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Oct 30 2024FINANCE

New Tech Lead at Maybank: Meet Giorgio Migliarina

Maybank has a new tech boss! His name is Giorgio Migliarina, and he's stepping into the role of Group Chief Technology and Digital Officer come November 1, 2024. His job? To make sure all of Maybank's systems are resilient and robust, and to plan the bank's tech strategy for the future. He'll also w

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Gaza Strike: New Hezbollah Leader Elected

Early Tuesday, an Israeli strike in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya town killed at least 34 people. The target was a five-story building sheltering displaced Palestinians. Over half of the victims were women and children. This happens amidst a major Israeli operation in the area, which has lasted over t

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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

Senator Vance: Domestic Issues Outweigh Foreign Threats

Senator JD Vance recently shared his views on current U. S. leadership, stating that internal challenges like inflation and border security are more pressing than foreign threats. Speaking on "Meet the Press, " he explained that issues like the rising cost of groceries and difficulties in military r

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Some Liberals Want Trudeau to Step Down Before Next Election

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing a challenge from within his own Liberal Party. A group of Liberal lawmakers have asked him not to run for a fourth term. This comes after the party suffered losses in recent by-elections in Toronto and Montreal. Trudeau, who has previously stated his

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Oct 23 2024EDUCATION

Top Virginia High School's Principal Steps Down: What's Next?

You might be surprised to hear that the principal of a super popular high school in Virginia is calling it quits. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, once the best in the country, has seen its rankings drop in recent years. Dr. Ann Bonitatibus, who’s been in charge for seven yea

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Why Ukraine Needs Trump's Firm Hand

In Ukraine, people are losing their lives and land to Russia's aggressive actions. The current Western support, led by President Biden and Vice President Harris, seems lukewarm. Their focus on not "humiliating" Russia hasn't stopped the Russian advance. Severodonetsk, Bakhmut, Vuhledar, and now Pokr

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Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

Disney Picks Gorman as New Board Chair; CEO Change in 2026

Disney has chosen James Gorman to be the company's next board chairman starting in January, replacing Mark Parker. This move comes as Disney prepares to find a new CEO to replace Bob Iger, who will step down in 2026. Gorman, who joined Disney's board less than a year ago, has been leading the succes

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Oct 19 2024BUSINESS

Boeing Strike May End With New Deal

Early this morning, Boeing and its union announced a tentative agreement to end a five-week strike that's rocked the company. The International Association of Machinists, which represents 33, 000 striking workers, will vote on the deal on Wednesday. The offer includes a 35% wage increase over four y

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Oct 19 2024BUSINESS

CVS Shakes Up Top Leadership in Face of Challenges

CVS Health has made a change at the top, with David Joyner taking over as CEO from Karen Lynch. This move comes as the company grapples with waning profits and a sliding stock price, which has dropped by nearly 20% this year alone. Shares fell by another 13% on the day of the announcement. Higher me

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

CVS Health Chooses a New Captain Amidst Sinking Stock and health Challenges

CVS Health has a new captain at the helm. David Joyner steps up to replace Karen Lynch as CEO, hoping to navigate the company through rough waters. The health care giant has been struggling a lot this year, with its stock dropping by about 19%. It's been a tough time for major pharmacy chains, compe

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