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Becoming a chatbot: my life as a real estate AIs human backup

For one weird year, I was the human who stepped in to make sure a property chatbot didn't blow its cover - I was a person pretending to be a computer pretending to be a person

The recruiter was a chipper woman with a master's degree in English. Previously she had worked as an independent bookseller. "Your experience as an English grad student is ideal for this role," she told me. The position was at a company that made artificial intelligence for real estate. They had developed a product called Brenda, a conversational AI that could answer questions about apartment listings. Brenda had been acquired by a larger company that made software for property managers, and now thousands of properties across the country had put her to work.

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Bakhmut remains 'hottest spot" on front line, "breaking" Russia: Zelensky
Bakhmut remains 'hottest spot
Zelensky said Russian troops were being slaughtered because "the Kremlin can't admit mistakes and is terribly afraid of reality."


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US trade chief urges new tools against Chinas 20-year market distortions
US trade chief urges new tools against Chinas 20-year market distortions
Loss of American jobs, income and manufacturing capabilities accompanying surge in low-priced imports is real and devastating, says Katherine Tai.






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CVS, Walgreens limit sales of some children's pain relief medication. Here's what parents should know.
CVS, Walgreens limit sales of some children's pain relief medication. Here's what parents should know.
Caring for sick children is more stressful thanks to shortages of pain relievers including Tylenol and Advil, prompting some stores to limit purchases


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Terry Hall, lead vocalist of Ska band The Specials, has died | CNN
Terry Hall, lead vocalist of Ska band The Specials, has died | CNN
Monday's social media posts commemorating Hall concluded by sharing how the singer "often left the stage at the end of The Specials' life-affirming shows with three words… 'Love Love Love'."




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The fateful question the January 6 committee left hanging over the United States | CNN Politics
The fateful question the January 6 committee left hanging over the United States | CNN Politics
"No man who would behave that way at that moment in time can ever serve in any position of authority in our nation again. He is unfit for any office," the Wyoming Republican said on Monday.


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Maricopa judge allows narrow part of Kari Lake's Arizona election lawsuit to head to trial | CNN Politics
Maricopa judge allows narrow part of Kari Lake's Arizona election lawsuit to head to trial | CNN Politics
Democratic attorney Marc Elias, whose legal team is representing Hobbs, framed the court decision as a victory, pointing out that most of the claims were dismissed and that a higher hurdle lies ahead in the trial. "Proving intentional wrongdoing and that it affected the outcome of the election will be impossible for Lake," Elias tweeted.




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World Cup champion Argentina returns home to a jubilant Buenos Aires | CNN
World Cup champion Argentina returns home to a jubilant Buenos Aires | CNN
"I am proud of the work they did," he added, fighting back tears as he was embraced by his players. "I want to tell people to enjoy, it's a historic moment for our country."


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Release of Trump Tax Returns Could Herald New Era for Taxpayer Privacy
Release of Trump Tax Returns Could Herald New Era for Taxpayer Privacy
“That’s the end of tax privacy to me,” Mr. Yin said. “Essentially no one’s tax information is really protected, as long as you cross some interest who happens to be in power at some particular point in time, then we’re all vulnerable.”




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Elon Musk polled Twitter on whether he should step down as CEO. Most voters said yes
Elon Musk polled Twitter on whether he should step down as CEO. Most voters said yes
And only 9% of respondents to that survey said they find Tesla very or mostly likable as a brand — the company ranked far behind VW, BMW, Opel and others in Germany. That\'s despite the fact that Tesla is investing heavily in the German market. It opened a major vehicle assembly plant in Grünheide, outside of Berlin, in March o this year.


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Its Unclear Whether the Justice Dept. Will Take Up the Jan. 6 Panels Charges
Its Unclear Whether the Justice Dept. Will Take Up the Jan. 6 Panels Charges
Judge Mehta also found that there was a reasonable case to be made that Mr. Trump had aided and abetted those in the mob who assaulted the police at the Capitol — in part by waiting so long to call publicly for the rioters to calm down. One of the ways prosecutors could prove that Mr. Trump engaged in insurrection is by showing that he gave “aid and comfort” to other insurrectionists who took part in a rebellion against the government.




