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Oct 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Titans: OpenAI's Big Win, Walmart's Drone Plans, and Elon's Netflix Feud

OpenAI just became the world's most valuable private company. This is a huge deal. The company, led by Sam Altman, is now worth $500 billion. That's more than SpaceX, which has been the top dog for years. Other AI companies like Anthropic and Perplexity are way behind. Who bought into this? Big names like SoftBank and T. Rowe Price. This shows that a lot of people be...

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Sep 21 2025BUSINESS

Big Moves: Amazon Boosts Pay and Cuts Health Costs

Amazon is making big changes to help its workers. They are putting over a billion dollars into raising pay and making health care cheaper. The average pay will go up to more than $23 an hour. Some workers with a lot of experience will get a raise of $1. 10 to $1. 90 per hour. Full-time workers will see about $1, 600 more each year. Health care is getting cheaper too...

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Aug 24 2025LIFESTYLE

Affordable Style: Walmart's Platform Sneakers Steal the Show

Walmart's No Boundaries Women’s Casual Platform Sneakers are making waves, and not just because of their trendy design. These shoes are currently on sale for just $9, down from their original price of $20. That's a pretty sweet deal, right? The black colorway is the star of the show here, snagging the discounted price, while the white version sticks to its original t...

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Aug 20 2025HEALTH

Shrimp Scare: Walmart Pulls Frozen Seafood from Shelves

Walmart has taken a big step to ensure customer safety by recalling certain frozen shrimp from stores in 13 states. The reason? Potential radioactive contamination. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found traces of Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, in some shrimp imported from Indonesia. This substance is a byproduct of nuclear reactions and can be found in ...

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Aug 02 2025BUSINESS

Walmart Joins the Collectibles Craze: A New Frontier for the Retail Giant

Walmart, a name usually linked to everyday essentials, is stepping into the world of collectibles. This move comes as the market for trading cards and other collectibles is booming. Sales of trading cards on Walmart Marketplace have surged by over 200% compared to last year. This is a big deal because Walmart isn't typically known for collectibles. The retail giant ...

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Walmart's Water Bottle Recall: A Lesson in Product Safety

Walmart is pulling 850, 000 water bottles from shelves after reports of serious injuries. The issue? The lid can shoot off with surprising force, causing harm. Two people have already lost their vision due to this problem. The bottles in question are the Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles. They've been sold in Walmart stores since 2017. The pr...

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Jun 30 2025CRIME

A Tragic Workplace Mishap in Missouri

A terrible accident took place at a cereal factory in Perryville, Missouri. A worker, Nicolas Lopez Gomez, lost his life while cleaning an industrial oven. He was 38 years old and had been using a power washer on the outside of the oven when the incident occurred. It's still unclear how he ended up inside the oven, but authorities don't think anyone else was involved...

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Walmart's Switch 2 Launch: What You Need to Know

Walmart is set to release the Switch 2 tonight at 9PM ET, but there's a twist. For the first hour, only Walmart+ members can buy it. This means if you want a shot at getting the new Nintendo console, you'll need to be a paid Walmart+ member. Free trial members won't qualify. The cost of Walmart+ is $13 per month or $98 for a full year. That's a small price compared ...

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Jun 09 2025BUSINESS

Walmart's New Financial Move: Credit Cards Take Center Stage

Walmart has made a significant shift in its financial strategy. The retail giant has decided to launch its own credit cards through OnePay. This is a big deal because it shows Walmart is serious about expanding its financial services. OnePay, which is mostly owned by Walmart, has teamed up with Synchrony. This company is well-known for handling credit cards behind th...

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May 19 2025POLITICS

Walmart's Steady Growth: Why Surprise Billions Are Unlikely

Walmart is a giant in the retail world. It's the biggest retailer on the planet. It has been around for decades and has a reputation for keeping prices low. This is thanks to its massive scale and focus on efficiency. Walmart's business model is all about high volume and low margins. For every dollar it makes, only a tiny fraction turns into profit. This is by desig...

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