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May 25 2026FINANCE

Private loans hit hard as risk rises in quiet finance world

A quiet corner of finance called private credit just hit its roughest patch in years. This $2 trillion market grew fast after 2008 by lending to tech startups, healthcare chains, and factories without strict rules. Low interest rates made risky loans look safe—until they weren’t. Now rates are near

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May 25 2026LIFESTYLE

Local Business Milestones and Odd Moments

A bank celebrating 175 years in business might seem ordinary, but Clinton Savings Bank’s longevity is worth a closer look. Starting in 1851 inside an old mill, the bank has grown to seven branches across Worcester County with over $730 million in assets. Its current headquarters on Church Street has

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May 25 2026BUSINESS

Local News: How to Share a Loved One’s Passing and New Faces in Business

When someone passes away, families often share memories through local papers. To do this, they can email obituaries to the publication, along with photos if they’d like. The paper needs proof of the death, like a funeral home’s contact or a death certificate copy. They also ask for the sender’s full

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May 24 2026FINANCE

How UK money moves could soon never sleep

The Bank of England wants the money pipeline to run all week, every week. Right now, big UK payments and collateral swaps take weekends off, just like high-street banks. That gap traps capital, drives up safety buffers, and pushes overnight risk into piles of unmatched trades. The old rhythm worked

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May 23 2026CRIME

Based Apparel’s sudden shutdown raises red flags over crypto scams

A clothing store quietly linked to a high-profile government figure vanished from the internet after users spotted something suspicious. Based Apparel, which sells trendy hoodies and casual wear, was pushing a sneaky piece of malware called "ClickFix" to Macintosh users. The trick involved convincin

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May 23 2026FINANCE

Updating Old Money Rules for New Digital Age

Money moved faster than ever before in 2025. Scammers used AI tools to steal over thirty-five billion dollars from Americans in just one year. Meanwhile, North Korean hackers quietly collected two billion dollars in crypto tokens within months. Traditional banking rules designed in the 1970s simply

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May 23 2026FINANCE

How wars force countries to seek quick cash

Since fighting broke out in the Middle East in late February, 27 nations have rushed to unlock emergency funds from the World Bank. They did not announce their names or how much they plan to borrow, but three already activated new backup plans while the rest are still filling out paperwork. The con

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May 22 2026LIFESTYLE

Great small cities in Pennsylvania stand out in national rankings

Pennsylvania quietly boasts almost twenty towns and cities that made the latest “Best Places to Live” list in the United States. Instead of flashy skylines or tourist magnets, most of these spots offer everyday comforts that matter most: homes you can actually afford, schools with solid reputations,

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May 22 2026FINANCE

Uber’s Stock Takes a Hit as SoftBank Walks Away

SoftBank recently sold off all its Uber shares, which might seem like bad news at first glance. The company’s stock has dropped from its peak of over $100 last year to around $74 now—a 27% slide. But before investors hit the panic button, it’s worth noting that Uber isn’t actually struggling. The co

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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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