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Media
The Guardian recently announced that it will stop posting on X, formerly known as Twitter. The decision stems from concerns over increasing “far-right conspiracy theories and racism” on the platform. According to The Guardian, the shift under Elon Musk’s ownership, especially following the recent U.S. presidential election, has
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Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese conglomerate and owner of 7-Eleven, has received a non-binding management buyout (MBO) proposal valued at approximately ÂĄ9 trillion ($58 billion) from Ito-Kogyo, a company linked to Vice President Junro Ito, a member of the founding family. This offer is under review by a special
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Just Eat Takeaway.com has agreed to sell Grubhub to Wonder Group for $650 million, a significant decrease from the $7.3 billion it paid in 2021. The deal includes $150 million in cash and the transfer of $500 million in senior notes to Wonder. This sale reflects the challenges
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SoftBank has announced it will be the first to deploy Nvidia's latest Blackwell chips to power an AI-driven supercomputer in Japan. The companies aim to launch this supercomputer in early 2025, positioning it as the nation’s most powerful AI system. According to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, the
Government
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk as head of a new initiative called the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE). The goal of this department is to streamline government functions by reducing bureaucracy, cutting waste, and simplifying federal agency structures. Musk will lead the initiative in partnership with former presidential
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Spirit Airlines is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy protection following the collapse of merger discussions with Frontier Airlines. The Wall Street Journal indicates that Spirit is in advanced talks with bondholders to develop a bankruptcy plan supported by a majority of its creditors. The airline has been grappling with
Aerospace
Boeing, a pillar of the aerospace industry, is navigating a series of significant challenges that have raised concerns about its future stability. Labor Strikes and Production Delays In September 2024, approximately 33,000 machinists initiated a strike, halting production lines and costing the company an estimated $50 million daily. The
Media
Following the recent U.S. presidential election, social media platform Bluesky has experienced a significant surge in user activity, with over 700,000 new members joining in the past week. This influx is largely attributed to users departing from X (formerly Twitter), seeking an alternative environment amid concerns over misinformation
Cloud Computing
VMware has announced that its Fusion and Workstation Pro software are now free for both personal and commercial use. This change follows Broadcom's $61 billion acquisition of VMware in 2022, which aimed to simplify the company's product offerings. As a result, VMware has discontinued the sale
Environment
On November 12, 2024, a Dutch appeals court overturned a 2021 ruling that had mandated Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030. The original decision was hailed as a landmark in holding corporations accountable for their environmental impact. However, the appeals court found that while Shell has
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23andMe, the DNA-testing company, announced a significant restructuring on November 11, 2024, involving a 40% reduction in its workforce—over 200 employees—and the discontinuation of its therapeutics division. This move aims to stabilize the company's financial position amid ongoing challenges. The therapeutics division, which was conducting human
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Chipotle Mexican Grill has appointed Scott Boatwright as its permanent Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Boatwright, who has been with Chipotle since 2017, previously served as Chief Operating Officer and was named interim CEO following Brian Niccol's departure to Starbucks in August 2024. During his tenure as COO,