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Fortnite Players Get Big Money Back

June 27, 2025

Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, is in hot water. They've been accused of tricking players into buying stuff they didn't want. Now, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is stepping in to help. The FTC has already given out over $72 million to players who were charged unfairly. But they're not

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Nike's Bumpy Road to Recovery

June 27, 2025

Nike's shares got a big boost recently, jumping over 10% after hours. This happened even though the company reported some of its worst results in years. Investors seem hopeful that Nike's new plans might finally start working. The company's CEO, Elliott Hill, came back from retirement to lead Nike.

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US Treasury Seeks to Remove a Controversial Tax Rule

June 27, 2025

The US Treasury has made a request to Congress to eliminate a specific part of Donald Trump's budget plan. This part, known as Section 899, was meant to impose extra taxes on investments from certain countries. The Treasury believes this rule is no longer necessary because of a recent agreement with

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Fortnite Players: Claim Your Cash Now!

June 26, 2025

Fortnite players, listen up! You might be able to get some money back from unwanted purchases. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending out over $126 million in refunds. They are also reopening the claim process for those who missed the first round. Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, had

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When a Famous Donut Deal Ends

June 26, 2025

McDonald's and Krispy Kreme are calling it quits. The two big names in fast food and sweets teamed up last year, but it didn't work out like they hoped. Krispy Kreme donuts were sold at over 2, 400 McDonald's spots, but the numbers weren't adding up for both sides. McDonald's says they were selling

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Nvidia's Stock Soars Despite Trade Hurdles

June 26, 2025

Nvidia, the AI chip powerhouse, saw its shares reach a new peak on Wednesday, climbing to $154. 31 each. This marks a 4. 3% increase from the previous day's close, pushing the company's total value to $3. 76 trillion. This makes Nvidia the most valuable company globally, surpassing tech giants like

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How Private Money is Changing Elderly Care in Ireland

June 26, 2025

Private equity firms are playing a big role in shaping the future of elderly care. These firms invest money into businesses, including those in healthcare. But not many studies look closely at how these firms affect long-term care. Most research focuses on the United States, leaving other countries

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Rail Traffic Takes a Summer Dip: What's Going On?

June 26, 2025

Rail traffic in the U. S. has been a mixed bag lately. While some goods are moving more than before, others are seeing a slowdown. This is especially true for intermodal transport, which involves moving goods in containers by rail. The numbers show that intermodal traffic has taken a hit, likely bec

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Bumble's Bold Move: Big Cuts, Bigger Plans

June 26, 2025

Bumble, the dating app giant, is making some serious changes. They just announced plans to let go of 30% of their staff. That's about 240 people. This move is expected to cost the company between $13 million and $18 million this year. But Bumble believes it will save them $40 million every year movi

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Dating Apps Face Tough Times: Bumble's Big Changes

June 26, 2025

Bumble, a popular dating app, recently made a big move. They cut 30% of their workforce. This means about 240 people lost their jobs. This news came as a shock to many, especially because Bumble had already planned to cut costs. They had announced $15 million in cuts for the second half of the year.