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Who is ahead in the presidential polls?


Who is ahead in the presidential polls?

And finally, “Pollsters remind us that there are only so many ways to predict the future,” Globe DC reporter Tal Kopan wrote earlier this month. “Ultimately, some voters will make their decision at the last minute.” Here's what we know about the state of the presidential race. Was there really a late shift toward Trump […]

When does daylight saving time end in 2024? Here's how to prepare


When does daylight saving time end in 2024? Here's how to prepare

The good news: you'll get a wonderful extra hour of sleep. The Bad: It will be dark until late afternoon in the US for the next few months Daylight saving time ends next Sunday, November 3rd at 2 a.m. local time. This means you should set your clock back an hour before bed. Standard time […]

Is 7-Eleven going out of business? Why hundreds of stores are closing


Is 7-Eleven going out of business? Why hundreds of stores are closing

Like its iconic retro sign, 7-Eleven is known for hot dogs on roller grills and Slurpees — especially when they're free on July 11 every year. But just last week, the convenience store's parent company, Seven & i Holdings, announced it was closing hundreds of 7-Eleven locations. According to an Oct. 10 quarterly presentation, 444 […]