**Avelo Airlines Expands at ILM with New Intl. Routes and 50 New Aircraft** Key Takeaways: Avelo Airlines launched its first international flight from Wilmington to Punta Cana. The airline announced a major fleet order of 50 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft starting in 2026. Plans for expanded service and hiring are underway as ILM grows in partnership … Read more
**Surplus Sid’s Carrboro Closure Puts Spotlight on Owner Barry Keith’s Next Move** Key Takeaways: Longtime Carrboro Army surplus store Surplus Sid’s has shut down after decades of operation Owner Barry Keith has not publicly announced his future plans but is said to be considering retirement or a new venture The closure marks the end of … Read more
**Legal Showdown Over American Dream Mall’s Sunday Operations Heats Up** Key Takeaways: American Dream mall is facing a lawsuit from Paramus over alleged Blue Laws violations The mall argues state land ownership exempts it from Bergen County’s Sunday closure rules Both the mall’s developer and state land authority have filed motions to dismiss the suit … Read more
**AWS Expands Storage Gateway to Support Nutanix AHV Amid Shift in Virtualization** Key Takeaways: AWS Storage Gateway now supports Nutanix AHV, a KVM-based hypervisor from Nutanix The update broadens AWS’s hybrid storage capabilities across more virtualization platforms This move comes as businesses seek VMware alternatives following Broadcom’s acquisition SEATTLE, WA — Amazon Web Services (AWS) … Read more
**Are Banks Open on Christmas Eve 2025? What You Need to Know** Key Takeaways: Banks will be open on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) and Dec. 26, 2025, but closed on Christmas Day. President Trump signed an executive order declaring Dec. 24 and Dec. 26 as one-time federal holidays. The temporary federal holiday status does not … Read more
**Kevin O’Leary Weighs In on TikTok Sale as Ellison Family Expands Empire** Key Takeaways: Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison leads a group acquiring TikTok’s U.S. operations. Kevin O’Leary, entrepreneur and investor, is trending after commenting on the deal. The Ellison family’s control of media assets raises concerns over content moderation and influence. New York — Entrepreneur … Read more
**Rivian R1S Taps Nokian’s Hakkapeliitta R5 as Official Winter Tire** Key Takeaways: Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV named official winter tire for the Rivian R1 series Nokian aims to capitalize on growing EV and winter tire market synergy Announcement aligns with Rivian’s push toward performance and safety in harsh climates New York, NY — The search for … Read more
**Airtel Africa Partners with Starlink to Launch Satellite Mobile Service by 2026** Key Takeaways: Airtel Africa and SpaceX’s Starlink will launch a satellite-based direct-to-cell service The initiative will cover all 14 Airtel Africa markets, starting in 2026 The service aims to bridge mobile connectivity gaps in underserved regions Nairobi — “Starlink” is trending after Airtel … Read more
**GameStop Sales Slide Despite Bright Spot in Collectibles Segment** Key Takeaways: GameStop’s Q1 sales dropped 29% year-over-year Only the collectibles division posted modest growth Retailer warns investors of potential cash shortfall Grapevine, Texas — Shares of GME are trending as video game retailer GameStop Corp. reported a substantial drop in sales, underscoring ongoing struggles to … Read more
**Renewed Push for Local: ‘Made in America’ Holiday Gift Guide Spurs Online Surge** Key Takeaways: The “Made in America” holiday gift guide surged in search interest amid holiday shopping ramp-ups. New state-by-state lists were published this week highlighting local artisans and businesses. Economic and political factors are fueling consumer interest in domestically made products. New … Read more