Americans expect to spend a record $14.6 billion on their significant others for Valentine’s Day, report finds
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Record Valentine's Day spending expected
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Americans expected to place record $1.39bn in bets for Super Bowl LIX
The US sports betting industry has boomed since 2018 – with it brings a ‘dark side’ as gambling addiction also rises. More Americans than ever are expected to place bets on Sunday’s Super Bowl , ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Watch: BBC reporter at the scene of fatal Valentine's Day pub shooting
The BBC's Ben Schofield says a manhunt is ongoing, but that police believe there is no ongoing risk to the public.BBC News - 3d -
14-Year-Old ‘Human Calculator’ Breaks 6 World Records in 1 Day: 'One in a Billion Kind of Person'
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Executives at private prison firm say they expect 'significant growth'
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How Not to Be Cynical About Valentine’s Day
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Dominion Energy Will Spend $50 Billion to Increase Capacity
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Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day and who was Saint Valentine?
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