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May 11 2026ENVIRONMENT

Choosing the Right Green Toilet Paper Isn’t Always Simple

Most people grab toilet paper without thinking twice, but picking the right kind can actually make a difference for the planet. Traditional toilet paper comes from trees, often cut down in places like Canada or Brazil, and its production uses huge amounts of water and energy. Even worse, the bleachi

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May 11 2026FINANCE

Chile’s economy set for modest growth as new policies take shape

Chile’s government expects the economy to expand by just over 2% this year, despite pushing forward with spending cuts and reforms aimed at attracting more investment. The administration, led by a conservative team, insists on sticking to a 4% growth goal, but admits the path won’t be smooth. With g

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May 11 2026FINANCE

Vietnam’s Financial Growth Gets a US$25 Million Boost

Vietnam’s small and medium-sized businesses just got a major financial lifeline. A Hanoi-based non-bank lender called EVF secured a US$25 million loan from an international fund to expand its services. The money comes from the OPEC Fund for International Development, a group that typically supports

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May 11 2026BUSINESS

BlackRock bets big on blockchain with new money fund plans

BlackRock is taking another step into crypto by planning two new funds that trade on blockchain instead of traditional exchanges. The move shows how Wall Street is slowly merging with digital money systems, even as regulators try to keep up. The first fund copies a well-known $6. 1 billion US Treas

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May 11 2026BUSINESS

Small businesses in Savannah show signs of growth but face tough challenges

Savannah’s economy is booming, mostly thanks to big players like the port and Hyundai’s new electric vehicle plant. But small businesses aren’t seeing the same rise. While mid-sized and large companies are growing fast, tiny businesses with under 20 workers are barely keeping up. Most of the small b

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May 11 2026SPORTS

Arkansas Razorbacks Aim to Finish Strong Against Oklahoma

The Arkansas Razorbacks aren't just playing for pride in their final regular-season SEC series—they're chasing a momentum boost that could shape their postseason future. Arkansas (33-17 overall, 14-11 SEC) faces Oklahoma (30-17, 12-13 SEC) in a series-deciding matchup Sunday at 1 p. m. , giving the

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May 11 2026BUSINESS

Shifting Furniture, Changing Lives: New Leader at Bridging

Bridging, a charity in the Twin Cities that helps people start fresh by giving them furniture and household essentials, has a new person in charge. Joel Spoonheim took over as executive director in May after working in healthcare leadership. His background includes roles at Fulcrum Health and Health

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May 11 2026LIFESTYLE

Has Time Square’s Most Troubled Building Finally Found a Way Out?

A tower that once promised luxury over Times Square now stands as a symbol of New York’s persistent building problems. Built in 1930 as a grand hotel with over 600 rooms, it even had its own underground bus terminal. But barely a year later, the Great Depression forced it into foreclosure before it

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May 10 2026POLITICS

From Lost to Leader: A Return to the Roots

Moore stepped onto a familiar field at Valley Forge Military Academy, a place that once nudged him toward a path he later tried to leave. The campus is preparing to close its middle‑school program after nearly 100 years, but the college portion will stay open. He used this moment to speak about how

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May 10 2026WEATHER

Rain‑Ready Plans for Mom’s Day

Families in New York should keep an eye on the weather if they want to spend Mother’s Day outside. The day could bring a mix of sunshine and showers, so having a backup plan is wise. A forecast from the National Weather Service shows that most areas will see plenty of sun, but pockets of rain are po

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