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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

iPhone 16: Surging Sales in China, Despite AI Uncertainty

The iPhone 16 is off to a fantastic start, especially in China, where sales have jumped by 20% compared to last year's model. This is great news for Apple, considering the iPhone 15 had a tough time in the world's largest smartphone market. The priciest models, the Pro and Pro Max, are doing even be

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

What's Next for Netflix Prices? Execs Talk Strategy

Netflix execs have been busy discussing something that’s on everyone’s minds—price hikes! Co-CEO Greg Peters shared some insights during their latest earnings call. He said their pricing strategy has stayed steady over the years. They aim to provide more value to members every quarter. Only then do

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Oct 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Sports Commentary Show Goes Global

Mediawan Rights and Studiocanal have joined forces to distribute a new sports show called "Hit the Mic! A New Voice For Sports." This show, produced by Canal+ and Black Dynamite, is all about sports commentary. It's a competition where aspiring commentators show off their skills and personality. The

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Oct 16 2024BUSINESS

Pharmacies Shut Their Doors: What's Happening?

You know those neighborhood drug stores you've always gone to? Well, many are shutting down, and it's not just one or two. Walgreens is planning to close 1,200 stores. CVS is not far behind, closing a total of 1,144 stores between 2018 and 2023. Even Rite Aid is struggling, announcing the closure of

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Oct 15 2024BUSINESS

Walgreens to Shut Down 1,200 Stores: A Glimpse into the Struggles of Drugstore Chains

Walgreens, a well-known drug store chain, is set to close around 1,200 of its locations by 2027. This move is a response to the challenges they're facing from online competitors and a drop in prescription drug payments. In the next year alone, about 500 stores will close, which is a big jump from th

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Oct 13 2024BUSINESS

7-Eleven Trims 400 Stores: What’s Behind the Closures?

More than 400 7-Eleven stores across North America are closing their doors. The convenience store chain's parent company, Seven & I Holdings, announced this decision in a recent earnings report. The closures are due to several factors, including slow sales, decreased foot traffic, and the impact of

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Oct 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Crime Scene Kitchen Adds Pastry Chef & Actor as Guest Judges

Fox’s "Crime Scene Kitchen" is mixing things up for its third season by inviting famous faces to join the judging panel. The show, hosted by Joel McHale, is a unique baking competition where teams must figure out a dessert’s recipe based on crumbs and clues left behind. In upcoming episodes, renowne

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

Google in Hot Seat: Could Lose Chrome and Android

The U.S. Department of Justice is considering a major move against Google, asking a judge to force the tech giant to sell parts of its empire, including Chrome and Android. The goal? To level the playing field for competitors in the search engine market by opening up Google's tightly guarded data se

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Oct 08 2024BUSINESS

Samsung's AI Setback: What Went Wrong and What's Next?

Samsung is having a rough patch in the AI chip market, especially with its HBM segment. The company admitted it couldn't land a major client like NVIDIA. This delay, along with increased competition from rivals like SK hynix and TSMC, hurt Samsung's earnings. Samsung blames its late entry into the

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Senators Back African Trade Deal as China Competition Heats Up

The Senate Finance Committee met recently to discuss extending two important trade programs: the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). These programs help remove trade barriers for African goods coming into the U.S. AGOA is due to expire next year

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