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Sep 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The A-List: A Look Inside Hollywood's Most Exclusive Parties

As the Emmy Awards approached, Hollywood's A-listers gathered at various parties across Los Angeles, celebrating the industry's brightest stars and brightest minds. But what makes an event truly exclusive? Is it the who's who of guest lists, the opulent decor, or the sumptuous spread of food and dri

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Sep 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Sound of Chaos: Jane's Addiction's Reunion Concert Turns into a Brawl

As the lights dimmed and the crowd dispersed, the unexpected outburst left everyone in shock. The iconic rock band Jane's Addiction, known for their energetic performances, had just turned its reunion concert into a violent brawl. The incident started when frontman Perry Farrell attacked guitarist D

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Sep 13 2024BUSINESS

The Power Shift: Microsoft's New COO Brings Financial Muscle to the Table

As Microsoft continues to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the company has made a significant move to bolster its leadership team. In a recent announcement, CEO Satya Nadella revealed that Carolina Dybeck Happe, former CFO of General Electric (GE), has joined the Microsoft family

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Sep 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

"Microsoft's 365 Services: When Third-Party Issues Hit"

Microsoft's Microsoft 365 services were affected by a third-party issue, leaving some users unable to access the platform. The company has confirmed that the problem was caused by a change within the managed environment of an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ISP has since reverted the change, an

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Sep 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Oracle's Surprising Comeback: Can Legacy Tech Still Compete?

Larry Ellison, the 80-year-old co-founder, chairman, and chief technology officer of Oracle, has been partying like it's 1999. Despite fellow legacy tech giants Intel and Cisco struggling to adapt to the AI-driven world, Oracle has emerged as the belle of the Wall Street ball. The company's cloud bu

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

The Uncertain Future of FX: CFOs Prepare for Election-Driven Market Volatility

As the 2024 US presidential election approaches, CFOs are bracing for potentially severe market volatility, with a whopping 86% planning to increase their currency hedging activity. This surge in hedging activity is a stark contrast to the 2020 election, when only 20% of CFOs planned to hedge their

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Sep 11 2024BUSINESS

St. Cloud's Downtown Revitalization Dreams Foiled Again

The Business Improvement District (BID) plan for downtown St. Cloud has hit another roadblock. Despite a strong showing of support from business owners and a downtown task force's efforts to raise $750,000 in commitments, the plan has failed to gain the necessary 65% approval from impacted property

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Sep 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

SAP's AI Ambitions: Unveiling the Future of Cloud Adoption

As SAP continues its transition to the cloud, the company is set to unleash a plethora of AI-powered features to its customers. But what does this mean for the future of cloud adoption? Is SAP's focus on incremental growth a sign of things to come, or is it just a drop in the ocean of what's possibl

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Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

The iPhone 16: A Powerful Phone, But Is Its AI Ready for Prime Time?

Apple's iPhone 16 has landed, but is it the game-changer we were expecting? While the hardware shines, the AI features, centered around Apple Intelligence, feel more like baby steps than leaps. Apple boasts about its new AI, but is it really that impressive given it relies on a relatively small AI

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Lulu's Fashion Lounge: Streamlining for Success or Cutting Too Deep?

Lulu's Fashion Lounge is undergoing significant changes to its board in an effort to reduce costs and streamline operations. The company is downsizing its board from eleven to six members and is halting payments to non-employee directors. On the surface, this may appear to be a move to get the compa

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