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The Cult Of LUV (Southwest Airlines)
Southwest Airlines is implementing significant structural changes to its business model and introducing premium offerings for pass
topic15 Fast-Growing Jobs AI Can’t Touch That Pay Up To $175K
Current data shows no widespread job displacement from AI, though some career paths are closing and young workers face a widening
topicSam’s Club meal kit feeds a family for under $16 as shoppers seek affordable dinners
Sam's Club introduced a new heat-and-serve prepared meal kit designed to feed a family for under $16. The product, identified as M
topicMaker of ice cream sold at grocery stores nationwide files for bankruptcy as it appeals $23.8M judgment
Rebel Creamery has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after a court ordered the ice cream maker to pay $23.8 million. The
topicOil Edges Higher as Middle East Tensions Linger: Markets Wrap
Oil prices are trending higher as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East persist. Simultaneously, the US Dollar Index is experie
topicHarvard fund discloses $2.2 billion stake in Musk’s SpaceX
Harvard Management Company holds a stake in Elon Musk's SpaceX valued between $2.2 billion and $2.21 billion. The disclosure follo
topicTyson Foods to close Eagle Mountain plant, impacting more than 700 Utah workers
Tyson Foods is closing two beef facilities and seeking a buyer for a third due to a historic shortage of cattle. The closures impa
topicFerrari Luce: Polarizing EV becomes a $40 million collector’s item
The first production chassis of the Ferrari Luce, the brand's first electric vehicle, sold for $40 million at an auction in Monter
Stripe Clinches Over $7 Billion Deal to Buy AI Firm OpenRouter
Stripe has finalized the acquisition of OpenRouter, an AI model marketplace and gateway, in a deal valued at more than $7 billion.
topicIf Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever
Meta begins a major trial in California on Tuesday regarding allegations that its platforms cause social media addiction in childr
topicJapan’s Economy Keeps Growing, But Weakness Could Vex BOJ
Japan's economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.1% in the second quarter, falling short of expectations. The slowdown stems from w
topicOil rises as US-Iran peace talks stall, Hormuz shipping slows
Oil prices are advancing as shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz drops following Iranian tanker attacks. Markets are reac
topicWarren Buffett’s Berkshire raises stake in world’s largest airline
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has expanded its investment in Delta Air Lines, the world's largest airline. The firm now hold
topicYen stronger as traders cut back bets on Fed rate hike
The Japanese yen is edging higher as market participants scale back their bets on a Federal Reserve interest rate hike. This sligh
topicEggs distributed in Oklahoma linked to salmonella outbreak
The FDA has classified a massive recall of 19 million eggs as Class I, the agency's highest health risk level. The recall follows
topicBay Area Eataly restaurant reopens after visit from health inspector
Health inspectors ordered the closure of Terra, a rooftop restaurant located within the Eataly Silicon Valley complex in San Jose.
topicBefore employers shift more healthcare costs to workers, they should ask hospitals a question
Employers are reconsidering how to manage rising healthcare costs by questioning hospital pricing and rethinking cost containment
topicYoung People Hate AI CEOs So Passionately That It’s Almost Hard to Believe
Young Americans report significant distrust toward billionaire AI leaders including Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk. Th
topicGoldman says these stocks are top ideas in the wake of their 2Q earnings
Goldman Sachs has identified top stock ideas following the release of 2Q earnings. Sandisk is one of the companies that has receiv
topicStripe Nears Deal to Buy AI Firm OpenRouter for Over $7 Billion
Stripe has completed its acquisition of AI firm OpenRouter in a deal worth over $7 billion. The acquisition has been confirmed by
topicTariff refunds are juicing corporate profits and GDP, as tailwinds converge to propel growth to 4.3%
Companies are receiving tariff refunds, with estimates up to $2 billion, which is increasing corporate profits and contributing to
topicFirst the penny, now the nickel: Congress moves closer to making big changes with the money in your pocket
The US Senate has passed the 'Common Cents Act', which could lead to the elimination of the nickel coin and changes in how cash tr
topicPetrrolhead Corner: Singer And Louis Vuitton Go To Extremes With Two Bespoke Porsche 911s
Singer Vehicle Design and Louis Vuitton have collaborated on two custom Porsche 911s. The cars have been reimagined with Louis Vui
topicWaymo is eating into the ride-hailing market in some cities. The fallout for human drivers stays fuzzy.
Waymo is expanding its presence in the ride-hailing market, with its fleet size and service areas growing. The company has gone fr