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Why are red states hiring faster than blue states?

Washington Post ranked the 50 states by their hiring rates and found a trend so clear that, if it holds up, should be front-page news: GOP states are hiring faster than blue ones.

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Amazon's 70+ best Memorial Day deals — save up to 70%
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The 10 best Memorial Day grill sales right now — Weber, Char-Broil and more
Score sizzling sales on gas and charcoal beauties, smokers, pizza ovens and portable minis, like a Cuisinart cutie for $28!

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Memorial Day sales 2023: The 90+ best deals to shop right now
Amazon, Walmart, Coach, Dyson, Target, Best Buy, Samsung: Check out the mega sales from all the heavy hitters this holiday weekend!

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The best Memorial Day 2023 furniture sales — up to 70% off Home Depot, Lowe's and more
Bestselling dining chairs from West Elm, statement mirrors from Pottery Barn...Save up to $300 on incredible stuff!

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Walmart just dropped 50+ spectacular Memorial Day sales, starting at $9
We're seeing some of the best prices all year! Score a bestselling 58-inch TV for $268, a Dyson stick vac for $170 off and more!

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We shop for a living, and these are hands down the 10 best Memorial Day sales of 2023
Score huge savings on a Dyson stick vacuum, a highly rated Lenovo laptop and, yes, those ever-popular Apple AirPods.

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What is compound interest, and how is it calculated?
One of the upsides to keeping your money in a bank account is the chance to earn compound interest — you earn interest on both the funds you deposit in an account and on the interest that money earns. Here’s how compound interest works.

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How much do I need to open a CD?
The typical minimum balance for certificate of deposits is usually $500-$1,000, or more. This means you need to think carefully about opening a new CD.

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Checking vs. savings accounts: What’s the difference?
Checking and savings accounts offer different benefits and limitations, and you’ll likely need both to manage your money. Here are the key differences.

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High-yield savings account vs. CD: Which is right for you?
To decide if a high-yield savings account or CD is a better fit for you, consider why you’re saving and when you may need your money.

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How to find the best high-yield savings account rates for June 2023
If you’re considering opening a high-yield savings account, here's how to find the best savings account interest rates.

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NBA opens investigation longtime ref Eric Lewis over alleged burner account, per reports
Fans noticed an account strongly defending Lewis earlier this week.

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Duggars docuseries investigates 'insidious organization behind the family.' Here's why its producer hopes Jim Bob and Michelle tune in.
Duggar family secrets are being spilled in a four-part docuseries looking at the controversial reality TV family and their ties to the embattled Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP).

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This Kamado Joe Grill is $200 off for Memorial Day
It's finally cookout season — this year, why not treat yourself to the best charcoal grill out there at a 40% discount?

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'Best little soundbar': The most popular model at Amazon is down to an absurd $40 for Memorial Day
If you find yourself opting into closed captions more often than not, you might need this in your life.

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The best kitchen gadgets on sale for Memorial Day — save over $200 off Ninja, Nespresso and more
Mega markdowns are already in play on Instant Pot pressure cookers, Vitamix blenders and Toshiba toaster ovens. What are you waiting for?

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I shop for a living, and this is what I'm buying from Nordstrom's Half Yearly sale — starting at just $16
Score up to 60% on Barefoot Dreams, Zella, Coach, Le Creuset and more at Nordstrom's Memorial Day blowout.

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Everton survives, Leeds relegated on EPL's final day. But don't blame the Americans
The Premier League's final-day drama was in the relegation zone. Everton won to stay up; Leicester and Leeds, with heavy U.S. influence, are going down.

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Church of Crimson: OU softball is creating its own 'Sooner Magic'
For any believer in "Sooner Magic", consider it alive and well with Patty Gasso's squad.

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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Players ready to help you in Week 9
Who should you add for a boost this week? Fred Zinkie makes the case for 11 players set to make an impact for fantasy managers.

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Run! Kate Middleton's fave sneakers are on sale for Memorial Day
Superga Cotu aren't just for celebrities. They were the most loved sneakers by Yahoo readers in 2022.

