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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

Beware the Fake Review: New Rule in Action

You know those online reviews you trust so much? Well, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has just made it illegal to fake them. Starting this week, businesses and individuals who create, buy, or sell fake reviews will face serious consequences. The aim? To keep the market fair and honest. Fake revi

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

How a Microsoft Veteran Turned Half-Life's Success into Billions

Gabe Newell, a former Microsoft programmer and technical executive, co-founded Valve in 1996 with Mike Harrington. Their first game, Half-Life, sold 2. 5 million copies in just one year, putting Valve on the map and making them millions. Fast forward to today, Gabe Newell's net worth is estimated at

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

Battle Over Downtown Camden Housing: Developer Sues City and County

In the heart of Camden, South Carolina, a legal battle is brewing over a proposed housing development. Carlyle Development, the company behind the project, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Camden, its Planning Commission, and Kershaw County. The lawsuit, which runs 23 pages, accuses the city

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

High-Speed Trains vs. Planes: China's Transport Dilemma

China is in a unique situation when it comes to its transportation network. It has the world's longest high-speed rail system and one of the biggest aviation industries. The government has been investing heavily in high-speed trains, connecting cities in just a few hours. This isn't something privat

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

Charleston's Citadel Mall: A Makeover on the Horizon

Charleston's Citadel Mall is set for a major transformation. The city's Design Review Board recently approved a 75-page document outlining design elements for the mall's future development. This isn't just a simple renovation; it's a complete overhaul that aims to blend indoor and outdoor spaces, cr

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

Electric Giant Tesla's Earnings Day: What to Watch For

Tesla is gearing up to share its latest earnings report this Wednesday. This quarterly check-in is always exciting because it lets investors ask Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, about his plans. One hot topic is how Tesla will bump up sales of its older electric cars while exploring artificial intelligence a

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

Tesla's Cybercab Promotion Sparks Lawsuit Over 'Blade Runner 2049' Image

Elon Musk and his car company, Tesla, along with Warner Bros. Discovery, were hit with a lawsuit. The suit, filed by Alcon Entertainment, the producer of 'Blade Runner 2049', claims that they used an AI-generated image from the film without permission to promote Tesla's robotaxi concept, the Cyberca

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

Elon Musk Faces Lawsuit Over Tesla's Robotaxi Launch

Tesla's recent rollout of its self-driving Robotaxi has landed Elon Musk in hot water. The production company behind the movie Blade Runner 2049 is suing him. Why? They say Musk used images inspired by the film for the Robotaxi launch without permission. These images were created using artificial in

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

The SEC Opens Up Bitcoin Options Trading

This morning, there's a lot to unpack! Did you know that McDonald's distanced itself from Trump's drive-through stunt? They're claiming no involvement in his surprise fast-food appearance. On a health note, Novo Nordisk's Ozempic pill might reduce heart attack and stroke risks, according to a fresh

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

Tragic Helicopter Crash: What Happened to the Tower?

On Sunday night, a helicopter crashed into a radio tower near downtown Houston. The tower, recently acquired by SBA Communications, stood at 999 feet tall. Four people, including a child, lost their lives in the tragedy. The helicopter was flying at 600 feet, which is much lower than the tower's hei

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