but more expensive, route to class

BEVERLY, Mass. β€œIt’s a gray November morning, and we’re on a long yellow school bus. The bus bounces around the patched streets of this Boston suburb in a way that would be familiar to anyone who has ever taken the bus to class. But the bus is quiet – and not just because there are …

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Singapore and New York are the most expensive cities to live in, according to EIU

Singapore and New York are the most expensive cities to live in, according to EIU

New York, along with Singapore, is the most expensive city to live in, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit. Alexander Spatari | time | Getty Images Singapore has again been ranked as the most expensive city to live in, sharing first place with New York this year, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). This …

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Inflation hangs over shoppers looking for Black Friday deals

Inflation hangs over shoppers looking for Black Friday deals

NEW YORK (AP) β€” Cautious shoppers sought the best deals in stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start shopping for holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation. . Due to high prices for food, rent, gasoline and other necessities, many people were more selective, reluctant to …

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Holiday shopping starts with spirits that dampen inflation

Holiday shopping starts with spirits that dampen inflation

NEW YORK (AP) β€” While Black Friday will mark a return to typical holiday shopping habits, uncertainty remains. The US labor market remains strong, consumer spending is resilient and inflation is moderating. But high prices for food, rent, gasoline and other household expenses weighed on buyers. As a result, many are hesitant to spend unless …

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