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Erin Bird is the news writer for Bergen Newspaper Group. She writes about politics, health, and travel—and she's been doing it for years. She started her career as an intern at a local newspaper while in college and has been writing ever since.

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What’s Driving the Surge in Wellness Beverages

The white powder descending on Aspen Mountain on Wednesday won’t be snow, but a finely-milled blend of pearl dust and crushed fish cartilage. Beneath the mountain’s glittering peak, where ski lifts converge at Gondola Plaza, the upscale wellness brand Agent Nateur will offer weary winter sportsgoers a range of beverages spiked with “Holi (Mane),” a

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Americans' confidence in air travel safety dips slightly after DC plane crash: Poll

WASHINGTON — Americans’ confidence in air travel and the federal agencies tasked with maintaining air safety has slipped a little from last year, following a recent crash in Washington, according to a new poll, but most still believe air transportation is generally safe. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows

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Embattled EV maker Nikola files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

DETROIT — Nikola Corp. — an auto startup that was once a favorite of Wall Street analysts and retail investors — filed for bankruptcy protection after failing to secure a buyer or raise additional funds to maintain operations. The filing marks the finale of the Phoenix-based company’s yearslong fall from grace. At its peak in

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Abu Dhabi's long-haul carrier Etihad Airways sees record $476 million profit in 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Long-haul carrier Etihad Airways announced Wednesday it made a record $476 million profit in 2024, part of a financial rebound for the Abu Dhabi-based airline. While still a slender profit compared to rival Emirates’ record profits of $4.7 billion in 2023, it continues to a major turnaround for Etihad. The

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Shiseido Shares Rally After Activist Investor Takes Stake

Shiseido Co. shares erased earlier losses and jumped as much as 12 percent, the most since May 2018 on Wednesday, after London-based investor Independent Franchise Partners announced a stake in the Japanese cosmetics company. IFP reported a 5.2 percent stake in Shiseido and said that it may make important proposals to the company, according to

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UK inflation spikes to a 10-month high, likely to worry the Bank of England

LONDON — Inflation in the U.K. rose to a 10-month high in January, official figures showed Wednesday, an increase that will likely diminish expectations of rapid interest rate reductions from the Bank of England. The Office for National Statistics said inflation, as measured by the consumer prices index, rose to 3% in the year to

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Resale Prices Are All Over the Place. Here’s Why That’s a Problem.

If you’re searching for a good deal on a secondhand Chanel classic flap in black, prepare to be confused. On Vestiaire Collective alone, you can find the bag in “good condition” from $1,980 – $11,300. Similarly broad ranges can be seen on other platforms and resale apps. “It’s all not very logical,” said Hanushka Toni,

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FireAid announces $50M for LA community organizations helping those impacted by fires

FireAid, the benefit concert that raised an estimated $100 million for those impacted by the Los Angeles fires last month, announced $50 million in grants on Tuesday to dozens of community-based organizations assisting in disaster recovery. The initial round of grantmaking will support immediate needs like temporary housing, rental assistance, food access, and disaster case

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