Janet Yellen is confirmed as the first female Treasury secretary in US history

Lawmakers confirmed Janet Yellen as Treasury secretary on Monday, making her the first woman in American history to hold the position.
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How to figure out where all your money is going

When it comes to managing your finances, you need to know where your money is going.
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Apple now lets you take a 'walk' with Shawn Mendes and Dolly Parton

It's 27 degrees where I live just north of New York City, but I'm taking a walk up a mountain with pop star Shawn Mendes in Griffith Park in Los Angeles. Unlike me, hands in pockets, mask giving me a little extra warmth, Mendes says hello to the people he walks by, in between reflections about his life in the spotlight.
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Indian court rules that groping without removing clothes is not sexual assault

A court in India has ruled that groping a child through their clothing does not constitute sexual assault, drawing outrage across the country and frustrating campaigners battling to address widespread sexual abuse against women and children.
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Vaccine rollouts lay bare the Middle East's deep inequalities

• Grim outlook in UK is a warning for the world • Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine is expected to be protective against new variants • LIVE: Everyday activities are more dangerous with new Covid-19 variants circulating: physician
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South Korea used AI to re-create late superstar's voice with new songs

For the first time in 25 years, the distinctive vocals of South Korean superstar Kim Kwang-seok will be heard on national television singing new material.
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Transportation workers forced to brink of starvation as industry struggles

Joseph Palma holds up his work uniform with pride and despair. He hasn't put it on since he was laid off in March. He worked as a customer service agent for Eulen America, a contractor for American Airlines, assisting customs at Miami International Airport.
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