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Feb 18 2025BUSINESS

Coke Jumps into Prebiotic Soda Game

Coca-Cola is diving into the prebiotic soda market with its new brand, Simply Pop. This move comes as soda consumption in the U. S. has been declining over the past 20 years. People are more health-conscious and have more choices, like cold brew, energy drinks, and water. But, there's a new trend: s

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Feb 18 2025BUSINESS

Southwest Airlines Takes Big Steps to Trim Costs

Southwest Airlines is making some big changes. They're planning to cut about 1, 750 corporate jobs, which is around 15% of their total corporate workforce. This move is part of a larger plan to make the company more efficient and save money. The company expects to save a significant amount of money

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Feb 18 2025BUSINESS

Nextdoor's Big Bet on AI: Can It Revive the Neighborhood App?

Nextdoor, the neighborhood-focused social media platform, is banking on artificial intelligence to turn things around. The company, which has been around for 15 years, has seen a slowdown in growth and user engagement. Users have been turned off by misinformation, racism, and petty arguments on the

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Feb 18 2025BUSINESS

Narrowbody Jets: The Surprising Choice for Transatlantic Business Class

Narrowbody jets are making waves in transatlantic travel. These smaller planes, with a range of six to nine hours, are becoming popular for business class trips between the US and Europe. Let's dive into the details. First, consider La Compagnie. This airline operates an all-business-class service

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Feb 17 2025BUSINESS

Germany's Economy: Time for a Fresh Start

Germany is at a crossroads. Once a powerhouse of industry, the country now faces a stagnant economy. The old ways, relying on cheap Russian gas and big exports to China, are no longer working. The next government, which will be chosen in an election, has a big job ahead: fixing the economy.

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Feb 17 2025BUSINESS

Innovation Hubs: How Leadership Shapes Success in Romanian Research Institutes

Romania's public research institutes (PRIs) are under the microscope. Researchers have been digging into how the way these institutes are run affects their ability to turn ideas into businesses and patents. The focus is on the people at the top—the board of directors (BD) and their impact on knowled

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Feb 16 2025BUSINESS

Small Businesses Face Uphill Battle in New Political Climate

Small businesses are feeling the pinch just one month into the new administration. The changes have been swift and significant, with funding freezes, tariffs, and a crackdown on diversity efforts. These changes have left many small business owners scrambling to adapt. David Funk, the founder of Zer

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Feb 16 2025BUSINESS

When a Techie Challenged the Big Boss

In a bold move, a tech worker at a major bank made waves during a company-wide meeting. Nicolas Welch, a tech analyst, sat front row at a town hall in Columbus, Ohio. He asked a simple question. "Why not let team managers decide if their teams need to be in the office? " Welch works with a team spre

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Feb 16 2025BUSINESS

Amazon Workers in North Carolina Say No to Union

In a recent vote, workers at an Amazon warehouse near Raleigh, North Carolina, chose not to form a union. The final tally was 2, 447 against and 829 in favor. This means only 25. 3% of the workers wanted a union. The Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment (CAUSE) group, which push

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Feb 15 2025BUSINESS

Elon Musk's Billion Dollar Bid Rejected by OpenAI

Elon Musk and his group of investors recently tried to buy OpenAI for a whopping $97. 4 billion. This move was seen as an attempt to take control of the company. The board of OpenAI, however, had other plans. They swiftly rejected the offer. Bret Taylor, the head of the board, made it clear that Ope

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