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Sep 17 2024BUSINESS

Finding the Sweet Spot: Petrobras' Quest for Balance

As Petrobras prepares to release its new five-year business plan, CFO Fernando Melgarejo is emphasizing the importance of "realistic" spending levels. This means setting a balance between investing in the company's future and keeping debt under control. The plan, expected to be released in November,

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Sep 17 2024POLITICS

The Mayor's Dilemma: A Tangled Web of Contracts and Corruption

The city of Oakland is embroiled in a controversy surrounding a lucrative security contract with ABC Security Service, a company owned by Ana Chretien, a business associate of Mario Juarez, a target of the FBI's ongoing corruption probe. The contract, which has been extended several times, has raise

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Sep 17 2024LIFESTYLE

Rekindling Hope: A Family's Resilience in the Face of Adversity

In the heart of Kansas City's Midtown Westport neighborhood, a family-owned business, Haha's Kebabs and Shawarma, has risen from the ashes like a phoenix. Just a few months ago, a devastating arson attack left the shop in ruins, but the owner, Fouad "Frank" Haha, has refused to let the flames exting

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Sep 17 2024BUSINESS

Boosting Business with a Structured Travel Policy

In today's fast-paced business environment, travel is an essential tool for companies to expand their reach, attend meetings, and maintain relationships. However, without a well-structured travel policy, costs can quickly spiral out of control, leading to inefficiencies and potential disruptions to

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Sep 17 2024OPINION

Why Trump's Unconventional Business Ventures are Making Headlines

President Donald Trump's business ventures have always been unconventional, to say the least. From Trump Vodka to Trump Mortgage, his attempts to diversify have often ended in failure. But his latest move - selling pieces of a suit he wore during his arrest - has taken things to a whole new level. I

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Sep 17 2024BUSINESS

Carmelo Anthony's Surprising Move into the Cannabis Industry

Carmelo Anthony, a former NBA legend, has made a surprising move into the cannabis industry. The basketball star has launched his own cannabis brand, STAYME7O Canna–s, and is set to be the headline speaker at the MJBizCon 2024 conference in Las Vegas. Anthony's entry into the cannabis industry may

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Sep 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Tap into the Fun: Coeur d'Alene's Oktoberfest Celebration

In the heart of Coeur d'Alene, a festive atmosphere is brewing. Watkins Distributing is presenting Oktoberfest, a weekend-long celebration of beer, music, and community spirit. This year, the event takes place on September 20th and 21st, transforming downtown into a vibrant hub of entertainment. Fr

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Sep 17 2024BUSINESS

Flutter Takes the Throne: Playtech Sells Italian Arm for a Staggering $2. 56 Billion

In a game-changing move, Flutter Entertainment, the global leader in betting and gaming, has acquired Snaitech, Italy's largest gambling company, from Playtech for a whopping 2.3 billion euros ($2.56 billion), including debt. This monumental deal is expected to close by the second quarter of 2025, m

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Sep 16 2024BUSINESS

The Crypto Con: $13M in Fraud Exposed

The world of cryptocurrency trading is often shrouded in mystery, with promises of big returns and exclusive deals. But what happens when the promises are empty and the deals are a scam? That's exactly what happened with ezBtc, a cryptocurrency trading platform that defrauded its customers out of $1

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Sep 16 2024POLITICS

The Crypto President: Trump's Desperate Bid to Court Crypto Voters with NFT Trading Cards

As Donald Trump continues his push to win over crypto-friendly voters ahead of the November election, he has released a fourth batch of digital trading cards dubbed "Series 4: The America First Collection." This latest merchandise sale is part of a broader attempt to curry favor with the crypto comm

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