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Oct 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Meta's Big Move: Jobs on the Line as Tech Takes Over

Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, has recently announced that some jobs in its risk division are being cut. This is because the company is shifting towards using more automated processes instead of manual reviews. Michel Protti, Meta's chief compliance and privacy officer of produc

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Oct 23 2025BUSINESS

Navigating Market Shifts: Ipsos' Third Quarter Insights

Ipsos, a major player in market research, faced a challenging third quarter. Despite political uncertainty and budget constraints, they managed to grow by 7. 6%, with a significant boost from recent acquisitions. However, currency fluctuations and a decline in public affairs activity posed challenge

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Oct 23 2025BUSINESS

Nighttime Changes on King Street: A Look at Charleston's Youth Curfew

Charleston's downtown area, especially King Street, has seen some changes lately. A new rule is in place. It stops kids under 17 from hanging out late at night. This rule, or curfew, started in June. It runs from 9 p. m. to 6 a. m. in the Central Business District. Business owners on King Street ar

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Oct 23 2025BUSINESS

GE Vernova's Windy Woes: A Mixed Bag of Results

GE Vernova's stock took a hit recently, dropping over 4% after their third-quarter results left investors with mixed feelings. The company didn't quite meet the expected earnings mark, and their full-year revenue forecast stayed the same instead of getting better. This wasn't what many were hoping f

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Oct 23 2025BUSINESS

Local Heroes Making Waves in Lake Area Business

The Lake Area is buzzing with fresh talent and new ventures. Let's dive into some of the exciting changes happening right here. First up, we have Dr. Logan Soileau, a local hero who's back in town to help with sports medicine. He's not just any doctor—he's a McNeese State University grad who's been

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Oct 22 2025FINANCE

MuniFin's Bold Financial Strategy: Early Note Redemption Explained

Municipality Finance Plc has made a surprising decision to pay back some of its debt earlier than expected. They plan to redeem EUR 20 million in notes by November 5, 2025. These notes have been listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange, but MuniFin has requested to delist them. So, what's the big idea

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Oct 22 2025BUSINESS

Travis Kelce Joins Forces to Revamp Six Flags

Travis Kelce, the famous NFL player and fiancé of Taylor Swift, is stepping into a new role as an activist investor. He has teamed up with the investment firm Jana Partners to push for changes at Six Flags, the company behind popular amusement parks like Knott’s Berry Farm and Cedar Point. Jana Par

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Oct 22 2025BUSINESS

Media Mergers: Are They Really the Answer?

Big media companies are always looking to grow. Recently, Warner Bros. Discovery has caught the eye of several potential buyers. But is merging the best way to succeed? Greg Peters, one of Netflix's co-CEOs, isn't convinced. He thinks that just buying another company won't solve the industry's prob

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Oct 22 2025BUSINESS

A New Way to Manage Tools and Machines

Two companies, BearingPoint and Ideo, have joined forces to change how businesses handle their equipment. They want to make it easier for companies to rent, lease, and manage tools and machines. This isn't just about owning things anymore. It's about using them in a smarter way. BearingPoint has so

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Oct 22 2025BUSINESS

When Business and Marriage Mix: A Tough Talk

A man found himself in a sticky situation after giving his business partner some tough love about marriage and money. He was worried about their shared business, which they had built from nothing. Long nights, shared risks, and personal sacrifices had gone into it. But now, his partner's fiancée's c

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