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Magic Johnson quietly built 105 Starbucks stores in underserved urban neighborhoods; in 2010, he sold his stake back to Starbucks in a deal reported at about $75 millionIn 1998, Starbucks teamed up with basketball legend Magic Johnson to establish coffee shops in urban neighborhoods lacking access to qualit...- 'We carry Africa in our hearts and will build partnership for generations to come': JaishankarIndia's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is visiting Ghana to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss strategic cooperation. He he...
- Goodman's Japanese data centre comes under fire following Sydney site setbackThe dispute with residents in Japan is part of a broader global backlash against data centres, as local communities raise concerns about th...
- ‘Most jobs in Maryland in history’: Governor lauds Anduril’s $6.6 billion submarine project at Baltimore shipyard to create over 3000 direct jobsAnduril is set to invest $3.7 billion in a new shipyard located in Maryland, aimed at enhancing job opportunities in the region. This facil...
- Nelly bought a Missouri Mansion for $1.925 million in 2002; 19 years later, the abandoned 11,000-square-foot property hit the market for just $599,000Rapper Nelly sold off his long-abandoned Missouri mansion for $599,000 in 2021 after the 11,000-square-foot property remained unfinished fo...
- Michael Jordan pledges $10 million to University of North Carolina, supporting social work students. Honours his beloved motherIn a heartfelt gesture, Michael Jordan has pledged $10 million to the University of North Carolina, intending to support the School of Soci...
- Navya Naveli Nanda announces Naveli Ventures to back India's frontier foundersThe firm will invest through direct startup investments, institutional funds, co-investments, and academic and IP partnerships. Naveli Vent...
- Fast-track permits turn Spain's Aragon into a $70 billion data centre magnet, but at what cost?Aragon, a sparsely populated region of northeast Spain, has become one of Europe's fastest-growing digital infrastructure hubs due to what ...
- Indian businesses must focus on BIMSTEC beyond traditional marketsA conference on business opportunities in BIMSTEC countries took place in Delhi. Indian businesses learned about potential partnerships for...
- As Thailand cracks down on foreigners, a tourist paradise reconsiders its welcomeThailand is facing a growing backlash against foreign influence in its tourist hotspots, particularly southern islands such as Koh Phangan,...
- Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott gave $30 million to Silicon Valley housing group; here’s how her mega donation could help create affordable homes across the Bay AreaMacKenzie Scott has made headlines by donating $30 million to Housing Trust Silicon Valley, a game-changing support for the nonprofit. This...
- Billionaire George Kaiser helped turn a neglected Arkansas River waterfront into a $465 million park. Millions now visit itSituated along Tulsa's riverfront, Gathering Place represents an ambitious transformation into a bustling community hub. Designed to combat...
- Singhania family’s JKC Sports plans ₹150 crore sports infrastructure expansionJKC Sports intends to invest ₹100 to ₹150 crore in sports infrastructure and technology over four years. The venture has already invested a...
- Want to do NASA research? 24 new US projects backed by $23 million will let citizen scientists hunt comets, study space weather and explore Earth data — all you need to knowNASA has selected 24 organizations to partake in a new Science Activation portfolio aimed at public engagement. This initiative will provid...
- Amazon to invest $1 billion over five years in US data center communitiesIn a bold move, Amazon has pledged to pour more than $1 billion into the communities hosting its data centers, aiming to alleviate worries ...
- NBA superstar LeBron James turned his hometown connection into a school that gives children more than classroomsLeBron James established the I PROMISE School in Akron, dedicated to aiding students who require both academic guidance and personal suppor...
- Govt invites global mining players to India Mining Week 2026India has invited the global mining community to participate in India Mining Week 2026, scheduled for November. This event aims to foster i...
- Vera Vita Living to invest Rs 250 cr to build homes for elderly in HyderabadVera Vita Living LLP is set to invest Rs 250 crore in a groundbreaking housing initiative dedicated to senior citizens. The project, which ...
- Not even $10,000 per household could convince this rural Pennsylvania town to stop protesting an AI data center projectA Pennsylvania town was offered $10,000 for each of its roughly 4,500 households as part of a proposed AI data center project, but many res...
- 98-Year-old Iowa man finally receives high school diploma 80 years after leaving school. You'll be shocked to know why!At 98, Paul Little received an honorary diploma, honouring his extraordinary commitment to education. Dropping out of high school at 16 to ...
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