INDUSTRY

Jul 11 2025BUSINESS

Giovanni Ferrero's Sweet Strategy: Turning Nutella into a Global Empire

Giovanni Ferrero, the man behind Nutella and Ferrero Rocher, has been on a shopping spree. Over the past decade, he's snapped up 21 companies across nine countries, turning his family's Italian candy business into a global food giant. The latest addition to his empire? WK Kellogg, the company behind

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Jul 11 2025BUSINESS

China's Airplane Maker Gets a Big Boost from the US

China's aircraft manufacturer, COMAC, just got some good news. The US has allowed GE Aerospace to start sending jet engines to them again. This is a big deal because COMAC is trying to compete with Boeing and Airbus. The engines are crucial for their planes, the C919 and the smaller C909. The US ha

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Jul 09 2025SPORTS

Baseball's T-Shirt Trend: A Game of Free Marketing

Baseball players have a unique way of showing off their personalities and inside jokes. They wear custom T-shirts during batting practice and interviews. These shirts are not just any shirts. They are made by companies like BreakingT and Rotowear. These companies send the shirts to the players for f

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Jul 09 2025OPINION

Who Should Really Pay for Climate Change?

Insurance companies in California are raising rates and dropping customers because of climate-related disasters. State Farm, the state's largest insurer, has already increased rates by an average of 17% for homeowners, 15% for renters and condo owners, and 38% for apartment owners. They are also see

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Jul 09 2025BUSINESS

Behind the Scenes: The Power of HR in Ethiopian Workplaces

In Ethiopia's bustling factories, HR managers are often overlooked. They do more than just hire and fire. They are key players in shaping a company's future. Yet, their role varies greatly across different industries. A recent study revealed some interesting insights. It involved 282 HR leaders and

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Jul 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Next Budget iPhone: What to Expect and Why It Matters

Apple is gearing up to release the iPhone 17e next spring, according to reports from a Korean tech outlet. This new model is expected to follow in the footsteps of its predecessor, the iPhone 16e, by using the same OLED display technology. This decision seems to be a cost-saving move, as it allows A

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Jul 08 2025BUSINESS

A Sweet Change at Hershey: New CEO Brings Fresh Flavors

Kirk Tanner, who recently led Wendy's, is now taking the helm at Hershey. This move comes as Michele Buck steps down after nearly two decades with the company. Tanner's background is impressive, with over three decades at PepsiCo, where he oversaw their North American beverages division. His shift t

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Jul 08 2025BUSINESS

Game Pass: A Double-Edged Sword for Gamers and Developers

Raphaël Colantonio, the founder of Arkane Studios, has raised concerns about the long-term viability of Microsoft's Game Pass service. He believes that the subscription model is not sustainable and could have negative consequences for the gaming industry. Colantonio argues that Microsoft has been po

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Jul 08 2025HEALTH

Bright Colors, Big Debate: Why Mars Won't Drop Artificial Dyes

Mars, the company behind M&M's and Skittles, is standing firm on using artificial food dyes. This decision goes against a push from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to remove these dyes from foods. Mars had promised in 2016 to phase out artificial colors, but now they say their products are sa

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Jul 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Dinosaur Drama Delivers Big Numbers

The new dinosaur movie, Jurassic World Rebirth, has surprised everyone by making a lot of money in its first week. It earned over $318 million worldwide, which is way more than the $260 million that experts thought it would make. This movie came out in the US on July 2nd, right before the Fourth of

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