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Feb 13 2025BUSINESS

London's Hidden History: A Roman Basilica Uncovered

In the heart of London, where new skyscrapers are constantly rising, a surprising discovery has been made. While preparing to build a new 32-story office tower, archaeologists found remnants of a Roman basilica that dates back nearly 2, 000 years. This basilica was part of the forum, the central hub

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Feb 13 2025BUSINESS

Love's Big Spend in Minnesota

Valentine's Day is coming up, and Minnesotans are ready to show their love with their wallets. This year, the average person in Minnesota plans to spend around 185 dollars on their special someone. That's a lot of cash! But it's not just about romantic love. People are also treating themselves or bu

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Feb 13 2025BUSINESS

Tech Giants Dive Into Health and Inflation Bites

Tech companies are jumping into the health game. Apple is launching a new study to see how technology can boost our well-being. This isn't just about fitness trackers; it's about using tech to improve both our physical and mental health. Imagine your phone helping you manage stress or suggesting hea

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Feb 13 2025BUSINESS

Joann Stores in Washington State to Shut Down

Joann, a well-known crafting retailer, has announced that it will be closing over 500 of its stores across the United States. This decision comes after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in a year. The closures will affect multiple states, with Washington bein

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Feb 13 2025BUSINESS

Elon Musk's Bid for OpenAI: A Twist in the AI Power Struggle

Elon Musk's recent move to take control of OpenAI has sparked a heated debate. The board of OpenAI is questioning the logic behind Musk's $97. 4 billion bid. This bid is part of a long-running feud between Musk and Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI. The situation escalated when a group of investors,

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Feb 13 2025BUSINESS

Inflation: Why Your Groceries and Gas Cost More

Inflation is on the rise, and it's hitting your wallet where it hurts the most. Prices for groceries, gasoline, and rents have all gone up, making life tougher for families and businesses. This news comes from the latest report from the government, which shows that prices have increased by 3% in Jan

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Feb 13 2025BUSINESS

Tariffs and Turmoil: Ford's CEO Speaks Out

Ford's CEO, Jim Farley, recently expressed some serious concerns about the impact of Trump's tariff policies on the automotive industry. He made these remarks at a recent conference in New York. Farley didn't mince words, stating that the proposed tariffs could cause major problems for American car

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Feb 13 2025BUSINESS

CATL's Big Move: Expanding Globally Through Hong Kong

CATL, the world's leading maker of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, is making a bold move. They're planning to list on the Hong Kong stock exchange. This isn't their first time at the rodeo, though. They already raised a whopping $6. 7 billion in an IPO on China’s Shenzhen exchange back in 2022. Thi

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Feb 12 2025BUSINESS

CVS Health's 2024 Financial Results: A Closer Look

CVS Health Corporation recently shared its financial performance for the final quarter and the entire year of 2024. The earnings per share (EPS) for the fourth quarter, following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), dropped to $1. 30 from $1. 58 the previous year. This decrease was mainl

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Feb 12 2025BUSINESS

Fast Food Giants Serve Up Surprising Results

Restaurant Brands International (RBI) just dropped some numbers for their latest quarter. They saw a 2. 5% increase in same-store sales. This boost came from Burger King and Popeyes doing better than expected. Let's break it down. RBI's earnings per share were 81 cents, which is a bit more than the

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