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Judy Daugherty is a writer who has been writing for the Prairie Island News for over ten years. Her work focuses on politics, health, business, parenting, and finance. She also writes about her hobbies which include gardening, reading, and traveling.

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A data company has figured out which airlines fly on time most often

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Mexican airline Aeromexico had the world’s best record for on-time arrivals in 2024, according to an annual ranking released Thursday. Delta Air Lines scored the highest among U.S. carriers despite a computer outage that caused thousands of flight cancellations in July. Aviation-data provider Cirium said in a report that nearly 87% of Aeromexico flights arrived […]

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Average 30-year mortgage rate hits 6.91%, Freddie Mac says, the highest since July

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WASHINGTON — U.S. mortgage rates rose this week to the highest level since July. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate loan rate rose to 6.91% from 6.85% last week, according to mortgage giant Freddie Mac. It was at 6.62% a year ago. The uptick in the cost of home loans reflects a rise in the bond

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Tesla reports 1.1% sales drop for 2024, first annual decline in at least 9 years

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DETROIT — Tesla’s global sales rose 2.3% in the fourth quarter after a sluggish start to the year that contributed the electric car company’s first year-over-year sales decline since at least 2015. The annual decline for the Austin, Texas, company came despite offers such as 0% financing, free charging and low-priced leases. Tesla delivered 495,570

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US unemployment claims fall to the lowest level since March

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WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment checks dropped last week to the lowest level since March, suggesting that suggest most workers enjoy unusual job security. Jobless claims dropped by 9,000 to 211,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The four-week average of claims, which strips out week-to-week ups and downs, fell

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A drop in groundwater could mean big trouble for a tiny snail as Nevada lithium project presses on

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RENO, Nev. — Opponents of the nation’s largest lithium mine under construction want U.S. officials to investigate whether the project in Nevada already has caused a drop in groundwater levels that could lead to extinction of a tiny snail being considered for endangered species protection. Environmentalists and Native American activists are demanding that the U.S.

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This Altadena Bungalow Is a Love Letter to Production Design and Americana

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As a skilled cook, Rickard “was inspired by LA restaurants that have open kitchens, like Mozza, where they always have beautiful produce and bowls.” Other design details intentionally differentiate between what Rickard designates as back-of-house and front-of-house zones. In production design, pass-throughs can function as a device to maximize camera angles, but here “it’s the

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Kokedama: How to Make and Style These Whimsical Japanese Moss Balls

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Kokedama can be viewed as a descendent of the Japanese wabi sabi aesthetic philosophy, which celebrates perfection in imperfection and the transience of nature. In recent years, the humble practice of kokedama has gained international attention as a stylish and sustainable way to incorporate greenery into homes, especially in urban environments where space is at

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Earnings growth uncertain as inflation and policy shifts weigh on corporate outlook

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NEW YORK — Wall Street expects corporate profits to have surged in 2024 and forecasts an even stronger jump for 2025. Companies still face a long list of uncertainties in the year ahead, including economic policy shifts, reheated inflation and shifts in the jobs market and consumer spending. Earnings for companies within the S&P 500

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