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Nov 14 2024BUSINESS

Netflix's Big Boxing Bet: Will Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Break Records?

Get ready for a boxing showdown unlike any other! Netflix is gearing up to stream a highly anticipated match between social media star Jake Paul and legend Mike Tyson. The fight, originally scheduled for the summer but delayed due to Tyson's health issues, is now set to take place at the AT&T Stadiu

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Nov 14 2024BUSINESS

Disney's Big Quarter: How Movies and Streaming Are Boosting Profits

Disney's latest financial report showed a mixed but strong performance, with a significant boost from their movie studio. The fourth quarter of the fiscal year, ending in September, saw a 6% increase in revenue, reaching around $22. 57 billion. This beat Wall Street's expectations. The star performe

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Nov 14 2024BUSINESS

Disney's Big Q4 Wins: Streaming, Cinema, and Parks

It was a big day for Disney, with its latest earnings report showing impressive growth in streaming, blockbuster summer movies, and investments in its theme parks. The company’s earnings from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 surpassed analyst expectations, driven largely by the streaming business w

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Nov 14 2024BUSINESS

Health Food Store in Batavia Gets a Fresh Look

Imagine this: a health food store that's been serving a community for nearly 60 years gets a total makeover while staying open for business. That's exactly what happened at Fruitful Yield in Batavia. The remodel project started in June and wrapped up in November, with shoppers witnessing the transfo

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Nov 14 2024BUSINESS

What Happens to Your DNA Data if 23andMe Sinks?

You've sent your saliva to 23andMe for genetic testing, but what happens if the company runs into trouble? Recently, 23andMe announced they're letting go of 40% of their staff. After their board resigned last year, the company's stock nosedived, raising doubts about its future. CEO Anne Wojcicki say

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Nov 14 2024BUSINESS

U. S. Unscripted TV Producers Pivot to International Market for Survival

Facing a slump in the U. S. market, small to mid-sized unscripted TV producers are looking abroad for work. Recently, more American accents were heard at the MIPCOM market in Cannes. Producers like Lucky 8, known for shows like "60 Days In, " are exploring co-productions and deals with international

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Nov 14 2024BUSINESS

Walmart's New Plan: Let Customers Unlock Anti-Theft Cases

Are you tired of waiting for an employee to unlock those pesky anti-theft cases at Walmart? You might soon have the power to do it yourself! Walmart is testing a new technology that lets shoppers use their smartphones to unlock cases, making the shopping experience smoother. This isn't just about co

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Nov 14 2024BUSINESS

How a Crypto Casino is Cashing In on Your Memes

Ever notice how some memes on X seem to have a crypto casino logo stuck on them? Meet Stake, a casino worth over $2. 6 billion, founded by Australian entrepreneurs. They've been using memes to advertise, even though it's legally and morally questionable. Kids looking at memes are now seeing ads for

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Nov 14 2024BUSINESS

The Housing Market Hits Pause: What's Up with Mortgage Rates?

You might be wondering what's happening in the housing market lately. Well, mortgage rates have been on the rise, and it seems like everyone is taking a moment to think about what this means. Last week, mortgage rates jumped to their highest point since July. This increase happened as investors star

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Nov 14 2024BUSINESS

Trump's Business Allies: Not So Sure About Big Tech

CNBC's Jim Cramer recently sparked a conversation among investors. He suggested that Donald Trump's administration might not be as cozy with big businesses as many think. Some of Trump's advisors, like JD Vance, are critical of large companies accused of having too much power. They're especially tou

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