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Dec 30 2024BUSINESS

Boeing Faces Major Setback After Plane Crash in South Korea

Boeing, a major US aviation company, has had a rough 2024. It started with a strike by 33, 000 machinists, which slowed down the production of popular planes like the 737 Max, 777, and 767. In January, a scary incident happened when a door plug fell off a 737 Max during a flight. This made safety ex

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Dec 25 2024BUSINESS

Hatboro Honors a Community Hero Turning 103

Hatboro, PA, has a legend named Fred Powell who's about to hit the big 103! At a recent borough council meeting, Mayor Tim Schultz presented him with a special proclamation. The mayor thanked Fred for his decades of work at Powell’s Electric, a business his father and great-uncle started in 1922. F

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Dec 20 2024FINANCE

Market Moves: Tech Wins, Micron Drops After Fed Sell-Off

Early Thursday, Dow Jones futures signaled a small bounce after a tough market sell-off spurred by the Federal Reserve's rate outlook. While Micron Technology struggled with weak guidance, Nvidia and Tesla started to recover. The Bank of Japan and Bank of England announced rate decisions, with the y

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

ChatGPT Hits the Phone Lines: A New Way to Chat

Ever wanted to chat with AI but found typing a hassle? OpenAI has a solution! They've launched a new service that lets you call or WhatsApp ChatGPT. Just dial 1-800-CHATGPT for a free 15-minute chat each month. It's like talking to a friend, but smarter and always available! This isn't just a simpl

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Tech Company Sets Up Shop in Mount Pleasant

Imagine a software company that makes life easier for landowners and developers. That's Mesa Land Services, and they're branching out to Mount Pleasant. With a $1. 3 million investment, they're ready to create 24 new jobs. Their specialty? Software that speeds up and simplifies the utility easement

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Dec 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

Cyber Hacker's Day Job: Spying for China

Imagine finding out that the person trying to hack into your system is not just some unknown person, but works for a company linked to the government! That's what happened with Guan Tianfeng, a 30-year-old Chinese national. The U. S. says he worked with others to hack into firewalls made by U. K. co

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Affordable Skincare: How Mark Cuban's Pharmacy Compares to GoodRx

Ever thought about how much it costs to treat skin conditions? Let's dive into an interesting comparison. We're talking about two big players here: Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company (let’s call it CostPlus) and GoodRx. Recently, a study was done to see which one could lighten the load on your wall

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Dec 09 2024BUSINESS

Big Companies Hire Protection After CEO Shooting

The tragic shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson, has sparked a wave of action among major companies. To safeguard their top executives, businesses are now hiring protection managers. Just a few days after the incident, Amazon advertised for an executive protection manager. The job invo

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Dec 08 2024CELEBRITIES

Boxer Ramla Ali: From Olympic Rings to Film Sets

Imagine a refugee from Somalia's civil war who eventually becomes an Olympic boxer. Now, picture that same person starring in a biopic about her life. That's the fascinating journey of Ramla Ali, who recently spoke with Deadline about her upcoming film "In the Shadows" and her new production company

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Dec 07 2024BUSINESS

Boosting Security After Shocking CEO Killing

The tragic killing of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, has prompted many businesses to step up their security measures. Some companies have temporarily closed their headquarters, while others have scrubbed their websites of executive photos. Companies across various industries are hiring mor

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