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Key stock market movements in after-hours trading: highlights from Cava, Uber, Ross Stores, Workday and more

Explore noteworthy changes in the stock market after the close of trading: Cava Group — The fast-casual restaurant chain saw its stock price rise nearly 6% after hours as its earnings beat projections. Cava’s earnings came in at 17 cents a share, beating LSEG forecasts by 4 cents, with revenue also beating expectations. Uber — Shares of the ride-sharing giant fell about 3% after announcing a long-term partnership with General Motors’ Cruise for autonomous vehicle services. The partnership aims to introduce driverless ride options to Uber’s service offerings by next year. Meanwhile, General Motors enjoyed a slight boost, with its…

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By Lily Chang

Austin tops the world ranking for nightlife in the U.S.

Culture and Entertainment

AUSTIN, Texas — From the bustling streets of Dirty Sixth Street to the vibrant Warehouse District and eclectic Red River Cultural District, Austin has been named the top nightlife destination in the United States, according to a global survey conducted by Time Out, a popular lifestyle and entertainment guide. Survey insights and methodology Time Out engaged thousands of participants in hundreds of global cities to explore and rank the world’s best nightlife spots. Respondents were asked to rate various aspects of their local nightlife scenes, including the quality and diversity of venues and events. Austin emerged as the best city…

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By Lily Chang

Emerging pandemic threats: Are we sufficiently prepared?

Health

Recent developments have heightened global health concerns, as the World Health Organization recently classified a new mpox outbreak in Africa as a global health emergency. A day later, Sweden confirmed its first case of a particularly virulent strain of the disease, underscoring the reality that the threat of a global pandemic persists. Monkeypox, formerly known as Mpox, has seen a dramatic increase in cases across Africa, with a 160 percent increase in the first seven months of this year compared to the same period in 2023. To date, the continent has reported more than 15,600 cases with 537 deaths, the…

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2024

By Lily Chang

National Affordable Airfare Day: top 3 strategies to get cheap airline tickets

Social Responsibility

With the end of the summer travel season comes the celebration of National Affordable Airfare Day, which encourages travelers to look for cheap flights. Despite its name, this day does not necessarily guarantee the lowest prices on tickets. Katy Nastro, a travel specialist at Going, points out that “There’s no single day when airfares hit their lowest point. That’s just a myth.” According to Nastro, the optimal time to book flights varies depending on your planned travel dates. This ideal booking window, known as the Goldilocks window, strikes a balance: it’s not too early and not too late. For domestic…