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Nov 03 2025BUSINESS

A New Player Joins the Consumer Game

Marco Voci has taken a new role at Houlihan Lokey, a big name in investment banking. He's now a Managing Director in their Consumer Group, based in London. His job? To focus on active lifestyle, branded consumer products, and luxury goods in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He'll team up with ot

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Nov 03 2025BUSINESS

A New Hub for Adult Care in Bergen County

A large building in Bergen County is getting a new purpose. It will soon be home to a special adult daycare center. The place is 67, 000 square feet big. It is fully leased to Lily Life. This center is mainly for the Korean community nearby. The building is at 2 Christie Heights St. in Leonia. It is

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Nov 03 2025BUSINESS

The Changing Face of Office Supplies: What's Happening to Office Depot and OfficeMax?

Office Depot and OfficeMax, two big names in office supplies, are shutting down almost 100 more stores. This is not just a recent thing. It has been going on for a while. The company that owns them, ODP Corporation, has been struggling. This is because people are buying things online more often. The

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Nov 03 2025BUSINESS

Hoi An Bounces Back: A Look at the Flood Aftermath

Vietnam's charming town of Hoi An is slowly getting back on its feet after recent floods caused quite a mess. The streets, usually filled with tourists, are starting to see visitors again. But it's not all smooth sailing yet. Many shops and hotels are still cleaning up, trying to get ready for the b

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Nov 03 2025BUSINESS

Coinbase Eyes Big Buyout to Boost Stablecoin Game

Coinbase, a major player in the crypto world, is looking to spend big on a startup called BVNK. This move is part of Coinbase's plan to get more into stablecoins, which are cryptocurrencies tied to stable assets like the dollar. The deal could be worth around $2 billion and might wrap up by early 20

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Nov 02 2025BUSINESS

The Man Who Wrapped the World in a Burrito

Duane Roberts left a big mark on the world. He was the guy who came up with the frozen burrito. He passed away at 88, just a few days before his 89th birthday. His wife, Kelly, said he went peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family and their three dogs. Duane wasn't just about food. He was a bi

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Nov 02 2025BUSINESS

A New Chapter in US-China Trade Relations

The US and China have taken a step back from their trade war. They have agreed to ease restrictions on some goods. This includes car chips, soybeans, rare minerals, and drugs. The deal came after a meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump. They met in South Korea. The White H

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Nov 02 2025BUSINESS

Corporations Reevaluate Climate Commitments: A Shift Towards Economic Realism

A significant number of companies, nearly 900, have decided to step back from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). This move is seen as a step towards making decisions based on economic sense rather than strict climate rules. The SBTi had been pushing companies to set climate goals that alig

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Nov 02 2025BUSINESS

West Boylston's Big Changes: Apartments, Burgers, and More

West Boylston is buzzing with new projects. A big apartment complex called Gates Brook Place is coming to town. It will have 80 units, with a quarter set aside for affordable housing. The spot is near West Boylston and Pierce streets. The project will cost over $38. 7 million. The developer, Branded

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Nov 02 2025BUSINESS

Local News Goes Digital on Mondays

The Buffalo News has made a big change. Starting now, they will only offer their e-edition on Mondays. This means no physical newspapers will be delivered to homes or newsstands on that day. Instead, readers will have to go online to catch up on the week's news. This shift is part of a bigger trend

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