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Sep 11 2025BUSINESS

Media Mergers: A Shake-Up in the Entertainment World

The entertainment world is buzzing with news that could change the landscape of major media companies. Warner Bros. Discovery's stock shot up by over 25% after reports surfaced that Paramount Skydance might be planning to make an offer. This news comes as a surprise to many, especially since Warner Bros. Discovery hasn't received any formal bid yet. Paramount Skydan...

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Sep 09 2025BUSINESS

Cracker Barrel Hits Pause on Makeover After Customer Backlash

Cracker Barrel, a well-known restaurant chain, has decided to stop all its store renovations. This comes after a lot of customers complained about the new look. The company shared this news on X, saying they heard the feedback about both the logo and the restaurant designs. For a while now, Cracker Barrel has been trying to update its image. The plan included spendi...

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Sep 02 2025BUSINESS

MrBeast's Next Big Move: A Phone Service?

MrBeast, the famous YouTuber, is exploring a new venture: a mobile phone service. This idea comes from a leaked plan seen in early 2025. The project is not a rush, but it could launch in 2026. MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is 27 years old. He does not need to build a telecom company from the ground up. Instead, he could partner with a carrier like T-Mo...

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Aug 15 2025BUSINESS

A 76-Year-Old's Guide to Business Success

Rose Fass, a 76-year-old business veteran, has a unique story to tell. She's not just any business consultant; she's the brains behind fassforward Consulting Group, a company that's helped some of the biggest names in the game, like SpaceX and Chick-fil-A, grow and succeed. But let's rewind a bit. Fass didn't start at the top. She began her journey at Xerox in 1977,...

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Aug 15 2025BUSINESS

How Hong Kong's MTR is Balancing Weather, Profits, and Future Plans

Hong Kong's MTR Corporation has been navigating through a stormy season, both literally and figuratively. The recent weather has been tough, with many black rainstorm warnings and typhoons. Despite this, the MTR has proven to be the most reliable way to get around the city. Bad weather does affect how many people use the trains, but it also brings more shoppers to th...

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Jul 16 2025BUSINESS

Businesses Rush to Beat Tariff Deadlines, Causing Shipping Surge

The Port of Los Angeles experienced its busiest June ever, with 892, 000 container units processed. This is an 8% increase from the previous year. This sudden surge in shipping volume is a direct result of businesses trying to avoid upcoming tariffs. The port's executive director, Gene Seroka, believes this spike is a sign of companies preparing for the next round of...

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Jun 30 2025BUSINESS

Home Depot Expands with Big Buy

Home Depot just made a huge move. They are buying GMS, a company that sells building supplies, for a whopping $4. 3 billion. This deal is all about Home Depot wanting to sell more to professionals like electricians, roofers, and renovators. These folks buy a lot of supplies and do big projects all year round. The deal is expected to wrap up by early 2026. Home Depot...

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Jun 30 2025BUSINESS

Bumble's Big Changes: What's Next for the Dating App?

Bumble is making some big changes. They are letting go of about 30% of their staff. That's around 240 people. This move is all about saving money and focusing on growth. The company thinks this will save them about $40 million. Most of that money will go back into making the app better. The CEO, Whitney Wolfe Herd, said they are at a turning point. She believes thes...

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Jun 27 2025SPORTS

Golf Clubs: More Than Just a Game for the Young and Old

Golf clubs are changing fast. They're not just for older folks anymore. Younger people, families, and even kids are joining in. This shift is big news for the golf world, especially in places like Texas. Private golf clubs are investing lots of money to keep up with these changes. They're upgrading their courses and adding new activities. For example, Arcis Golf is ...

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Jun 26 2025BUSINESS

Bumble's Bold Move: Big Cuts, Bigger Plans

Bumble, the dating app giant, is making some serious changes. They just announced plans to let go of 30% of their staff. That's about 240 people. This move is expected to cost the company between $13 million and $18 million this year. But Bumble believes it will save them $40 million every year moving forward. This isn't a decision they took lightly. The company say...

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