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What we are reading January 16, 2024

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Office real estate has never been this empty and we are rounding up many of the stories that made the news this week in business, technology, and culture.

The California wildfires could be leaving deeper inequality in their wake
The fires burned through a haven for generations of Black families avoiding discriminatory housing practices. Rebuilding may be out of reach for many.
AP NewsTERRY TANG
Nordstrom raises sales outlook after holiday season was better than feared
CEO Erik Nordstrom credited the company’s “efforts to remain competitive in the promotional environment and the strength of our offering.”
CNBCMelissa Repko
Have the past 10 years of Democratic politics been a disaster?
A conversation with Matthew Yglesias.
VoxEric Levitz
Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery call off plans to launch Venu sports streaming service
Venu was first announced in February and intended to combine the live sports assets of Fox, WBD and Disney-owned ESPN.
CNBCAlex Sherman,Sara Salinas
Edward J Wisniowski

Edward J Wisniowski

Ed Wisniowski is a software development veteran. He specializes in improving organization product ownership, helping developers become better artisans, and attempting to scale agile in organizations.
Sugar Grove, IL