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Nov 23 2025BUSINESS

Climate Data: Who's Really Paying the Price?

Private companies are stepping up to fill the gap left by the U. S. government's reduced investment in climate science. This shift is creating a boom in the earth intelligence sector, with businesses like Climate X and GHGSat leading the charge. Climate X, a London-based data analytics firm, recent

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Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

Lexington's Beef Plant Closure: A Big Deal for Local Farmers and Workers

The news that Tyson Foods is shutting down its beef plant in Lexington has left many people surprised and worried. This plant is a big deal because it processes about 5, 000 cows every day and employs around 2, 700 people. For many in the community, this news came as a shock. David Jobman, who rais

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Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

The AI Boom: A Double-Edged Sword for the U. S. Economy

The U. S. economy in 2025 is like a seesaw. On one side, artificial intelligence is booming. On the other side, everything else is struggling. AI developers and chipmakers are making huge profits. Investments are pouring in. Data centers are popping up everywhere. Utilities are working hard to meet

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Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

Minnesota's Generosity Shines on Give to the Max Day

Minnesota's annual Give to the Max Day has once again proven the state's commitment to charity. This year, the event raised a staggering $37. 8 million for 6, 430 organizations, beating last year's record. Since its start in 2009, Give to the Max Day has grown into a beloved tradition, offering an a

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Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

A Local Hero Fights for a Safer Community

In the middle of Oak Park, a local entrepreneur is taking a stand against crime and working to make the area a better place. This person runs a unique business called Community Shop Class on Stockton Boulevard. It's a special place designed to help people who learn differently. They can come here to

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Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

Switzerland and the U. S. Are Close to a Trade Deal

Switzerland is ready to roll out lower tariffs on its exports to the U. S. The Swiss Economy Minister, Guy Parmelin, shared this in a recent interview. He hopes the U. S. will be ready by early December. The U. S. had previously imposed a high tariff of 39% on Swiss imports. But now, both countries

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Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

Healthcare Giant Premier Inc. Changes Hands

Premier Inc. , a big name in healthcare tech, just got a new owner. Patient Square Capital, a firm that invests in healthcare, is taking over. This deal got the green light from almost all the shareholders who voted. A whopping 99% of those who voted said yes. That's about 79% of all the shares out

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Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

Tech Leader Ari Balogh Leaves Airbnb

Ari Balogh, the Chief Technology Officer at Airbnb, is set to leave his role by December. He's been with the company for seven years, joining from Google. After his departure, he'll stick around until at least February 2026 to help with the transition and offer advice, but he won't be in an executiv

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Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

Big Changes in the Gates Foundation's Investment Mix

The Gates Foundation Trust made some major moves in its investment portfolio during the third quarter of 2025. The total value of its investments dropped from $47. 78 billion to $36. 58 billion. This was mainly because they sold off a big chunk of their Microsoft shares, reducing their stake by a hu

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Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

Microsoft and Nvidia Team Up with Anthropic: What It Means for the Tech World

Microsoft and Nvidia have just teamed up with Anthropic. This move is a big deal. It shows Microsoft is spreading its bets in the AI world. They're not just relying on OpenAI anymore. This partnership could bring in a lot of money. Up to $10 billion a year, maybe more. That's a big boost for Microso

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