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Neurodivergent actor juggles many roles, lives their passion

Nov 12, 2024
Eliana Marianes of Atlanta has 12 jobs, all related to acting. The creative life "brings out the best in me as a person and as an artist."
Eliana Marianes is an actor and artist based in Atlanta.
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Why are Americans splurging on live music?

Nov 12, 2024
Concert promoter Live Nation told investors it had its most active summer season ever, with profits from its concert division up 39% year over year.
Live music is a bigger part of our lives, and Americans "are now in a different mindset of prioritizing our spending," says Serona Elton of the University of Miami. Above, Bad Bunny performs in Atlanta.
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Billions are spent on housing after disasters. Why does recovery take so long?

Nov 12, 2024
Federal funding doesn't become available for rebuilding efforts until an average of two years after a storm, one study showed.
After a natural disaster, it can take years for states to receive HUD and FEMA rebuilding funds. Above, flooding in Houston, Texas after Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
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If Home Depot is a bellwether, the economy's not too bad

Nov 12, 2024
The home improvement retailer's third-quarter sales came in higher than expected, but the company is seeing caution among consumers.
Home Depot's 12-foot skeletons for Halloween were popular this year, but consumers have been less eager to make purchases of items over $1,000 than in 2023.
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A shift toward townhouses could address some of America's housing woes

Nov 12, 2024
Medium-density housing is cheaper than traditional homes and might be a better fit for today's American family, says columnist Heather Long.
High-rise apartment buildings are largely not being built in the U.S. Instead, townhouses, like the ones above, are having a moment.
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Trump's election win is making the dollar stronger

Nov 12, 2024
It started picking up strength as soon as betting markets indicated he was winning.
The dollar started rising most recently in late September, around the same time betting markets started to anticipate a Trump victory.
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The do's and don'ts of the Downtown Los Angeles Flower Market

For florists and other small businesses shopping a wholesale flower market, building relationships among vendors is key.
Poppy Askew's flower market faux pas: When you pull flowers out of a bucket for inspection, don't let them drip on all the others.
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Hot real estate these days is also climate resilient

Nov 12, 2024
A new report from Zillow shows that nearly all buyers want these features, and home listings are increasingly touting them.
The share of listings that advertise climate-resilient features — like flood barriers, for example — is up about 20% over last year.
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What the crypto industry wants from the next government

Nov 11, 2024
Bitcoin hit a record high Monday, with investors expecting the next administration to be more crypto-friendly.
The value of bitcoin has surged since Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election.
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Are the Fed's efforts to lower inflation stalling?

Nov 11, 2024
Economists predict inflation will stay at the same level as the last few months, just above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Does it matter?
Chair Jay Powell "left the door open" on whether the Federal Reserve will cut rates again at its next meeting, says former Fed official Bill English.
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