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KKR-Led Group Set to Buy Singapore Data-Center Firm Valued at Over $10 Billion

January 31, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on KKR-Led Group Set to Buy Singapore Data-Center Firm Valued at Over $10 Billion
The consortium is nearing a deal to acquire ST Telemedia Global Data Centres valued at over $10 billion.

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‘Spy Sheikh’ Bought Secret Stake in Trump Company

January 31, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ‘Spy Sheikh’ Bought Secret Stake in Trump Company
$500 million investment for 49% of World Liberty came months before U.A.E. won access to tightly guarded American AI chips.

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High-Speed Internet Boom Hits Low-Tech Snag: a Labor Shortage

January 31, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on High-Speed Internet Boom Hits Low-Tech Snag: a Labor Shortage
There aren’t enough linemen and other skilled workers to lay all the fiber-optic cable needed to achieve nationwide broadband internet.

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The CEO Steering Hyundai’s $26 Billion U.S. Bet—and Its Push Into Robots

January 31, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The CEO Steering Hyundai’s $26 Billion U.S. Bet—and Its Push Into Robots
In an interview, José Muñoz, the automaker’s first non-Korean leader, says he wants to build factories in the U.S. faster.

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News Quiz for Jan. 31

January 31, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on News Quiz for Jan. 31
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What We Know So Far About the Latest Release of Epstein Files

January 30, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on What We Know So Far About the Latest Release of Epstein Files
The Justice Department has posted more than 800,000 records so far about its Epstein investigations online, including emails with Elon Musk and Bill Gates.

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI Are Planning a Megamerger of Rockets and AI

January 30, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI Are Planning a Megamerger of Rockets and AI
Combining Musk’s artificial-intelligence and space-exploration firms would be the latest tie-up of the entrepreneur’s companies

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UPS Finance Chief Says Delivery Giant Is Hard at Work Right-Sizing

January 30, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on UPS Finance Chief Says Delivery Giant Is Hard at Work Right-Sizing
‘The reality is with less volume, we need less positions,’ Brian Dykes says.

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Embassy Running Two Specials to Keep You and Your Team Warm This Winter!

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Looking to keep you and your team warm and branded this winter? Embassy 4 LLC is ready to help local business with two special offers on branded hats: Cozy Beanies are just $7.75 each, which […]

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Verizon Posts Strong Subscriber Gains Under New CEO

January 30, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Verizon Posts Strong Subscriber Gains Under New CEO
The mobile carrier beat Wall Street revenue expectations and is forecasting aggressive growth.

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  • LA28 Olympics Organizers Say Wasserman Will Remain Chair After Epstein Release
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