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It was a $1 or bust for the dogecoin community on Wednesday—and now it seems like dogecoin fanatics are just left with the bust. However, a failed attempt at producing an epic rally in doge doesn’t seem to have deflated the staunchest supporters of the parody coin. See full story.
More than 4 in 10 people breathe unhealthy air, says American Lung Association — people of color 3 times as likely to live in polluted places
More than 4 in 10 people (135 million) in the U.S. live with polluted air, placing their health and lives at risk, an annual report from the American Lung Association, released just ahead of Earth Day, shows. See full story.
Tesla to report first-quarter earnings amid renewed concerns about its Autopilot
A fiery crash in Texas brings renewed scrutiny to Tesla Inc., slated to report first-quarter earnings next week. See full story.
Is the U.S. housing market heading for a crash? Here’s what the experts say
Searches for the phrase, ‘When is the housing market going to crash?’ are up 2,450% over the past month. See full story.
If you’re in your 50s or 60s, consider these moves to avoid higher taxes in retirement
The tax debt building up in your IRAs can quickly deplete your retirement savings. But there are a few ways you can avoid this problem. See full story.
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The Republic of Ireland, the small island on the northwestern tip of Europe, has a population of 4.9 million, compared to China’s 1.4 billion people. See full story.