BUSINESS

Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Who Should Really Lead California’s Insurance Reforms?

California’s insurance commissioner race might not grab headlines like governor or senator, but it plays a huge role in keeping homes, businesses, and the economy stable. For years, insurance companies struggled with wildfires, rising costs, and outdated rules that made it hard to adjust rates fairl

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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

Getting Connected: Local Events for Businesses and Community Building

Local events are popping up all the time in Berks County, offering chances to network, learn, and support each other. Some focus on small business growth, like the breakfast club where owners swap referrals over coffee. Others bring people together to celebrate achievements, like an annual dinner ho

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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

How Amazon mixes podcasts and shopping in sneaky ways

Amazon used to treat podcasts like a side project. Now it’s turning them into a full shopping experience. The company quietly moved most of its audio-only shows under Audible after cutting over 100 jobs from Wondery last year. The message was clear: podcasts aren’t just for listening anymore. At th

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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

Barron Trump’s New Business Sparks Debate Over Cultural Profits

At just 20 years old, Barron Trump is diving into entrepreneurship, following in his father’s business-savvy footsteps. Instead of joining the military like some critics might expect, he’s launching a yerba mate drink company called Sollos. The brand markets its products as trendy canned versions of

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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

Chef Marilyn's Restaurant Feud Raises Questions About Trust in Business Partnerships

A long-time Los Angeles soul food chef, famous for her home-style cooking, has sparked a heated debate after airing grievances against two lawyers who stepped in to help her restaurant. For over three decades, Marilyn Ann Cole, known as Chef Marilyn, ran \"Chef Marilyn’s on Crenshaw, \" a beloved sp

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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

Big Pharma\'s $11. 75 billion power move: what it means for medicine

Last weekend saw a huge shake-up in the global drug industry. Sun Pharmaceutical just announced it will take over Organon for $11. 75 billion in cash. This isn\'t just another business deal—it\'s one of the biggest healthcare mergers this year. The sudden announcement has left many wondering what th

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

New Parking Rules Aim to Clear Kalispell Main Street

The city’s parking board has pushed for tougher fines and smart technology to free up downtown spots. Instead of the old chalk marks, police plan to mount cameras on two patrol cars that read license plates, log where a car stops and when it leaves. The system will target the two‑hour limit that

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Apr 26 2026CRYPTO

Trump’s Crypto Party: Winners Meet the President While Tokens Tumble

The former U. S. president is inviting the top holders of his $TRUMP meme coin to a celebration at Mar‑a‑Lago on Saturday. The event, billed as the world’s most exclusive crypto conference, will let 297 elite investors hear his keynote and give 29 of them a special VIP reception with champagne. Th

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Apr 26 2026LIFESTYLE

Moving to Topeka: Why It Became Home for a Quarter Century

In 1999, a family left Nebraska not because they were running away, but because they felt they’d found something better. Topeka offered real benefits: homes they could afford, jobs that paid the bills, and quick trips to bigger cities like Lawrence or Kansas City. Yet the real appeal wasn’t just pra

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Apr 26 2026LIFESTYLE

A pair of food lovers turn passion into a thriving catering business

When two people with different backgrounds find common ground in food, amazing things can happen. Lindsay started baking as a teenager, working at a local club and later attending culinary school to refine her pastry skills. Tim, on the other hand, never cooked as a kid but discovered his love for f

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