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Jan 08 2025BUSINESS

New Sports Bar Replacing Drago's Seafood in Baton Rouge

In Baton Rouge, excitement is brewing as a unique sports bar plans to take over the space left by Drago's Seafood. NOLA natives Greg Whitman and Ty Duet, the brains behind Loft18, have their eyes set on the 14, 000-square-foot building. The duo discovered the spot just as Drago's owners were looking

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Jan 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Preparing for an AI-Powered Workforce: What Businesses Need to Know

Artificial intelligence agents, or AI agents, are set to transform the workplace. By 2025, one in four enterprises are expected to use generative AI, and that number is projected to double by 2027. This shift means companies need a new mindset. Instead of being just another tool, AI agents will take

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Jan 07 2025BUSINESS

Billionaire Invests 20 Billion in US Tech, Inspired by Trump's Election

Billionaire Hussain Sajwani, whose company DAMAC Properties is a giant in the skyscraper-packed city of Dubai, has made a big announcement. He's putting $20 billion into building data centers in the United States. This news came straight from President-elect Donald Trump at a press conference. It se

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Jan 07 2025CRIME

Sea-goer: A Tech Mogul's Offshore Escape

Meet Samuele Landi, a 58-year-old Italian businessman with a knack for programming. Once the CEO of Eutelia, a telecommunications company, he's now living on the Aisland 1, an 800-ton deck barge stationed between Dubai and Iran. His journey started at midday on February 2nd when a wave began to appr

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

China’s Quiet Presence in the Panama Canal: A Strategic Concern

You might think the Panama Canal is free from foreign interference, but there’s more going on than meets the eye. While the Panamanian President assures us there are no Chinese soldiers in sight, experts worry about the country’s growing ties with China. It’s not just about troops; it’s about contro

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

China's Massive Coast Guard Ship at Disputed Reef

In a recent development, China has deployed one of the world's largest coast guard ships to Scarborough Shoal, a reef in the South China Sea that is claimed by both China and the Philippines. This massive vessel, nicknamed the "monster ship, " is over 12, 000 tons and 541 feet long. It's equipped wi

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

PET Imaging Goes Brain-Deep: New Insights into Cancer Spread

Brain metastases, the most common malignant tumors in the brain, pose a challenge for doctors trying to differentiate between recurring cancer and changes due to treatment. To address this, several prominent medical organizations have teamed up to create a new guideline. This guideline revolves arou

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Jan 07 2025FINANCE

How ESG Rating Conflicts Affect Bank Loans in China

In China, companies are increasingly concerned with their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings. But when different agencies have conflicting ratings, it can become a barrier for these companies to get loans from banks. From 2014 to 2022, researchers studied Chinese listed firms to see

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Jan 06 2025BUSINESS

British Businesses in a Bind: Will Price Hikes Help?

Businesses in the UK are feeling the pinch, big time! A new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce shows that confidence among firms has hit a new low since the infamous "mini-budget" crisis of late 2022. The big worry? Taxes! Over 60% of businesses are fretting over their tax bills, which have

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

China's Response to Possible US Drone Ban

China has strongly reacted to the US considering restrictions on commercial Chinese drones. On Thursday, the US Commerce Department hinted at new rules to tackle national security risks posed by foreign drones, particularly those from China and Russia. This move could lead to bans or regulations on

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