Charter Communications announces merger with Cox Communications
Charter Communications and Cox Communications, two of the largest cable companies in the U.S., have entered into an agreement to…
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AMC movie theaters to offer summer discounts
The AMC movie theater chain is making it cheaper to go to the movies this summer. AMC has announced that it’s slashing its prices for adult movie…
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Chipotle to open more locations in 2025
Chipotle is planning on expanding its footprint both in the United States and in Canada this…
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Yuma leaders ask local businesses to share what they need
The City of Yuma, the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce, and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Arizona Western College (AWC) have teamed…
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Microsoft to lay off 3% of its employees
On Tuesday, Microsoft announced that it will be laying off three percent of its employees. The layoffs affect about 6,000 people across all levels,…
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SBDC celebrates Small Business Week with “Buy Local” campaign
In celebration of National Small Business Week, the Arizona Western College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is reminding the Yuma community…
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WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy
The 62-year-old diet program announced Tuesday it entered Chapter 11. During the bankruptcy process, WeightWatchers says operations for members will…
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Skechers announces its going private after being acquired by 3G Capital
Skechers is getting out of the public market and going private amid President Donald Trump’s trade…
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Duolingo replacing contractors with artificial intelligence
Language learning platform Duolingo is replacing contract workers with artificial…
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Credit cards using artificial intelligence to make purchases for you
Visa and Mastercard announced that it’s enabling artificial intelligence to find and buy products for its…
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Warren Buffett plans to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
Buffett, who has been leading Berkshire Hathaway for 60 years, said he will step down at the end of the…
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Fortuna Mini Mall offers new opportunities for local vendors under new ownership
A longtime shopping staple in the Foothills is getting a fresh start. The Simply Shabby Mini Mall is now under new ownership and a new name: Fortuna…
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Businesses in San Francisco’s Chinatown worry over tariff impacts
San Francisco’s Chinatown merchants are raising concerns that President Trump’s trade war could be worse for small businesses than the COVID-19…
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Pessimistic businesses stall new hirings
Uncertainty is the key word that is impacting businesses lately, according to a new survey of businesses released by the Federal…
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CBS News releases economic report card
51% of those polled approved of his handling of the economy in March, but as of this month, only 42% approve of his handling of the…
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Southwest Airlines to cut down on flights later this year
Southwest Airlines has announced it will be cutting flights in the second half of the year. The scale back comes as the airline will end its open…
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Disney World unveils new perk for 2026
Disney World has unveiled a new perk that will be available next year: a chance for kids to eat for…
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Target facing backlash over rolling back DEI initiatives
Dozens of Fortune 500 companies have recently backtracked on diversity, equity and inclusion programs, also known as DEI, in response to conservative…
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First video uploaded to YouTube 20 years ago
Titled “Me at the Zoo,” the 19-second clip features YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim in front of an elephant exhibit. He was 25-years-old at the…
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Tesla revenue plummets amid trade war
Tesla’s revenue and earnings dropped in the first quarter. The company reported its revenue fell 9%, with auto revenue falling…
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