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Amazon cuts jobs in strategically important robotics division - Business Insider
business 2026/03/04 19:25:00

Amazon cuts jobs in strategically important robotics division - Business Insider

Amazon’s e-commerce operations rely on thousands of robots to automate warehouse operations. Still, this division hasn’t avoided job cuts.

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Burger King CEO Dunks On McD's Counterpart By Eating Burger Like He's Had One Before - OutKick
business 2026/03/04 19:00:37

Burger King CEO Dunks On McD's Counterpart By Eating Burger Like He's Had One Before - OutKick

Burger King’s CEO trolls McDonald’s after the Big Arch rollout, firing back with a Whopper bite that reignites classic fast-food corporate warfare.

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Bettors wagered $54 million on Khamenei’s death. Now they’re not getting paid. - The Washington Post
business 2026/03/04 18:45:14

Bettors wagered $54 million on Khamenei’s death. Now they’re not getting paid. - The Washington Post

Kalshi, a prediction market site, has sparked outrage after freezing $54 million in bets on the death of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, citing a rule against profiting from death.

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Iranian drone strikes on Amazon data centers highlight tech’s exposure - The Seattle Times
business 2026/03/04 18:38:35

Iranian drone strikes on Amazon data centers highlight tech’s exposure - The Seattle Times

Amazon is facing cloud computing disruptions in the Middle East after drone strikes affected three data centers.

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Target's new CEO says fresh eyes and respecting core values will help him regain customer trust - ABC News
business 2026/03/04 18:10:09

Target's new CEO says fresh eyes and respecting core values will help him regain customer trust - ABC News

Target plans to spend billions of dollars this year to end a persistent sales slump and to regain its image as a fun place to shop for stylish clothing, housewares, beauty products and packaged food at affordable prices

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Downdetector and Speedtest sold to Accenture for $1.2 billion - The Verge
business 2026/03/04 17:35:05

Downdetector and Speedtest sold to Accenture for $1.2 billion - The Verge

Accenture has reached a deal to purchase Ookla’s platforms, including Downdetector and Speedtest, from Ziff Davis for $1.2 billion.

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