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Oct 26 2025BUSINESS

China's Rare Earth Gamble: A Risky Trade Move?

China is playing a dangerous game with rare earth exports. The country has been tightening controls on these critical minerals, which are essential for many industries. This move has not gone unnoticed or unchallenged. The U. S. and China have been in talks, but China seems unwilling to back down.

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Oct 26 2025BUSINESS

Louisville's City Council: A Busy Night of Decisions

Louisville's City Council had a packed meeting last week, tackling everything from airport upgrades to tech refreshes. The night kicked off with a quick check-in on old business, specifically those blighted properties that have been a thorn in the city's side. Progress is slow, but it's happening.

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Oct 26 2025BUSINESS

What's happening with these three real estate stocks?

In the world of real estate investing, three companies have been getting a lot of attention lately. Let's take a closer look at what's been happening with Frasers Centrepoint, Kkr Real Estate Finance, and First Industrial Realty. Frasers Centrepoint has caught the eye of investors. Analysts are opt

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Oct 26 2025BUSINESS

Sugar Grove and Kaneland District 302 Battle Over Development Project

A legal fight is heating up between the Village of Sugar Grove and Kaneland District 302 over a big development project called the Grove. The school district is trying to stop the 760-acre Crown Development tax increment finance (TIF) district. They say it doesn't meet the rules for a TIF. A TIF is

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Oct 26 2025BUSINESS

Tech Troubles Ground Alaska Airlines Twice in Four Months

Alaska Airlines is facing some serious tech issues. In just four months, they've had two big IT failures. The first one was in July. A hardware problem at their data center stopped all flights for three hours. Even though they had backup systems, both the main and backup hardware failed. This caused

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Oct 26 2025BUSINESS

AI Power Plays: The Stock Market's New Hot Spot

The AI craze has taken Wall Street by storm, with investors scrambling to find the next big thing. Some see parallels to the Dotcom Boom, while others argue that the current AI surge is backed by solid profits from tech giants. The AI gold rush has boosted the fortunes of both established and new co

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Oct 26 2025BUSINESS

Netflix's Gaming Shift: What's Next After Studio Shutdown?

Netflix has decided to close Boss Fight Entertainment, the team behind the popular game "Squid Game: Unleashed. " This move shows a change in Netflix's gaming plans. The studio's co-founder, David Rippy, shared the news on LinkedIn. He thanked everyone for the time spent at Netflix. Another director

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Oct 26 2025BUSINESS

Why Regular Check-Ins Might Be Holding Your Team Back

Ever feel like your calendar is running your life? Many managers find themselves stuck in a cycle of back-to-back one-on-one meetings. These meetings can feel like a necessary evil, but what if they're actually slowing your team down? A recent experiment at a tech company showed that ditching the r

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Oct 25 2025BUSINESS

Job Market Chill: Why Hiring and Firing Are Both Down

The job market is in a weird spot right now. It's not hot, and it's not cold—it's more like a lukewarm soup. Companies aren't laying people off, but they're not hiring much either. This strange situation has a few names, like "The Great Freeze. " But why is this happening? Economists say companies

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Oct 25 2025BUSINESS

Grand Avenue's Big Change: A Mixed-Use Building on the Way

A developer is seeking a substantial loan from the city of St. Paul to construct a new six-story building at the busy intersection of Grand Avenue and Victoria Street. This project aims to replace the current Victoria Crossing East Mall and the former Billy’s on Grand restaurant. The developer, Ari

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