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№505 (page 15) · newest development 4d ago · 33 pieces from 6 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Every Grocery Run Just Got More Expensive”— Analyst (cited by Forbes), Unnamed analyst · Forbes · full quotes →
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Novo Nordisk shares plunge 7% as 2030 growth plan disappoints investors

The Danish drugmaker unveiled blockbuster drug targets and $23 billion in pipeline sales, but failed to ease investor fears over its loss…

0 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 16 pieces · 3 sources
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№506 (page 15) · newest development 5d ago · 16 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“investors, they were lacking um some some concrete um ways in which Novo uh wants to get there uh and and the the specific targets that it it did give um…”— Sanne Wass, Bloomberg correspondent · Yahoo Finance (CNBC video transcript) · full quotes →
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Buc-ee's plans expansion to dozens of new locations through 2031

The travel center chain is scaling up its footprint across the U.S. over the next five years.

0 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 6 pieces · 1 source
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№507 (page 15) · newest development 5d ago · 6 pieces from 1 sources · ranked by recent attention

“New Buc-ee's are slated to open across the U.S. until 2031.”— Buc-ee's · PennLive · full quotes →
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Stock market gains as oil prices fall amid geopolitical tensions

U.S. equity indices rose on Monday as crude oil prices dipped, with the S&P 500 up 0.6% and Nasdaq Composite climbing 0.9%.

0 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 4 pieces · 2 sources
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№508 (page 15) · newest development 5d ago · 4 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“The S&P 500 was up 0.6% early on Monday, the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.9% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average bumped up 0.3% as oil prices fell.”— UPI · full quotes →
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Arbitrator orders Uber, driver to pay $40M in death of passenger left at unsafe roadside

Judge Richard Stone found Uber liable for Emily Normandin-Parker's 2023 death after driver Vu Tran abandoned her intoxicated at a gore…

0 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 13 pieces · 2 sources · 190 comments
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№509 (page 15) · newest development 5d ago · 13 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“the arbitrator was wrong in holding Uber legally responsible for the tragic events of that night”— Uber, Statement to ABC News · Hacker News · full quotes →
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Paramount Settles California Lawsuit Over Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

Hollywood and media figures react angrily after Paramount reaches a settlement with California AG Rob Bonta over the challenged merger.

0 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 3 pieces · 1 source
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№510 (page 15) · newest development 5d ago · 3 pieces from 1 sources · ranked by recent attention

“AG Bonta a F**king Coward”— Unidentified Hollywood/media critic · full quotes →
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Japan's rare earth independence claim masks continued reliance on Chinese refining

Critics argue Japan's reduction of Chinese rare earth dependence from 60% is misleading, as final-stage refining still occurs in China.

0 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 2 pieces · 2 sources · 3 comments
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№511 (page 15) · newest development 5d ago · 2 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“日本の中国レアアース依存度を6割台に下げたとか喧伝してるアホがいたけど、それ「採掘」ベースで最終工程の「精錬」は結局 中国に委託してる。”— @momotro018 · full quotes →
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Dunkin' and L.L. Bean launch first-ever co-branded fall collection

The New England icons are releasing a limited-edition sweater and tote bag on National Coffee Day, Sept. 29.

0 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 5 pieces · 2 sources
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№512 (page 15) · newest development 5d ago · 5 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“The two brands that have spent decades occupying roughly the same corner of the New England psyche are teaming up for the first time for a limited-edition…”— Boston Globe · full quotes →
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McDonald's pricing surge sparks social media outcry over fast food affordability

Bluesky users share frustrations as McDonald's meals now cost as much as sit-down restaurants.

0 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 112 pieces · 1 source · 104 comments
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№513 (page 15) · newest development 5d ago · 112 pieces from 1 sources · ranked by recent attention

“It's one thing when you're comparing the price stuff was 30 years ago and quite another when you're measuring the jump from *three* years ago.”— stryc9fuego.bsky.social · full quotes →
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Wendy's brings back a nostalgic detail from its past

The fast-food chain is reviving an old, recognizable feature as it tries to improve its business.

