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Due to an internet outage (thanks CenturyLink) today’s Rip will be quite abbreviated. Apologies in advance
Davos is brining out the strangest in us, poly market pegs odds of acquiring Greenland at 70%, healthcare deal floated, Portland sees increase in foot traffic.
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(A pnw focused market recap was not an option to share while trying to do this from a phone)
Headline Roundup
Congress unveils bipartisan healthcare plan (SIA)https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/congress-unveils-bipartisan-health-bill-funding-deal
Central Oregon community college gets federal grants https://ktvz.com/news/2026/01/21/cocc-wins-major-federal-grant-to-train-next-generation-of-central-oregon-manufacturers/
Nike announced new heads of sales regions https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/01/nike-announces-new-heads-of-three-sales-geographies-including-flagging-china-region.html
Portland public schools floats plan to shed nearly 300 positions https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2026/01/portland-public-schools-floats-plan-to-shed-nearly-300-positions-to-close-50m-budget-gap.html
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