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fromAxios
1 day ago

Retailers are locked in a Thanksgiving turkey price war

The big picture: The nation's turkey flock has shrunk to its smallest size in 40 years, and a rebound in avian flu cases this fall is keeping pressure on supply and prices. Nearly 1.3 million turkeys have been impacted by outbreaks since October, mostly in Minnesota and nearby states, according to USDA data. State of play: The National Turkey Federation says there will be enough birds for Thanksgiving, though fresh and specialty turkeys could tighten if flu cases accelerate.
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fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Are you ready for a $1,000 Steam Machine? Some analysts think you should be.

Valve's Steam Machines will likely be priced between roughly $549 and $1,100 depending on configuration, with possible low margins or strategic losses to drive adoption.
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