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Man suffers life-threatening injuries when struck by vehicle in Orléans Thursday
Article content Ottawa police confirmed Frday afternoon that a 61-year-old man had died Friday of injuries after he was struck by a vehicle in Orléans Thursday night. First responders were called at about 9:25 p.m. to the 1900 block of St. Joseph Blvd., near the intersection of Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard, in response to a collision…
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A Disney World superfan’s top strategies for creating memorable family moments
It’s 6:59 a.m. and I’m feverishly refreshing the app on my phone, the glow of my screen illuminating the pitch-black bedroom of the Orlando villa that’s ours for the week. I’m waiting to book rides on the My Disney Experience app, where Walt Disney World guests can see estimated wait times for rides and shows,…
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Governor Hochul Announces Full Deployment of State Resources to Respond to Extreme Weather This Winter Season
During Winter Weather Preparedness Week, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State agencies have fully prepared all emergency response resources in advance of the upcoming winter season. The Governor is also reminding New Yorkers of the steps they can take to ensure their households are prepared for extreme weather and informed this winter, which…
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The 5 best credit cards for extended warranty coverage
The benefits of using the top credit cards go far beyond the rewards you can earn. Many cards have insurance coverages that automatically apply to eligible purchases. Among these protections is extended warranty coverage. A credit card’s extended warranty can add an extra year or more to an item’s original warranty. While you may not…
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‘I’m a car mechanic – ignoring one smell could lower your fuel economy by 40%’
It is no mystery good car maintenance will significantly improve the fuel economy fuel of drivers over time, but some red flags are all too often ignored. Car mechanic Scotty Kilmer has previously discussed one critical car component on his YouTube channel and alerted drivers to its importance for fuel usage; oxygen sensors. Today most people are used to…
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Advice | Forget the Cheesecake Factory. Here are real first-date red flags.
This month, I will celebrate 32 years of marriage. But before I got married, I had some telling dates that helped crystallize what I wanted in a mate. I learned to watch for relevant red flags. Of the traits that were important to me in a future spouse, none had anything to do with the…
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Healey to Biden administration: Do more to help offshore wind amid ‘these challenging times’
Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR’s daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. It’s former Gov. Michael Dukakis’ 90th birthday today! You can honor the Duke by taking the T, making some leftover turkey soup (the recipe is very easy) or picking up any litter you see on…
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Deutsche Bank and UniCredit back $4.5 billion insurance startup Wefox with $55 million in fresh funds
Wefox, which sells insurance plans via an online platform, raised $55 million in debt financing from Deutsche Bank and Unicredit. As Wefox didn’t raise equity, its valuation remains unchanged at $4.5 billion. It brings the total amount of funding Wefox has raised so far this year to $160 million. Wefox CEO Julian Teicke. Wefox, the…
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Marketing, sales, and other areas where AI drives revenue increases for companies
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock Marketing, sales, and other areas where AI drives revenue increases for companies Two employees chat over a tablet in a tech lab. Artificial intelligence is having a moment. From San Francisco’s self-driving cars to the proliferation of deepfake photos depicting everyone from Donald Trump to Pope Francis, AI is virtually everywhere you…
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City Announces Road Closures and Other Details for 2023 Philadelphia Veterans Parade | Office of Special Events
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia released road closure information for the 2023 Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade taking place on Sunday, November 5. Parade Activities & Information: The 9th Annual Philadelphia Veterans Parade will kick off at noon on Sunday, November 5, and feature more than 100 organizations, over 4,000 participants, and over 50 Veteran…