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Apr 09 2026BUSINESS

Michigan’s big business deals: Do they really pay off?

Michigan spent over $1. 8 billion helping big companies with tax breaks and cash awards since 2022. The goal? Bring jobs and investments to the state. So far, only a fraction of those promises have turned into real hiring. In 2025, just 1, 846 jobs were created by companies getting SOAR funds—far be

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Apr 08 2026FINANCE

The quiet rise of digital cash in everyday money moves

A few years back, everyone noticed how AI chatbots suddenly popped up everywhere. But something just as big was happening in money—only no one really saw it. Behind the scenes, the pipes that move cash around the world started shifting from old bank systems to new digital tunnels. These tunnels don’

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Apr 08 2026BUSINESS

A finance chief blending tradition and fresh ideas in Napa's wine world

At 35, Kevin Johnsen runs the numbers behind California’s 10th biggest wine maker—Fior di Sole—but he sees his real job as shaping how the company grows without losing sight of its roots. He joined as finance director in 2022, became CFO a year later, and added COO in 2025. His list of responsibilit

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Apr 08 2026ENVIRONMENT

North Texas gears up for big environmental talks ahead of busy year

This April, Dallas will host a major environmental event that’s become a yearly gathering for people who care about the planet. The three-day conference, happening April 20-22 at the Hilton Anatole, isn’t just another meeting—it’s a chance for leaders from different fields to talk about how North Te

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Apr 07 2026BUSINESS

Starting smart beats rushing in for new business owners

Many new owners rush to launch without planning, believing speed beats strategy. The push to "just start" comes from the idea that hesitation kills momentum. Yet without clear direction, these businesses end up chasing every passing trend instead of building something meaningful. Their marketing zig

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Apr 04 2026BUSINESS

Tencent Music Beats the Crowd but Faces a New Rival

The biggest name in Chinese music streaming is still leading the pack, pulling in around 528 million monthly users and earning a full billion dollars from its services last quarter. Its main rival, NetEase, made only about 282 million dollars in the same period, showing how far ahead Tencent Music s

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Food for Hair: Why Omega-3s Might Be What Your Strands Need

Hair growth isn’t just about expensive products. What you eat plays a big role, yet omega-3 fatty acids often get overlooked. This nutrient helps hair stay strong by supporting the scalp and keeping hair follicles active longer. Most people worry about pollution, heat tools, or genetics, but nutriti

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Apr 02 2026OPINION

Can Mat-Su power its future with local energy?

Alaska spends a lot of time saying no to new energy ideas before really thinking them through. Every big project faces the same loud warnings—air will get worse, rivers will be harmed, salmon will vanish—no matter if it’s a road, a mine, or a power plant. But when you look closer, some projects migh

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Mar 31 2026CRYPTO

Ripple’s CEO Warns About a New Regulatory Crunch

The chief executive of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, has spoken out against what he calls a looming “Gary Gensler moment, ” warning that the crypto sector cannot handle another wave of strict regulation from the Biden administration. In a recent interview, he pointed out that markets have faced toug

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Mar 31 2026EDUCATION

Northern Nevada’s Push to Train the Next Generation of Aviation Workers

The aviation industry in Northern Nevada isn’t just about planes taking off and landing. It’s about the people behind every flight, drone delivery, and piece of equipment that keeps the skies moving. With major companies like Boeing and Airbus expecting steady growth over the next two decades, the r

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