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Oct 11 2024BUSINESS

CEO Tavares Steps Down in 2026; Stellantis Faces Industry Challenges

Stellantis, the multinational automaker, announced on Friday that its CEO, Carlos Tavares, will retire in early 2026. This decision comes amid what Tavares described as a "Darwinian period" in the global auto industry. The company has also been struggling with falling sales; in the third quarter of

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Oct 10 2024SPORTS

Portland Thorns FC GM Shifts to New Role in 2025

Portland Thorns FC's general manager, Karina LeBlanc, will step down from her role next year but will continue working with the club in a different capacity. The announcement comes after a tough season with a seven-game losing streak. LeBlanc, who is a former Canada and Thorns goalkeeper, will move

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Oct 09 2024FINANCE

'AI in Finance: Hype vs. Reality'

Lots of financial firms are talking about how great AI is, but many aren't seeing real results yet. Edward J Achtner, the head of generative AI at HSBC, thinks a lot of what's happening is just "success theater." He said at the CogX summit in London that companies need to be smart about where they u

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Oct 08 2024SCIENCE

Learning from Small Satellites to Improve Big Science Missions

NASA's small satellite missions have come a long way. They've learned from past failures and now do amazing science at a low cost. Take TEMPEST-D and RAINCube, for instance. Launched just minutes apart in 2018, they helped create the first near-real-time 3D model of storm evolution. Impressed by the

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

The Celtics' Preseason Trip: Battling Jet Lag with Science

Imagine flying halfway around the world for just a couple of games. That's what the Boston Celtics are doing, and it's not just about playing basketball. They're also dealing with a big challenge: jet lag. To help, the team has a secret weapon: science. The players are being told how much to sleep,

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Oct 07 2024ENVIRONMENT

Virginia Floods: Schools Close, Communities Fed

The rain in Virginia was intense, and schools didn't waste time shutting down. Governor Glenn Youngkin knew that immediate help was crucial for those hit by the floods. He stressed that long-term recovery should be the focus, not getting sidetracked by other debates. While some folks pointed to clim

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Oct 07 2024FINANCE

Big Budget Problem for Cook County in 2025

Cook County has a big problem on its hands. The county is looking at a $218 million budget gap next year. Why such a huge gap? Well, it's mainly because of the raises given to county employees and the increasing pension payments that come with those raises. But here's an interesting twist – this yea

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Chronic Pain in Kids: A Hidden Crisis

Imagine having a constant, nagging pain that never goes away. This is the reality for one in five kids and teens. We often think of chronic pain as an adult problem, but youngsters suffer just as much. The trouble is, doctors don't always know how to help them. There's a big disconnect between what

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Oct 07 2024WEATHER

Beating the Snow: How Airports & Airlines Handle Winter

Winter can be tough on air travel. Snow and ice can make it hard for planes to take off and land safely. But airports and airlines have some clever tricks up their sleeves to keep things running smoothly. First off, they keep a close eye on the weather. With the help of advanced tools, they can pre

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Unleashing AI's Power: How Businesses Can Turn Experiments into Profits

The clock is ticking for companies to turn their AI experiments into real business value. A recent study by Deloitte found that while many organizations are seeing early benefits like improved efficiency and cost savings, they struggle to scale their AI initiatives. Two-thirds of businesses are boos

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