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Dec 02 2025BUSINESS

Queens to Get a Casino: What It Means for the Area

Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets, is leading a group that has won approval to build a casino in Queens. This is big news because it's one of the first casinos to be built within New York City limits. The plan is to spend $8 billion on a casino, hotel, and concert venue near Citi Field. T

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Nov 25 2025BUSINESS

Oklahoma's Business Growth Program: A Trade-Off for Companies

Oklahoma has introduced new tax rules that could impact businesses considering the Business Expansion Incentive Program. The Tax Commission has clarified that companies enrolled in this program cannot immediately use certain tax credits. Instead, they must wait until they complete the program to acc

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Nov 24 2025BUSINESS

Parma's New Indoor Thrill Park: A Slide into Fun and Jobs

Parma, Ohio, is buzzing with the news of a potential new attraction: Slick City Action Park, an indoor slide park, might soon take over the vacant spot left by Make Believe Family Fun Center. This isn't just any slide park; it's billed as the world's first indoor slide park, featuring giant slides a

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Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

Pittsburgh's Station Square Changes Hands

A new chapter begins for Pittsburgh's Station Square. WS Development, a real estate company from Massachusetts, now owns this large complex. It has restaurants, entertainment spots, and offices. The company's leader, Jeremy Sclar, is happy about this purchase. He likes the history of Station Square

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

China's Plan to Boost Economy Over Next Five Years

China's finance minister recently shared some big plans for the country's economy. Over the next five years, China aims to strengthen its fiscal policy. This means they will use different tools like taxes, government bonds, and subsidies to support economic growth. The minister mentioned that the g

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Nov 14 2025OPINION

Putting People First: A Smarter Way to Tackle Climate Change

In the middle of the Amazon, a big meeting is happening. It's called COP30. Bill Gates, a well-known philanthropist, has something important to say. He thinks these climate meetings should focus more on helping people. Instead of just talking about cutting emissions or lowering temperatures. For ma

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Harvard's New Leader: A Journey Through Many Roles

Debi Bejot, the new city administrator of Harvard, has a history of serving the city in various roles. From policing to finance, she has seen it all. This broad experience gives her a unique view of the city's needs and challenges. Bejot first came to Harvard in 1995 as a police officer. Later, she

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Nov 12 2025LIFESTYLE

Hope on the Horizon: Saudi Arabia's New Wellness Haven

Saudi Arabia is making waves with a new wellness destination called AMAALA. This place is all about living better and longer, right on the coast. It's built around three beautiful bays where the mountains meet the Red Sea. The big opening is coming up soon, and it's going to have some fancy resorts,

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Nov 07 2025BUSINESS

Rochester Takes a Big Step to Boost Local Businesses

Rochester is now part of a nationwide project to make it easier for small businesses to succeed. The city was picked to join the Regulatory Justice Initiative, which aims to remove unnecessary rules that slow down entrepreneurs. This project is led by the Mayors Innovation Project and Cities Work at

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Nov 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Shreveport's Big Bet: Can 50 Cent's Vision Revive a Struggling City?

Shreveport, Louisiana, is getting a major makeover thanks to rapper and businessman Curtis Jackson, better known as 50 Cent. He's been buying up property in the downtown area, with around 20 buildings now under his belt. His goal? To turn Shreveport into a hotspot for movies, TV shows, and entertain

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