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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Space Sector Prepares to Blast Off ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Space companies are buzzing with excitement over a series of tailwinds set to lift juggernaut SpaceX, start-ups and once-struggling legacy players. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.miley@futurenet.com (John Miley) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Miley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pmJiyzb8MNBhiFGQUfiEmN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dow Rises 868 Points Amid Gulf Ceasefire: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Investors, traders and speculators are celebrating a Middle East peace worked out through the diplomatic channels of social media. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:14:25 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Stocks]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Dittman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hPcThCBNwjTsKsg7f7CcMH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nasdaq Extends Winning Streak to 12: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Crude oil was up again, and stocks were, too, as developments in the Middle East continue to command attention, but not broad price action. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:13:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Stocks]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Dittman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Q3tqWte5sYwKRusW9FrFA3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Mortgage Rates in 2026 Predicted to Drop: These 3 Signals Tell You It's Time to Buy ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/mortgage-rates-and-signals-that-tell-you-its-time-to-buy</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ April's rate volatility is just the tip of the iceberg. See how your freshly filed tax return and shifting property taxes could dictate home affordability this spring. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:47:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:18:59 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YSt9DP8Yp4xcgseQA4oSBE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ S&P, Nasdaq Close at New All-Time Highs: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Markets can see beyond the war in the Middle East and are no longer moving based on still-volatile crude oil prices. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:13:56 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Stocks]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Dittman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3Qh7G4qyCPzFJjZXjBvz9b-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[  Aerospace Industry Hopes for Iran Windfall ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Pent-up demand plus boost in defense business bode well for the aerospace sector, despite the challenges. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:38:58 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matthew Housiaux ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vts4x77hKbbkbr54tyhRkh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bigger Tax Refunds Are Here: So Why Do Most People Still Think Their Taxes Are Too High? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As of Tax Day 2026, most Americans say they’re paying too much in taxes, as concerns grow that wealthy individuals and corporations aren’t paying their fair share. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:27:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:54:33 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KACSpyyuVvTej8EEGxXueB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Hottest AI Apps Consumers Are Actually Using ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/business/the-top-ai-apps-consumers-are-actually-using</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Though Sora’s demise proves it’s not easy starting a new consumer AI app, many AI tools are seeing rapid adoption. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:47:32 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.miley@futurenet.com (John Miley) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Miley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/puoBXHod8mtuQ7v99JeLYo-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nasdaq Adds 455 Points for 10th Straight Win: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Encouraging inflation data and strong gains for mega-cap stocks sustained the market's rebound on Tuesday. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:14:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:26:16 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ karee.venema@futurenet.com (Karee Venema) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karee Venema ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZFDvQDY4FdwH5DKuTzkzUK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nasdaq Secures Longest Win Streak Since 2023: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The tech-heavy index closed higher for a ninth straight day on Monday, while the S&P 500 and Dow also finished in positive territory. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:11:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Stocks]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ karee.venema@futurenet.com (Karee Venema) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karee Venema ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dqf9SDYqi2Vv7W2eCPYfrj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Samsung Is Ending Its Messages App — What You Need to Do Before July ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you use Samsung Messages, you may need to switch soon. Here’s what to know before the app stops working. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Carla Ayers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J69asuirRCePUciG9keSSg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ S&P 500, Nasdaq Nab Best Weeks Since November: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Strong gains in mega-cap tech stocks buoyed the Nasdaq on Friday, but the Dow and S&P 500 weren't so resilient. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:10:18 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:25:15 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ karee.venema@futurenet.com (Karee Venema) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karee Venema ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KGLrjhfvi8iNWgviKS3RUa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ United Airlines Checked Bag Fee Hikes Kick in Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ United joins other airlines in announcing higher baggage fees and other price hikes to offset rising jet fuel costs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:55:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachael Green ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mXy5g99oACyc6cvDWB7YeR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dow Swings Higher to Add 275 Points: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Stocks opened lower Thursday on stale inflation data, but finished with notable gains as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire held for a second day. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:08:17 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Stocks]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ karee.venema@futurenet.com (Karee Venema) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karee Venema ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w7F5nnftPeRT5vBkh5JxdX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How 2026's Surge in First-Time Bettors and New IRS Rules Are Shifting World Cup Odds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ When deciding where to place your 2026 World Cup bet, new data suggests you might want to avoid team favorites, especially since gambling winnings will be taxed higher this year. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:07:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:17:06 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vkn4E2seoMy9Afwyy3C3FN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dow Climbs 1,325 Points in Relief Rally: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, which sent stocks soaring and oil prices plummeting. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:10:46 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:22:02 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ karee.venema@futurenet.com (Karee Venema) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karee Venema ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/s8KdcaEXbcfaU6r9vheywF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nasdaq Rises as Iran Deadline Draws Near: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The "Trump always chickens out" trade faces its severest test, with the fate of an ancient culture and crude oil prices at stake. