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Major innovation is coming to Indiana, as Google – and other tech giants – make plans to build billion-dollar AI data centers in the Midwestern state. $2 Billion Data Center for Fort Wayne This week Google announced its plans to invest $2 billion into the construction of a major data center at Fort Wayne in … Read more
The question: What should a teenager or young adult choose to study in college if they want to nab a job at the biggest bank in America? Not a Big Deal According to Dimon, the college degree you choose to major in “almost doesn’t matter” when it comes to the multinational company’s hiring process. “Smart, … Read more
One company has received a record-breaking fine over misleading labels on their products. $3.2 Million Settlement Kitchenware and furnishings retailer Williams-Sonoma will have to pay almost $3.2 million for violating a Federal Trade Commission order. Misleading Customers The company has been charged with using misleading advertising for its products, in particular labeling certain products as … Read more
A controversial plan to charge drivers for entry to the busiest area of Manhattan has come under significant criticism and drawn-out legal action. Manhattan Entry Fee Incoming Starting on June 30, drivers in Manhattan will have to pay a $15 toll to enter the city’s crowded business district, in an effort to ease the area’s … Read more
A new solar company is expected to generate almost 1000 new jobs in North Carolina’s clean energy sector. Big News for NC The Vietnamese solar producer Boviet Solar has announced plans to establish its first North American manufacturing plant in the Pitt County seat of Greenville, North Carolina, in one of the biggest single job … Read more
The southern state has achieved record-low unemployment rates due to significant investment in the private sector. Big Win for Mississippi The state of Mississippi should be celebrating a huge win after federal statistics show that the state has hit a record-low unemployment rate of just 3%. “Firing On All Cylinders” It’s a staggering achievement and … Read more
Your parents’ attic or garage isn’t just a storage space—it might just be a treasure trove waiting to be explored. Have you ever wondered what forgotten gems could be gathering dust up there? From vintage toys to classic vinyl, you might be sitting on a small fortune without even knowing it. #1. Vintage Video Games … Read more
Another high-profile financial figure has stepped forward to warn about the potential impacts of the US trillion-dollar national debt. Cooperman Speaks Out The US is being nudged ever closer to a financial crisis as a result of trillion-dollar debt, according to billionaire investor Leon Cooperman. Interview With CNBC In an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, … Read more
It’s looking to be a good week for Alphabet, as Google’s parent company soars in value on the stock market due to recent announcements for investors. Dividends and Buybacks Alphabet Inc., the parent company of tech behemoth Google, announced on Thursday that it will be issuing its first-ever dividend to investors, as well as authorizing … Read more
Minnesota‘s most populous city has made the controversial move to raise minimum cigarette prices, making prices the highest in the U.S. A Unanimous Vote In a bid to improve public health, the Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously for an ordinance that will raise the minimum retail prices for cigarettes. The Highest in the Nation It’s … Read more