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One day left! The Adidas Memorial Day sale rocks — save up to 40% on Ultraboosts, Cloudfoams and more!
Find classic Stan Smiths, Adilette comfort slides and so much more — at some of the best prices all year!

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Memorial Day miracle: Save a whopping $50 on Bose's QuietComfort cans — and more!
These unbelievable prices are good till day's end — stock up on Father's Day gifts!

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40+ Amazon bestsellers that you will be obsessed with this Memorial Day
From bestselling slides to water bottles that keep drinks chilled for 24 hours, each of these items is a winner.

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Traveling this summer? Flight attendants are obsessed with these 10 beauty products, from $4
Counteract the ravages of air travel with this arsenal of pro-approved skincare gems.

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I'm an interior designer, and these are Wayfair's best Memorial Day sales — save up to 70%
The summer season is kicking off with sweet discounts on everything from patio furniture to grills.

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Who is the woman holding a torch on the Columbia Pictures logo? Photographer who captured 'iconic' image says it 'took on a life of its own’
It’s a story made for a Hollywood film, and in some ways, it already is.

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I'm an interior designer and here are the best rugs at Amazon's Memorial Day sale — starting at $20
Treat your toes to piles of deep discounts — save up to 75% on Safavieh, Nicole Miller, NuLoom, Loloi and more!

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I'm an interior designer, and these are my top picks from AllModern's Memorial Day sale — save up to 60%
Get double discounts on furniture and accessories for your patio, bedroom, living room and more this holiday weekend.

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'Succession' actor says fans on Reddit are 'on the right track' ahead of series finale
Peter Friedman speaks out about keeping spoilers under wraps and reading fan theories.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks out on Bruce Willis leaving Hollywood amid health woes: 'I think that he's fantastic'
The action star and former governor of California shared a message of appreciation for Bruce Willis.

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Penguins reportedly waiting for Kyle Dubas to make decision on GM job offer
The ball is reportedly in Kyle Dubas' court as the former Leafs GM mulls an offer from Pittsburgh less than two weeks after talks broke down with Toronto.

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LOOK: Michigan DL Kris Jenkins shows off impressive offseason growth
Michigan defensive lineman Kris Jenkins is receiving plenty of hype from his coaches and teammates about the kind of season that should be expected of him in 2023. Jenkins took to Twitter this week to show off some impressive gains he's made in recent weeks, now sitting over 300 pounds. For comparison, Jenkins' weight on U-M's official spring roster says he was playing at 285.

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All the Nvidia news announced by Jensen Huang at Computex
Jensen Huang wants to bring generative AI to every data center, the Nvidia co-founder and CEO said during Computex in Taipei today. During the speech, Huang’s first public speech in almost four years he said, he made a slew of announcements, including chip release dates, its DGX GH200 super computer and partnerships with major companies. 1. Nvidia’s GForce RTX 4080 Ti GPU for gamers is now in full production and being produced in “large quantities” with partners in Taiwan.

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It's wedding season — 19 best wedding guest dresses that will make jaws hit the floor
Wedding season is here! These stunning spring and summer wedding guest dresses start at just $60.

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This portable AC makes a room 20° colder in minutes — and it's on sale for Memorial Day
'Keeps my room freaking ice cold': With a winner like this, you don't have to sweat it out this summer.

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Memorial Day clothing sales 2023: The 30+ best deals, from Athleta to Zappos
Holiday sales are still in full swing! Score massive discounts on Coach, Kate Spade, Lululemon, Levi's, Macy's, Nike, Spanx and more.

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If you buy one thing for Memorial Day, make it this Lenovo laptop for $413 — it's nearly 60% off!
Shoppers say they've 'struck gold with this machine'. Don't miss this holiday steal!

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I'm a professional organizer and these are the best Memorial Day storage sales — starting at $7
Get your house in shape for summer with these smart food containers, cookware organizers, shoe boxes and more, starting at $7 for Memorial Day.

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