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Why airlines were already raising baggage fees even before travel demand started dropping

By MarketWatch.com | Charles Passy | 4/25/2025 6:42 PM

Airline passengers around the globe spend $33 billion on baggage fees — and now Southwest plans to start charging for the first time. ... Read full Story

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Kevin Warsh says the Fed is broken. He’s taking dead aim at Powell’s job.

By MarketWatch.com | Greg Robb | 4/25/2025 6:33 PM

Wall Street’s odds-on favorite to lead the Federal Reserve lays out his vision of a central bank that retreats back behind its high walls. ... Read full Story

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U.K. delivery platform says DoorDash is interested in buying it. It would be the latest industry consolidation.

By MarketWatch.com | Bill Peters | 4/25/2025 5:03 PM

Deliveroo said its board has decided to hold talks with DoorDash related to a potential offer. ... Read full Story

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Where Trump’s tariffs and economic promises stand as he nears 100 days in office

By MarketWatch.com | Victor Reklaitis | 4/25/2025 4:12 PM

As the 100-day mark nears for President Trump’s second term, here’s the status of key efforts that affect markets and your wallet. ... Read full Story

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Stock-market bulls are cheering a rare technical signal. Here’s how it works.

By MarketWatch.com | William Watts | 4/25/2025 3:58 PM

A rare technical signal known as the Zweig Breadth Thrust Indicator was triggered this week. That’s bullish, but investors should tread with caution. ... Read full Story

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‘I don’t have $800.’ A look at the heart-wrenching decisions pet owners face as vet care has gotten so expensive.

By MarketWatch.com | Charles Passy | 4/25/2025 3:25 PM

A new Gallup survey finds more than 50% of pet owners have put off or decided against veterinary treatment — which in worst-case scenarios can lead to “economic euthanasia.” ... Read full Story

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A ‘property-tax revolt’ is underway across the country. These numbers explain what’s driving it.

By MarketWatch.com | Andrew Keshner | 4/25/2025 2:57 PM

More than 72% of metropolitan areas with at least 200,000 residents saw above-average increases in property-tax bills last year, according to a property-data and real-estate analytics firm. ... Read full Story

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Another drugmaker says tax reform, not tariffs, would drive U.S. manufacturing

By MarketWatch.com | James Rogers | 4/25/2025 2:30 PM

AbbVie took a little shot at the Trump administration’s trade policy, as the drugmaker said Friday that rather than tariffs, tax reform is the key to boosting U.S. manufacturing. ... Read full Story

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Elizabeth Warren presses Bessent for answers after his remarks at private Wall Street event

By MarketWatch.com | Greg Robb | 4/25/2025 12:21 PM

Massachusetts Democrat says Bessent’s participation at the event highlights a broader concern that President Trump’s “opaque decision-making” could foster insider trading. ... Read full Story

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Dealmaking remains uncertain, Lazard banker says: ‘We’re not in normal times.’

By MarketWatch.com | Steve Gelsi | 4/25/2025 11:50 AM

Lazard’s stock retreated on Friday after the investment bank said that its deal backlog has grown but that an elevated level of economic uncertainty is making it difficult to predict how the second quarter will play out. ... Read full Story

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Consumers are feeling a little better about the economy, but concerns are still rampant

By MarketWatch.com | Greg Robb | 4/25/2025 10:50 AM

Sentiment has fallen for four straight months. ... Read full Story

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A wobbly consumer is one reason investors shouldn’t be tempted to buy stock-market dips, says BofA

By MarketWatch.com | Barbara Kollmeyer | 4/25/2025 10:35 AM

Investors should not be tempted back into the stock market until certain criteria are met, says BofA. ... Read full Story

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It’s time to start nibbling on Lowe’s and Williams-Sonoma’s stocks, analyst says

By MarketWatch.com | Steve Gelsi | 4/25/2025 10:28 AM

Patient investors will see the benefits of taking small purchases of these stocks. ... Read full Story

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Samuel Adams’s parent company points to gains in light beer as tastes shift from craft brews

By MarketWatch.com | Steve Gelsi | 4/25/2025 10:21 AM

Boston Beer Co. says that the company faces long-term challenges. ... Read full Story

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‘I’m literally afraid to look at my balance’: I have $300K in a 2025 target-date fund. Is there a chance it will recover?

