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What Affects Renters Insurance Premiums?

Renters insurance premiums are more affordable than many other types of insurance. However, the cost of renters insurance can vary significantly between individuals. Renters insurance companies use factors like your state, age and credit score to determine policy rates. That means you and your best friend across town might pay …

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Not Many Would Spend 6 Months Trying To Make Consistently Clear Ice—But This M’sian Did

“How come I never made ice that looks like that?” Ken would wonder upon seeing photos of how clear ice could make drinks look so sophisticated.  On top of looking good, clear ice actually has practical value to it, as its higher melting point means slower melting, which won’t over-dilute …

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‘Fraught With Issues’: Faulty Software Snarls Vaccine Sign-Ups

Health departments continue to grapple with delays caused by technical problems with numerous websites used for making appointments. When coronavirus vaccines first became available, state health officials in Virginia turned to software recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to schedule appointments. But people complained that the software, …

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