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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

Charleston's Citadel Mall: A Makeover on the Horizon

Charleston's Citadel Mall is set for a major transformation. The city's Design Review Board recently approved a 75-page document outlining design elements for the mall's future development. This isn't just a simple renovation; it's a complete overhaul that aims to blend indoor and outdoor spaces, cr

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

Electric Giant Tesla's Earnings Day: What to Watch For

Tesla is gearing up to share its latest earnings report this Wednesday. This quarterly check-in is always exciting because it lets investors ask Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, about his plans. One hot topic is how Tesla will bump up sales of its older electric cars while exploring artificial intelligence a

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

Tesla's Cybercab Promotion Sparks Lawsuit Over 'Blade Runner 2049' Image

Elon Musk and his car company, Tesla, along with Warner Bros. Discovery, were hit with a lawsuit. The suit, filed by Alcon Entertainment, the producer of 'Blade Runner 2049', claims that they used an AI-generated image from the film without permission to promote Tesla's robotaxi concept, the Cyberca

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

Elon Musk Faces Lawsuit Over Tesla's Robotaxi Launch

Tesla's recent rollout of its self-driving Robotaxi has landed Elon Musk in hot water. The production company behind the movie Blade Runner 2049 is suing him. Why? They say Musk used images inspired by the film for the Robotaxi launch without permission. These images were created using artificial in

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

The SEC Opens Up Bitcoin Options Trading

This morning, there's a lot to unpack! Did you know that McDonald's distanced itself from Trump's drive-through stunt? They're claiming no involvement in his surprise fast-food appearance. On a health note, Novo Nordisk's Ozempic pill might reduce heart attack and stroke risks, according to a fresh

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

Tragic Helicopter Crash: What Happened to the Tower?

On Sunday night, a helicopter crashed into a radio tower near downtown Houston. The tower, recently acquired by SBA Communications, stood at 999 feet tall. Four people, including a child, lost their lives in the tragedy. The helicopter was flying at 600 feet, which is much lower than the tower's hei

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

Perplexity AI's New Tool: Making Stock Market Research Fun and Easy

Meet Perplexity Finance, an exciting new tool from the fast-growing AI company Perplexity AI. It’s all about simplifying stock market research for beginners. The platform offers a bunch of handy features like real-time stock prices, historical earnings data, and industry comparisons. But how does it

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Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

pharmacy troubles: not just a passed pill?

americans might have thought that pharmacies were here to stay. with medicines and everyday goods in stock, they're like the last real-life shopping places left. but even these giants like walgreens and cvs are facing big problems. they're closing stores, letting go of jobs, and struggling to stay a

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Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

Disney Picks Gorman as New Board Chair; CEO Change in 2026

Disney has chosen James Gorman to be the company's next board chairman starting in January, replacing Mark Parker. This move comes as Disney prepares to find a new CEO to replace Bob Iger, who will step down in 2026. Gorman, who joined Disney's board less than a year ago, has been leading the succes

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Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

Airport's Hug Rule: 3 Minutes or Move to Parking

Imagine trying to catch a flight and getting stuck in a never-ending line of cars because people just can't stop hugging goodbye! That's exactly what's been happening at Dunedin International Airport in New Zealand. To keep traffic flowing, the airport has introduced a new rule: hugs at the drop-off

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