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  • BusinessAssociated Press Finance

    Fraudsters target small businesses with scams. Here are some to watch out for

    It's never fun to be scammed, but if you're a small business owner then falling for a scam can have long-lasting effects on a business, damaging client relationships and profit. Plenty of types of scams exist, but a few affect small businesses the most. According to the Federal Trade Commission, small businesses should be on the lookout for phony invoices and unordered merchandise.

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    The deadline to consolidate some student loans to receive forgiveness is here. Here's what to know

    Borrowers with some types of federal student loans have until today to consolidate their loans to qualify for full student loan cancellation or credit toward cancellation. The Education Department is expected to conduct a one-time adjustment in the summer but borrowers who want to be considered for the adjustment have to submit a request to consolidate their loans by Tuesday. This one-time adjustment is meant to show a more accurate payment count for student loan borrowers.

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  • NewsUSA TODAY

    Walmart will close all 51 of its health centers: See full list of locations

    Walmart Health has clinics located next to its supercenters in five states: Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, Illinois and Texas. Here's a full list.

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  • NewsAssociated Press Finance

    Lottery bids for skilled-worker visas plunge in the US after changes aimed at fraud and abuse

    Lottery bids for highly educated worker visas plunged nearly 40% this year, authorities said Tuesday, claiming success against people who were “gaming the system” by submitting multiple, sometimes dubious, applications to unfairly increase chances of being selected. Major technology companies that use H-1B visas sought changes after massive increases in bids left their employees and prospective hires with slimmer chances of winning the random lottery. Bids tripled from 2021 to 2023 after the g

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  • BusinessUSA TODAY

    GE Appliances has created a Spanish-language washer and dryer. Here's how it works.

    GE Appliances has launched a new Spanish-Language washer and dryer, which is the "first" of its kind. Here's what it does and why it matters.

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  • NewsReuters

    France must curb child, teen use of smartphones, social media, says panel

    France should limit smartphone and social media use for children and teenagers, an expert panel commissioned by French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday, amid growing global concern about their negative impact on young minds. Children under 11 should be barred from having a cellphone while the use of smartphones with internet access should be prohibited for anyone under 13 years old, they said in a report. Social media apps should be forbidden for anyone under 15, they added, and minor

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  • BusinessUSA TODAY

    Walmart launches new grocery brand called bettergoods: Here's what to know

    Walmart announced the launch of bettergoods its own private food brand with several category pillars. Here's what to know.

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