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UAW to Strike at Key General Motors Truck Supplier Plant

May 31, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on UAW to Strike at Key General Motors Truck Supplier Plant
American Axle’s Michigan plant makes key parts for Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra trucks.

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Berkshire Hathaway to Buy Home Builder Taylor Morrison for $6.8 Billion

May 31, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Berkshire Hathaway to Buy Home Builder Taylor Morrison for $6.8 Billion
The deal is one of the first big moves by Greg Abel, who succeeded Warren Buffett as chief executive officer in January.

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This $50,000 Safety Fix Is Dividing the Aviation Industry and Washington

May 31, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on This $50,000 Safety Fix Is Dividing the Aviation Industry and Washington
Federal safety officials and lawmakers have been at odds over mandating systems enabling pilots to see nearby aircraft.

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‘Backrooms’ Turns an Online Obsession Into Box-Office Gold

May 31, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ‘Backrooms’ Turns an Online Obsession Into Box-Office Gold
Young filmmakers from the internet are beating big franchises at the box office.

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A Chinese-Owned British Car Legend Pitches a Complicated U.S. Comeback

May 31, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A Chinese-Owned British Car Legend Pitches a Complicated U.S. Comeback
Lotus is known for lightweight sports cars, roles in James Bond movies and brushes with financial disaster. Now it’s the rare Chinese-owned car brand having a go at the U.S. market.

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Tilman Fertitta Agrees to Buy Caesars for $5.7 Billion

May 31, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tilman Fertitta Agrees to Buy Caesars for $5.7 Billion
Fertitta Entertainment will pay Caesars shareholders $31 a share and assume about $11.9 billion of the casino company’s outstanding debt.

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JD.com’s $2.6 Billion Ceconomy Takeover Move Faces In-Depth EU Probe

May 31, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on JD.com’s $2.6 Billion Ceconomy Takeover Move Faces In-Depth EU Probe
The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, said that the deal could potentially distort competition in the bloc’s internal market.

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Bill Gates Spent Years Crafting His Image. Now It’s Cracking.

May 30, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Bill Gates Spent Years Crafting His Image. Now It’s Cracking.
The billionaire philanthropist was once ranked the world’s most admired man—but the revelations of his Jeffrey Epstein ties are eroding efforts to burnish his reputation.

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The Family Farmers Making More From Clicks Than Crops

May 30, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Family Farmers Making More From Clicks Than Crops
Social-media stardom is helping a growing number of farmers weather a challenging farm economy.

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How Dolly Parton Built the Tourism Empire of Her Dreams

May 30, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How Dolly Parton Built the Tourism Empire of Her Dreams
After the success of Dollywood, the country music superstar plans to add hotels, entertainment venues and even themed gas stations.

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