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Nominate a charity for Zimmer Cares!

October 26, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

It’s once again time to give your favorite local charity a chance to grab one of the biggest megaphones in the area to get their message out to those who need it! You can now […]

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Why So Many Shoppers Think Retailers Are Using AI to Jack Up Prices

October 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Why So Many Shoppers Think Retailers Are Using AI to Jack Up Prices
Walmart, McDonald’s and other companies have dismissed concerns that they are raising prices based on who is buying or sudden need.

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U.S. Manufacturing Is Adding Jobs Again, but the Hiring Rules Have Changed

October 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Manufacturing Is Adding Jobs Again, but the Hiring Rules Have Changed
While factory employment is on the rise, a shift toward high-tech automation is creating roles with greater barriers to entry.

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Pints Alone Won’t Save the British Pub. Activate the Knitting Circle.

October 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Pints Alone Won’t Save the British Pub. Activate the Knitting Circle.
The country’s bars are exploring some of the more niche needs of their communities, seeking revenue to cope with rising costs and sober-curious youngsters.

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Five Things to Know About Audi’s First U.S. Factory

October 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Five Things to Know About Audi’s First U.S. Factory
CEO Gernot Döllner says the Georgia plant isn’t just a response to tariffs.

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Women in Business Month: LegalShield Virtual Event Watch Party

October 25, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Join us for a special Women in Business Month watch party hosted by Terrance “Terry” and Audrey Kohler, local LegalShield brokers and agents. This event is designed for women who own home-based or brick-and-mortar businesses. […]

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These Mini Power Plants Aim to Make Green Fuel, Using the Air Around Them

October 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on These Mini Power Plants Aim to Make Green Fuel, Using the Air Around Them
Rivan Industries and other startups are betting they can make green fuel cost-competitive.

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Trump Announces Audi’s First-Ever U.S. Factory in Georgia as Tariffs Bite

October 24, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump Announces Audi’s First-Ever U.S. Factory in Georgia as Tariffs Bite
The German luxury brand is looking to the U.S. for growth as its sales have stalled elsewhere.

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The Cat-and-Mouse Game Between Premium Credit-Card Firms and Points Junkies

October 24, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Cat-and-Mouse Game Between Premium Credit-Card Firms and Points Junkies
A subculture of people obsessed with reaping rewards is prompting banks to adjust to their evolving tactics.

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U.S. Energy Execs Say They Quit Startup Over Undisclosed Russian Funding

October 24, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Energy Execs Say They Quit Startup Over Undisclosed Russian Funding
High-ranking officials at the company, Polar LNG, shared their concerns with the Trump administration.

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  • China’s Car Industry Is Wowing the World—but Crashing at Home
    October 27, 2026 Comments Off on China’s Car Industry Is Wowing the World—but Crashing at Home
  • See How Anthropic Arrived at Its Mind-Boggling $40 Trillion Market Opportunity
    October 27, 2026 Comments Off on See How Anthropic Arrived at Its Mind-Boggling $40 Trillion Market Opportunity
  • How Weil Gotshal, One of Wall Street’s Most Storied Law Firms, Ended Up in Chaos
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  • Apple Knows Some iPhone Duos Have a Major Issue
    October 27, 2026 Comments Off on Apple Knows Some iPhone Duos Have a Major Issue
  • Teradyne Revenue, Profit Jump on Semiconductor Test Growth
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