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Oct 10 2024BUSINESS

US Government Weighs Breaking Up Google over Antitrust Concerns

Imagine splitting up one of the world's largest tech companies. That's what the U.S. government is considering for Google. They're looking at forcing Google to sell parts of its business. This could be the first big corporate split in a long time. The Department of Justice says Google has too much c

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

CEOs Getting Canned for Office Romances

For a long time, CEOs could get away with having relationships with employees. But now, companies are taking a tougher stance. The railroad Norfolk Southern fired its CEO, Alan Shaw, for a consensual relationship with the company's chief legal officer. This shows how seriously companies now take exe

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

California's Governor Takes a New Route for AI Safety

In an unexpected turn, California Governor Gavin Newsom decided not to sign the SB 1047 bill that aimed to regulate high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) models. The governor had concerns about the bill's lack of specific safety details. Instead of approving it, he chose to collaborate with AI expe

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Sony's Big Turn: How Tony Vinciquerra Changed the Game

You might think that big companies like Sony Pictures Entertainment always stay on top, but things can change quickly. For a long time, SPE was struggling with losses every year. Then, Tony Vinciquerra came along and decided to do something different. He didn't try to compete with the biggest player

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Oct 05 2024FINANCE

Donation Scandal Rocks Private School in Texas

Imagine a world where the most privileged among us use their wealth and influence to prioritize personal gain over the greater good. The Greenhill School in Texas is facing just such a crisis, after it was revealed that a staggering $10 million donation from the CEO of Steward Health Care had been a

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Oct 04 2024BUSINESS

AI's Future: Not as Scary as You Think!

You might have heard that AI is going to take over the job market. But hold on, one economist says we shouldn’t be too worried just yet. Daron Acemoglu thinks only about 5% of jobs will be replaced or heavily helped by AI in the next decade. So, is all this AI hype getting out of hand? Right now, A

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Sep 30 2024BUSINESS

Unlocking Innovation: The Entrepreneurs Summit V

The Entrepreneurs Summit V is an annual gathering of top entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, government officials, and investors. Taking place on October 24, 2024, at the Asia School of Business, this premier event is expected to attract over 1,700 registrants from various sectors, including startups,

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Sep 28 2024OPINION

When Ignoring Climate Change is Not an Option

Decarbonization is no longer a distant dream, but a business imperative that requires immediate action. The recent Emissions Gap Report 2023 by the United Nations emphasized the urgent need for a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming to 2°C or 1.5°C above pre-indu

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Sep 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tech Titan's New Outlook: What's Behind Qualcomm's Bullish Rating?

Qualcomm, the multinational technology giant, is receiving a thumbs-up from a respected analyst. Stacy Rasgon from Bernstein has reaffirmed her Buy rating on the company, with a price target of $240.00, citing the company's impressive financial performance. But what's driving this optimism? First,

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Sep 23 2024POLITICS

The CEO's Contemptible Conduct: A Fresh Examination of Power and Accountability

The recent Senate committee vote to hold the CEO of a failed hospital chain in civil and criminal contempt drew widespread attention. The events unfolded amidst the backdrop of a healthcare crisis, where the company's collapse led to dire conditions in its hospitals, resulting in the deaths of at le

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