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Disney’s Surprise Box-Office Champion is ‘Zootopia 2,’ Thanks to China

January 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Disney’s Surprise Box-Office Champion is ‘Zootopia 2,’ Thanks to China
The animated sequel outgrossed “Avatar: Fire and Ash” to become Disney’s top film release of 2025.

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The Man Who Almost Replaced Warren Buffett

January 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Man Who Almost Replaced Warren Buffett
David Sokol was seen as the next likely CEO of Berkshire Hathaway—until a controversy arose over his personal trades.

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Merck No Longer in Talks to Buy Revolution Medicines

January 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Merck No Longer in Talks to Buy Revolution Medicines
The drugmaker had recently been in discussions to acquire RevMed in a deal that could have valued the cancer-drug biotech at around $30 billion.

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Clorox to Buy Purell-Maker Gojo for $2.25 Billion

January 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Clorox to Buy Purell-Maker Gojo for $2.25 Billion
Clorox said the all-cash deal, which is being funded with debt, will help it expand further into the health and hygiene categories.

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Scott Sheffield, the Shale Boss Spurned by Exxon, Joins Fight Against Coterra

January 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Scott Sheffield, the Shale Boss Spurned by Exxon, Joins Fight Against Coterra
Once a leader of U.S. shale, Sheffield is tacking on a surprising new chapter to his career.

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Zurich Insurance’s $10.3 Billion Beazley Offer Rejected

January 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Zurich Insurance’s $10.3 Billion Beazley Offer Rejected
The London-listed company said the cash bid materially undervalues Beazley and its long-term prospects.

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Testing Giant Shops GRE and Toefl Exams for Around $500 Million

January 24, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Testing Giant Shops GRE and Toefl Exams for Around $500 Million
The testing industry has faced pressure since the pandemic, when many universities made exams optional.

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News Quiz for Jan. 24, 2026

January 24, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on News Quiz for Jan. 24, 2026
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This NFL Season’s Fiercest Rivalry Is Sports Betting vs. Prediction Markets

January 23, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on This NFL Season’s Fiercest Rivalry Is Sports Betting vs. Prediction Markets
Polymarket and Kalshi are challenging FanDuel and DraftKings for a lucrative business.

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Life Pro Safety Services Releases List of February 2026 Training Opportunities

January 23, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

CPR, AED, and first aid training are life-saving programs that everyone should consider attending. For the month of February, Life Pro Safety Services has three options for those interested in learning more about these important […]

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