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The Hottest Commodity in the Mining Business: American Generals

February 1, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Hottest Commodity in the Mining Business: American Generals
Companies are bringing in retired military brass to navigate Washington and win Pentagon contracts.

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Luxury Brands Need a Comeback in China. They Shouldn’t Count on It.

February 1, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Luxury Brands Need a Comeback in China. They Shouldn’t Count on It.
Even with a stock market that is outperforming the S&P 500, Chinese shoppers aren’t flocking to luxury brands as they once did.

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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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  • One Joplin to Host 2026 Poverty Simulation on October 28
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  • Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University Presents the 2026 Entrepreneur Speaker Series with Aaron Stockton of Shadow + Light Creative on October 21
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