0 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 6 pieces · 1 source
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№514 (page 15) · newest development 5d ago · 6 pieces from 1 sources · ranked by recent attention

“The fast-food chain is looking to the past to try and improve its future.”— Brandon Champion, Reporter · full quotes →
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Bonta Settles Antitrust Suit, Clearing Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

After a bipartisan pressure campaign to block the deal, California's AG accepted weak, non-structural conditions instead of forcing…

6 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 20 began Sep 20now 13 pieces · 5 sources
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№515 (page 15) · newest development 4d ago · 13 pieces from 5 sources · ranked by recent attention

“for the foreseeable future”Rob Bonta— Rob Bonta · full quotes →
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Diesel Prices Hit Record $6.57/gal as Grassley Presses Trump on Export Embargo

U.S. diesel keeps setting records amid Iran-war supply disruptions, squeezing farmers, truckers and food prices, and fueling a rare GOP…

9 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 14 began Sep 14now 218 pieces · 7 sources · 1.7k comments
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№516 (page 15) · newest development 6d ago · 218 pieces from 7 sources · ranked by recent attention

“It's going to be a shitshow in New England this winter for buyers and sellers of heating oil.. Obviously, buyers are about to have the most expensive heating…”— A-Bone, Reddit commenter · Reddit · full quotes →
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California AGs approve Paramount-Warner Bros merger with Trump-aligned Ellisons

California and 11 states allow $110 billion deal after signing consent decree with commitments critics say are largely unenforceable.

1 piece of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 4 pieces · 3 sources · 3 comments
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№517 (page 15) · newest development 4d ago · 4 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“every one of the "commitments" in the settlement only matter if Bonta's office *enforces* them.”— Cory Doctorow (citing Matt Stoller) · full quotes →
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Paramount commits to keeping LA headquarters after merger

The company reaffirms its Los Angeles base will remain central to operations following a corporate restructuring.

0 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 3 pieces · 2 sources
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№518 (page 15) · newest development 5d ago · 3 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“We Aren't Going Anywhere”— Paramount · full quotes →
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Paramount’s California exit threat cools as it offers concessions in merger suit

Days before an October 1 deadline, Paramount reportedly offered $1.5B in CA production spending and CNN oversight to settle a 12-state…

0 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 16 began Sep 16now 7 pieces · 3 sources
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№519 (page 15) · newest development 5d ago · 7 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“cave”Mark Ruffalo— Mark Ruffalo · full quotes →
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Paramount talks include penalty for missing 30-film pledge

Negotiations over Paramount's film output commitment now carry financial consequences for shortfalls.

0 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 20 began Sep 20now 2 pieces · 2 sources
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“Paramount Talks Include Penalty for Missing 30-Film Pledge”— Bloomberg · full quotes →
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AMD hits $1T market cap as chip stocks rally on Trump-Xi dinner optimism

Semiconductor index surges 3% on expectations of AI spending boost and trade normalization.

0 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 2 pieces · 1 source
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№522 (page 15) · newest development 5d ago · 2 pieces from 1 sources · ranked by recent attention

“The semiconductor industry has a long runway ahead, citing hardware and power constraints.”— Vivek Arya · full quotes →
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Paramount-Warner Bros. merger clears with minor state concessions

The $111 billion deal wins approval with guardrails on production, channels, and outlets but no asset divestitures required.

0 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 2 pieces · 2 sources
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№523 (page 15) · newest development 5d ago · 2 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“The $111 billion megadeal can proceed with guardrails on domestic film production, cable channels, news outlets and studio lots in Los Angeles — but not any…”— zoocoup@mastodon.social, Social media commenter · Mastodon · full quotes →
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Paramount's $111B Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Clears Path After Settlement

A newly reached agreement lets Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery move forward, drawing mixed reactions.

0 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 5 pieces · 2 sources
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UK air traffic control suffers second major outage in two weeks

Nats faces mounting pressure after a Prestwick centre failure disrupts 150 flights, following a Swanwick incident that cancelled 2,000…

0 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 7 pieces · 3 sources · 1 comments
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№525 (page 15) · newest development 5d ago · 7 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“It is simply not good enough for this critical national infrastructure to keep letting customers down.”— Steve Heapy, Jet2 CEO · full quotes →
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Judge lets SpaceX Texas land swap proceed despite wildlife refuge lawsuit

A federal judge declined to block a deal giving SpaceX over 700 acres of a South Texas wildlife refuge, though opponents vow to keep…

5 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 34 pieces · 4 sources · 1 comments
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“This court order is not the final word. These lands hold incredible spiritual, historical and conservation value for the people and wildlife of South Texas. We…”— Laiken Jordahl · full quotes →
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Goolsbee warns of 'hard way' back from stagflation amid inflation-employment trade-off

Chicago Federal Reserve President signals painful economic choices ahead as the central bank navigates competing pressures.

1 piece of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 2 pieces · 2 sources · 11 comments
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№527 (page 15) · newest development 5d ago · 2 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“This is exactly the painful trade-off between employment and inflation that stagflationary shocks always impose on a central bank. Unfortunately, in…”Austan Goolsbee— Austan Goolsbee · full quotes →
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States settle Paramount-Warner Bros. merger lawsuit

A settlement agreement clears the final legal obstacle to the studio consolidation.

