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Nextdoor's Big Bet on AI: Can It Revive the Neighborhood App?

February 18, 2025

Nextdoor, the neighborhood-focused social media platform, is banking on artificial intelligence to turn things around. The company, which has been around for 15 years, has seen a slowdown in growth and user engagement. Users have been turned off by misinformation, racism, and petty arguments on the

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Narrowbody Jets: The Surprising Choice for Transatlantic Business Class

February 18, 2025

Narrowbody jets are making waves in transatlantic travel. These smaller planes, with a range of six to nine hours, are becoming popular for business class trips between the US and Europe. Let's dive into the details. First, consider La Compagnie. This airline operates an all-business-class service

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Germany's Economy: Time for a Fresh Start

February 17, 2025

Germany is at a crossroads. Once a powerhouse of industry, the country now faces a stagnant economy. The old ways, relying on cheap Russian gas and big exports to China, are no longer working. The next government, which will be chosen in an election, has a big job ahead: fixing the economy.

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Innovation Hubs: How Leadership Shapes Success in Romanian Research Institutes

February 17, 2025

Romania's public research institutes (PRIs) are under the microscope. Researchers have been digging into how the way these institutes are run affects their ability to turn ideas into businesses and patents. The focus is on the people at the top—the board of directors (BD) and their impact on knowled

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Small Businesses Face Uphill Battle in New Political Climate

February 16, 2025

Small businesses are feeling the pinch just one month into the new administration. The changes have been swift and significant, with funding freezes, tariffs, and a crackdown on diversity efforts. These changes have left many small business owners scrambling to adapt. David Funk, the founder of Zer

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When a Techie Challenged the Big Boss

February 16, 2025

In a bold move, a tech worker at a major bank made waves during a company-wide meeting. Nicolas Welch, a tech analyst, sat front row at a town hall in Columbus, Ohio. He asked a simple question. "Why not let team managers decide if their teams need to be in the office? " Welch works with a team spre

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Amazon Workers in North Carolina Say No to Union

February 16, 2025

In a recent vote, workers at an Amazon warehouse near Raleigh, North Carolina, chose not to form a union. The final tally was 2, 447 against and 829 in favor. This means only 25. 3% of the workers wanted a union. The Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment (CAUSE) group, which push

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Elon Musk's Billion Dollar Bid Rejected by OpenAI

February 15, 2025

Elon Musk and his group of investors recently tried to buy OpenAI for a whopping $97. 4 billion. This move was seen as an attempt to take control of the company. The board of OpenAI, however, had other plans. They swiftly rejected the offer. Bret Taylor, the head of the board, made it clear that Ope

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Target's Big Shift: What's Behind the DEI U-Turn?

February 15, 2025

Recently, Target has been making headlines for scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This move has caught the attention of the daughters of Bruce Dayton, one of Target's co-founders. Anne and Lucy Dayton expressed their surprise and disappointment in letters to the edi

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Trump Media's 2024 Financials: A Mixed Bag

February 15, 2025

Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social, recently released its 2024 financial results. The numbers show a mixed picture. The company reported a loss of $2. 36 per share and revenue of $3. 6 million. This is a 12% drop in revenue compared to the previous year. The net loss als