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Retailers are charging a few extra dollars on orders to protect customers against lost and stolen packages.

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2024 was pivotal for AST SpaceMobile. The space cellular startup has two of the three largest US carriers contributing spectrum, and investing in its LEO satellite network that could connect millions more people and devices and maybe offer services that aren’t possible now.

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U.S. natural gas futures settled higher in light pre-Christmas trade, with the January contract soaring ahead of Friday’s expiration as weather forecasts pointed to a cold start for the New Year.