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Sep 10 2024LIFESTYLE

Taco Trailblazer Takes a Bow: Is This the End of an Era or Just a New Beginning?

A beloved local institution, Comida, is closing its doors at Stanley Marketplace after nearly two decades of serving up delicious tacos. This news comes on the heels of other recent closures in the food hall scene, leaving some wondering if the future of these communal dining spaces is in jeopardy.

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

China's Property Market: A Steep Climb Back Up

China's property market has been a rollercoaster ride over the past year, leaving investors and consumers alike feeling queasy. Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters recently warned that the market 'has not yet completely bottomed out,' despite all the turmoil. Consumer confidence remains shaky, larg

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Sep 09 2024FINANCE

STMicroelectronics: A Semiconductor Giant's Potential Unleashed

Analyst Sebastien Sztabowicz from Kepler Capital recently issued a Buy recommendation on STMicroelectronics NV (0INB), setting an ambitious price target of €47.00 per share - a significant premium over the current trading price of €26.36. But is this recommendation based on solid fundamentals or j

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Sep 08 2024FINANCE

Toy Story or Trading Strategy? Roaring Kitty's Latest Move Raises Eyebrows

Roaring Kitty, the internet-famous investor who once sent GameStop shares soaring, is back in the headlines. But this time, it's not about a meme stock. His latest social media post, a tweaked scene from Toy Story featuring a dog being dropped, has sparked speculation about his holdings in Chewy, G

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Sep 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Great AI Chip Chase: Why China's Got Nvidia's Tech, Despite the US

Nvidia's powerful AI chips, the A100 and H100, are crucial for training the AI models powering everything from chatbots to self-driving cars. But the US has been trying to limit China's access to these chips due to national security concerns. So, how are Chinese tech companies getting their hands

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Sep 08 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Meghan Markle's Brand Stumbles: Trademark Troubles and a Questionable Name

Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, is facing some serious hurdles before it even hits the shelves. The brand has been denied a trademark for its name by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) because, well, 'American Riviera' is basically synonymous with Santa Barbara, C

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Sep 08 2024BUSINESS

Pickleball: The Sport That's Picking Up Pace

Is America's new favorite pastime about to give Life Time Group Holdings a major boost? Bank of America analyst Alexander Perry certainly thinks so. In a recent note to clients, Perry reiterated his buy rating on the upscale fitness and lifestyle company, raising his price target by $1 to $30. W

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Sep 08 2024HEALTH

Salmonella Scramble: Are Your Eggs Safe?

Wisconsin health officials have issued a major recall of eggs after a salmonella outbreak sickened 65 people across nine states. The outbreak is linked to a farm in Wisconsin, where eggs were distributed to stores and restaurants in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. The recall affects all types of

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle's Struggling Lifestyle Brand: A Tale of High Hopes and Hard Hires

When Meghan Markle unveiled her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, hopes were high that it would be the next big thing. But six months later, the launch has been delayed while the Duchess struggles to find a suitable CEO. Questions abound: Is this just growing pains for any new venture? Or a

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle's New Venture: Investing in Herself and Others

Meghan Markle is embracing a new chapter of 'investing' - not just in other women-owned businesses, but in herself. The Duchess of Sussex opened up to the New York Times about her role as a small-scale venture capitalist, revealing she has between five and ten brands in her portfolio that she financ

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