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Sep 11 2024BUSINESS

St. Cloud's Downtown Revitalization Dreams Foiled Again

The Business Improvement District (BID) plan for downtown St. Cloud has hit another roadblock. Despite a strong showing of support from business owners and a downtown task force's efforts to raise $750,000 in commitments, the plan has failed to gain the necessary 65% approval from impacted property

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Sep 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

SAP's AI Ambitions: Unveiling the Future of Cloud Adoption

As SAP continues its transition to the cloud, the company is set to unleash a plethora of AI-powered features to its customers. But what does this mean for the future of cloud adoption? Is SAP's focus on incremental growth a sign of things to come, or is it just a drop in the ocean of what's possibl

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Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

The iPhone 16: A Powerful Phone, But Is Its AI Ready for Prime Time?

Apple's iPhone 16 has landed, but is it the game-changer we were expecting? While the hardware shines, the AI features, centered around Apple Intelligence, feel more like baby steps than leaps. Apple boasts about its new AI, but is it really that impressive given it relies on a relatively small AI

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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

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 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Great AI Chip Chase: Why China's Got Nvidia's Tech, Despite the US

Nvidia's powerful AI chips, the A100 and H100, are crucial for training the AI models powering everything from chatbots to self-driving cars. But the US has been trying to limit China's access to these chips due to national security concerns. So, how are Chinese tech companies getting their hands

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Sep 06 2024SPORTS

Sports Legends Rewritten: Ripken's Record and More Mind-Bending Moments

Cal Ripken just broke Lou Gehrig's record for most consecutive games played, but is that really the whole story? Let's dig deeper into this feat and other legendary sports moments. First off, kudos to Ripken for his incredible dedication - playing in over 2000 straight games is no small feat! But le

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Can ESPN Bet Score Big in the Wild West of Sports Gambling?

Aaron LaBerge, the new CTO of Penn Entertainment (the company behind ESPN Bet), has a big challenge ahead of him. He's got to help ESPN Bet catch up to giants like FanDuel and DraftKings in a rapidly growing market. But is betting on sports really a good idea? Think about it: In just a few year

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Louisiana's Energy Gamble: $220 Million to Become a Powerhouse?

LSU researchers are getting a hefty $160 million grant from the National Science Foundation, with Louisiana chipping in another $67.5 million, for a total investment of over $220 million. The goal? To transform Louisiana into an 'energy powerhouse.' Why is the government throwing so much money at

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

NVIDIA Bets Big on Crypto and AI: Is This a Smart Move?

NVIDIA, the tech giant powering the AI revolution, just poured $160 million into a Dallas data center company called Applied Digital. Sounds like a win-win, right? But before we get too excited, let's dig a little deeper. Applied Digital specializes in data center services for crypto and high-perf

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