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Dec 01 2025BUSINESS

The Real Cost of Holiday Cheer: What It Takes to Sell at Snowport

Snowport, a festive holiday market in Boston, is a dream come true for many small businesses. But behind the twinkling lights and cheerful atmosphere, there's a lot of hard work and money involved. Vendors at Snowport pay a lot to be there. The Frenchman's Crepes, for example, pays about $27, 000 i

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Dec 01 2025BUSINESS

Piramal Finance: Planning Big Moves in Local and Global Loans

Piramal Finance is making big plans to borrow money. They want to get 300 billion rupees by the end of this financial year. That's a lot of money! Half of that amount has already been borrowed. The company's CEO, Jairam Sridharan, shared this news. Most of the money will come from local sources. Ab

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Dec 01 2025FINANCE

Unlocking Orange County's Money Mysteries: Join the Chat!

Ever wondered how Orange County handles its huge $10. 8 billion budget? This is your chance to find out! On Monday, Dec. 1, from 5-6 p. m. , you can join an online chat on Reddit and ask anything about the county's money matters. The chat will feature big shots like county CEO Michelle Aguirre, CFO

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Dec 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Economic Impact: A Mixed Bag

AI is making waves, but its effects on the economy are not straightforward. Some industries, like software development, are seeing big changes. Mark Zuckerberg, for example, thinks half of Meta's code will be written by AI soon. But most companies aren't seeing much benefit from their AI investments

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Dec 01 2025SPORTS

The Hidden Struggles of India's Female Athletes

In India, women in sports face many challenges. These issues are not new. They have been studied in other countries. But in India, they are not talked about enough. A recent study looked at this problem. It surveyed 436 female athletes in one state. The findings were surprising. One-third of these w

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Dec 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

The European Catfish: A Silent Invader in Spain's Waters

The European catfish, a massive freshwater fish from Eurasia, has quietly taken over parts of Spain. It first arrived in the Ebro River in 1974. People brought it there for fun fishing. But now, it's in seven big river systems. It's a problem because it's not from here. It spreads fast and takes ove

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Dec 01 2025BUSINESS

How Telling the Truth Can Keep People Coming Back

Rejection is a part of life. It happens everywhere, from online forums to job applications. But how it's handled can make a big difference. A recent study looked at how people react when they're rejected on an online forum called Stack Overflow. The study found that people were more likely to come b

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Dec 01 2025BUSINESS

UnitedHealth Takes a Big Step Back from South America

UnitedHealth has made a significant move. They have agreed to sell their South American business to a private equity firm called Patria. This deal is worth a cool $1 billion. The final agreement was signed on Saturday, and the announcement is expected on Monday. Sources say this, but they want to st

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Dec 01 2025POLITICS

Staten Island Skincare Business Faces Backlash After Owner's Controversial Actions

A skincare business in Staten Island is under fire after its owner, Eman Masoud, was caught in a viral video berating an elderly Jewish couple. The incident occurred when the couple asked Masoud for help paying a parking meter. Masoud, who wears a hijab, responded by demanding they say "Free Palesti

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Dec 01 2025BUSINESS

Quick Fixes: Airbus Tackles Software Glitch in A320 Fleet

Airbus has been working hard to fix a software issue in its A320 planes. This problem came to light after a JetBlue A320 had a sudden drop in altitude, possibly due to solar flares. The fix involved updating the software that controls the plane's nose angle. Many airlines around the world had to qu

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