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Best Vancouver Events in Spring 2025

From April events in Vancouver that herald the blooming of cherry blossoms to May events in Vancouver that highlight running marathons and food festivals, Spring events in Vancouver promises something for everyone.

Best Miami Events in Spring 2025

Discover the best Miami spring events, from cultural festivals and concerts to world-class sports and family fairs. Embrace the Magic City’s vibrant April–May lineup.

Best Chicago Events in Spring 2025

Explore top spring events in Chicago, from St. Patrick’s festivities and sports matchups to music fests and art shows. Discover the best ways to embrace spring in the Windy City.

Best Los Angeles Events in March 2025

Explore these Los Angeles events in March, as there’s never a shortage of excitement, creativity, and variety. This is your definitive guide to some of the most thrilling Los Angeles March events that promise to make 2025 a year to remember.

How to Choose the Best Real Estate Farming Materials for Long-Term Success

Real estate farming is an effective marketing strategy. It helps real estate agents dominate a specific neighborhood by building strong relationships and becoming the go-to expert in that area. One of the key components to ensuring success in farming is choosing the right materials that will establish your presence and resonate with the community.

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Exxon to Build Emissions-Reduced Power Plant for Tech Giants

Exxon Mobil plans to build a natural gas power plant to supply electricity directly to data centers. The plant will include carbon capture technology to reduce 90% of its carbon emissions, addressing both energy demand and environmental concerns. This marks a shift for Exxon, as the company has historically focused on supplying energy for its own operations.

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Stanley Issues Recall After Reports of Lid Failures and Burns

Stanley, the maker of the widely popular travel mugs, has announced a major recall on millions of lids, raising safety concerns among users. The issue stems from lids detaching during use—often while the drinker is mid-sip of hot coffee—leading to burns and injuries. The recall impacts approximately 2.6 million mugs sold since mid-2016.

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Two-Month GST/HST Break Starts This Saturday

Starting December 14, Canadians can enjoy two months of savings as the federal government temporarily removes the GST/HST from certain essential goods. This tax break applies to items bought and delivered by February 15, 2025, with no extra steps required from shoppers—the tax is automatically removed at checkout.

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Google Unveils Powerful New AI Tool: Gemini 2.0

Google has revealed Gemini 2.0, a significant upgrade to its AI capabilities. The platform can handle text, images, audio, and code, making it more versatile for a variety of tasks. With faster processing and enhanced tools like Google Search, Gemini 2.0 offers improved functionality and seamless user experiences.

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YouTube TV to Raise Monthly Price to $82.99

YouTube TV is raising its monthly price from $72.99 to $82.99 starting in January. The company informed subscribers today, explaining the increase is due to rising content costs and investments in improving the service. Features like unlimited DVR storage and a large on-demand library were highlighted as part of the value offered.

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Trump Again: TIME's Person of the Year

Donald Trump has been named TIME Magazine's Person of the Year for 2024, marking the second time he's received this honor, following his initial award in 2016 after his presidential election victory. The announcement will be celebrated with Trump ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange this Thursday, highlighting his significant influence on global events over the past year.

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FIFA Confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup Host Amid Controversy

FIFA has officially announced that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 Men’s World Cup, marking the first time the nation will hold the prestigious tournament. The decision was made during an online meeting led by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, where more than 200 member federations showed their support for the bid with resounding applause. Saudi Arabia was the sole bidder for the 2034 event after FIFA's decision to limit eligibility to Asia and Oceania, giving prospective hosts a narrow four-week window to declare their candidacy.

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Pepsi Launches Limited-Edition Gingerbread Soda for the Holidays

Pepsi is adding a festive twist to the holidays with a new Gingerbread-flavored soda. The drink, available in Pepsi Zero Sugar Mini Cans, combines Pepsi’s classic fizz with flavors like brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and molasses. It’s the brand’s first holiday-themed soda in years and will be available starting December 4 for a limited time.

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Starbucks Holiday Cups Spark 42% Customer Spike

Starbucks saw a significant 42% surge in customer visits during its annual Red Cup Day on November 14, signaling strong engagement with its popular holiday promotion. The event, which rewards customers with collectible festive cups for specific purchases, has become a signature part of the brand’s seasonal strategy. This year’s success follows a period of challenges, including inflation-driven spending cuts and competition from local coffee shops.

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Vancouver Mayor Suggests Bitcoin for City Reserves

Vancouver’s Mayor Ken Sim has a new idea to keep the city’s finances steady: Bitcoin. He’s proposing that the city consider adding the cryptocurrency to its reserves. The goal is to protect purchasing power and prepare for potential economic challenges. The plan, called “Preserving the city’s purchasing power through diversification of financial resources,” is set to go before the City Council on December 11.

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Alo Yoga's Black Friday Sale: 30% Off Sitewide on Celeb-Favorite Activewear

Alo Yoga, the celebrity-loved activewear brand, is offering 30% off sitewide for Black Friday—its biggest sale of the year. Known for blending style and performance, Alo’s pieces are staples for stars like Kendall Jenner, Rosie Huntington-Whitley, Candice Swanepoel, and Saweetie. Whether it’s their leggings, cozy zip-ups, or sleek accessories, Alo outfits can be spotted on celebs heading to workouts or running errands in effortless style.

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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Gets Earlier Disney+ Premiere Date

Lucasfilm has confirmed that Star Wars: Skeleton Crew will debut earlier than expected on Disney+. The series will kick off with a two-episode premiere on Monday, December 2, at 6:00 p.m. PST, followed by weekly episodes streaming every Tuesday at the same time. Along with the announcement, Disney+ released a new teaser and poster for the show, giving fans a glimpse of what’s to come.

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Walmart Shifts Diversity Policies Amid Criticism

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is reducing its focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. This move follows similar changes by companies like Ford and John Deere, which have faced pressure from conservative groups. Walmart says it will no longer use race or gender to guide decisions on supplier contracts or grants. The company also stated it has never used quotas and will stop gathering demographic data when assessing grant applications.

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What to Expect at the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off on Thursday, November 28, at 8:30 a.m. ET. This year’s celebration promises 3.5 hours of exciting performances, larger-than-life balloons, and stunning floats as it travels from Manhattan’s Upper West Side to Macy’s Herald Square. Broadcast on NBC and streaming on Peacock, the parade will be one you don't want to miss.

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