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Jun 06 2026BUSINESS

Newcomers to the Fortune 500: Where these 12 companies started from

Twelve companies just joined the Fortune 500, a list that ranks America’s biggest businesses by revenue. To qualify, each had to bring in at least $7. 5 billion in 2026. Their paths to the list show how tech, healthcare, and energy are reshaping what it means to be a corporate giant. Some of these

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Jun 06 2026BUSINESS

New Business Class Seats: How Emirates Makes Every Flight Better

Emirates just rolled out its first Airbus A350 jets, and the big talking point is the brand-new business class seats. Unlike older planes that cram people into tight rows, the A350 gives every passenger a direct path to the aisle. That single change makes a huge difference on long flights where clim

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Jun 06 2026BUSINESS

A BBQ truck burns down in Kankakee—here’s how the town is stepping up

A food trailer in downtown Kankakee went up in flames one afternoon, leaving behind a charred shell and a gap in the community. Firefighters arrived quickly and put out the fire before it could spread, but the trailer—used by Brother George’s BBQ—was left badly damaged. The pickup truck attached to

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Jun 06 2026HEALTH

Healthy Eyes Start with Simple Habits and Ancient Wisdom

Staring at screens all day makes eyes feel tired and dry almost instantly. But according to traditional herbal practices, the real problem begins long before those symptoms show up. Many people assume eye strain comes from overuse, yet traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) suggests deeper imbalances in

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Jun 05 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Talk and Middle East Views at Swiss Business Meet

Donald Trump Jr. spoke about digital money and the U. S. –Iran tension at a private event in Zurich on Thursday. He highlighted how blockchain and artificial intelligence could change the business world, calling their combination a “game changer. ” The Trump family has moved beyond real estate

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Jun 05 2026BUSINESS

New Marketing Leader Takes Charge of Global Fitness Brand

Silke Hensel has stepped into the role of Global Chief Marketing Officer for Ultimate Performance, a top-tier personal training company. Her arrival signals a shift toward long‑term brand building over quick sales tactics. Hensel brings more than fifteen years of experience running marketing teams

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Jun 05 2026BUSINESS

Bouquet Road Closure Hits Small Shops Hard

The city’s plan to build 375 homes on Bouquet Canyon Road has forced a year‑long road shutdown, hurting nearby businesses. Shop owners say the closure cuts traffic that brings customers from southbound Bouquet and northbound Plum Canyon. A local convenience store owner began his business just

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Jun 05 2026BUSINESS

Summerville explores a new plan to mix drinks with downtown walks

Summerville’s leaders want to turn part of the historic downtown into a spot where adults 21 and older can carry open alcoholic drinks outdoors. The idea is to help local shops and cafés by giving visitors more reasons to wander the sidewalks. Similar zones exist in other cities, and the town hopes

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Jun 04 2026HEALTH

Black Churches Turn to Faith and Science to Fight Dementia

A few hundred people, most of them older Black women, gathered in a quiet warehouse‑turned‑church near Atlanta’s airport to hear the start of a three‑day summit. The space was dim, but the excitement and stage lights made it feel alive. The meeting began with a prayer from Rev. Paul Thibodeaux, w

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Jun 04 2026HEALTH

Nurses on the Front Lines: How Climate Change Shapes Their Work in South Africa

South Africa’s primary health clinics are facing a new kind of challenge: the growing impact of climate change. Every year, hotter temperatures, unpredictable rains, and more intense storms put extra pressure on these clinics. Nurses are the first people who see patients affected by heat‑relat

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