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Sep 28 2023
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GameStop Names Ryan Cohen as Chief Executive
Cohen, who has reported a roughly 12% stake in GameStop, won’t receive compensation for serving as CEO and chairman, the company said Thursday. Cohen, who gained a reputation in the retail sector after founding and selling the e-commerce site to PetSmart in 2017, joined the GameStop board as a director in early 2021 and rose to chairman that June as part of a restructuring of GameStop’s board
Wall Street Journal (News)Aug 17 2023
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Chambers announces run for Indiana governor - The Republic News
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s former commerce secretary, Brad Chambers, announced Thursday that he’s entered the 2024 Indiana governor’s race, joining several other Republicans in seeking their party’s nomination for the state’s top post. Chambers said he filed paperwork Thursday with the Indiana Secretary of State’s office formally creating a gubernatorial campaign committee. Gov. Eric Holcomb
The Republic NewsSep 28 2023
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Embattled Hawaiian Electric CEO Hauled Before Congress at First Hearing on Deadly Maui Fire
Hawaiian Electric CEO Shelee Kimura will face a barrage of questions from U.S. lawmakers Thursday at the first congressional hearing on the Aug. 8 Maui fires that killed at least 97 people and destroyed the seaside town of Lahaina. In prepared testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Kimura repeats the company's claims that a fire sparked by a downed power line was handily
The MessengerOct 21 2023
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China strikes back with restrictions on mineral critical to Biden EV push
China announced plans on Friday to restrict exports of graphite, an essential ingredient in building batteries for electric vehicles, on national security grounds, according to the Ministry of Commerce and General Administration of Customs.
The move is a threat to President Joe Biden's goals for electrifying the U.S. car fleet.
The new rules, which are expected to be implemented
Washington ExaminerSep 27 2023
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First congressional hearing on Maui wildfire to focus on island's sole electric provider and grid
Hawaii’s top public utility officials and the president of Hawaiian Electric are expected to testify in a congressional hearing about the role the electrical grid played in last month’s deadly Maui wildfire. Members of a U.S. House Energy and Commerce subcommittee will ask Thursday about how the fire started, and whether the electrical grid in Lahaina was safe and properly maintained. It was
KRDOAug 28 2023
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U.S. to Work with China on Economy as Downturn Worsens
The United States and China have agreed to set up working groups on commerce and trade issues, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on the first day of a four-day trip to Beijing.
Her trip comes as concerns over China's economy have sent shudders through global markets and brought further concerns about the potential impact on the U.S., even as it sees the world's second largest
NewsweekSep 26 2023
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Feds, 17 states sue Amazon over antitrust allegations
U.S. regulators and 17 states are suing Amazon over allegations the e-commerce behemoth abuses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices — on and off Amazon — overcharge sellers and stifle competition. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in federal court in Amazon’s home state of Washington, is the result of a yearslong investigation into the company’s businesses and one of the most significant
San Jose Mercury NewsSep 25 2023
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Explaining the 'stuffie,' a uniquely Rhode Island food that's trying to attract tourists
Massachusetts is known for its seafood. More specifically, clam chowder, fried clams, and oysters, and the food is just one of the reasons why millions of visitors come to the Bay State every year. But what about the rest of New England? Like, Rhode Island, for example? Also known for its seafood scene, a food that might come to mind is calamari, the state appetizer that’s tossed with hot
Boston.comSep 27 2023
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First congressional hearing on Maui wildfire to focus on island's sole electric provider and grid
Hawaii's top public utility officials and the president of Hawaiian Electric are expected to testify Thursday in a congressional hearing about the role the electrical grid played in last month's deadly Maui wildfire. Members of a U.S. House Energy and Commerce subcommittee are expected to question the utility officials about how the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century began — and
QuartzOct 02 2023
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Preparations underway for 164th Mississippi State Fair
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Preparations are underway at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson for the 164th Mississippi State Fair, which takes place October 5-15. “The Mississippi State Fair is a time-honored tradition that showcases all the best livestock exhibitions, local artists and attractions, exciting shows and southern-style foods that our state has to offer,” said Commissioner of
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