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Apr 29 2026BUSINESS

Small Business Wins Big with Food-Themed Hair Clips Despite Debt and Tariffs

A San Francisco company turned a $90, 000 debt into a $2 million business by selling playful hair clips shaped like food. Jenny Lemons, the brand behind strawberries, sardines, and rainbow chard clips, absorbs tariff costs instead of raising prices. The owner argues that hiking prices would hurt sal

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Apr 29 2026BUSINESS

Small shops fear more train shutdowns will break them

The G train in Brooklyn is taking another long nap. For ten more weekends through 2026 it will stay parked, plus some overnight weekday snoozes. Local leaders say the MTA keeps launching the same summer track fixes they tried last year and the year before, making the same promises that never seem qu

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Apr 29 2026BUSINESS

Dupont Circle shops struggle while city builds new park above busy road

A big construction project in Dupont Circle is causing problems for small businesses. The city is building a park on top of an underpass and adding bike lanes and sidewalks. Officials say it will make the area safer and nicer, but shop owners say they’re losing customers because of the work. One ba

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Apr 29 2026BUSINESS

Portland coffee shop forced to shut down over safety and paperwork issues

A Portland coffee shop called Y%F Coffee has been ordered to close after city inspectors found multiple problems. The shop sits in a building that had been empty for over a decade before it opened earlier this year. City officials say the business never got the proper license or paperwork to operate

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Apr 28 2026BUSINESS

Oprah’s New Podcast Journey Hits Amazon

A new chapter begins for Oprah Winfrey as her podcast partners with Amazon, thanks to a multi‑year deal announced recently. The agreement gives the streaming giant exclusive rights to distribute and advertise “The Oprah Podcast, ” which will now feature two new episodes each week starting in summer.

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Apr 28 2026BUSINESS

A Life of Swag, Service and Sweet Feasts

Norman Cohn was a man who turned simple ideas into big successes. He began selling holiday‑themed food to local shops while still in high school, and that first venture sparked a long career of owning dozens of companies. In the 1960s he and his father bought the Advertising Specialty Institut

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Apr 28 2026BUSINESS

Port Gains Surpass Expectations Amid Global Turbulence

The Alabama Port Authority board met Tuesday to review the year’s progress, and the results were brighter than many had predicted. CEO Doug Otto highlighted that the port’s total earnings now reach $52. 8 million, a full $21 million above the forecast for this period. With half the fiscal year alrea

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Apr 28 2026BUSINESS

Guiding Growth When the Future Feels Uncertain

In a world that feels like it’s spinning too fast, many leaders in the impact space get stuck trying to predict every twist and turn. That kind of planning can keep them in a loop of “maybe” where nothing gets done and worries grow. Instead, the advice is simple: look at the core purpose of your org

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Apr 28 2026BUSINESS

Hot HOKA Savings: Grab the Best Deals Before They Vanish

The most popular HOKA shoes are on sale, but the best colors and sizes are quickly disappearing. This week’s discounts cover a range of styles, from light everyday trainers to cushioned long‑distance shoes and commuter‑friendly sneakers. The Mach 6, a lightweight running shoe praised for its speed,

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Apr 28 2026BUSINESS

Las Vegas gets a $10 billion sports and entertainment makeover

Las Vegas is about to get a massive new playground worth $10 billion, spread across 63 acres right on the Strip. The project isn’t just another casino or hotel—it’s a full-blown sports and entertainment empire with stadiums, arenas, and even a broadcasting hub. The plan includes a 50, 000-seat stadi

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