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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to US extradition
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to US extradition
“I can only be moved by Mr Bankman-Fried and he has not moved me,” Serville said. Franklyn Williams – the Bahamas’ deputy director of legal affairs, who is representing the United States in its push to extradite Bankman-Fried – called the day’s proceedings “incredible” and appeared frustrated by the delay.


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After 90 Years, a Menorah That Symbolized Defiance Is Rekindled in Germany
After 90 Years, a Menorah That Symbolized Defiance Is Rekindled in Germany
Although Germany is having a reckoning with its Nazi past and the Holocaust, like many other countries, including the United States, it has seen a rise in antisemitic hate crimes in recent years. In 2019, a gunman made a failed attempt to attack a synagogue in the German city of Halle.




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Heavy metals found in dark chocolate including Trader Joe's and Hershey's
Heavy metals found in dark chocolate including Trader Joe's and Hershey's
Consumer Reports says potentially harmful levels of cadmium and lead were detected in some chocolate brands.


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Putin Visits Belarus, Stirring New Concern on Future of Ukraine War
Putin Visits Belarus, Stirring New Concern on Future of Ukraine War
Mr. Peskov similarly dismissed warnings from the United States at the start of the year that Russia was planning to invade Ukraine, insisting that Moscow had sent troops to Belarus only for training exercises.



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Lawmakers Unveil Sprawling Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown
Lawmakers Unveil Sprawling Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown
It strengthens Medicaid benefits for other recipients as well, providing five years of funding for Medicaid in Puerto Rico and permanent funding for coverage in other U.S. territories. The bill also offers other protections for Medicaid recipients, ensuring that children in the program and the federal Children’s Health Insurance Program receive a year of continuous coverage after enrollment.


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Epic Games to Pay $520 Million Over Childrens Privacy and Trickery Charges
Epic Games to Pay $520 Million Over Childrens Privacy and Trickery Charges
Well before the F.T.C. action on Monday, British legislators pushed for stronger safeguards for children on propulsive, multiplayer video games. In a parliamentary hearing on immersive and potentially addictive technologies in 2019, members of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee grilled video game company officials about children signing up for accounts and racking up purchases without parental knowledge or consent.




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Disney stock on its way to worst year since 1974 after 'Avatar' sequel disappoints
Disney stock on its way to worst year since 1974 after 'Avatar' sequel disappoints
Jon Swartz is a senior reporter for MarketWatch in San Francisco, covering many of the biggest players in tech, including Netflix, Facebook and Google. Jon has covered technology for more than 20 years, and previously worked for Barron\'s and USA Today. Follow him on Twitter @jswartz.


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First banknotes featuring King Charles unveiled
First banknotes featuring King Charles unveiled
The notes will gradually replace those featuring his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and enter circulation from the middle of 2024.


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Congress releases major spending bill with election reforms to prevent another Jan. 6
Congress releases major spending bill with election reforms to prevent another Jan. 6
Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, called the imbalance between military and nonmilitary money \"a concern of mine,\" and said there are \"others who feel the way I do.\" But she said the bill may be preferable to dealing with a Republican-controlled House next year.


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Archaeologists Devise a Better Clock for Biblical Times
Archaeologists Devise a Better Clock for Biblical Times
Scholars who had partly absolved the Babylonians should feel vindicated, he added. “Now, the magnetic results support their hypothesis. The big deal about this research is that after decades of work on establishing a reference database, we finally reap the fruits of our labor, and what we saw has become a potent dating tool in biblical archaeology that, undoubtedly, will become part of the tool kit of archaeologists working in the Holy Land.”


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Title 42 to remain in place for now as Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily freezes order meant to end it | CNN Politics
Title 42 to remain in place for now as Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily freezes order meant to end it | CNN Politics
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday put a temporary hold on the termination of a controversial Trump-era immigration policy known as Title 42 that was set to end on December 21, leaving it in place for now.


