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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Boston's Restaurants: Summer Slump or a Sign of Deeper Trouble?

Boston's beloved restaurants are struggling. This summer, typically a slower period anyway, was especially tough. Diners are spending less, coming out less often, and industry experts are asking: is this just a summer blip, or a sign of deeper trouble? We hear from restaurant owners about rising c

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Lulu's Fashion Lounge: Streamlining for Success or Cutting Too Deep?

Lulu's Fashion Lounge is undergoing significant changes to its board in an effort to reduce costs and streamline operations. The company is downsizing its board from eleven to six members and is halting payments to non-employee directors. On the surface, this may appear to be a move to get the compa

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Google's Ad Empire Under Fire: Is Breakup Looming?

The fate of Google's advertising empire hangs in the balance as the Department of Justice (DOJ) seeks to dismantle the tech giant's alleged monopoly over digital ads. In a closely-watched trial kicking off this week, the government is painting Google as a gatekeeper abusing its power to siphon money

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Sep 10 2024POLITICS

Brown University: Divestment Battle or Campus Divide?

Brown University is embroiled in a heated controversy over a proposed divestment vote from companies with ties to Israel, sparking accusations of antisemitism and raising fundamental questions about the role of universities in political activism. Joseph Edelman, a prominent hedge fund manager and B

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

IBM's Latest Play:Buying Up Oracle Expertise - But is it a Good Move?

IBM is on a roll, snapping up companies left and right. This time, they've set their sights on Accelalpha, a firm that helps businesses get their act together with Oracle Cloud Applications. Think of it like this: Accelalpha is the personal trainer for your company's digital transformation, helpin

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Goldman's $400 Million Misstep: When Consumer Dreams Turn Sour

Goldman Sachs is bracing for a hefty $400 million pretax loss in its third-quarter earnings, a direct result of its struggle to establish a foothold in the consumer market. CEO David Solomon admitted this financial blow at a recent conference, attributing it to the bank's decision to offload its ill

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Sep 10 2024SPORTS

Mason's Magic: A 49ers Victory Shadows Rodgers' Return

In a surprising turn of events, the San Francisco 49ers silenced Aaron Rodgers' anticipated return to the field with a decisive 32-19 victory over the New York Jets. This win came with a surprising twist: star running back Christian McCaffrey was ruled out just before kickoff, seemingly out of nowhe

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Sep 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Stars Shine Bright, But Who's Really Winning?

New York City is abuzz with excitement as two of its biggest annual events collide: the US Open tennis tournament and New York Fashion Week. While some celebs are hitting the courts to watch elite athletes compete at the highest level, others are strutting their stuff on the runways and red carpets.

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

Apple Watch 10: Sleep Apnea Detector Delayed, But Other Health Features Abound

The Apple Watch 10 is here, but its most hyped feature - sleep apnea detection - won't be available at launch. Apparently, the FDA hasn't given it the green light yet. While this might seem like a risky move on Apple's part, they must be pretty confident that approval is imminent, given how heavil

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

Apple's New Health Features: A Closer Look

At its recent 'Glowtime' event, Apple unveiled a slew of new health monitoring features across their product line. While the integration of health tech is nothing new, Apple has taken it to the next level by providing clinically relevant data and insights that could actually make a difference in pe

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