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WakeMed dispute with big insurer could affect coverage for thousands of patients

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The contract between WakeMed and UnitedHealthcare expires June 1. Powered by WPeMatico

WakeMed dispute with big insurer could affect coverage for thousands of patients

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The contract between WakeMed and UnitedHealthcare expires June 1. Powered by WPeMatico

28 thoughtful graduation gifts under $100 for the class of 2022

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‘Candy’ is Hulu’s new true-crime series starring Jessica Biel — new episodes drop nightly starting May 9

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If you hate screen protectors, the iPhone 13’s screen is surprisingly scratch-resistant. But it’s not invincible.

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The best homeowners insurance companies of May 2022

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Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. We may ...

UrbanStems is the best flower delivery service we’ve ever tested, and we’ve tried a lot

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Russian consulate posted criticism of Putin’s war in Ukraine but later claimed its Instagram account was hacked

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Instagram post from the Consulate General of Russia in Edinburgh, Scotland, condemning the Ukraine war. Russian Consulate General in Edinburgh/Instagram ...

The top upcoming movies that experts say could help revive the box office, from ‘Jurassic World’ to ‘Elvis’

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Austin Butler in “Elvis.” Warner Bros. Theatrical industry leaders and box-office experts are enthusiastic about the release slate this year. ...

Tesla joins Amazon, Apple, and Citi as the latest company to cover travel costs for employees seeking abortion in different states. Here’s how companies are pushing back against increasing restrictions.

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Protesters, demonstrators and activists gather in front of the U.S. Supreme Court as the justices hear arguments in Dobbs v. ...

How much money Instagram influencers make

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Influencer JaLisa Vaughn-Jefferson. Marrica Evans Influencers on Instagram earn money in a multitude of ways. From sponsored content to getting ...

The best ways to use a Marriott Bonvoy 85,000-point free night certificate — from extravagant tropical resorts to chic urban hotels

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Zelenskyy says Russia hasn’t burned all its bridges with Ukraine yet as he details his demands for a peace deal

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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pictured during a joint press conference with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Kyiv, capital ...

US regulators reportedly are in China for talks about corporate audits as more than 100 companies face stock delistings

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A JD.com courier prepares customers’ packages in Shanghai, China. Photo by Tian Yuhao/China News Service via Getty Images US officials ...

The Nasdaq selloff isn’t over and the economy is headed for ‘painful stagflation,’ says Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz

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Michael Novogratz. Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images The Nasdaq has more downside ahead and could fall as low as 10,000, ...

Stripe’s widening product suite draws attention from rivals

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Stripe’s newly launched Financial Connections product lets firms connect to customers’ bank accounts. Plaid CEO Zachery Perret questioned Stripe’s “methods” and ...

Two of NCDOT’s former circus train cars have found new homes. Others still available.

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The two that were sold through North Carolina’s state surplus property website survived a fire that destroyed four others. Powered ...

This NC bar’s colossal Bloody Marys blur the line between cocktail and seafood tower

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Steak, lobster tail, oysters and grilled cheese piled atop your beverage? Go for it. At the Blind Pelican, there’s nothing ...

Former Wake County teacher takes over as CEO of major educational software company

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The North Carolina native and former Raleigh middle school teacher is now leading one of the country’s biggest digital learning ...

Look inside: This 1920 dairy barn was turned into a house. Now it’s for sale in Cary

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The dairy barn, with its two spiral staircases, features a gothic roof. Find out more about its history. Powered by ...

Two of NCDOT’s former circus train cars have found new homes. Others still available.

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The two that were sold through North Carolina’s state surplus property website survived a fire that destroyed four others. Powered ...

Former Wake County teacher takes over as CEO of major educational software company

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The North Carolina native and former Raleigh middle school teacher is now leading one of the country’s biggest digital learning ...

Look inside: This 1920 dairy barn was turned into a house. Now it’s for sale in Cary

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The dairy barn, with its two spiral staircases, features a gothic roof. Find out more about its history. Powered by ...

Surveillance footage shows the moment Russian rockets hit a Ukrainian amusement park

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Ukrainian troops inspect damage from a Russian rocket that struck Maxim Gorky Central Park in Kharkiv. Ricardo Moraes/Reuters Surveillance footage ...

Global shares slide ahead of US jobs data, as slower growth and rising prices dent investor optimism

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US monthly jobs data is due Friday. Áine Cain/Insider Global shares slid on Friday ahead of US monthly jobs data, ...

Zelenskyy has launched a crowdfunding campaign to fund Ukraine’s war effort against Russia

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (left) said the crowdfunding site would provide 24-hour updates on how the donations are spent. Ukrainian ...

Trump says Republicans should ‘probably’ be afraid of him if their views are not in line with his, saying his ‘unparalleled’ endorsements are vital for GOP wins

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Former President Donald Trump speaks to supporters at a rally on April 2, 2022, near Washington, Michigan. Scott Olson/Getty Images ...

Marine veteran who died fighting in Ukraine was a volunteer, not a private contractor, say his fellow fighters

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Reports of Willy Joseph Cancel’s death first emerged on April 29. ED JONES/AFP via Getty Images The Marine veteran who ...

A mansion featured in HBO’s ‘Westworld’ that includes a crescent-shaped pool is on the market for $23.5 million — take a look inside

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The mansion comes with a crescent-shaped infinity pool. Rancho Photos A $23.5 million waterfront mansion in Encinitas, San Diego County, ...

Bigwigs at ‘China’s Uber’ Didi and Lenovo have retreated from the social media platform Weibo, joining other Chinese tech moguls who are hiding from public view

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Jean Liu, the president of Didi Chuxing, recently set her older Weibo posts to private, effectively making her account an ...