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EU approves measure to limit natural gas prices in effort to combat energy crisis
EU approves measure to limit natural gas prices in effort to combat energy crisis
European Union energy ministers agreed to a "dynamic" cap on natural gas prices Monday after two months of intense negotiations.


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Treasury yields rise as Japan unexpectedly loosens its bond yield cap
Treasury yields rise as Japan unexpectedly loosens its bond yield cap
The Bank of Japan caught markets off guard by tweaking its yield controls to allow the yield on its 10-year JGB to move 0.5% either side of its 0% target, up from 0.25% previously, in a move aimed at cushioning the effects of protracted monetary stimulus measures.


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Sam Bankman-Fried Said to Agree to Extradition After Chaotic Hearing
Sam Bankman-Fried Said to Agree to Extradition After Chaotic Hearing
The collapse of FTX has devastated the crypto industry, putting other companies in jeopardy and costing customers a fortune in lost cryptocurrencies. Outside the courthouse, a group of visitors to the Bahamas, including some who said they had invested in digital assets and done business with FTX, showed up to express anger with Mr. Bankman-Fried.


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Jan. 6 committee sends DOJ historic criminal referral of Trump over Capitol riot
Jan. 6 committee sends DOJ historic criminal referral of Trump over Capitol riot
Trump also has claimed that Pence had the authority to reject the Electoral College votes of those contested swing states. However, Pence concluded he did not have that power, a conclusion that is backed by a wide array of constitutional scholars and others.


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TSB fined 49m over IT meltdown
TSB fined 49m over IT meltdown
Mr Steward added: \"The firm failed to plan for the IT migration properly, the governance of the project was insufficiently robust and the firm failed to take reasonable care to organise and control its affairs responsibly and effectively, with adequate risk management systems.\"


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The Fed needs to stop raising rates
The Fed needs to stop raising rates
With too much hidden leverage around, the central bank should wait to see if the punch bowl has been sufficiently drained


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Risk level of school buildings collapsing in England raised to very likely
Risk level of school buildings collapsing in England raised to very likely
Annual report lays bare state of dilapidated education estate built during postwar shortages


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Bill Gates: 'Our grandchildren will grow up in a world that is dramatically worse off' if we don't fix climate change
Bill Gates: 'Our grandchildren will grow up in a world that is dramatically worse off' if we don't fix climate change
Public money for climate research and development has gone up by one third since the 2015 Paris Climate Accord and in the United States, laws passed this year will put $500 billion towards a transition of the energy infrastructure away from fossil-fueled based sources, according to Gates.


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China races to bolster health system as COVID surge sparks global concern
China races to bolster health system as COVID surge sparks global concern
Cities across China scrambled to install hospital beds and build fever screening clinics on Tuesday as authorities reported five more deaths and international concern grew about Beijing's surprise decision to let the virus run free.


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This Minnesota-Based Business Is On A Mission To Get Rid Of Plastic In The Bathroom
This Minnesota-Based Business Is On A Mission To Get Rid Of Plastic In The Bathroom
“We want to be where people are going to buy a plastic bottle and eliminate that plastic purchase. Everybody goes to the grocery store and a lot of people buy their personal care products there. So that’s a good start, but we’d ultimately love to have a full collection of products that showcases the zero-waste lifestyle without compromising on quality.”


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Dutch leader apologizes for Netherlands' role in slavery and slave trade
Dutch leader apologizes for Netherlands' role in slavery and slave trade
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte apologized for the Netherlands historical role in slavery, despite calls to delay the statement.


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Bill Gates: 'Our grandchildren will grow up in a world that is dramatically worse off' if we don't fix climate change
Bill Gates: 'Our grandchildren will grow up in a world that is dramatically worse off' if we don't fix climate change
Public money for climate research and development has gone up by one third since the 2015 Paris Climate Accord and in the United States, laws passed this year will put $500 billion towards a transition of the energy infrastructure away from fossil-fueled based sources, according to Gates.


