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Jun 18 2026BUSINESS

Help Lansing’s REO Town keep its doors open

REO Town Clubhouse opened in early 2025 after taking over the old Ellison Brewing Co. space, bringing Italian dishes, specialty pizzas, and craft cocktails to the neighborhood. Like many small eateries, it now faces a tough reality: rising ingredient prices, higher rent, and fewer customers are sque

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Jun 18 2026CRIME

From Startup Hero to Courtroom Drama: The Education Minister’s Business Past Resurfaces

Indonesia’s tech scene once celebrated Nadiem Makarim as a game-changer. He built Gojek, a ride-hailing giant, and later joined the government as education minister. Now, his business success is under the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. A court case could land him 18 years behind bars if prosec

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Jun 17 2026HEALTH

Holistic Beauty: A New Way to Feel Good Inside and Out

Laura Cala, a Colombian plastic surgeon who runs a popular medspa, is growing her education hub called Cala 360. The site mixes health tips, emotional support and beauty advice so people can feel better on all levels. The platform works together with her podcast, “Beauty Without Filters, ” giving

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Jun 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

What to Know Before Buying a Work‑Ready Laptop

A laptop that’s built for work looks different from the everyday model you might buy for school or gaming. The term “business laptop” isn’t fixed; manufacturers use it to signal that the machine can handle heavy tasks and protect sensitive data. If you travel a lot, look for tough cases or chass

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Jun 17 2026CELEBRITIES

Georgina Rodriguez: From Model to Multimillionaire

The story of Georgina Rodriguez is not just about being linked to a soccer legend. She began her career as a sales assistant in a Gucci shop, a job that would later open doors to high‑fashion campaigns and global media exposure. When she met the football star in 2016, her life entered a new sp

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Jun 17 2026FINANCE

A Closer Look at Dave & Buster's Recent Struggles

Dave & Buster’s had a rough start to the year. Their profits were way below what experts predicted, landing at just 22 cents per share instead of the expected 61 cents. Revenue also dropped, hitting $559. 2 million compared to the $580. 46 million forecast—a 1. 5% decrease from last year. On top of

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Jun 17 2026BUSINESS

World Cup in Boston: More Than Just Soccer for Local Businesses

The World Cup isn’t just about goals and wins. For Massachusetts, it’s a golden ticket to connect with global leaders and boost the state’s economy. When big names like Scottish First Minister John Swinney swap their suits for soccer jerseys, they’re not just cheering for their team—they’re also sco

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Jun 16 2026LIFESTYLE

Flowers, Family, and a Small Business That Keeps Growing

Karen grew up in South Bend with her parents and three older siblings. Their family budget never allowed trips to Disney World, but they did spend summers at Lake Michigan. The lake visits left a strong smell in the family’s memories, a scent that made Karen think of flowers instead. She no

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Jun 16 2026BUSINESS

Small Businesses: From Start‑Up to Steady Success

It is easy to think that opening a shop or launching an online store is the peak moment for any entrepreneur. In reality, that first day is only the beginning of a long journey that tests patience, flexibility and foresight. When people talk about “small business month, ” they often focus on ribb

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Jun 16 2026BUSINESS

New Mexico Builder Eyes Texas for Growth

A local home‑builder from New Mexico is seriously considering expanding into Texas because his state’s slow population growth and heavy taxes make it hard to keep up. The company, founded in 2010, has been building for two decades but the owner says the state’s bureaucracy and rising home prices

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