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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Stealing Millions for Luxury Life: Ex-Facebook and Nike DEI Manager's Shocking Fraud Revealed

Ever wondered how a successful employee could turn into a thief? Let's talk about Barbara Furlow-Smiles, who worked as a diversity program manager at Facebook and later Nike. She got caught red-handed stealing over $5 million! This was no small theft; she planned it meticulously with fake vendors, b

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Golf Course Battle: Nonprofit Wins in Court

In Denver, a nonprofit called Sisters of Color United for Education has emerged victorious from a long dispute. The story began when they rented the rundown clubhouse at Park Hill Golf Course and spent around $196,000 to fix it up. However, another group had already booked the place, leading to a di

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

New York's Big Park Plan: A Look at Metropolitan Park

Imagine a place where empty parking lots turn into green spaces, and asphalt transforms into a playground for both sports and entertainment. That’s the vision behind the new $8 billion Metropolitan Park project in New York City. This isn't your typical park; it will also include live music venues, a

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Ubisoft’s Bleak FY25 Prediction: Why Sales Slump Matters More Than Ever

A recent financial forecast has got some experts worried about Ubisoft. Bernstein analyst Aleksander Peterc, for one, isn't impressed with the game company's performance. On September 26, he gave Ubisoft a 'Sell' rating and set a price target of €19.00. What's behind this pessimistic outlook? A coup

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Oakland Coliseum: From Sports to Living Spaces

Ever thought about living in a place that used to be packed with cheering sports fans? That could become a reality for some people in Oakland. City planners have an exciting plan for the Oakland Coliseum after the A's play their last game there. They want to turn this iconic spot into an affordable

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

AT&T Exits Entertainment, Sells DirecTV Stake for $7. 6 Billion

AT&T is stepping away from the entertainment scene. It's selling its majority stake in satellite TV provider DirecTV to private equity firm TPG Partners for a whopping $7.6 billion. This move comes more than 10 years after AT&T bought DirecTV for $48.5 billion, aiming to boost its video subscriber b

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Sony's Big Turn: How Tony Vinciquerra Changed the Game

You might think that big companies like Sony Pictures Entertainment always stay on top, but things can change quickly. For a long time, SPE was struggling with losses every year. Then, Tony Vinciquerra came along and decided to do something different. He didn't try to compete with the biggest player

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Betting on Flutter: Why Barclays Likes This Stock

Barclays has given a thumbs-up to Flutter Entertainment PLC, setting its sights high at $275 per share. The stock closed last Friday at p17,920. Brandt Montour, the analyst behind this call, is no stranger to success. With an average return of 11.1% and a hit rate of 56.28%, he knows what he’s talki

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Amazing Soundbar Deals for Prime Members: Upgrade Your Movie Nights!

Hey, Prime members! Looking to enhance your movie nights? You're in luck! On October 8 and 9, there are some fantastic soundbar deals just for you. Let's start with the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar. It's now only $95—that's a sweet $25 off! This soundbar works seamlessly with your Fire TV or any other sm

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Roadwork Pains: Businesses Hang On in Post Falls

In Post Falls, a major roadwork project has been causing quite a stir. The 300 block of Spokane Street is under construction, and local businesses are feeling the heat. Shem Hanks, co-owner of the Filling Station gastropub, has noticed a significant drop in customers. Normally, autumn is a busy time

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