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:11:46 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:41:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Dittman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rfHXuDJigTqQmdo6HUuP6Y-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stocks Edge Up Ahead of Hormuz Deadline: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Investors, traders and speculators, as well as policymakers and regular folks, around the world are counting down to a key Tuesday night deadline. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Dittman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WRre9tbugFKDBnGTCVPTKD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Travel Icon Rick Steves Cheers a 'Millionaire Tax.' Here's What Other Wealthy Americans Have Said in Support of Higher Taxes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ "A new tax on fat paychecks like mine was just signed into law in my home state — and I like it," Steves said. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ alexandra.svokos@futurenet.com (Alexandra Svokos) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alexandra Svokos ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wHyqpEnDTyKBNKyybpunF5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Millions of People Are Leaving High-Tax States Like California and New York: Here’s Where They’re Moving and How Much They’re Saving in 2026 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ New IRS migration data shows billions in income shifting from high-tax states to lower-tax destinations. Here’s what’s driving the trend and what it means for your finances. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:17:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:15:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/stXFf4m8Wy74wxM3zpapaM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stocks Are Mixed Despite a Huge Oil Move: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Stocks and oil continue to rise and fall with the ebb and flow of news from the White House and the Middle East. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:09:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Stocks]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Dittman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7MS3uvepPbVkthuwwjZSk8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stocks Rise, Oil Falls Amid Peace Talk: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Market participants will pay close attention when President Donald Trump talks to the American people about the war in the Middle East tonight. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:06:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Stocks]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Dittman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4XTewHxxpFJ6LpckJCGaBH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Crude Oil Retreat Lifts Dow 1,124 Points: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Whether the worst is behind us or there's still more to come in the Middle East, the stock market reaffirmed its resilience during the first quarter of 2026. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:09:58 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Stocks]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Dittman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ro2hqB5yC3TSHVNjwV7ZCh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Your North Carolina Income Tax Cut Is Coming — But There’s a Catch ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ North Carolina paychecks might get a boost as personal income tax rates drop toward 2.99%. But a growing debate has lawmakers at a crossroads. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ytfHhf3GVdqRmAD5tADE4W-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dow Rises Amid Another Crude Oil Spike: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Crude oil was up, and Papa Dow was too, but the Nasdaq fell further into correction territory amid persistent uncertainty for global financial markets. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:10:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Stocks]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Dittman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BiUBdB3WEUmkY28qkzGMMT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Iran War Looms Over Spring Home-Buying Season ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Iran conflict has put the housing market recovery on hold by driving up mortgage rates and raising costs for builders. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rodrigo Sermeño ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B3jmPYCz3eULHBBKv3wBS5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Warfare Revolution: How The Military Uses AI  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Artificial intelligence is ushering in a new data-centric era of warfare. Here's an overview of AI's military uses and emerging trends. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.miley@futurenet.com (John Miley) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Miley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Zd42hETEPppoH6JDZQ9D8h-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What It Really Costs to Watch Baseball in 2026 — and Why It's Getting More Complicated ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Following your favorite MLB team now means juggling multiple subscriptions. For dedicated fans, the total cost can climb faster than expected. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:40:56 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Carla Ayers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rsjwbVLXPhkx4ayizqd49e-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dow Dives 793 Points as Rate-Hike Odds Rise: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The three main equity indexes fell for a fifth straight week – the longest weekly losing streak for the Dow and S&P 500 since 2022. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:11:30 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:46:58 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ karee.venema@futurenet.com (Karee Venema) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karee Venema ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DkBkTrjJrjRnqNFumCHaMd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Netflix Raises Prices Across All Plans — Again ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Netflix has raised prices across all plans, adding to rising streaming costs. Here’s what each tier costs now. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:33:53 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Carla Ayers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZdVkhrcu5P4RYUixw9btjK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 9 Ways Snowbirds and Retirees Can Beat Soaring Gas Prices on the Drive Home ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Gas prices are at least $1 more than when retirees and snowbirds headed for warmer weather. Here are some easy ways to save some of that cash. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:23:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ donna.fuscaldo@futurenet.com (Donna Fuscaldo) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Donna Fuscaldo ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wSi5dhVcs9JndKsivus2t3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Mortgage Rates Are Rising Again — Here's What You Should Do  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Geopolitical tension, inflation pressure and shifting demand are pushing rates higher. Here's how the housing market is reacting and what it means if you're planning to buy, sell or refinance. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:31:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Choncé Maddox ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CvysyMm6LoHuTnuxLXGpYm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nasdaq Hits Correction Territory as Meta Slumps: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Mega-cap stocks Meta and Alphabet weighed on the main indexes on Thursday, and surging oil prices didn't help. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:06:46 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:25:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ karee.venema@futurenet.com (Karee Venema) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karee Venema ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vdWtsFXvcskiJn4wJ2zKHW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Washington Slashes Estate Tax: Why Your Inheritance Still Isn't Safe ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ State lawmakers are rolling back record-high death taxes, but a new millionaire tax on top earners is waiting in the wings. