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The Icon of the Seas sets sail on January 27. But what is it an icon of?

On January 27, the world's largest cruise ship is set to glide out of the Port of Miami. For the several thousand passengers who have reserved a berth on its maiden voyage through the Caribbean, the Icon of the Seas might seem like the dream holiday. Weighing as much


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US Central Command shows Iranian advanced weapons seized from a small boat after a nighttime Navy SEAL raid.
  • The US Navy seized Iranian missile parts intended for Houthi rebels last week.
  • Two Navy SEALs went missing following the operation off the coast of Somalia in the Red Sea.
  • Photos released by US CENTCOM show the operation and arms seized in the



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The best Super Bowl TV deals right now include big discounts on big-screen displays from TCL, Samsung, Hisense, and more.

The Super Bowl is just a few weeks away, and we're here to help you prep for the big game with great discounts on big-screen TVs. Retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are offering Super



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Swedish electric car company Polestar is slashing its workforce by 15 percent globally. About 450 employees are expected to be let go due to “challenging market conditions.” The news comes despite its six percent increase in global car deliveries compared to 2022, according to its recent fourth quarter global fiscal report.

The company did, however, warn that it would reduce its headcount back in



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A Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft.
  • Boeing's recent plane fiasco could affect the entire economy, Boyd International CEO Mike Boyd said.
  • That's because airlines have huge orders of Boeing planes, which could be delayed this year.
  • Boyd called Boeing's response to the recent accident "incompetent."

Boeing's 737 Max 9 fiasco could impact the entire US economy, according to Boyd International president


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There are a few cheap ways to upgrade your furniture.
  • Business Insider spoke with interior designers about hacks for upgrading cheap furniture. 
  • Adding fresh paint, new upholstery, or upgraded hardware are some of the easiest tricks.
  • For a more creative project, you can add interest to bedroom furniture by making a DIY headboard.

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The author outside of a Costco.
  • Inflation is cooling overall, but food prices have been more stubborn.
  • To combat high prices, some people are seeking out the best deals at different stores.
  • I went to three stores to see where I could find the best prices for my family of four.

While inflation has come down quite a bit since its peak in June 2022, one place where Americans


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  • House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to move forward with a historic impeachment.
  • Johnson wants his party to vote as soon as next week on impeaching DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
  • But even some Republicans have been reticent about a potential unprecedented impeachment.

House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Friday that his party will move


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Demand for data centers is expected to grow as companies use AI.
  • A data center somewhere is powering your online shopping and binge watching.
  • Data centers run 24/7 and consume vast amounts of energy and water.
  • Startups like JetCool are part of an estimated $2 billion industry seeking to cool microchips with liquid.

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Last year, the European Union implemented new laws to make big tech open up its platforms to competitors. The deadline for compliance is March, and all eyes were on how Apple, which is famous for not playing nicely with others, would react. Now the company has set out how it will comply with the law, and the result is the sort of malicious compliance everyone was expecting. Similarly, the reaction