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May 22 2026BUSINESS

Smoother Path for Reno Bars to Host Late-Night Shows

Reno is testing a new rule that could let new bars in downtown and Midtown play live music late without jumping through old hoops. Instead of paying five grand and waiting months for a special permit, these businesses might get a faster track to keep the music going past 11 p. m. inside their doors.

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Texas governor pushes business-friendly pitch as elections near

As Texas prepares for midterm elections, the state's governor recently took center stage at a banking conference in Dallas to highlight his economic strategy. Speaking to a room full of financial leaders, he emphasized Texas' growing appeal to big businesses, contrasting it with what he described as

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May 22 2026LIFESTYLE

Los Angeles Tips for Business Trips in 2025

Los Angeles isn''t just one place. It''s a mix of different scenes, cultures, and vibes all crammed together. Some parts feel familiar fast, others stay confusing no matter how many times you visit. The city has this way of surprising you—whether it''s the unexpected beauty of the hills, the endless

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May 21 2026POLITICS

U. S. and Philippines Move Fast on New Tech Zone

The United States plans to finalize a long‑term agreement with the Philippines about an economic security zone soon. A senior U. S. official said both sides have two years to finish the details after signing a pact last month. They will decide which industries get priority in the zone. The Philippi

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May 21 2026BUSINESS

New Start in Arizona, Old Loss in Massachusetts

The former owners of a once‑popular running shop have begun a fresh chapter in Arizona, offering retirement and financial advice under the name Ascension Impact. They moved away from Springfield after their previous business, 4Run3, shut down abruptly in May. While they promoted the new venture on s

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May 21 2026BUSINESS

Immigrant Start‑Ups Revive U. S. Business Boom

New research shows that in 2025, about 6. 6 million people launched a business, matching the numbers seen before COVID‑19. Immigrants opened 2. 3 million of these companies, twice the rate of native‑born citizens, making them a key part of the recovery. Latino founders started around 2 million firms

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May 20 2026BUSINESS

Diversity Work Still Pays Off, Even if the Buzz Is Fading

In a recent gathering in Atlanta, two former top diversity officials talked about why companies should keep working on diverse and fair workplaces. They explained that the word “DEI” has become a hot topic, but the real goal is to help businesses thrive. One speaker said that the label can be

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Los Angeles delays higher wages for hotel and airport workers—what does this mean for the city?

The plan to raise Los Angeles’ minimum wage to $30 for hotel and airport employees just hit a major speed bump. City leaders agreed to delay the increase after business groups threatened to scrap a key city tax if the wage hike went through too soon. The original timeline would have brought workers

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May 20 2026POLITICS

When New York’s top bosses meet the mayor, who blinks first?

New York City’s business leaders had a golden chance to push back when Mayor Mamdani invited them for quick chats last week. The stated goal was smoothing feathers ruffled by his flashy social media post about billionaire Ken Griffin. Yet somehow Griffin’s name vanished from the private talks with J

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May 20 2026LIFESTYLE

A Local Bar Gets a Fresh Makeover While Keeping Its Heart

The Idle Hour in Mount Morris wasn’t always a hotspot, but new owners Megan and Britton Brooks are changing that. Since buying the place in early 2024, they’ve given the back patio a glow-up, upgraded the stage for live music, and added more fun events like themed bingo nights and adult prom. But th

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