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Heat pumps cut home-based carbon emissions. But the market is a bit cold.

by Caleigh Wells
Dec 5, 2024
They're more efficient than gas and oil heat and better for the climate. But they're not cost-effective where electricity is expensive.
Nathan Wilcox switched to heat pumps after getting a home heating oil bill for $1,320.
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College graduation rates are up. We can thank community colleges.

by Caleigh Wells
Dec 4, 2024
When enrollment declined during the pandemic, two-year institutions boosted support for continuing students.
Dual enrollment programs, which allow high schoolers to take community college courses, are one reason college graduation rates have improved.
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Salaries are still going up, but better paying positions are getting harder to find

by Caleigh Wells
Dec 4, 2024
It's a sign of a squishy job market.
It's harder to find better paying positions the older you get.
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Construction spending increased more than expected in October, mostly thanks to housing

by Caleigh Wells
Dec 3, 2024
Meanwhile, commercial and government construction spending actually fell.
Construction of single-family homes could pick up in the new year if interest rates continue to fall.
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Real-time data finds consumers feeling fragile

by Caleigh Wells
Nov 26, 2024
Data like credit card swipes and parking lot satellite photos show trends long before many measures of consumer sentiment.
Satellite images of store parking lots are used to measure "footfall," where people are physically shopping.
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The UN climate conference ended with a $300 billion a year pledge — disappointing many

by Caleigh Wells
Nov 25, 2024
It's the third straight year the COP conference has been held in an oil-exporting nation.
The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP29, was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, an oil-exporting nation.
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Google has an unfair advantage when it comes to AI, Department of Justice alleges

by Caleigh Wells
Nov 21, 2024
The complaint has a lot to do with Google's Chrome web browser and dominant position in the search market.
The DOJ's plan to break up google includes forcing the company to sell Chrome.
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The secrets of Walmart's success? Groceries, low prices and a popular e-commerce platform.

by Caleigh Wells
Nov 18, 2024
Walmart's Q3 earnings should be good, analysts say. The retail giant has executed effectively in multiple areas.
Walmart's grocery business has contributed to its earnings strength.
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Solar panels on religious buildings save money — and inspire congregants to give green energy a try

by Caleigh Wells
Nov 15, 2024
There's a financial incentive from the Inflation Reduction Act, an environmental incentive, and a moral incentive, too.
Mark Samuel of Temple Beth Am estimates the panels will save about $4,000 in monthly electric bills.
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Disney's dreams come true: a profitable streaming service

by Caleigh Wells
Nov 14, 2024
The media giant reported $321 million in operating income for its streaming services in the fourth quarter, just two years after they were losing more than $4 billion.
Disney's streaming services include Disney+, Hulu and ESPN.
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