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British Airways flights from the US delayed due to technical difficulties | CNN Business
British Airways flights from the US delayed due to technical difficulties | CNN Business
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Rishi Sunak tells Gary Neville to stick to football after workers rights comments
Rishi Sunak tells Gary Neville to stick to football after workers rights comments
Speaking at World Cup, pundit said government was demonising striking NHS and rail staff


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11 Tips to Choose the Right Startup Marketing Agency
11 Tips to Choose the Right Startup Marketing Agency
In this guide, we'll share the 11 tips to help you choose the right startup marketing agency and the benefits of working with the right one.


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Here's who Elon Musk could pick to be Twitter's next CEO | CNN Business
Here's who Elon Musk could pick to be Twitter's next CEO | CNN Business
Elon Musk may soon be on the lookout for a new chief executive to run Twitter.


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Alan Dershowitz dismisses Jan. 6 committees Trump referral: Worthless piece of paper
Alan Dershowitz dismisses Jan. 6 committees Trump referral: Worthless piece of paper
Harvard Law School Professor Alan Dershowitz denounced the Jan. 6 committee as a kangaroo court that produced a worthless report that should be thrown in the wastebasket.


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Social Security 2023 benefit increase: Payment dates for your 8.7% hike
Social Security 2023 benefit increase: Payment dates for your 8.7% hike
Seniors and other recipients are getting the biggest bump since 1981. But tax and Medicare issues may complicate things.


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FTX founder Bankman-Fried sent back to Bahamas jail in day of courtroom chaos
FTX founder Bankman-Fried sent back to Bahamas jail in day of courtroom chaos
Sam Bankman-Fried is returning to a Bahamian prison after demanding to see a copy of his federal indictment.


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Disney stock on its way to worst year since 1974 after Avatar sequel disappoints
Disney stock on its way to worst year since 1974 after Avatar sequel disappoints
"Avatar: The Way of Water" couldn't reverse Walt Disney Co.'s recent stock funk.


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An Imperial Supreme Court Asserts Its Power, Alarming Scholars
An Imperial Supreme Court Asserts Its Power, Alarming Scholars
Several new studies document the current courts distinctive insistence on its dominance and the justices willingness to use procedural shortcuts to achieve it.


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Hawaii Volcanoes Mauna Loa and Kilauea Stop Erupting
Hawaii Volcanoes Mauna Loa and Kilauea Stop Erupting
Kilauea, smaller than Mauna Loa, erupted almost continuously from 1983 to 2018, when it set off the most destructive eruption of its recorded history. The eruption that just ceased began in September 2021, according to the Geological Survey.


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South Korean financial super app Toss closes $405M Series G as valuation rises 7%
South Korean financial super app Toss closes $405M Series G as valuation rises 7%
Note: This story originally reported that the company expects to generate 1trillion won ($767 million) of revenue next year; we’ve updated the story to reflect that Viva Republica is expected to post about $767 million in sales this year


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This App Could Fix Your Social Media Addiction
This App Could Fix Your Social Media Addiction
This app forces you to pause for a few seconds after opening addictive apps. A scientific study shows it works.


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Arctic blast this week brings the coldest Christmas in nearly 40 years for millions | CNN
Arctic blast this week brings the coldest Christmas in nearly 40 years for millions | CNN
The coldest air of the season -- by far -- will dive down from Canada, bringing dangerously cold temperatures to millions this week. Temperatures will drop so low in some places that frostbite could begin in as little as five minutes on exposed skin.


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Human heart found while making brine at a Tennessee salt facility, officials say
Human heart found while making brine at a Tennessee salt facility, officials say
Ive got 32 years in law enforcement. I do have to say this is probably in the top 5 of most bizarre things that Ive ever seen," Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis said.


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Argentina arrive home to rapturous welcome
Argentina arrive home to rapturous welcome
The players are expected to spend a few hours at the Argentine Football Association (AFA) facilities near the airport before heading at noon to the huge Obeliso monument in the centre of town, where hundreds of thousands are likely to gather.


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Putin says Russia has 'no interest' in absorbing Belarus
Putin says Russia has 'no interest' in absorbing Belarus
MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday his country has no interest in absorbing Belarus, Moscows main ally that heavily depends on it for cheap oil and loans. Read more at straitstimes.com.


