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SpaceX eyes possible record IPO. What's behind the hype

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SpaceX has transformed the aerospace industry with its reusable rockets — radically lowering the cost of lifting satellites into space while bringing internet service to all corners of the globe with its Starlink network.

Now, Elon Musk's privately held company is eyeing what could be the largest initial public offering ever as it faces ...Read more

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6 women targeted by serial Denver rapist sue Hinge, Tinder

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She met him on Hinge.

The two gathered for drinks in Denver’s Highland neighborhood in January 2023. Two shots later, Alexa said she was “completely intoxicated” at a level that did not match the number of drinks she had. She remembers tripping up the stairs to his apartment, but that’s where her memory of the night ends.

She slowly ...Read more

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Kraft Heinz names former Kellogg CEO to helm Chicago packaged food giant ahead of planned split next year

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Kraft Heinz has named veteran Chicago-based executive Steve Cahillane as CEO beginning Jan. 1, taking the reins of the packaged food giant as it prepares to split into two companies.

Cahillane most recently served as chairman and CEO of Kellanova, the Chicago-based snack foods spinoff from cereal-maker Kellogg, which was acquired by Mars in a $...Read more

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Jeep to recalled 4xe owners: 'Please accept our sincerest apologies'

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Jeep's CEO on Tuesday apologized and promised $100 gift cards in a note to owners of the brand's plug-in hybrids, who have dealt with as many as three recalls over battery fire risk in the past two years.

Bob Broderdorf said most of the brand's Wrangler and Grand Cherokee 4xe hybrids aren't affected by the battery problems but acknowledged the ...Read more

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Spirit Airlines eyes merger with Frontier amid restructuring

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Bankrupt Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. is in discussions to merge with Frontier Group Holdings, people familiar with the matter said.

A transaction could be announced as soon as this month, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the matter is confidential. The discussions are ongoing and could end without a deal taking place, ...Read more

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Port of Los Angeles records bustling 2025 but expects trade to fall off next year

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The Port of Los Angeles expects it will move than 10 million container units for the second year in a row despite President Trump's tariffs — but that number is likely to drop off in 2026 as the fallout of the administration's trade war persists.

This year's volume will reflect a decision by importers to get ahead of the tariffs before the ...Read more

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California, other states sue Trump for blocking EV charging funds

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California led a coalition of 16 states Tuesday to sue the Trump administration in an effort to free up billions of dollars in federal funds intended to build and repair electric vehicle charging stations that it argues the White House has illegally blocked.

Attorney General Rob Bonta said the U.S. Department of Transportation did not have the ...Read more

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After a difficult 2025, here's what could be ahead for UPS

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While a company’s stock price doesn’t always tell the whole story, Sandy Springs, Georgia-based UPS’ shares have certainly been telling one in 2025.

This year, the global shipping giant’s stock reached lows it hadn’t seen since the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the markets in 2020.

Nearly a year ago, UPS shares tumbled nearly 20% after...Read more

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Amazon distribution center at LAX sells for record price

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An Amazon warehouse near the gates of Los Angeles International Airport has sold for a record price as logistics centers near transportation hubs grow in value.

The real estate investment arm of global financial services firm Morgan Stanley recently paid $211 million for the distribution center on 98th Street amid several private long-term ...Read more

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Michael Hiltzik: Serious backlash to a Netflix/Warner Bros deal may come from European regulators

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If you're looking for where the most crucial governmental backlash to a merger deal involving Warner Bros. Discovery, you might want to turn your attention east — to Europe, where regulators are girding to take an early look at any such deal.

Both of the leading bidders — Netflix, which has the blessing of the WBD board, and Paramount, ...Read more

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Medline survives tariffs, delays on road to biggest US 2025 IPO

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Medline Inc.’s long-delayed initial public offering is on track to raise the most of any listing this year, as investors keen on the medical supply company’s business model look past its rocky path back to the public markets.

The company, which was taken private in 2021 by Blackstone Inc., Carlyle Group Inc. and Hellman & Friedman in a $34 ...Read more

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Citadel leaves Chicago tower as city alarmed by 'job killer' tax

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Citadel is shrinking its footprint in Chicago three years after billionaire owner Ken Griffin left for Florida, moving the company’s remaining operations in the city out of the downtown tower that was named for it, according to people familiar with the matter.

The company, which also shifted its headquarters to Miami in 2022, is relocating ...Read more

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No degree, no job? Tighter labor market leaves many with fewer options

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Cheryl Wilson’s résumé is near perfect.

She has worked all her life, notching decades of experience at back-to-back corporate jobs that often tapped her to train new hires.

But after a software company laid her off two years ago, the 64-year-old has struggled to land a new job for the first time in her career.

Because for all her ...Read more

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PayPal applies to become a bank as US loosens regulatory reins

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PayPal Holdings Inc. applied to become a bank in the U.S., looking to take advantage of the Trump administration’s openness to financial-technology companies entering the banking system.

The payments-focused firm submitted applications to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Utah Department of Financial Institutions to form a Utah-...Read more

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UPS buys hundreds of robots to unload trucks in automation push

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United Parcel Service Inc. will invest $120 million in 400 robots used to unload trucks, according to people familiar with the matter, revealing new details on the logistics giant’s $9 billion automation plan that aims to boost profits by decreasing labor costs.

Unloading trucks and shipping containers at warehouse docks is mostly done by ...Read more

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Ford to redeploy EV unit plants for gas, hybrid and energy storage products

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In a major move away from electric vehicles, Ford Motor Co. will take a majority of $19.5 billion in special charges in the fourth quarter of 2025 as it restructures its Model e division to be profitable by 2029 and reutilizes EV plants for other applications.

The Dearborn, Michigan, automaker will focus on higher-return products and businesses...Read more

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NY gives final approval to three NYC casinos, but with a warning

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The die is cast, with New York City getting three outer-borough casinos after a pivotal final vote Monday.

In an expected move, the New York State Gaming Commission decided to grant licenses to the single Bronx and two Queens applications during a meeting at Riverbank State Park in Manhattan. The winners are Genting Group’s existing Resorts ...Read more

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What happens to Roombas now that the company has declared bankruptcy?

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Roomba maker IRobot filed for bankruptcy and will go private after being acquired by its Chinese supplier Picea Robotics.

Founded 35 years ago, the Massachusetts company pioneered the development of home vacuum robots and grew to become one of the most recognizable American consumer brands.

Over the years, it lost ground to Chinese competitors...Read more

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Jeep plug-in hybrid owners have 'trust issues' after latest recalls

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Jeep's popular plug-in hybrids have been hit with multiple serious recalls in recent months, and owners — a loyal group who often trade tips and photos of their rigs online — are getting increasingly fed up.

First came an over-the-air software update glitch in mid-October that led to many Wrangler 4xe drivers suddenly losing power on the ...Read more

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11 AI-powered apps that help you save money

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Most Americans feel uncomfortable with their emergency savings — and for good reason. According to Bankrate’s latest research, building a financial cushion feels impossible when you’re drowning in forgotten subscriptions, overpaying for everything and manually tracking expenses that slip through the cracks.

AI-powered finance apps solve ...Read more