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Calibrate your emergency fund to a crisis-prone world

Calibrate your emergency fund to a crisis-prone world

It took a pandemic to convince Americans to take saving money seriously. For years, Americans set aside 7%-8% of their income. In a knee-jerk reaction to COVID-19, people stashed cash at a historic level. According to the U.S.
Edmunds: All-wheel-drive SUV alternatives for winter

Edmunds: All-wheel-drive SUV alternatives for winter

Winter is coming, as is the unpleasantness of driving on wet, snowy or icy roads. A vehicle with all-wheel drive can help maximize traction in these conditions.
San Francisco nixes cigarette smoking ban in apartments

San Francisco nixes cigarette smoking ban in apartments

SAN FRANCISCO — An ordinance to ban cigarette smoking in San Francisco apartments failed to get a second vote from supervisors Tuesday, meaning the proposal is dead for now.
Pfizer vaccine moves closer to getting the OK in the US

Pfizer vaccine moves closer to getting the OK in the US

WASHINGTON — U.S.
Pornhub calls halt to unverified users posting on its site

Pornhub calls halt to unverified users posting on its site

NEW YORK — Pornhub said Tuesday it was halting unverified users from uploading video material after a report alleged that the pornographic website was showing videos of rape and underage sex.
Massey Hall joins music venue complex under deal with Allied Properties

Massey Hall joins music venue complex under deal with Allied Properties

TORONTO — Massey Hall’s multi-year facelift is becoming the anchor of a major Toronto music complex, under a new investment from a local developer.
Canadian families will pay nearly $700 more for groceries in 2021, report says

Canadian families will pay nearly $700 more for groceries in 2021, report says

The average Canadian family will pay up to an extra $695 for food next year, as the pandemic, wildfires and changing consumer habits drive up grocery bills to the highest increase ever predicted by an annual food price report.
EXPLAINER: Final steps in US review of COVID-19 vaccine

EXPLAINER: Final steps in US review of COVID-19 vaccine

WASHINGTON — Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is entering the final phase of review before the U.S. government decides whether to allow millions to get the shots.
Steven Soderbergh among producers of upcoming Academy Awards

Steven Soderbergh among producers of upcoming Academy Awards

Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh is going behind the scenes for the next Academy Awards.
Q&A: Soderbergh on his 'boat movie' & the blockbuster's fate

Q&A: Soderbergh on his 'boat movie' & the blockbuster's fate

NEW YORK — Steven Soderbergh calls it “the boat movie” even though he’s not supposed to call it “the boat movie.
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