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Oct 24 2024BUSINESS

Islands Turn Their Web Domains into Gold Mines

Imagine a tiny nation in the Pacific Ocean, known as Tuvalu, facing climate change threats. It has a secret weapon: the . tv web domain. Thanks to Twitch's twitch. tv, royalties for . tv are soaring. Meanwhile, another island, Anguilla, is also making a splash. It boasts the . ai domain, which is in

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Oct 24 2024BUSINESS

Crocs are on Sale Early: Grab Your Favorites Before They're Gone!

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping! Amazon has begun their Crocs sale early, with awesome discounts on several styles. The classic Crocs Clog, popular for its comfort and breathability, is now just $34. If you're looking to stay warm, the Ralen Lined Clog is on sale for $19, perfect for winte

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Oct 24 2024BUSINESS

Big Tobacco's Youth Marketing: Juul Faces the Music

You might have heard of Juul, the e-cigarette company that's been making headlines. They're in hot water for targeting young people and not warning them about how addictive their products are. A major lawsuit has just wrapped up, and now, customers are seeing some cash. The more proof they had of th

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Oct 24 2024BUSINESS

IBM's Q3 2024 Revenue: Lower than Expected

IBM's stock took a dip in after-hours trading on Wednesday, slipping around 3%. The reason? The tech giant didn't quite meet Wall Street's expectations for quarterly revenue. Let's dive into the details. IBM reported earnings per share of $2. 30, just a touch higher than the $2. 23 analysts had pre

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Oct 23 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's New CEO Tackles Losses and Strikes

Boeing’s new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, has big plans to turn things around. He wants the company to be leaner and make higher-quality planes. But right now, Boeing is facing a big problem: a strike by thousands of workers. These machinists are upset about their contract and have been picketing outside a B

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Oct 23 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's Big Loss: Will Workers Accept Contract?

Boeing is facing a massive $6 billion loss this quarter. Meanwhile, the company is waiting for machinists to vote on a contract that offers big pay raises. The CEO, Kelly Ortberg, who's only been in the job for a few months, wants to fix the company's problems. He says the company needs a culture ch

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Oct 23 2024BUSINESS

Why Malta is a Hit with Airlines: A Closer Look

You might be wondering, why is tiny Malta suddenly the go-to spot for airlines to register their Air Operators Certificate (AOC)? Well, it’s not just because of its gorgeous Mediterranean views. Over the past decade, this small island nation has become a major player in the aviation world. As of ear

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Oct 23 2024BUSINESS

SpaceX and the Optical Communications Revolution

SpaceX, known for its innovative approaches in spaceflight, is now eyeing the optical terminal market. This sector deals with laser communications hardware for satellites. At a recent conference in Mountain View, industry experts debated the potential impact of SpaceX’s entry. The company announced

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Oct 23 2024BUSINESS

Great Deals on Dyson: Get Up to 40% Off!

Amazon has launched an early Black Friday sale with some amazing discounts on Dyson products. If you've been eyeing a Dyson vacuum cleaner, now's the time to act! The popular Dyson Upright Vacuum Cleaner is currently $240 cheaper. But that's not all. Air purifiers, fans, and hair tools are also on s

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Oct 23 2024BUSINESS

Amazon's Quick Store Deliveries Are Wrapping Up

Amazon is pulling the plug on a service that offers same-day delivery from physical stores and malls. The service, known as Amazon Today, is being phased out, with most of it shutting down by December 2. Some retail partners can keep using it until January 2025, the company told CNBC. Around 300 emp

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