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Oct 17 2024BUSINESS

Sell Your Tech Idea: Tips from Business Leaders

Convincing business leaders to fund your tech project can be tough. You need to show how your idea helps the company and solves problems for staff. Get clear on your message and tailor it to who you're talking to. Make your point with visuals or by showing real benefits. Don't forget, keeping it sim

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Oct 16 2024BUSINESS

Mistakes and Mishaps: Lufthansa Fined for Handling of Jewish Passengers

In a significant move, Lufthansa, Germany's largest airline, has been slapped with a $4 million fine by the US Department of Transportation (DOT). This fine centers around an incident in May 2022 where 128 Jewish passengers, sporting traditional Orthodox attire, were barred from boarding a flight. T

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Oct 16 2024BUSINESS

Semiconductor Stocks Plunge: ASML Forecasts and U. S. Export Caps Spook Markets

Asian chip stocks took a hit on Wednesday, with investors reacting to disappointing sales forecasts from ASML, a major Dutch semiconductor equipment maker. The news sent ripples through the global market, with significant drops recorded across the board. Japanese semiconductor giant Tokyo Electron s

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Oct 16 2024BUSINESS

Pharmacies Shut Their Doors: What's Happening?

You know those neighborhood drug stores you've always gone to? Well, many are shutting down, and it's not just one or two. Walgreens is planning to close 1,200 stores. CVS is not far behind, closing a total of 1,144 stores between 2018 and 2023. Even Rite Aid is struggling, announcing the closure of

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Oct 16 2024BUSINESS

Entertaining New Spheres: Abu Dhabi's Latest Bid

Imagine a giant LED-lit dome standing tall in Abu Dhabi. The city's Department of Culture and Tourism just teamed up with Sphere Entertainment to build the world's second Sphere. This massive entertainment venue, first opened in Las Vegas, will now have a twin in the UAE's capital. It's a big deal,

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Oct 16 2024BUSINESS

The Incredible Journey of Barry Diller: A Memoir to Look Out For

Ever heard of Barry Diller? He's a big name in entertainment and business, and next spring, he's releasing a memoir called "Who Knew." Diller started small, working in the mailroom at the William Morris Agency. But he didn't stay small for long. He achieved some pretty amazing things, like producing

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Oct 16 2024BUSINESS

The Search for Calamansi: A Challenge for Chicago's Filipino Chefs

Filipino food is gaining popularity in Chicago, but finding key ingredients like calamansi, a citrus fruit, is tough. This small citrus is crucial to Filipino cuisine, but supply issues make it hard to get. Chefs like Joseph Fontelera from Boonie’s Filipino Restaurant and Melvin Reyes from Mano Mode

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Oct 16 2024BUSINESS

Bed Bath & Beyond Lives On, But Not Alone!

Remember Bed Bath & Beyond? It went out of business last year. But now, it's back – in a surprising way! The company, Beyond Inc., is giving it a new life by selling its famous products at a rival store, The Container Store. This partnership comes with a $40 million investment from Beyond Inc., help

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Oct 16 2024BUSINESS

Why Massachusetts is Still a Great Place to Live and Work

After living and working in different places, including other states and countries, Krystal-Rae Clarke moved to Florida to start her chef's table business, FoodSaucy. But when it came time to grow her business, she decided to plant roots in Massachusetts. Even though many people are moving from the

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Oct 16 2024BUSINESS

Airbus Trims Space and Defense Jobs to Stay Competitive

Airbus, a major player in the aerospace industry, has recently announced plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs in its Defense and Space division. This decision comes in response to a tough business environment, particularly in the satellite sector where they've faced significant losses. The European company

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