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BSAsf7dw9ERrti45PyVGn7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stocks Rise Despite Mixed Iran Headlines: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The main equity indexes were up more than 1% in early trading, but finished with more modest gains on reports Iran rejected a U.S. peace plan. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:10:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:13:01 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ karee.venema@futurenet.com (Karee Venema) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karee Venema ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hbRMDVRhfJobMQLXddLEdj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stocks Slide Again as Crude Oil Controls: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The energy shock is starting to show up in survey data, with a resolution of Middle East oil and gas infrastructure disruptions still well over the horizon. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:10:09 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Stocks]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Dittman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5Afgca5arAfoYawG6FxfDT-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Some taxpayers may still be able to claim pandemic-era penalties and interest. But eligibility is limited and timing matters. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w5q7XpyTdXvQui3V5kQESL-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ New legislation aims to exempt up to $92,000 in earnings from federal income tax. Here's who would win. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:47:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:24:47 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HaeQWy2JbZ7tHTj4hVTYsZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dow Adds 631 Points as Hormuz Vise Eases: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Price action up and down and all over the world is being driven by the president of the United States in unprecedented ways these days. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:11:22 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Stocks]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Dittman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QpUZHFcE46wTFEP6Fpx4eX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dow Logs Worst Weekly Losing Streak Since 2023: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also extended their weekly losing streaks, while the small-cap Russell 2000 officially entered correction territory. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:09:27 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:19:43 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ karee.venema@futurenet.com (Karee Venema) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karee Venema ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bRsN7xR7PvY7ijenhURkBa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Georgia Gas Tax Suspension 2026: How Much Could You Save? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/georgia-gas-tax-suspension-and-rebates</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A temporary suspension of the state gas tax comes alongside a one-time income tax rebate to help residents manage costs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:57:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:39:21 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jguPyiZsvJj4hQU5LPhUzm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stocks Continue to Slide on Energy Shock: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/stocks-continue-to-slide-on-energy-shock-stock-market-today</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Not even "exceptional" earnings and "stellar" guidance could save one of the hottest chip stocks from the shocks of 2026. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:12:44 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Stocks]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Dittman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vjiDfN2KsHtxsGQbhVWjBa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ ANCHOR and Stay NJ 2026: Why Property Tax Relief for Homeowners Could Be Cut ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/new-jersey-property-tax-relief-could-get-cut</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The 2026 New Jersey budget proposal puts the promised $6,500 property tax credit at risk for thousands of homeowners. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:41:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:17:21 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2mvDgxdzCwtcLX7525oocP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dow Slides 768 Points on Inflation Fears: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Nobody knows what's going to happen in the Middle East, including the White House and the Federal Reserve. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:12:48 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:13:42 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Dittman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XqKwf6GJfqKiqzipH6hNBn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Paramount+ Is Offering a Deal Just in Time for a Packed Sports Calendar ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/deals/paramount-plus-deal-watch-sports-for-less</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A limited-time streaming deal could help sports fans cut costs ahead of March Madness, MLB Opening Day and more. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:15:33 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:48:14 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Carla Ayers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AnkiEGfpermAV6h3yyDVdf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New Philadelphia Tax Could Increase Uber, Lyft and Delivery Prices: Who Pays More? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/philadelphia-tax-could-raise-uber-lyft-and-delivery-prices</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Could Philadelphia’s proposed tax on rides and deliveries set an example for cities nationwide? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:07:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:40:13 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gZKeorZZTjWzMvLdf2H48a-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Things to Know about the Pentagon-Anthropic Feud ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/business/things-to-know-about-the-pentagon-anthropic-feud</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Expect higher prices for smartphones and PCs as sellers grapple with a severe global memory shortage. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ john.miley@futurenet.com (John Miley) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Miley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FEHvuiKF566tqdKWuA5bki-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Higher Oil Prices Can't Keep Stocks Down: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Stocks closed higher on Tuesday even as higher energy costs loom over the March Fed meeting. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:07:29 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Stocks]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ karee.venema@futurenet.com (Karee Venema) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karee Venema ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rWwyJKjCBVxg3857oqf9bd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stocks Open Higher to Start Fed Week: Stock Market Today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Upside in mega-cap stocks boosted the main indexes on Monday. Attention now turns to this week's Fed meeting. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:07:48 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:16:58 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ karee.venema@futurenet.com (Karee Venema) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karee Venema ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/t8sZX5NJLvibN3x7pVXdAN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ March Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The March Fed meeting marked the second central bank gathering of 2026, with Fed Chair Powell & Co. voting to keep interest rates unchanged. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:29:33 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:00:09 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ karee.venema@futurenet.com (Karee Venema) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Karee Venema ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dNhR4RXx2LL5M5TBsKq58Y-1280-80.jpg">
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