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Governor Stein Announces Standing Orders to Increase Access to COVID-19 Vaccines

(RALEIGH) To increase access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for those who so choose, Governor Josh Stein earlier today directed the State Health Director, Dr. Larry Greenblatt, to issue Standing Orders if, in his medical judgment, it advances the public health. Dr. Greenblatt, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Chief Medical Officer and State Health Director, …

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Micron Technology Stock Jumps on Price Target Increase From Citi

Micron Technology Stock Jumps on Price Target Increase From Citi

Key Takeaways Citi analysts raised their price target on Micron Technology to $175 from $150 and reiterated their “buy” rating. The analysts said the change was based on rising demand for DRAM semiconductors and Micron’s artificial intelligence products. Citi expects Micron to give a better-than-expected outlook when it reports earnings later this month. Shares of Micron Technology (MU) surged roughly …

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Micron Technology Stock Jumps on Price Target Increase From Citi

Micron Technology Stock Jumps on Price Target Increase From Citi

Sheldon Cooper / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images Micron Technology was one of the best-performing stocks in the S&P 500 Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 Citi analysts raised their price target on Micron Technology to $175 from $150 and reiterated their “buy” rating. The analysts said the change was based on rising demand for DRAM semiconductors and Micron’s artificial …

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Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could increase 2.7% in 2026, according to a new estimate

Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could increase 2.7% in 2026, according to a new estimate

Social Security beneficiaries could see a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026, which is slightly above the 2.5% increase U.S. retirees received in 2025. That’s according to an estimate from the Senior Citizens League, which recently posted its latest COLA prediction based on August inflation figures figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Virginia advocacy group has released nine COLA estimates so …

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Rising temperatures increase added sugar intake disproportionately in disadvantaged groups in the USA

Rising temperatures increase added sugar intake disproportionately in disadvantaged groups in the USA

Data source We used the food purchase data from the Nielsen Homescan Consumer Panel dataset as a proxy of food consumption of the households in the sample. The dataset tracks the product purchase records from 40,000–60,000 US households, with sample sizes varying by year. The same households are tracked for multiple years before replacement and thus constitute a longitudinal panel. …

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A personal trainer says this 30-minute walking workout will increase your calorie burn and enhance your joint mobility

A personal trainer says this 30-minute walking workout will increase your calorie burn and enhance your joint mobility

Want to make your next 30-minute walk more challenging? Turn it into a walking workout. Walking workouts require a little more focus than your average stroll, but they can help you get more steps in a set time and add some cardio challenge. “Walking workouts offer a fantastic, low-impact way to improve heart health, increase calorie burn, and enhance joint …

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Oil Prices Rise After Producers Announce New Increase in Output – The New York Times

Oil Prices Rise After Producers Announce New Increase in Output  The New York Times Oil gains after OPEC+ output hike seen modest  Reuters OPEC+ Speeds Up Return of Next Tier of Halted Oil Production  Bloomberg OPEC+ to Boost Oil Output Further Despite Supply Glut Concerns  The Wall Street Journal OPEC+ agrees on a further oil output boost in October to regain market share  CNBC Source …

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OPEC+ Agrees in Principle to Increase Production in October – Bloomberg.com

OPEC+ Agrees in Principle to Increase Production in October  Bloomberg.com OPEC+ will likely raise oil output further from October, sources say  Reuters Oil Futures Extend Losses Ahead of OPEC+ Meeting  The Wall Street Journal OPEC+ will likely agree to further oil output hike on Sunday, sources say  Yahoo Finance OPEC+ meets this weekend at a precarious time for crude oil. Here’s what’s at stake.  MarketWatch …

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