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Amazon to invest $10bn in North Carolina data centres
Verdict
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June 5, 2025
Tech giant Amazon has announced a $10bn investment in the US state of North Carolina to expand its data centre infrastructure. The project aims to support advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing technologies. The...
US housing market now has 500K more sellers than buyers — and it’s leading to a shift in the balance of power
Yahoo Finance
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June 7, 2025
The tables are turning in the U.S. housing market, and this time, buyers are calling the shots. There are an estimated 1.9 million homes for sale across the country, but only about 1.5 million active homebuyers. That leaves a gap of nearly 500,000...
Money Matters: From hiring slowdowns to multi-billion-dollar tech investments in North Carolina
WSLS - Virginia
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June 5, 2025
From a slowdown in hiring to a multi-billion-dollar tech investment in North Carolina, there’s plenty making headlines in the business world Thursday morning. There are also car recalls you need to know about. 10 News Anchors Jenna Zibton and John...
Trump Did It: Executives & Administrators Are Increasingly Using TDI To Fight DEI
Zero Hedge
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Authored by Jonathan Turley, “Trump made me do it.” Across the country, this is a virtual mantra being mouthed everywhere from businesses to higher education. Corporations are eliminating woke programs. Why? Trump did it. Universities are...
A Grip on Sports: The House settlement is approved but there is no way its adoption will be a panacea for college athletics’ economic issues
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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A GRIP ON SPORTS • Public relations specialists will tell anyone that will listen, and pay them, to release good news early in the day – and week. Bad news? Around 5 p.m. in the East. On Friday. As everyone is headed out of town. Which makes us...
Hooters abruptly closes dozens of locations, including in South Carolina, North Carolina
WYFF 4 - South Carolina
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June 5, 2025
Hooters abruptly closes dozens of locations, including in South Carolina, North Carolina The restaurant chain filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 8:23 AM EDT Jun 5, 2025 IN TIME FOR NEWS TO GO. WE...
Beef sold in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia recalled for potential E. coli contamination
WYFF 4 - South Carolina
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June 5, 2025
DAYS. WELL, A HEALTH ALERT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. A BRAND OF GROUND BEEF SOLD IN MARYLAND MAY CONTAIN E COLI. WHOLE FOODS MARKETS SOLD THE ORGANIC RANCHER GROUND BEEF. THE AFFECTED BEEF HAD A USE OR FREEZE BY DATE OF JUNE 19TH AND...
Report details damage caused by Helene to WNC’s transportation infrastructure
BPR News - North Carolina
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June 9, 2025
A report details the damage Hurricane Helene caused to Western North Carolina’s transportation infrastructure. The study indicates the cost of recovery could put a strain on other parts of the North Carolina Department of Transportation budget....
North Carolina sees widespread rise in inflation-adjusted housing values
North Raleigh Today - North Carolina
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June 3, 2025
The recent analysis of housing values in North Carolina reveals a significant increase in inflation-adjusted median home values from 2014 to 2023. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), the median home value has...
Amazon to invest $10 billion in North Carolina for new data center and AI hub
United News of Bangladesh
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Amazon announced plans Wednesday to invest $10 billion in a major new campus in North Carolina, aimed at expanding its data center and artificial intelligence capabilities. The project is expected to significantly boost the economy in Richmond...
Amazon to Spend $10 Billion on North Carolina Data Centers for AI Expansion
Decrypt
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June 5, 2025
In brief Amazon is investing $10 billion in North Carolina to build data centers supporting AI infrastructure, creating at least 500 high-skilled jobs. The company is also reportedly developing humanoid robots for delivery tasks, testing them in a...
South Carolina Will Host the 2025 Michelin Guide American South Ceremony
Eater
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June 9, 2025
Greenville, South Carolina, is set to host the 2025 Michelin Guide ceremony for the American South. The newly extended guide will cover restaurants from Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, in addition to...
Rising tariffs could spike summer essentials costs by up to 60% in North Carolina
WRAL 5 - North Carolina
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Whether you're firing up the grill, or heading to the beach those tariffs could also impact on some summer staples. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates tariffs could cost the average American household around $4,000 a year, and that’s because...
Amazon Expands Cloud, AI Footprint With $10 Billion Data Center Investment In North Carolina
Benzinga
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Amazon.com Inc. AMZN announced plans on Wednesday to invest $10 billion in North Carolina data center infrastructure to support artificial intelligence and cloud computing technologies, marking one of the largest investments in state history. What...
Duke Energy allocates $500k for storm readiness in North Carolina
North Raleigh Today - North Carolina
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June 4, 2025
Duke Energy Ohio President Lynn J. Good | Duke Energy OhioDuke Energy Ohio President Lynn J. Good | Duke Energy Ohio As North Carolina braces for another storm season, Duke Energy has announced its support for local emergency response...
Amazon to invest $10B in North Carolina for AI data centers
FOX Business
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Arm CEO Rene Haas discusses Big Tech pledging billions for AI on 'The Claman Countdown.' Amazon is investing $10 billion to create data centers in North Carolina aimed at expanding its artificial intelligence and cloud computing technology...
Barrio Burrito Bar surpasses 1,500 franchisee commitments
Restaurant Dive
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Dive Brief: BurritoBar USA has surpassed 1,500 contractually committed franchise units for Barrio Burrito Bar with its latest signings of master franchise agreements, the company said in an emailed press release. The commitments call for 107 units...
'Screeching halt': House Republicans just axed major red state cash cow
Raw Story
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June 9, 2025
WASHINGTON — Clean energy manufacturers and advocates say they’re perplexed how the repeal of tax credits in President Donald Trump’s “one big beautiful bill” will keep their domestic production lines humming across the United States, particularly...
Amazon to launch $10B data center upgrade in North Carolina
mHealthIntelligence
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Amazon on Wednesday said it would invest $10 billion to expand data center infrastructure in North Carolina to boost artificial intelligence and cloud computing technology and includes plans to develop a 20-building campus.The company said its...
FrostPoint Capital Acquires 33,455 SF Retail Center in High Point, North Carolina
REBusinessOnline
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June 4, 2025
23HIGH POINT, N.C. — FrostPoint Capital, a privately held real estate investment and management firm based in West Palm Beach, Fla., has purchased a 33,455-square-foot retail center in High Point, a city in North Carolina’s Triad region. Berkeley...