By MarketWatch.com | Quentin Fottrell | 4/25/2025 5:32 AM

“I have no idea at this point how much I have lost.” ... Read full Story

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‘SNL’ star Rachel Dratch on the hilarious downfalls of living in a New York apartment

By MarketWatch.com | | 4/25/2025 5:02 AM

“Saturday Night Live” alum Rachel Dratch has peeled back the curtain on apartment life in New York City—and it’s no laughing matter. ... Read full Story

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Making iPhones has gotten complicated in tariff wars. Apple reportedly has a plan to stop some sourcing from China.

By MarketWatch.com | Barbara Kollmeyer | 4/25/2025 3:02 AM

Apple is planning to redirect the production of its U.S.-sold iPhones from China to India, possibly by next year, the Financial Times reported on Friday ... Read full Story

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Here’s how much money the 2025 NFL draft picks will make — and who’s at risk of losing millions

By MarketWatch.com | Weston Blasi | 4/24/2025 11:46 PM

Some draft picks — like quarterback Jalen Milroe — might be making less money in the NFL than they did in college. ... Read full Story

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Pandemic-era shortages may return without trade-war deal with China, businesses warn

By MarketWatch.com | Jeffry Bartash | 4/24/2025 10:15 PM

Prices for many imported consumer goods are likely to rise soon and shortages could even start to develop next month unless the White House reduces tariffs soon, especially punitive duties on China that go as high as 145%. ... Read full Story

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Intel going back to its roots, but latest plans will be costly and stock tumbles on outlook

By MarketWatch.com | Therese Poletti | 4/24/2025 8:22 PM

Intel’s new CEO moves to clean house at Intel, unveiling a plan to streamline the chipmaker. ... Read full Story

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This caterpillar wears the body parts of insect prey

by Science News | Apr 24 2025

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A Bold Metaphysical Portal by Hilma’s Ghost Stretches 600 Feet Across Grand Central Station

by Colossal | Apr 25 2025

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This week at the Capitol: April 21-25, 2025

by CT Mirror | Apr 25 2025

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Amazon airline prioritizes bigger aircraft to handle third-party cargo

by FreightWaves | Apr 07 2025

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Why airlines were already raising baggage fees even before travel demand started dropping

by MarketWatch.com | Apr 25 2025

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You Won't Find Switch 2 Consoles On Amazon, But You Can Get Games & Gear

by GameSpot | Apr 25 2025

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Here’s Why Bathroom Towels Have Those Woven Strips on Both Ends

by Reader's Digest | Apr 25 2025

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I can't believe JLo's affordable barrel jeans are still in stock

by Hello! Magazine | Apr 26 2025

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Let the good times roll: Amtrak to offer Mardi Gras route between New Orleans, Mobile

by upi.com | Apr 25 2025

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I Ate Pineapple Every Day—Here’s What Happened

by thehealthy.com | Mar 31 2025

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Retirement plannomg: the differences between a traditional and Roth IRA

by Fox News | Mar 30 2025

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How are scientists making running shoes more sustainable, while still maintaining performance?

by LIVE SCIENCE | Apr 26 2025

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Flick plans to spring a surprise in Barcelona starting XI for cup final vs Real Madrid

by Yahoo Sports | Apr 26 2025

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Cruise Review: Springtime in the Fjords with Ambassador Cruise Line on board Ambience

by The Travel Magazine | Apr 25 2025

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HVCC, SUNY Plattsburgh forge dual admissions partnership

by NEWS10 ABC | Apr 25 2025

Word of the Day

nonchalant

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 26, 2025 is:

nonchalant • \nahn-shuh-LAHNT\ • adjective

Someone described as nonchalant is relaxed and calm, either because they do not care about something or because they are not worried about something. Nonchalant can also be used to describe something, such as demeanor or behavior, that expresses such relaxed, calm unconcern.

