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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Jeff Bezos: No Deal with Trump over Blue Origin Meeting

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and Blue Origin and owner of The Washington Post, has come forward to clear the air about recent controversies. He claims there's no link between the Post's decision not to endorse a presidential candidate and his space company's meeting with former President Donald

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Oct 28 2024FINANCE

China's Big Budget Meeting: What to Expect

Get ready for a big event! China's parliament is set to meet from November 4 to 8. This isn't just any meeting—investors are eagerly waiting for news about the country's fiscal stimulus. Last year, the same meeting saw China's fiscal deficit jump to 3. 8%, so this year's gathering could bring more c

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Oct 25 2024BUSINESS

Apple's New China Strategy: More Investment, More Opportunities

This week, Apple CEO Tim Cook has been busy in China, meeting with important people and making big promises. It all started when Cook sat down with China's IT minister to chat about Apple's future in the country, online safety, and cloud services. After this meeting, Apple revealed that it plans to

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Oct 22 2024FINANCE

Shares Drop in Asia, Wall Street Hits the Brakes

Asian markets, excluding China, took a dip on Tuesday as investors waited for earnings reports. Japan's Nikkei slid 1. 1%, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell 1. 6%, and South Korea's Kospi dipped nearly 1%. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite rose slightly after China's interest rate c

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Charleston's Citadel Mall: A New Vision in the Making

Get ready, Charleston! The City of Charleston’s Design Review Board has a big meeting coming up. They'll be talking about the future of the Citadel Mall on Monday. This is your first chance to see what the team has in mind for the redesign. The team will introduce themselves and share the inspiratio

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Oct 16 2024FINANCE

Morgan Stanley's 2024 Q3: A Look at the Numbers

Morgan Stanley, one of Wall Street's giants, just dropped some impressive numbers for the third quarter of 2024. CEO Ted Pick, while chatting on CNBC's Squawk Box at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, shared the good news. The company's earnings and revenue both beat experts' prediction

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Oct 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Meet Santa at Dinosaur Party & New Holiday Shows at Disney for 2024

Get ready for some holiday fun at Disney Parks! This year, Santa Claus is taking a break from his usual watery adventures to meet guests at the 75th Annual Dino Institute Holiday Party at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. From November 12 through December 24, you can find him spreading cheer on the patio at

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Oct 12 2024SPORTS

Chicago Marathon 2024: Weather, Food, and Road Closures You Need to Know

The 46th Bank of America Chicago Marathon is just around the corner, taking place this Sunday, October 13th. This year, the event is special for two reasons. First, runners will honor Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum, who tragically died earlier this year. Second, Brendan O’Brien will be running to raise aware

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Oct 11 2024CRIME

Safety on King Street: A Success in Progress

Ever since Charleston rolled out the King Street Safety Initiative, the crime rate downtown has taken a plunge. The city, led by Mayor William Cogswell, teamed up with local businesses and police departments to enhance safety and livability in the Central Business District, which includes King Stree

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Small Biz in Trouble: Tax Hike Looming

Inflation's been tough on Texas small businesses. Costs are skyrocketing, and owners are losing sleep over it. A recent report by the NFIB showed that supply costs jumped to the second biggest worry from twelfth in 2020. This is bad news for job creators who now face tough choices: raise prices, cut

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