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Jeff Bezos Bets on Sports With Liverpool Deal

August 17, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Jeff Bezos Bets on Sports With Liverpool Deal
The billionaire is set to become a part-owner of the storied Premier League soccer team, valued at more than $7 billion.

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Alibaba to Sell Videogame Business for at Least $1.5 Billion

August 17, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Alibaba to Sell Videogame Business for at Least $1.5 Billion
Alibaba Group is selling its videogame arm in a deal worth at least $1.5 billion, as the Chinese company shifts its focus to artificial intelligence.

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K-Beauty Has Conquered the World. China’s Proya Wants C-Beauty to Be Next.

August 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on K-Beauty Has Conquered the World. China’s Proya Wants C-Beauty to Be Next.
Proya Cosmetics will start selling its flagship brand in the U.S. via a partnership with retailer Ulta Beauty.

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How Burger King Revamped Its Whopper and Overtook Wendy’s

August 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How Burger King Revamped Its Whopper and Overtook Wendy’s
The burger’s overhaul, overseen by a corporate chef who had already worked magic at Popeyes, is helping propel a comeback.

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How These Farmers Became the Face of the Data-Center Resistance

August 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How These Farmers Became the Face of the Data-Center Resistance
Plus, Democrats try to move on from intraparty fights, and two roommates’ plan to try every world cuisine is boosting New York restaurants.

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Diana Shipping Drops Bid to Acquire Genco Shipping & Trading

August 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Diana Shipping Drops Bid to Acquire Genco Shipping & Trading
The decision ends a nearly year-long takeover battle between the two shipping companies.

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Nvidia Downsizes Plans for $250 Billion Guarantee of OpenAI Data Center

August 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Nvidia Downsizes Plans for $250 Billion Guarantee of OpenAI Data Center
Investors are worried about the chipmaker’s risk exposure as it wields its balance sheet to bolster demand for its AI chips.

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Big Manufacturers Find New Demand in Equipping AI Data Centers

August 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Big Manufacturers Find New Demand in Equipping AI Data Centers
Companies such as Caterpillar and Cummins are pivoting to feed a booming market for once-prosaic machinery.

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News Quiz for August 15, 2026

August 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on News Quiz for August 15, 2026
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Ford and GM Are Locked in a New Battle Over Who’s the Most American Carmaker

August 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ford and GM Are Locked in a New Battle Over Who’s the Most American Carmaker
America’s trade war has left its two largest automakers sparring over favorable tariffs on imports, batteries and more.

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