// The team showed a somewhat nonchalant attitude at the beginning of the season, but they became more serious once the championship was within reach.

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Examples:

"He is largely unaffected by the fame and fortune and all the talk of greatness tends to be greeted with a nonchalant shrug." — The Evening Times (Glasgow, Scotland), 19 Mar. 2024

Did you know?

Since nonchalant ultimately comes from words meaning "not" and "be warm," it's no surprise that the word is all about keeping one's cool. Nonchalant’s Old French ancestor is the verb nonchaloir, meaning "to disregard," which combines non-, meaning "not," with chaloir, meaning "to concern." Chaloir in turn traces back to the Latin calēre, meaning "to be warm" (calēre is also the forerunner of the heat-related English word calorie). You might assume that the prefix non- implies the existence of an antonymous chalant, but no such word has developed in English. It’s no big deal though—if you want a word that means the opposite of nonchalant, both concerned and interested can do the job.

Why airlines were already raising baggage fees even before travel demand started dropping

Kevin Warsh says the Fed is broken. He’s taking dead aim at Powell’s job.

U.K. delivery platform says DoorDash is interested in buying it. It would be the latest industry consolidation.

Where Trump’s tariffs and economic promises stand as he nears 100 days in office

Stock-market bulls are cheering a rare technical signal. Here’s how it works.

‘I don’t have $800.’ A look at the heart-wrenching decisions pet owners face as vet care has gotten so expensive.

A ‘property-tax revolt’ is underway across the country. These numbers explain what’s driving it.

Another drugmaker says tax reform, not tariffs, would drive U.S. manufacturing

Elizabeth Warren presses Bessent for answers after his remarks at private Wall Street event

Dealmaking remains uncertain, Lazard banker says: ‘We’re not in normal times.’

Consumers are feeling a little better about the economy, but concerns are still rampant

A wobbly consumer is one reason investors shouldn’t be tempted to buy stock-market dips, says BofA

It’s time to start nibbling on Lowe’s and Williams-Sonoma’s stocks, analyst says

Samuel Adams’s parent company points to gains in light beer as tastes shift from craft brews

‘I’m literally afraid to look at my balance’: I have $300K in a 2025 target-date fund. Is there a chance it will recover?

‘SNL’ star Rachel Dratch on the hilarious downfalls of living in a New York apartment

Making iPhones has gotten complicated in tariff wars. Apple reportedly has a plan to stop some sourcing from China.

Here’s how much money the 2025 NFL draft picks will make — and who’s at risk of losing millions

Pandemic-era shortages may return without trade-war deal with China, businesses warn

Intel going back to its roots, but latest plans will be costly and stock tumbles on outlook

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This caterpillar wears the body parts of insect prey

A Bold Metaphysical Portal by Hilma’s Ghost Stretches 600 Feet Across Grand Central Station

This week at the Capitol: April 21-25, 2025

Amazon airline prioritizes bigger aircraft to handle third-party cargo

Why airlines were already raising baggage fees even before travel demand started dropping

You Won't Find Switch 2 Consoles On Amazon, But You Can Get Games & Gear

Here’s Why Bathroom Towels Have Those Woven Strips on Both Ends

I can't believe JLo's affordable barrel jeans are still in stock

Let the good times roll: Amtrak to offer Mardi Gras route between New Orleans, Mobile

I Ate Pineapple Every Day—Here’s What Happened

Retirement plannomg: the differences between a traditional and Roth IRA

How are scientists making running shoes more sustainable, while still maintaining performance?

Flick plans to spring a surprise in Barcelona starting XI for cup final vs Real Madrid

Cruise Review: Springtime in the Fjords with Ambassador Cruise Line on board Ambience

HVCC, SUNY Plattsburgh forge dual admissions partnership

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