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Ring in the New Year wearing N95 masks: ‘A simple one-layer cloth mask does not provide nearly enough protection’
A cloth mask is better than no mask, but N95, KN95 and KF94 masks are better protection against omicron, experts say Read More
Four life lessons boiled down from a long career in financial journalism
Follow your talent, not your passion, to make a mark in this world. Read More
‘COVID-19 vaccination reduces anxiety and depression symptoms by nearly 30%,’ researchers say
A new paper by researchers at the University of Southern California and RAND Corporation sheds light on the mental-health benefits of being vaccinated. Read More
‘Guess I’m not going home’: Thousands more flights canceled Monday as omicron affects airline staffing
There were 2,208 flights canceled globally on Monday, in addition to 5,103 flights over the weekend. Read More
Hidden drains and secret pumps: How a Seattle company evaded the EPA to dump toxic water into Puget Sound for years
Louie Sanft of Seattle Barrel and Cooperage faces over 100 years in prison for illegal dumping, prosecutors said. Read More
5 ways to get a bigger — and quicker — tax refund
From the child tax credit to ‘wash sales’ for crypto investors, tips for getting the most out of your 2022 tax refund. Read More
The cost of renewing your passport just went up
A price hike for U.S. passports is necessary “to produce one of the most secure travel and identity documents in the world,” the State Department said. Read More
Here comes GM’s Hummer electric pickup
The first 2022 GMC Hummer EV pickup rolled off the assembly line in Detroit. Read More
6 ways to boost your net worth for 2022
If you want to build momentum for your New Year’s money resolutions, set some financial improvements into motion before the end of the year. Read More
The problem with rolling your 401(k) over to an IRA when you change jobs
When you leave a job, and an IRA rollover is only one way to preserve the money’s tax-deferred status, and it’s not always the best. Read More
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