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Iliad’s Joint Bid For SFR Assets Still Holds Promise, Top Executive Says

December 14, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Iliad’s Joint Bid For SFR Assets Still Holds Promise, Top Executive Says
EXCLUSIVE: The company hasn’t given up on a potential deal that would consolidate France’s telecom industry, despite a recent setback, its deputy CEO said.

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BNP Paribas in Talks to Sell Its Stake in Moroccan Bank BMCI

December 14, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on BNP Paribas in Talks to Sell Its Stake in Moroccan Bank BMCI
The financial services group said it was in discussions to sell its 67% stake in BMCI to Holmarcom, which already is a shareholder in the Moroccan bank.

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The Publicity War Between AT&T and T-Mobile Is Getting Ugly

December 13, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Publicity War Between AT&T and T-Mobile Is Getting Ugly
AT&T, T-Mobile US and Verizon are escalating their usual claims about whose wireless service is best with the launch of explicit customer poaching efforts and litigation.

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OpenAI Ends ‘Vesting Cliff’ for New Employees in Compensation-Policy Change

December 13, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on OpenAI Ends ‘Vesting Cliff’ for New Employees in Compensation-Policy Change
The ChatGPT maker and its competitor xAI have relaxed restrictions meant to keep new hires from leaving in the midst of a fierce talent war

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Trump’s Surprise Answer to Vehicle Affordability: ‘Cute’ Tiny Cars

December 13, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump’s Surprise Answer to Vehicle Affordability: ‘Cute’ Tiny Cars
Japan’s small, efficient kei cars start at just over $10,000.

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SpaceX Tells Staff It Is Preparing for a Potential IPO Next Year

December 12, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on SpaceX Tells Staff It Is Preparing for a Potential IPO Next Year
The new stock price disclosed by the finance chief at Elon Musk’s space company suggests an $800 billion valuation.

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We Followed the Mandarin Oriental’s Head Chef During the Craziest Time of the Year

December 12, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on We Followed the Mandarin Oriental’s Head Chef During the Craziest Time of the Year
In a profession known for hot tempers, Sylvain Delpique at the New York hotel says his mantra is to absorb the stress

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The Hottest Toy of the Year Is Made by a Tech Startup You’ve Never Heard Of

December 12, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Hottest Toy of the Year Is Made by a Tech Startup You’ve Never Heard Of
How an obscure company pivoted, then pivoted again, nearly ran out of money—and built a hit product.

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Amtrak Workers Are Getting Some of Their Managers’ Holiday Bonuses

December 12, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Amtrak Workers Are Getting Some of Their Managers’ Holiday Bonuses
After managers gave up $16 million in incentives, employees of the quasi-federal railroad will each get a $900 bonus this holiday season.

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City of Joplin Reopens Intersection of West 20th Street and Country Club Drive Following Roundabout Construction

December 12, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The newly built roundabout at 20th Street and Country Club Drive/Black Cat Road is now open for north and southbound travelers. West 20th Street remains closed from Schifferdecker Avenue to Central City Road to all […]

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