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Kroger Names Ex-Walmart Executive as Its Next CEO

February 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Kroger Names Ex-Walmart Executive as Its Next CEO
Greg Foran takes over the big grocer as it deals with cash-strapped shoppers and seeks to expand its footprint.

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Kura Sushi Hangs On to Diners Despite Price Increases

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The revolving sushi bar chain raised prices more than it normally does and didn’t see the expected pullback.

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Kura Sushi Hangs On to Diners Despite Price Increases

February 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Kura Sushi Hangs On to Diners Despite Price Increases
The revolving sushi bar chain raised prices more than it normally does and didn’t see the expected pullback.

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Immigration Raids in South Texas Are Starting to Hit the Economy

February 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Immigration Raids in South Texas Are Starting to Hit the Economy
Trade groups are raising alarms about aggressive immigration enforcement hurting businesses in the region.

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The Biggest (Nonsports) Moments From Super Bowl Sunday

February 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Biggest (Nonsports) Moments From Super Bowl Sunday
Bad Bunny, ’90s nostalgia and artificial intelligence created buzz off the field.

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Failed Rio Tinto-Glencore Talks Show Big Copper Deals Are Hard to Do

February 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Failed Rio Tinto-Glencore Talks Show Big Copper Deals Are Hard to Do
Deal talks between miners Rio Tinto and Glencore came to nothing as differences on price couldn’t be bridged.

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Rio Tinto, Glencore Abandon Megadeal Talks

February 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Rio Tinto, Glencore Abandon Megadeal Talks
A deal would have created the world’s largest mining company, worth more than $200 billion. Glencore shares dropped 7%.

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Washington Post Publisher Will Lewis Departs Days After Steep Layoffs

February 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Washington Post Publisher Will Lewis Departs Days After Steep Layoffs
Finance chief Jeff D’Onofrio, who joined the company in June, was named acting publisher and CEO, effective immediately.

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News quiz for Feb. 7, 2026

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China Is Going All-In to Beat the U.S. on Humanoid Robots

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Elon Musk told investors that Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot will revolutionize the world. But most of it could belong to China, he warned.

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  • The Break Is Over. Companies Are Jacking Up Prices Again.
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