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Jun 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI and the Art of Understanding Fans

At a recent event in Cannes, big names in tech and consulting talked about how AI is changing the game for understanding fans. Deloitte and Amazon Web Services (AWS) shared their insights on how they use AI to study fans and help companies connect with them in a more personal way. Deloitte's Conver

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Jun 20 2025BUSINESS

Darden's Dining Dominance: A Look into 2025's Fourth Quarter

Darden Restaurants, the powerhouse behind Olive Garden and other popular eateries, recently shared its fourth-quarter earnings for 2025. The results were impressive, exceeding what financial experts had predicted. The company's revenue hit $3. 27 billion, slightly above the $3. 26 billion estimate.

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Jun 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unlocking Power: The Mac Mini M4 on a Budget

The Mac Mini M4 is making waves with its affordability and performance, especially for those looking to dive into the Mac ecosystem or set up a home media server. The M4 model, equipped with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM, is currently available at Amazon and B&H Photo for $689, marking its lowest

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Jun 17 2025BUSINESS

Kraft Heinz Ditches Artificial Colors: A Big Shift in Food Industry

Food lovers, get ready for a change! Kraft Heinz, the company behind favorites like Kraft Mac & Cheese and Heinz ketchup, has decided to say goodbye to artificial colors in all its products sold in the United States. This decision comes as a response to growing concerns about the safety of synthetic

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Jun 17 2025BUSINESS

Celebrities and Sports Betting: A Double-Edged Sword

The betting scene in the United States has undergone a significant shift since 2018. The lifting of the federal ban on sports betting has led to a boom in the industry. However, this growth has also sparked worries about the potential rise in problem gambling. Research has shown that traditional ca

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Jun 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Streaming's Big Moment: How It's Changing TV Viewing

Streaming services have reached a major turning point. For the first time, streaming content took the lead in May, edging out broadcast and cable TV in total viewership. This shift was highlighted in a recent monthly report on TV viewing habits. Streaming platforms captured 44. 8% of the TV scree

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Jun 17 2025FINANCE

Retail Slump: Why May Saw a Dip in Consumer Spending

Consumer spending took a hit in May, with retail sales dropping by 0. 9\%. This decline was worse than the predicted 0. 6\% decrease, according to seasonally adjusted figures. The slowdown was largely due to a drop in gas sales and growing economic uncertainty. This dip followed a modest 0. 1\% decr

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Jun 17 2025OPINION

The Tesla Dilemma: Why Elon Musk Might Be the Problem

Elon Musk's actions have sparked a lot of worry among investors. The CEO's political activities have led to a significant drop in Tesla's stock value. Many pension funds and institutional investors are now questioning the risks of investing in Tesla. The Lehigh County pension fund, for instance,

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Jun 17 2025BUSINESS

The Price of Allegiance: How Trump Loyalty is Hurting Businesses

Trump's influence is not just political; it's also economic. Companies that have chosen to align with Trump's views, particularly on diversity, have faced significant backlash. This backlash has come in the form of consumer boycotts and a drop in stock value. For instance, Target and Walmart have se

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Jun 14 2025FINANCE

Splitting the bill: The rise of pay later plans

It was a simple task. Brittany needed a new couch. However, every time she found one she liked, she hesitated at the checkout. The price tag was too high. She did not want to commit to such a large purchase all at once. Then, she noticed something interesting. Right below the usual payment options,

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