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Oct 25 2025BUSINESS

A Cozy Corner in NYC: Mustang Harry's 30-Year Journey

Mustang Harry's, a cherished Midtown sports bar, marks its 30th anniversary. The Conroy brothers, Ian and Niall, have been at the helm since day one. They credit their success to treating patrons like family. The bar opened in 1995, inspired by the Conroys' family pub in Ireland. Their children hav

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Oct 25 2025BUSINESS

Coffee Conundrum: Why Your Morning Brew is Costing More

Coffee lovers in the U. S. are feeling the pinch. Prices for ground coffee have shot up. In September, the average cost hit $9. 14 per pound. That's a 3% jump from August and a whopping 41% increase from September 2024. This trend isn't just about coffee. Overall food prices have also risen by 3% co

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Oct 25 2025BUSINESS

Rachel Reeves' Tax Dilemma: Balancing the Books

Rachel Reeves, the UK's finance minister, faces a tough job. She needs to find extra money to meet her financial goals. She's looking at different ways to do this. Some options are more popular than others. Reeves has promised not to raise income tax, VAT, or social security payments for working pe

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Oct 24 2025BUSINESS

GM's Job Cuts: A Profit-Driven Move

General Motors (GM) recently let go of over 200 salaried employees, mainly from its Technical Center in Warren. This move came just days after the company raised its profit expectations for the year, which led to a significant boost in its stock prices. The company stated that these job cuts were du

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Oct 24 2025BUSINESS

Taco Bell's Bold Move: Brewing Up Success with Live Más Café

Taco Bell is making a splash with its new Live Más Café, a beverage-focused concept that's quickly gaining traction. The first location opened in Chula Vista, California, last December, and by the end of the year, Taco Bell plans to have 30 of these cafés in Southern California, Dallas, and Houston.

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Oct 24 2025BUSINESS

Europe's Winter Grain Planting Gets a Weather Break

Europe's farmers are having a better time planting winter grains this year. The weather has been kinder than in the past two years. This could mean more stable grain areas, even though prices are low. The early part of October was dry. This let farmers plant a lot before the wetter weather came. Th

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Oct 24 2025BUSINESS

A Hidden Picasso Masterpiece Emerges from the Shadows

A painting by the famous artist Pablo Picasso recently sold for a huge amount of money. The painting, called "Bust of a Woman with a Flowered Hat (Dora Maar) 1943, " went for 27 million euros, which is about $31. 49 million. This sale happened at an auction in Paris. The painting had been kept priv

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Oct 24 2025BUSINESS

Big Money on the Line: Warner Bros. Discovery's CEO and Potential Sale

David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, could make a huge profit if the company is sold. Reports say he could get $500 million from his shares if the sale goes through. This is because his contract says his shares become fully his if the company is sold. The company has been in talks about

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Oct 24 2025BUSINESS

Dallas' Nightlife Rules: Are They Holding Us Back?

Dallas has some old rules that are causing trouble for local businesses. Imagine trying to run a fun place where people can enjoy live music, but the city says you can't charge a small fee for it. That's what's happening to Revelers Hall in Bishop Arts and The Free Man in Deep Ellum. These places h

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Oct 24 2025BUSINESS

Trump and Xi: A Meeting That Could Shape the Market

A big meeting is coming up. Trump and Xi have set a date for October 30. This news has made investors happy. They think it could mean better trade deals and less tension. Stock markets are close to new highs because of this. Tesla had some good news too. Their car sales were okay, but their energy

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