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Nov 24 2024BUSINESS

Big Guy, Small Desk: A Struggle for Size-Friendly Workspaces

Imagine being a large guy, trying to fit into a tiny workspace. That's exactly what William Martin, a 6-foot-2, 360-pound employee at the New York Public Library, faced. He's suing for a whopping $4. 6 million, claiming his bosses forced him to work at a desk too small for his size, causing anxiety

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Nov 24 2024BUSINESS

Salesforce and Microsoft: The AI Race, No Need to Pick Sides

In the world of AI, Salesforce and Microsoft are going head-to-head. But investors don't need to choose a favorite. Both companies are making big moves in AI, with Salesforce introducing Agentforce and Microsoft rolling out new tools at its Ignite conference. While Salesforce's CEO, Marc Benioff, ha

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Nov 24 2024BUSINESS

Why Nvidia’s AI Chips Keep Winning Hearts

Believe it or not, the demand for Nvidia’s artificial intelligence (AI) products is not slowing down. Jim Cramer from CNBC recently shared his thoughts on this, expressing his confidence in Nvidia and its CEO, Jensen Huang. Despite some concerns on Wall Street, the need for Nvidia’s chips is only ge

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Nov 24 2024BUSINESS

Health Insurance: A Big Concern for Small Businesses

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey recently met with small-business owners from the Retailers Association of Massachusetts (RAM). She noticed they were worried about the rising cost of health insurance. Their forecast for holiday sales was modest, with only a 1. 5% increase expected. Healey introdu

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Nov 24 2024BUSINESS

Airplane Food: Behind the Scenes of In-Flight Meals

Imagine sitting on a plane, enjoying a meal at 35, 000 feet. You might not think about the journey that food took to get there. It's a complex process managed by catering companies, who make sure your inflight meal is as delicious and fresh as possible. Companies like Gate Gourmet work hard to ensur

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Nov 23 2024BUSINESS

Ready to Retire? Plan Ahead for Your Small Business

Thinking about retiring? If you own a small business, it's smart to start planning early. Mike Roach, who started Paloma Clothing in Portland, Oregon, knew he had to think about the future when he turned 74. His manager, Traci Burnes, had been crucial in navigating the pandemic, so he decided to off

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Nov 23 2024BUSINESS

Working in the Heat: How Does It Affect Construction Workers' Output?

Climate change is making the world hotter, and that's causing problems for people who work outdoors, like construction workers. These jobs need a lot of physical effort, so when it's hot, it can be tough to keep up the same pace. A recent study looked at many other studies to see how heat affects ho

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Nov 23 2024BUSINESS

Get Your Perfect TV This Black Friday Month!

Black Friday has blown up into a whole month of deals! Retail giants like Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart are getting the party started early. If you've got your eye on a new TV, this is your golden chance to snatch one at an amazing price. Brands like Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, and TCL are offering

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Nov 23 2024BUSINESS

How ESG Practices Affect Business Success in Korea and Taiwan

In today's business world, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices are a hot topic. This study dives into how these practices impact business performance in Korea and Taiwan. Both countries are similar in size, but their ESG strategies and outcomes vary greatly. The research looked at

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Nov 22 2024BUSINESS

Bitcoin Booms as SEC Boss Steps Down

Guess what? The price of Bitcoin shot up when the current SEC boss, Gary Gensler, announced he's leaving his job. This happened after Donald Trump won the US election and said he'd replace Gensler. Why did Bitcoin rise? Well, Trump is more friendly to cryptocurrencies than Gensler. Gensler had been

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