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May 16 2026BUSINESS

A Small Business Says Goodbye After Four Decades in Altoona

A family-owned leather shop that spent 40 years in Altoona is shutting its doors for good. The store, known for hand-stitched belts, boots, and motorcycle jackets, will hold its final sale on May 25. Its closing comes after the longtime manager—a woman who ran the shop for nearly three decades—passe

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May 06 2026CRIME

Changes in D. C. Police Leadership After Data Concerns

Thirteen high-ranking officers in Washington D. C. ’s police force now face suspension amid questions over how crime numbers are reported. While the department hasn’t shared details about the misconduct claims, the move signals serious internal issues. The changes follow an investigation into crime

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May 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

Samsung TV Switch: New Boss, Old Problems

Samsung Electronics changed the head of its television unit after a drop in profits. The new leader, Won‑Jin Lee, was formerly the head of global marketing and will now run the Visual Display business. The outgoing chief, Yong Seok‑woo, will stay on as an adviser in the Device Experience division to

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Apr 21 2026BUSINESS

Apple Picks New CEO: What It Means for the Future

Apple announced that John Ternus, a senior hardware engineer, will take over as chief executive on September 1, moving Tim Cook to an executive chairman role. The change surprised investors who had expected Cook to stay longer, but many see Ternus’s technical background as a sign of steady leadershi

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Apr 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI Shifts Focus, Key Leaders Exit

OpenAI is pulling back from its video‑making experiment and trimming staff, as a senior project head steps down. The company said last month it was abandoning Sora, its video generation tool, and this week the team’s chief announced his departure. This move fits a larger pattern of trimming “side qu

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

A Quiet Exit for a Controversial Apple Fitness Leader

Jay Blahnik, who helped shape Apple’s fitness tech for over a decade, is stepping down this summer. His departure follows years of complaints about his management style, including claims of verbal abuse and inappropriate behavior. The news comes just as Apple’s Fitness+ service faces scrutiny over i

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Apr 02 2026SPORTS

Italy’s Soccer System Under Scrutiny After Three‑Year World Cup Gap

The Italian sports minister urged the head of the national football federation to step down after Italy failed again to qualify for a World Cup. A penalty shoot‑out defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the playoff stage was the latest blow, following losses to Sweden in 2018 and North Macedonia in

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Mar 28 2026BUSINESS

xAI’s Final Co‑Founder Exit Signals Big Shake‑Ups Ahead

The last of the original team that helped Elon Musk launch xAI has left, a move that comes as the company readies for a major change in its structure. Ross Nordeen, who had been Musk’s right‑hand man and handled day‑to‑day priorities, stepped away this week. He is no longer listed on the company’s X

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Mar 28 2026BUSINESS

Kakao Entertainment’s New Co‑CEO Duo Sets a Global Growth Plan

The Korean entertainment powerhouse has reshuffled its top leadership, adding JungHee Ko as co‑CEO alongside Joseph Chang. The change was ratified during the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting on March 25, signaling a fresh push toward international expansion. Ko brings a strong background in

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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

New Leader Takes the Helm at One10, Aiming for Bigger Growth

One10 LLC, a company that uses science to boost motivation and performance, has announced that Drew Carter will become its new President and CEO. The change comes as part of a long‑term plan that the firm has been developing for several years, with a focus on growth through 2030. Carter will lead

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