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business2 min read10/27/2026New Westinghouse Factory to Expand Nuclear Fuel Production
A roughly $1 billion project in South Carolina will produce higher-energy nuclear fuel, helping existing reactors generate more electricity and operate longer between refueling stops.
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business2 min read10/26/2026Women Farmers Help Shape India’s Food Message in Europe
India’s presentation at SIAL Paris connected more sustainable farming and women’s independence with plans to reach European food buyers.
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ai2 min read10/26/2026Treasury Seeks Wider Restrictions on Technology Investments Abroad
A U.S. proposal would expand investment restrictions to more technologies and countries. It would ban some deals and require investors to report others, while excluding many financial investments.
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business2 min read10/26/2026Indra Nooyi Connects Her Overnight Job With Lessons in Leadership
The former PepsiCo chief worked overnight while attending Yale. Looking back, she emphasizes hard work and the long process of becoming a leader.
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business2 min read10/25/2026Emirates Looks at Three More US Destinations
Denver, Detroit and Philadelphia are among Emirates' possible new destinations. More efficient aircraft could support its expansion from Dubai.
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business2 min read10/25/2026How Learning and Risk-Taking Shaped KFC’s U.S. President
Catherine Tan-Gillespie valued learning over higher pay and titles. Her career took her from restaurant work at 13 to leading KFC’s U.S. business.
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business2 min read10/25/2026Quebec’s Maple Syrup Reserve Could Run Out by February
Strong US buying before expected tariffs helped drain Quebec’s backup syrup supply. Although supplies are secure for the coming year, rebuilding the reserve will depend partly on production conditions.
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ai2 min read10/24/2026AI Job Losses Could Rise When the Economy Weakens, Goldman Says
Goldman Sachs estimates that AI could displace up to 9% of workers, with slower hiring reducing employment further. An economic downturn could speed up these changes.
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ai2 min read10/24/2026Warp Sciences Raises $215 Million to Improve Drug Development
Former OpenAI science leader Kevin Weil is launching an automated US lab that will use AI to improve promising drug molecules.
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business2 min read10/23/2026Chick-fil-A Puts Sunday Breaks Ahead of Extra Sales
Andrew Cathy says family ownership allows Chick-fil-A to protect employees' weekly day off, even as the chain's sales grow.
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business2 min read10/22/2026Tesla and SpaceX Discuss Joining Forces
Special committees are studying a possible merger supported by Elon Musk. However, no terms have been agreed, and approval would require support from a majority of all Tesla shares.
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ai2 min read10/21/2026Anthropic Prepares Public Share Sale and Proposes Benefit Fund
The Claude developer reported a 46% rise in quarterly revenue as it prepares to sell shares to the public. Separately, it proposed a fund to support projects that benefit society.
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business2 min read10/21/2026Brazil Votes to Reduce the Workweek to 40 Hours
A constitutional change will gradually shorten Brazil’s workweek and give full-time employees two paid days off each week.
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business2 min read10/20/2026Shaq Shares the Thinking Behind His Advertising Deals
Shaquille O’Neal discusses owning his brand, choosing products that fit his life, and using social media responsibly.
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ai2 min read10/20/2026Germany Plans AI Partnership After Warning From Nvidia Chief
Jensen Huang has urged Europe to put AI into use more quickly. Germany is preparing a partnership with Nvidia to support AI adoption across its industries.
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business2 min read10/19/2026Overseas Accounts May Hide Some of China’s U.S. Debt Holdings
China’s reported Treasury holdings reached an 18-year low, but overseas bank accounts make the true total difficult to measure.
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business2 min read10/19/2026Peter Rice Takes Over Netflix’s Global Content Team
Netflix has appointed former Disney television leader Peter Rice to replace Bela Bajaria. The leadership change comes as the company plans about 1,000 job cuts.
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business2 min read10/19/2026The Advice Behind Ron Vachris’s Rise at Costco
Costco CEO Ron Vachris built his career over four decades without completing a college degree, guided by his father’s advice about work and success.
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business2 min read10/19/2026Airlines Use Chef Partnerships to Refresh Premium Travel
Better meals give airlines a faster way to improve their premium service than replacing seats. Partnerships with well-known chefs are becoming more common.
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business2 min read10/18/2026AI Demand Lifts TSMC's Profit, but 2027 Planning Remains Cautious
TSMC recorded its sixth consecutive quarterly profit record as AI chip demand remained strong. However, rising costs and an uncertain economy are making the company cautious about 2027.
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