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Why Excite Could Have Bought Google For Just $750,000

Why Excite Could Have Bought Google For Just $750,000

Hugh Fort

Excite had the chance to buy a stake in the tech giant, but negotiations broke down.

SoftBank Invests $1.5 Billion in OpenAI as Employees Gain Liquidity Option

SoftBank Invests $1.5 Billion in OpenAI as Employees Gain Liquidity Option

Nagasunder

SoftBank has made a significant move in the artificial intelligence sector, investing $1.5 billion into OpenAI through a tender offer ...

Vauxhall Factory Closure Sparks Industry and Government Clash Over EV Mandates

UK Vauxhall Factory To Close, putting 1,100 jobs at Risk

Nagasunder

The UK automotive industry faces a fresh upheaval as Stellantis, owner of Vauxhall, announced plans to close its historic van ...

U.S. Travel Companies Announce Layoffs and Cost-Cutting Ahead of 2025

US Travel Companies Announce Layoffs and Cost-Cutting Ahead of 2025

Nagasunder

The US travel industry is bracing for a challenging 2025 as declining demand from lower-income consumers prompts major companies to ...

Intel Secures Up to $7.9 Billion U.S. Government Award for Chip-Plant Construction

Intel Secures $7.9 Billion US Government Award for Chip-Plant Construction

Nagasunder

The US government has granted Intel up to $7.87 billion to fund new chip plants across four states. The grant ...

Why Machine Learning Engineers Are Essential at OpenAI

Why Machine Learning Engineers Are Essential At OpenAI

Hugh Fort

At OpenAI, Machine Learning Engineers are responsible for building, optimizing, and deploying the models that power cutting-edge AI solutions. From ...

Urban Myths About America's Most Famous Brands

Urban Myths About America’s Most Famous Brands

Hugh Fort

Some companies have even created websites purely to expose myths that aren't true.

Bull Riders Risk Being Trampled To Death To Entertain The Crowds

Bull Riders Risk Being Trampled To Death To Entertain The Crowds

Kris Paterson

Bull Riding originated in the ranches of the American West as a test of a cowboy's skill and bravery, but it's very dangerous.

Black Friday Scams on the Rise: How to Stay Safe While Shopping

13 Scams Everyone Needs To Be Aware Of

Hugh Fort

Scammers are becoming more sophisticated and are particularly taking advantage of technology to make their cons more convincing.

Wind Turbine Technicians: $61k A Year For America's Fastest Growing Job

Wind Turbine Technicians: $61k A Year For America’s Fastest Growing Job

Hugh Fort

Wind turbine technicians, or “windtechs,” play a crucial role in the maintenance and repair of gigantic wind turbines. The job ...

Employer-Reported Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Drop by 8.4% in 2023

Employer-Reported Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Drop by 8.4% in 2023

Hugh Fort

Workplace injuries in the US have saw a significant drop in 2023. The new figures from the US Bureau of ...

Trump’s Tariffs Plan What It Means for US Businesses and Consumers

Trump’s Tariffs Plan: What It Means for US Businesses and Consumers

Hugh Fort

President-elect Donald Trump is proposing a radical overhaul of the US’s tax system, including introducing tariffs. One of his main ...

9 Times Massive Businesses Branched Out In Weird Directions

The Amazing Story Of The “Pepsi Navy”

Hugh Fort

A shrewd marketing move saw the company become the first from a capitalist country to sell behind the Iron Curtain

Spooky Business: How Companies Use Halloween to Boost Employee Engagement

Spooky Business: How Companies Use Halloween to Boost Employee Engagement

Kris Paterson

As Halloween approaches, many companies are embracing the festive spirit to engage employees in creative and meaningful ways.

Top 10 Companies with the Best Employee Benefits

10 Companies With The Best Employee Benefits

Kris Paterson

In today’s competitive job market, employee benefits are becoming just as important as salary when it comes to attracting and retaining top talent.

eBay logo on company building

What’s It Like To Work At eBay?

Kris Paterson

In the bustling world of e-commerce, eBay stands out as a pioneer, having established a vast online marketplace where millions buy and sell

What's it like to work at Walmart?

What’s It Like To Work At Walmart?

Kris Paterson

Working at Walmart, the largest retailer in the world, offers a unique and multifaceted experience that varies widely depending on the position and level of the organization.

Top 10 Eco-Friendly Companies Leading the Way

Top 10 Eco-Friendly Companies Leading the Way

Kris Paterson

As concerns about climate change and environmental sustainability grow, more companies are taking bold steps to reduce their ecological footprint and promote sustainable practices.

Pocket Watch Thief William Thompson Was The Original "Con Man"

The Original “Con Man” Stole Pocket Watches In New York

Hugh Fort

Criminal historians believe it was a man called William Thompson, who operated in New York in the 1840s.

Companies That Came Back From The Brink Of Collapse

Companies That Came Back From The Brink Of Collapse

Hugh Fort

Some of the biggest companies have been on the brink.

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