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Oct 10 2024BUSINESS

Jira Combines Developer and Business Tools for Better Teamwork

Atlassian, known for its project management software, has big plans for Jira. They're merging Jira Software, for developers, and Jira Work Management, for business teams, into one powerful tool. This change comes as more and more companies realize that developers and business teams need to work toge

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Oct 10 2024BUSINESS

US Government Weighs Breaking Up Google over Antitrust Concerns

Imagine splitting up one of the world's largest tech companies. That's what the U.S. government is considering for Google. They're looking at forcing Google to sell parts of its business. This could be the first big corporate split in a long time. The Department of Justice says Google has too much c

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

Google and the DOJ: A Search for Fairness in Tech

Imagine trying to choose between apples and oranges at the store, but every time you pick an apple, the store starts selling only apples. That's kind of what's happening with Google and its search engine, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). They're suggesting some big changes to make sure

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

Rio Tinto's Big Leap into Lithium

You might have heard about Rio Tinto, the massive mining company. They're making a big move! This week, they announced they're buying Arcadium Lithium, a U.S. company that produces lithium. The price tag? A whopping $6.7 billion! That's a lot of money, right? Why is this a big deal? Well, lithium i

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

Elon Musk's X is Back in Brazil: A Look at the Turnaround

Elon Musk's X has been given the go-ahead to resume operations in Brazil after a long standoff with the country's Supreme Court. The social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, was suspended in Brazil back in late August due to its failure to comply with court orders related to hate speech and

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

GM's Electric Push: A Bumpy Ride for Investors

General Motors (GM) held an investor day, but Wall Street seemed unimpressed. GM highlighted plans to boost profits for both electric and traditional vehicles. While GM believes it's ahead in the EV race, investors are waiting for more details. GM's CEO, Mary Barra, focused on efficiency and cost di

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

BetMGM's Tech and Football Betting Boost Hopes for a Comeback

BetMGM is looking to bounce back in the gaming market by banking on new technology and the popularity of football betting. The company, now the third largest U.S. sportsbook, has lost some ground in sports gambling and online casino gaming, where it once led the pack. CEO Adam Greenblatt believes ne

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

New Casino Jumps to Second in State for Revenue and Visitors

Hard Rock Rockford’s new casino has made a big splash in Illinois! In its first full month of operation, it soared from ninth to second place in both gaming revenue and visitor numbers. The casino brought in $13.7 million and welcomed over 157,000 visitors in September. It didn't quite beat the top

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

Google in Hot Seat: Could Lose Chrome and Android

The U.S. Department of Justice is considering a major move against Google, asking a judge to force the tech giant to sell parts of its empire, including Chrome and Android. The goal? To level the playing field for competitors in the search engine market by opening up Google's tightly guarded data se

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

Google's Future: A Major Shake-Up?

The U.S. government is considering some serious changes for Google. After a court ruled that Google has a monopoly on online search, the Department of Justice wants Google to make big changes. This could include breaking up the company or forcing it to share its data with competitors. Google isn't h

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