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Jan 28 2025BUSINESS

Sports Fans in the UK: Eurosport's Days are Numbered

Next month, Eurosport will say goodbye to UK screens. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is shaking up their sports lineup, moving Eurosport's content to the TNT channels. This means live sports and other programming will now be found on TNT, which is run jointly by WBD and UK telecom giant BT. Cycling, t

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Jan 28 2025BUSINESS

Crypto Currency: Beyond Pizza

Ever heard of Bitcoin Pizza Day? It all started in 2010 when someone in Florida used 10, 000 Bitcoin to buy pizza, which today is worth around $1 billion. That was the first time digital currency was used to buy something physical. Fast forward to today, and you can buy so much more with crypto. Fr

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Jan 28 2025BUSINESS

Why Hims & Hers is Betting Big on a Shocking Super Bowl Ad

Imagine tuning in to the Super Bowl, expecting the usual fun and laughter from commercials. But one ad breaks the mold. Telehealth company Hims & Hers Health has a plan. They're using their 30-second spot to shine a light on a tough topic: America's weight problem. The ad, set to air in the third qu

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Jan 28 2025BUSINESS

Why Are Eggs Getting Pricier? The Bird Flu's Role

Have you noticed that eggs are becoming more expensive lately? This upward trend is largely linked to a widespread bird flu outbreak. This virus, primarily carried by wild birds, has forced farmers to cull millions of chickens to stop the spread. It's not just chickens that are vulnerable; cows are

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Jan 28 2025BUSINESS

Why is Intel So Hard to Sell?

Intel's future is stuck in a tricky spot. Its factories need loads of money and time to fix, which scares off potential buyers. Plus, the US government has poured money into these factories, making it tough to shut them down. So, no one wants the factories, but Intel can't sell without them. Recent

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

Stock Market Shake-Up: Chinese AI Startup Spooks U. S. Tech Giants

Imagine this: you're a big tech company in the U. S. , riding high on the AI wave. Then, out of nowhere, a little-known Chinese startup called DeepSeek shows off a chatbot that's as good as yours, but way cheaper. That's what happened, and it sent shockwaves through the U. S. stock market. Companies

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

Jetstar's Big 787 Makeover: New Seats, WiFi, and Longer Routes

Get ready for a comfy ride! Jetstar, Australia's popular low-cost airline, is giving its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners a major facelift. This isn't your average update; they're revamping the cabins to make your flight even better. The airline has planned a multi-million dollar project to upgrade its elev

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

The Power of Business Travelers

Business travelers are a real treasure trove for airlines. They shell out up to four times more than the average traveler. They book their trips way in advance, prefer the most comfortable seats, and really appreciate solid reward programs. American Airlines learned this the hard way when they chang

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

Costco Faces Shareholder Pushback on DEI Policies

Costco's shareholders recently shot down a proposal questioning the wholesale club's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The activist investors leading the charge, however, aren't ready to throw in the towel just yet. Ethan Peck, deputy director of the National Center for Public Policy

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

Housing Market Woes: Bank of America Cools on D. R. Horton

Bank of America has given D. R. Horton a reality check, downgrading its stock from "buy" to "neutral. " Analyst Rafe Jadrosich now expects the homebuilder to face tough times ahead, with a target price of $150 per share, just a 5% increase from its current value. High interest rates and rising input

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