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World Cup champion Argentina returns home to a jubilant Buenos Aires | CNN
World Cup champion Argentina returns home to a jubilant Buenos Aires | CNN
"I am proud of the work they did," he added, fighting back tears as he was embraced by his players. "I want to tell people to enjoy, it's a historic moment for our country."


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Video: Jake Tapper pays tribute to Drew Griffin | CNN Business
Video: Jake Tapper pays tribute to Drew Griffin | CNN Business
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Lawmakers unveil sweeping government funding bill to avert shutdown | CNN Politics
Lawmakers unveil sweeping government funding bill to avert shutdown | CNN Politics
There was also no final resolution on where the new FBI headquarters will be located, a major point of contention as lawmakers from Maryland - namely House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer - pushed to bring the law enforcement agency into their state. In a deal worked through by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the General Services Administration would be required to conduct "separate and detailed consultations" with Maryland and Virginia representatives about potential sites in each of the states, according to a Senate Democratic aide.


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CVS, Walgreens limit purchases of children's pain-relief medicine | CNN
CVS, Walgreens limit purchases of children's pain-relief medicine | CNN
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association said that during this period of high demand, parents concerned about a child's illness should "contact their pediatrician or other healthcare provider for additional guidance, especially when it comes to an appropriate amount of medicine needed to get them through this flu season."


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Elon Musk is conspicuously quiet after Twitter users vote for him to step down amid chaotic policy changes | CNN Business
Elon Musk is conspicuously quiet after Twitter users vote for him to step down amid chaotic policy changes | CNN Business
Most stock quote data provided by BATS. US market indices are shown in real time, except for the S&P 500 which is refreshed every two minutes. All times are ET. Factset: FactSet Research Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Chicago Mercantile: Certain market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. Dow Jones: The Dow Jones branded indices are proprietary to and are calculated, distributed and marketed by DJI Opco, a subsidiary of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and have been licensed for use to S&P Opco, LLC and CNN. Standard & Poor's and S&P are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC and Dow Jones is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. All content of the Dow Jones branded indices Copyright S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and/or its affiliates. Fair value provided by IndexArb.com. Market holidays and trading hours provided by Copp Clark Limited.


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Here's who Elon Musk could pick to be Twitter's next CEO | CNN Business
Here's who Elon Musk could pick to be Twitter's next CEO | CNN Business
Most stock quote data provided by BATS. US market indices are shown in real time, except for the S&P 500 which is refreshed every two minutes. All times are ET. Factset: FactSet Research Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Chicago Mercantile: Certain market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. Dow Jones: The Dow Jones branded indices are proprietary to and are calculated, distributed and marketed by DJI Opco, a subsidiary of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and have been licensed for use to S&P Opco, LLC and CNN. Standard & Poor's and S&P are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC and Dow Jones is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. All content of the Dow Jones branded indices Copyright S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and/or its affiliates. Fair value provided by IndexArb.com. Market holidays and trading hours provided by Copp Clark Limited.


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After a day of courtroom bickering and confusion, SBF is coming home | CNN Business
After a day of courtroom bickering and confusion, SBF is coming home | CNN Business
Most stock quote data provided by BATS. US market indices are shown in real time, except for the S&P 500 which is refreshed every two minutes. All times are ET. Factset: FactSet Research Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Chicago Mercantile: Certain market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. Dow Jones: The Dow Jones branded indices are proprietary to and are calculated, distributed and marketed by DJI Opco, a subsidiary of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and have been licensed for use to S&P Opco, LLC and CNN. Standard & Poor's and S&P are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC and Dow Jones is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. All content of the Dow Jones branded indices Copyright S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and/or its affiliates. Fair value provided by IndexArb.com. Market holidays and trading hours provided by Copp Clark Limited.


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One Day With an Ambulance in Britain: Long Waits, Rising Frustration
One Day With an Ambulance in Britain: Long Waits, Rising Frustration
In their living room of their home the next morning, Mr. Taylor, also 79, pointed out the dozens of spoons his wife had collected over their five decades-long marriage, displayed in a cabinet he built. “There are lots of good memories here,” he said of the home where they had raised their five children.




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