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Oct 12 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's Big Job Cuts: What's Going On?

You might have heard that Boeing is cutting 17,000 jobs. That's about 10% of their workforce. Why are they doing this? Well, they're losing a lot of money, and a five-week-long strike at their factories isn't helping. Boeing says they'll lose $9.97 per share in the third quarter alone. That's a lot

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Oct 12 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's Job Cuts and 777X Delay: A Close Look

Boeing, a major airplane manufacturer, is planning to cut around 17,000 jobs. That's about 10% of their workforce. It's a tough move, but the company is facing big losses. One of the reasons is a strike by their largest union. Thousands of workers walked off the job, which halted production of some

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Oct 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Trial Date Set in Major Criminal Case

Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has a trial date, May 5, set by Manhattan federal court Judge Arun Subramanian. This comes after Combs pleaded not guilty to serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. At a recent hearing, his lawyers accused the prosecution of leaking evidence to the m

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Oct 10 2024BUSINESS

Pfizer's Boardroom Battle: A Closer Look

Imagine this: a big pharma company like Pfizer is in the spotlight, not for a new drug, but for some serious boardroom drama. Activist investor group Starboard Value has accused Pfizer of some heavy-handed tactics. They claim that Pfizer or its advisors threatened former CEO Ian Read and ex-CFO Fran

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Oct 08 2024ENVIRONMENT

Forest Service's Budget Crunch Leaves Seasonal Workers in Limbo

The US Forest Service is facing a significant budget cut, leading to a hiring freeze on seasonal positions for the next fiscal year. This decision affects thousands of temporary workers who maintain national forests, clean campsites, and perform critical environmental research. The agency relies hea

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Oct 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

My Favorite Streaming Stick: Roku 4K for Prime Day

Streaming has become the new norm for home entertainment. It's no wonder my Roku Streaming Stick 4K is my go-to device. This tiny gadget manages all my streaming services in one place and even keeps track of where I left off in my favorite shows. And guess what? For Prime Day in October, you can gra

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Election Promises: The Billion-Dollar Question

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both making big promises to voters. Harris wants to make housing and healthcare more affordable, while Trump aims to support manufacturers and give tax relief. But these plans come with a hefty price tag. A new study says that Harris

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Chicago Mayor Johnson: Reshaping the School Board, Seeking Budget Solutions

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced that his entire hand-picked Board of Education will be stepping down. This has sparked criticism from 41 out of 50 aldermen, who warn of further instability in the school district. They're demanding a hearing before new board members are appointed on Monda

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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

Unicorn Faire Promotes Internal Candidate to New CFO Role

Faire, a San Francisco-based wholesale marketplace, has recently shuffled its leadership. The startup, known for connecting independent retailers with global brands, has promoted Jason Lee to the role of CFO. Lee, who joined Faire around a year and a half ago as the VP of finance, has an impressive

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