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American Customers Are Madder Than Ever

November 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on American Customers Are Madder Than Ever
It has never been easier to buy stuff. But dealing with product and service problems has never felt so difficult, consumers say.

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Why Jewelry Is Outperforming the Rest of the Luxury World

November 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Why Jewelry Is Outperforming the Rest of the Luxury World
Expensive jewels are the choice of superwealthy households getting even richer from the stock market.

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Officials Clashed in Investigation of Deadly Air India Crash

November 27, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Officials Clashed in Investigation of Deadly Air India Crash
Tension and suspicion between U.S. and Indian experts have marked the continuing inquiry into the crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

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Fresh Scandal Forces Lloyd’s of London to Confront Controversial Past

November 27, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Fresh Scandal Forces Lloyd’s of London to Confront Controversial Past
A reputational crisis is putting the iconic British institution under pressure to prove its alcohol-soaked, testosterone-fueled culture has changed.

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‘We Do Fail … a Lot’: Defense Startup Anduril Hits Setbacks With Weapons Tech

November 27, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ‘We Do Fail … a Lot’: Defense Startup Anduril Hits Setbacks With Weapons Tech
The company’s products have had breakdowns and safety issues, documents show.

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The Texas Oil Mogul at War With California Over an Offshore Bounty

November 27, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Texas Oil Mogul at War With California Over an Offshore Bounty
Oil giants have fled California, but James Flores and his company Sable Offshore are desperate to get in, even if it means crossing swords with the state.

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Compass Academy Network to Host Award-Winning Author, Illustration, and Comic Artist Grant Snider During Holiday Party on December 6

November 27, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Compass Academy Network (CAN) is excited to invite area middle school students and aspiring comic book authors/illustrators to join them for Comics, Coca, & Candy Cane’s on Saturday, December 6! Join them as they welcome […]

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Wacker Chemie Becomes Latest German Company to Cut Jobs in Ailing Labor Market

November 27, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Wacker Chemie Becomes Latest German Company to Cut Jobs in Ailing Labor Market
The company plans to cut more than 1,500 jobs in a move to reduce costs and boost its edge against Chinese competition.

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Sika Flags One-Off Hit From China Restructuring, Costs

November 27, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Sika Flags One-Off Hit From China Restructuring, Costs
The chemicals company expects a one-off hit of up to $124 million from an overhaul of its operations in China and other measures to cut costs in the future.

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The Untold Story of Charlie Munger’s Final Years

November 26, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Untold Story of Charlie Munger’s Final Years
The Berkshire vice chair was making gutsy investments, forging unlikely friendships and facing new challenges to the end.

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