Severe Turbulence: Inside Boeing’s Recent Struggles
Justin Kwok Staff Writer Boeing, a giant in the aviation industry, finds itself in the spotlight due to recent controversies.
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Apple Stands Alone in Global Smartphone Sales
At the end of Q4 2023, it was announced that Apple topped both Samsung and Google in global smartphone sales, shipping around 234.6 million smartphones worldwide in all of 2023. This marks the first time the Cupertino-based company has led the global market in unit smartphone sales, with the top spot previously being held by Samsung.
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A “Mind-Boggling” First Step for Musk & Neuralink
In a groundbreaking leap toward the future, Elon Musk’s Neuralink has ventured into uncharted territory by implementing its revolutionary technology in the first human volunteer. As the boundaries between science fiction and reality blur, the question on everyone’s mind echoes through the corridors of innovation: Is the future already upon us, and what profound implications does this frontier hold for the collective human experience?
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Barbiecore Continues with Fashion Book “Barbie: The World Tour”
Barbiecore became the biggest trend and aesthetic as the most awaited movie Barbie hit the big screens in 2023. The style is all about encompassing Barbie’s fashion and lifestyle, being classic, timeless, and embracing pink. It is definitely here to stay as Mattel and Rizzoli New York publishing house announced Barbie: The World Tour hardcover book to release in early March.
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Recap and Implications of Jan 31 Fed Meeting
Mario Stampone Staff Writer Most recently, the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) met on January 30-31. The question of the
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Hazard due to Haste
The rapid change in trends brings about exceptional fashion pieces to the world. But the race to keep up with these trends, by some brands, is being translated to environmental detriment.
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Pharrell Williams takes over Hong Kong for Louis Vuitton Show
Pharrell Williams is known to many as a musician, but he is also the creative director for Louis Vuitton’s menswear. His debut collection occurred earlier this year with a show at Paris’ Pont Neuf bridge. Williams unveiled his most recent collection at Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour with a stunning skyline view, marking the first ever Louis Vuitton fashion show held in Hong Kong.
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Macy’s: Salvageable Retail Titan or Real Estate Goldmine?
This past week, Macy’s received a $5.8 billion offer from two private equity firms to privatize the retail giant. Arkhouse Management, specializing in real estate investments, and Brigade Capital Management, a global asset manager, have collectively valued the department store chain. Their offer to take the company private stands at around $21 per share, reflecting a 21% premium from Friday, December 8th’s closing price of $17. This proposal signifies the investor group’s belief that Macy’s is undervalued in the public market.
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Epic Games’ Lawsuit Secures a “Victory Royale” over Google
Epic Games, creator of the hit video game “Fortnite”, won a critical lawsuit over Google citing the monopolistic nature of their mobile app store ecosystem. For years, Google, Apple, Amazon, and Facebook have successfully defended against antitrust allegations, leaning heavily on the argument that their massive scale provides consumers with higher quality for lower costs. However, others argue that this market dominance prevents healthy competition and lacks sufficient power regulation.
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Supreme Court is Ethical!
On Monday, November 13, 2023, The United States Supreme Court made headlines by adopting for the first time ever a “code of conduct.”
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