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Companies Are Desperately Seeking ‘Storytellers’

December 12, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Companies Are Desperately Seeking ‘Storytellers’
Brands trying to wrest greater control of their narratives are asking for ‘storytelling’ skill sets—without a campfire in sight.

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Behind the Deal That Took Disney From AI Skeptic to OpenAI Investor

December 11, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Behind the Deal That Took Disney From AI Skeptic to OpenAI Investor
Disney’s deal with OpenAI will allow users to generate AI videos based on characters from Marvel, “Star Wars” and other franchises.

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Broadcom Shares Sink Despite Record Revenue

December 11, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Broadcom Shares Sink Despite Record Revenue
The chip designer reported rapid revenue growth as demand continues to rise for chips to fill the data centers that power artificial-intelligence models.

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Rivian Expands Hands-Free Driving in AI Push

December 11, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Rivian Expands Hands-Free Driving in AI Push
The EV maker is increasing autonomous features to compete with Tesla. Its shares sank 6%.

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Disney to Invest $1 Billion in OpenAI and License Characters for Use in ChatGPT, Sora

December 11, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Disney to Invest $1 Billion in OpenAI and License Characters for Use in ChatGPT, Sora
The three-year deal lets users generate videos of Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar characters; Disney also accused Google of infringing on its copyrights

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Lululemon Chief Executive Calvin McDonald to Depart Next Month

December 11, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Lululemon Chief Executive Calvin McDonald to Depart Next Month
McDonald’s exit comes as the company’s estranged founder had privately been taking steps to mount a proxy fight.

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Missouri Southern State University Celebrates the Completion of Tennis Court Renovations with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

December 11, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) has completed the renovation of its six outdoor tennis courts, a project made possible by a $55,000 grant from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Tennis Venue Services. USTA Missouri […]

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Mercy Pittsburg Recognized as Best Hospital for Maternity Care Access by U.S. News & World Report

December 11, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Pittsburg, KS) – Eleven Mercy hospitals across four states were recognized as Best Hospitals for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice. This recognition continues a tradition of compassionate care […]

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U.K. Residential Market Remains Subdued, No Pickup Seen Until Spring

December 11, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.K. Residential Market Remains Subdued, No Pickup Seen Until Spring
Demand and sales volumes are in negative territory and a pickup isn’t expected until the Spring selling season next year, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

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For Trump, the Warner Megadeal Talks Are All About CNN

December 10, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on For Trump, the Warner Megadeal Talks Are All About CNN
The future of the news organization that regularly draws rebukes from the president could be a decisive factor in the outcome of a deal.

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