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Oct 14 2024BUSINESS

Boeing Workers' Strike: A Month In, What's the Plan?

It's been over a month since Boeing's machinists started their strike, rejecting a contract offer from the company. The ongoing standoff is causing Boeing's new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, some serious headaches. The union and Boeing are still at odds, with negotiations falling apart and production coming t

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Oct 14 2024BUSINESS

Hollywood's CEO Shakeups: A Real-Life Drama

Hollywood is in the midst of a real-life power struggle. The entertainment industry is facing major CEO changes, and it's not always going smoothly. Take Sony, for example. The transition from Tony Vinciquerra to Ravi Ahuja seems to be a rare success story. But this isn't always the case. Just look

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Oct 14 2024BUSINESS

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Ups Stake in SiriusXM

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has boosted its investment in SiriusXM, now holding 32% of the company. This increase comes after John Malone's Liberty Media restructured its media empire, including combining tracking stocks with SiriusXM. Berkshire started buying SiriusXM shares in 2024, possib

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Oct 14 2024BUSINESS

Minute Maid's Zero Sugar Mishap: Sugar Found Where It shouldn't Be!

So, you thought you were drinking zero sugar lemonade? Think again! Coca-Cola recently discovered that some cans of Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade actually contain real sugar. Yep, you heard it right! An error during production led to over 13,000 cases being shipped out incorrectly. This isn't just

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Oct 14 2024BUSINESS

Britain's Big Investment Day: Where's Elon?

Britain's new Labour government just announced a huge 63 billion pounds ($82 billion) investment plan. The focus? Artificial intelligence, life sciences, infrastructure, and technology. This happened at a big business summit in London. Guess who wasn't there? Elon Musk. His social media platform, X,

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Oct 14 2024BUSINESS

Securing Trade Deals: UK Minister's New Priorities

Let's talk about the UK's trade ambitions. The business minister, Jonathan Reynolds, recently shared some updates. He's really keen on sealing trade deals with India and some Gulf countries. In fact, he mentioned that talks with a group of six Gulf nations might restart as early as next week. This i

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Oct 14 2024BUSINESS

A Young CEO's Dream: Dolls with Curls and Coils

When Zoe Oli was just 6 years old, she noticed something different about her hair compared to her classmates. Most of her peers had straight hair, while Zoe had curls and coils. She didn't see many other Black girls at her school, and her peers' questions and comments made her feel uncomfortable. Zo

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Oct 14 2024BUSINESS

The End of an Era: Why Gen Z is Struggling to Pick Up the Wrench

Dave Lawson, a seasoned motorbike mechanic from Perth, is closing his workshop, The Bike Doctor, after 43 years. He blames young workers, specifically Generation Z, for the closure. He thinks they're unwilling to embrace apprenticeships due to low pay and what he considers extravagant spending habit

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Oct 13 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's Big Job Cut: Who's to Blame?

Boeing made a big move recently, letting go of around 10% of its workers. That's about 17,000 people finding themselves without a job. The company pointed the finger at its machinists, who are currently on strike. CEO Kelly Ortberg explained in a memo that these cuts are necessary to keep the compan

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Oct 13 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's Big Shift: Layoffs After Lavish Spending

Boeing, the world-famous plane manufacturer, has hit a rough patch. The company's new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, has announced that about 10% of the workforce will be laid off in the coming months. This news has sparked conversations about the company's past spending habits. Between 2010 and 2019, Boeing s

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