0 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 2 pieces · 2 sources · 16 comments
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№528 (page 15) · newest development 5d ago · 2 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Opponents of the merger had opposed the settlement talks, urging attorneys general not to "cave."”— Merger opponents, Litigation opponents · full quotes →
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AI data-center spending overtakes U.S. housing investment for the first time

Fed economist finds inflation-adjusted spending on data centers and computer hardware has surpassed residential investment, a symbolic…

0 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 20 began Sep 20now 4 pieces · 4 sources · 15 comments
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“Spending on data centers and other AI hardware now exceeds housing investment in the United States.”— moreperfectunion.bsky.social, Bluesky user · Bluesky · full quotes →
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Fiber cut in New Jersey triggers ground stops at five Northeast airports

A construction crew severed a Verizon cable near rail work, knocking out backup systems and forcing hundreds of flight cancellations across…

1 piece of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 3 pieces · 2 sources
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№530 (page 15) · newest development 4d ago · 3 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“This incident underscores the need for additional funding to modernize aging infrastructure and prevent disruptions like this in the future”Sean Duffy— Sean Duffy, Transportation Secretary · CNN · full quotes →
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Bryan Cantrill: Sun's downfall was operational, not strategic

Oxide founder reflects on Sun's missed opportunities, arguing the company lost interest in business execution despite technological success.

6 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 116 pieces · 3 sources · 463 comments
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“Sun had become bored with the mechanics of running a business.”Bryan Cantrill— Bryan Cantrill, Oxide founder, former Sun employee · Hacker News · full quotes →
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Paramount-Warner merger settlement reached; critics warn of representation risks

California attorney general's deal with Paramount could clear path for studio consolidation that would concentrate a third of theatrical…

1 piece of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 4 pieces · 2 sources
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№532 (page 15) · newest development 4d ago · 4 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Latino and Black spending represents the profit margin for the industry, and yet those voices will be the first silenced.”— LA Times contributor · full quotes →
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Oura launches $15.6B IPO for smart-ring health tracker

The wearables company begins U.S. roadshow targeting Nasdaq listing next week at $40–$44 per share.

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№533 (page 15) · newest development 5d ago · 2 pieces from 1 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Oura is beginner-friendly and fashionable and can feel like an easy addition to everyday life.”— Kat Liu, VP at IPOX · Press · full quotes →
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Democratic AGs split on Paramount-Warner merger settlement

New York's Letitia James and other state attorneys general resist quick resolution to antitrust case.

0 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 3 pieces · 3 sources · 4 comments
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№534 (page 15) · newest development 5d ago · 3 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Some Democratic state attorneys general, including New York's Letitia James, are reportedly opposed to a quick settlement in the case blocking the…”— Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff · full quotes →
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Paramount-Warner Bros. merger clears antitrust challenge after settlement

California and other states settle lawsuit, clearing $111B deal to close within days despite WGA wage concerns.

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“We're confident this agreement does exactly that, memorializing a series of commitments that include 30+ films annually and expanded U.S. film production.”— David Ellison · full quotes →
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Micron stock rallies on memory shortage forecasts ahead of earnings

Semiconductor memory maker gains 5.5% after Intel warns of worsening supply crunch through 2027.

8 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 17 began Sep 17now 21 pieces · 3 sources
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№536 (page 15) · newest development 5d ago · 21 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“the durability of this memory upcycle continues to be under-appreciated”— Stifel analyst Brian Chin · full quotes →
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Bank strike set for September 28-30; SBI, unions clash over five-day week

Indian bank unions call three-day nationwide strike over pension, pay demands; government urges dialogue.

18 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 20 began Sep 20now 37 pieces · 3 sources
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№537 (page 15) · newest development 5d ago · 37 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Please be advised that the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has proposed a three-day strike from 28th September 2026 to 30th September 2026.”— State Bank of India · Indian Express · full quotes →
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California settles Paramount-Warner Bros. merger lawsuit, allows $111B deal

Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 other states reach agreement on antitrust conditions for the entertainment mega-merger.

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“This has a ripple effect that goes through the entire federal enforcement system because they showed they could do something that was very difficult. That's a…”— William Kovacic · full quotes →
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Starbucks to establish global tech center in Chennai with 800 jobs

The coffee chain joins a wave of US companies opening capability centers in India's tech hub.

0 pieces of coverage in the last 4 days; the story began Sep 21 began Sep 21now 5 pieces · 2 sources
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“The availability of a skilled workforce, lower attrition and good infrastructure would help the coffee chain”— Anand Varadarajan · full quotes →
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Settlement talks fracture as Paramount merger faces critical week

Antitrust opposition splinters over proposed compromises that critics say don't go far enough to curb media power.

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“State Attorneys General, please hang tough against the giant proposed Paramount-Warner Brothers merger.”— Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), U.S. Representative · LA Times · full quotes →
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