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Business

Mega Millions surpasses $1 billion again. Why are there so many big jackpots?

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by Cyrus Moulton
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Arts & Entertainment

Do movies need trailers? What Studio Ghibli releasing animation legend Hayao Miyazaki’s last film with zero marketing can teach us

by Cody Mello-Klein
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Society & Culture

Racial diversity in TV commercials can backfire if not seen as genuine, new study finds

by Alena Kuzub
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Health

Ads for sports betting have been more effective than the original cigarette campaigns, Northeastern expert says

by Ian Thomsen
Society & Culture

There are ways to increase your payout in $1.2 billion Powerball lottery, expert says

by Cody Mello-Klein
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World & National News

What do this year’s record-setting Black Friday and Cyber Monday tell us about how consumers are feeling in this economy?

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by Tanner Stening
Business

Netflix is cracking down on password-sharing. Will it work?

by Molly Callahan
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Society & Culture

Adidas bared it all in a new ad campaign. Who does it support?

by Molly Callahan
Sports

Washington’s NFL team unveiled a top-to-bottom makeover. Will it translate into on-field success?

by Peter Ramjug
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Arts & Entertainment

An animation student — and three-time novelist

by Peter Ramjug
Sports

It’s cuddles—not controversy—for many Super Bowl advertisers this year

by Hillary Chabot
Society & Culture

How has COVID-19 transformed the ‘forgotten front line’ of hotel, grocery, and restaurant workers?

by Molly Callahan