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business2 min read10/27/2026New Westinghouse factory aims to increase nuclear fuel production
A $1 billion factory in South Carolina will produce higher-energy fuel, helping existing nuclear reactors operate longer and generate more electricity.
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business2 min read10/26/2026Women and technology shape India's farming showcase
India used SIAL Paris to present more sustainable farming methods and the role of women, while looking towards wider food trade with Europe.
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ai2 min read10/26/2026US plans to expand limits on overseas technology investment
Proposed Treasury rules would restrict more American technology investments in China, Russia and other countries. They would apply to deals above $50,000, while excluding many financial investments.
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business2 min read10/26/2026Indra Nooyi reflects on night work, education and leadership
Indra Nooyi paid for her Yale studies by working overnight. The former PepsiCo chief says effort earned respect and leadership requires years of learning.
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business2 min read10/25/2026Emirates considers expanding its US network
Denver, Detroit and Philadelphia are among the cities Emirates may serve as more efficient aircraft create opportunities for growth.
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business2 min read10/25/2026How learning and courage shaped a KFC leader’s career
Catherine Tan-Gillespie rose from washing dishes to leading KFC’s US business by seeking learning opportunities and workplaces where she could be herself.
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business2 min read10/25/2026Quebec’s maple syrup reserve nears empty after US buying surge
Extra American purchases ahead of expected tariffs helped drain Quebec’s maple syrup reserve. Production continues, and producers say supplies are secure for the coming year.
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ai2 min read10/24/2026AI job losses could rise when the economy weakens
Goldman Sachs estimates that AI could replace up to 9% of workers. Its economists expect the disruption to become greater during an economic downturn.
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ai2 min read10/24/2026Warp Sciences raises $215 million to automate drug development work
Former OpenAI science leader Kevin Weil has launched a company that aims to bring a stage of drug development to an automated US laboratory.
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business2 min read10/23/2026Chick-fil-A puts Sunday breaks ahead of extra sales
Despite growing US sales, Chick-fil-A has no plans to open on Sundays. Chief executive Andrew Cathy says the weekly break matters to employees.
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business2 min read10/22/2026Tesla and SpaceX consider joining together
Special committees are examining a possible merger supported by Elon Musk. However, no terms have been agreed, and approval from Tesla shareholders remains a major requirement.
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ai2 min read10/21/2026Anthropic plans public benefit fund as sales rise
Anthropic's quarterly revenue rose by about 46% before a planned stock market listing. Separately, the company proposed a fund holding 5% of its shares to support projects that benefit society.
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business2 min read10/21/2026Brazil approves a move towards a 40-hour working week
Senators voted 75 to one for a constitutional change that cuts weekly working hours in stages and gives full-time employees two paid days off.
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business2 min read10/20/2026Shaq explains how he built his advertising business
Shaquille O’Neal says control of his name and logo, affordable products and personal beliefs guide his business choices.
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ai2 min read10/20/2026Germany prepares AI partnership after Nvidia chief's warning
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang says Europe needs to act faster on AI, while Germany prepares to support its use in industry.
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business2 min read10/19/2026Overseas accounts may hide the size of China’s US debt holdings
China’s recorded holdings of US government debt have fallen, but an expert says overseas banks may hold additional assets on its behalf.
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business2 min read10/19/2026Netflix chooses Peter Rice to lead its content business
Former Disney television chairman Peter Rice will replace Bela Bajaria at Netflix. The appointment follows an announcement of around 1,000 job cuts.
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business2 min read10/19/2026The advice behind Ron Vachris's rise at Costco
Ron Vachris worked his way from forklift driver to chief executive, guided by his father's advice about choosing the right company.
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business2 min read10/19/2026Airlines use chef partnerships to refresh premium cabins
Famous chefs are helping airlines improve meals for premium passengers, offering a quicker change than replacing seats.
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business2 min read10/18/2026TSMC sets another profit record while planning cautiously for 2027
Strong AI demand helped TSMC achieve its sixth consecutive record quarterly profit. The company is expanding its factories despite concerns about costs and the economy.
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