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Jan 08 2025BUSINESS

Nvidia's AI Ambition: From Gaming to Autonomous Cars

Everyone knows Nvidia for their gaming chips, but the company has much bigger plans. At the recent CES 2025 tech show, CEO Jensen Huang unveiled a new roadmap focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) in self-driving cars, robotics, and other cutting-edge fields. Nvidia is also cooking up new video g

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Jan 08 2025BUSINESS

Emirati Billionaire Promises Big Bucks for US Data Centers

Imagine this: A billionaire from Dubai walks into a fancy Florida home and promises to invest $20 billion in the US data center industry. Sounds like a scene from a movie, right? Well, it actually happened last Tuesday. The billionaire in question is Hussain Sajwani, the chairman of DAMAC Properties

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Jan 08 2025BUSINESS

New Sports Bar Replacing Drago's Seafood in Baton Rouge

In Baton Rouge, excitement is brewing as a unique sports bar plans to take over the space left by Drago's Seafood. NOLA natives Greg Whitman and Ty Duet, the brains behind Loft18, have their eyes set on the 14, 000-square-foot building. The duo discovered the spot just as Drago's owners were looking

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Jan 07 2025BUSINESS

Job Market Pause: Why Fewer People Are Quitting

The job market, often called the “Great Stay, ” is showing signs of slowing down. In November, the number of people quitting their jobs fell to below 3. 1 million, the lowest since the pandemic's peak. The latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey also shows hiring has hit a decade low. This sug

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Jan 07 2025BUSINESS

Billionaire Invests 20 Billion in US Tech, Inspired by Trump's Election

Billionaire Hussain Sajwani, whose company DAMAC Properties is a giant in the skyscraper-packed city of Dubai, has made a big announcement. He's putting $20 billion into building data centers in the United States. This news came straight from President-elect Donald Trump at a press conference. It se

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Jan 07 2025BUSINESS

A Fresh Start: True Religion Jeans Find New Owners

Jeans brand True Religion has just changed hands. The company, once a favorite among stars like Jessica Simpson, has faced bankruptcy not once but twice. Now, it's being taken over by Acon, a firm based in Washington, D. C. Acon has a large portfolio, including brands like Applebee's and Igloo. They

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Jan 07 2025BUSINESS

Voltage and The Exchange Join Forces for Bigger Movies

In a big move, Voltage Pictures, known for hits like "The Hurt Locker, " has bought a majority stake in The Exchange, an international sales and finance company. Brian O'Shea will keep his role as CEO of The Exchange, focusing on new projects, while Sarah Dunn from Voltage will handle daily operatio

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Jan 07 2025BUSINESS

The Sudden End of Party City: A Trip Gone Wrong

Imagine this: six Party City employees hop on a plane to China to meet with suppliers. But their trip is cut short after just two days. Why? Because Party City was about to go bankrupt – again. This wasn't their first rodeo. They had been through bankruptcy before and came back swinging. But this ti

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Jan 07 2025BUSINESS

Streaming Giants Team Up: Fubo Jeff and Disney Hulu's Big Merge

Ever wondered what would happen if two big streaming services joined forces? Well, that's exactly what's happening with Fubo and Disney's Hulu + Live TV. These two are combining in a massive deal that also settles some legal drama. Both services let you watch live TV and cable networks on your

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Jan 07 2025BUSINESS

McDonald's Drops Diversity Targets After Court Ruling

McDonald's is rethinking its diversity policies. The fast-food giant announced it's ditching certain aims to boost diversity among its leaders. Why the change? A recent Supreme Court decision made affirmative action in college admissions illegal. Plus, there's been a conservative backlash against di

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