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'Perfect storm' of fall weather - and falling numbers - hits wheat farmers hard

'Perfect storm' of fall weather - and falling numbers - hits wheat farmers hard

Wheat farmers thought they had a solid crop that might turn a profit in a bleak year for agriculture. Then they hauled the crop to the elevator and found out an unexpected problem sharply reduced the value of the crop. It’s a story about weather, chemistry — and bread.
by Dan Gunderson

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Trade dispute with China could slow transition to low-carbon power

Trade dispute with China could slow transition to low-carbon power

China manufactures much of the world’s low-carbon energy technologies, so trade disputes with the country could slow the growth of solar and wind energy in the United States.
by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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2020 Affordable Care Act health plans: What's new

2020 Affordable Care Act health plans: What's new

ACA plans for 2020 are cheaper than last year — premiums lower, on average. And in some areas, people who qualify for federal subsidies could end up with no monthly payment. But read the fine print.
by Shefali Luthra

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Target bursts into the holiday season with a bang

Target bursts into the holiday season with a bang

The Minneapolis-based retailer raised its expectations for the year and shares rose more than 12 percent Wednesday, striking an all-time high. It was one of the largest one-day stock swings in the company’s history.
by The Associated Press

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As oil prices drop and money dries up, is the U.S. shale boom going bust?

As oil prices drop and money dries up, is the U.S. shale boom going bust?

The boom that helped make the U.S. the world's largest oil producer could be ending. Oil prices are down amid weak demand and investors no longer seem willing to write the industry a blank check.
by Darius Rafieyan

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Disney Plus user accounts already found on hacking sites

The news site ZDNet found stolen account usernames and passwords selling for $3 on underground hacking forums. Disney’s streaming service costs $7 a month or $70 a year. Disney says there’s no indication of a security breach compromising passwords.
by The Associated Press

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#OkBoomer vs. #OkMillennial: workplace nightmare, or just a meme?

#OkBoomer vs. #OkMillennial: workplace nightmare, or just a meme?

The popularity of #OkBoomer suggests there might be a yawning gap in attitudes between old and young. Those differences can sometimes play out in the workforce, which now spans five generations.
by Yuki Noguchi

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