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The United States has re-opened its embassy in Havana, as many Cubans look to immigrate to the U.S. AP News has the details @ https://bit.ly/3GJxnmi

Facing migration flood, US resumes services at Cuba embassy HAVANA (AP) — Grappling with the biggest flood of Cuban migrants in decades, the United States reopened their long-closed legal pathway on Wednesday by resuming all visa services at its embassy in Havana.

The last Boeing 747 has exited the factory, ending the plane's 50-year production run. CNBC has the story @ https://bit.ly/3Fx8LLZ #747

Boeing's last 747 has rolled out of the factory after a more than 50-year production run Boeing has produced 1,574 of the planes at its factory north of Seattle.

The U.S. trade deficit grew in October, as a strong dollar and declining exports hit a 7-month low. Reuters has the details @ https://bit.ly/3BjOqrQ

U.S. trade deficit widens as goods exports hit seven-month low The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in October as slowing global demand and a strong dollar pushed goods exports to a seven-month low, suggesting that trade could be a drag on economic growth this quarter if the trend persists.

If you’re hoping the interest rate increases have slowed, think again: San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly expects interest rates to go up at least another percentage point. CNBC breaks down the reasons @ http://bit.ly/3tDzyRa

Fed's Daly sees rates rising at least another percentage point as 'pausing is off the table' Daly told CNBC that her most recent estimate puts the benchmark overnight lending rate around 5%.

The IRS has released the 2023 tax brackets, with adjustments for inflation and increased standard deductions. CNBC has the story @ https://cnb.cx/3TEwhvE #2023

IRS: Here are the new income tax brackets for 2023 The IRS has released higher federal tax brackets and standard deductions for 2023 to adjust for inflation. Here's what filers need to know.

The deadline is approaching for everyone to have a Real ID, and it's a must-have if you plan on flying domestically. CNBC has the details @ http://bit.ly/3WTJIKT

Yes, you need a Real ID to fly domestically. Here's what to know as the 2023 deadline approaches As of March 2023, U.S. travelers will need a Real ID to fly domestically.

It's more important than ever to protect yourself from scammers during Medicare's open enrollment. CNBC has the info @ http://bit.ly/3tjXed5

'Sirens should go off': How to avoid getting duped by Medicare scammers during open enrollment As beneficiaries are encouraged to review their coverage for 2023, fraudsters may try to capitalize on that and cast a broad net to lure in victims.

The application for student loan forgiveness has officially launched, allowing tens of millions of Americans to apply for student loan cancellation. CNBC has all the details @ https://cnb.cx/3eQQ5NB

Student loan forgiveness application officially launches, putting relief in sight for 40 million Americans Tens of millions of Americans can now apply for student loan cancellation.

The ghosts of Christmases past are showing up on retailer shelves, which could mean big savings for consumers. Reuters has the story @ https://reut.rs/3VKW5Z6

U.S. retailers fill store shelves with leftover holiday inventory The Ghost of Christmas Past haunts U.S. store shelves, sales floors and stockrooms this year.

The U.S.'s GDP grew 2.6% in the third quarter thanks to increased consumer spending and a narrowing trade deficit. CNBC has the story @ https://cnb.cx/3TISk4W

U.S. GDP accelerated at 2.6% pace in Q3, better than expected as growth turns positive Gross domestic product was expected to grow at a 2.3% annualized pace in the third quarter, according to Dow Jones.

Wholesale prices increased in September, and rose higher than expected as inflation continues to dog the economy. CNBC has the story @ https://cnb.cx/3RZjX8j

Wholesale prices rose 0.4% in September, more than expected as inflation persists The producer price index was expected to rise 0.2% in September, according to Dow Jones estimates.

ADP reports that 208,000 jobs were added in September in a better-than-expected increase. CNBC has the details @ https://cnb.cx/3SGJSmi

Businesses added 208,000 jobs in September, better than expected, ADP reports Businesses added 208,000 jobs for the month, better than the 200,000 Dow Jones estimate and ahead of the upwardly revised 185,000 in August.

Scientists have mapped the genes of the only species of jellyfish that can revert back to a juvenile state in a quest to understand human aging. Reuters has the fascinating details @ https://reut.rs/3czTD5K

Scientists find clues to what makes 'immortal jellyfish' immortal Scientists in Spain have unlocked the genetic code of the immortal jellyfish - a creature capable of repeatedly reverting into a juvenile state - in hopes of unearthing the secret to their unique longevity, and find new clues to human aging.

A 170 garat pink diamond has been found in Angola, making the gemstone the largest pink diamond found in over 300 years. AP News has the details @ https://bit.ly/3Jeh2py

Big pink diamond discovered in Angola, largest in 300 years JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A big pink diamond of 170 carats has been discovered in Angola and is claimed to be the largest such gemstone found in 300 years. Called the “Lulo Rose," the diamond was found at the Lulo alluvial diamond mine, the mine's owner, the Lucapa Diamond Company, announced Wednesday...

Is retirement not all you'd hoped it would be? One retiree-who retired at 34-shares how he's "faked" retirement and made adjustments with CNBC @ https://cnb.cx/3d9klSY

A 45-year-old who's been 'fake retired' for 10 years shares the surprising lessons he learned when he tried to retire early Early retiree Sam Dogen didn't understand the challenges of retirement when he retired early at 34 years old. Now taking on side hustles and building additional passive income streams, he explains what it means to be "fake retired," and the lessons he learned along the way.

2023 could see the highest COLA on record, as inflation batters recent social security measures. CNBC has the details @ https://cnb.cx/3UbhcTl #2023

There could be a record high Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in 2023, but it's not set in stone: 3 things to watch An 8.7% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be possible in 2023, according to a new estimate based on government inflation data released on Tuesday.

How do the Fed rate hikes affect your finances? AP News has the story @ https://bit.ly/3SddZB8

How steep Fed rate hikes affect your finances NEW YORK (AP) — Mortgage rates have jumped , home sales have slumped and credit cards and auto loans have gotten pricier.