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Jun 07 2026BUSINESS

From Cleaning Floors to Building Dreams: The Rise of an Española Family Business

In 1994, Eric Quintana, a local resident of Española, got an unexpected opportunity that changed his life. A friend needed a cleaner for their office, and with Christmas approaching, Quintana saw a chance to earn extra money for his two sons' dream gift—a Bigfoot electric truck. Without hesitation,

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Jun 07 2026WEATHER

Weather shift brings weekend warnings for New York City

A weekend weather shift is about to shake up New York City. Big changes are coming Saturday afternoon into Sunday. Heavy rain and strong winds will replace the sunny, warm days people have been enjoying. Temperatures that climbed into the 80s and low 90s will drop as the storm rolls in. New York’s e

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Jun 06 2026BUSINESS

South Suburbs Spark New Business Bonds

The Southland Development Authority organized a three‑day gathering aimed at connecting people who want to buy or sell businesses and real estate. The event, held at Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino, drew attendees from all over the Midwest and beyond. The CEO of the Authority highlighted that

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Jun 06 2026FINANCE

Stocks Drop After Strong Jobs Report, Tech Stocks Hit Hard

A sharp fall in the markets happened on June 5, driven by a jobs report that surprised many. The U. S. Department of Labor announced more workers were hired than analysts expected, raising worries that inflation might stay high for longer. Because of this, investors feared the Federal Reserve

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Jun 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Old Smart Displays Get New Life with Meta’s AI Tool Kit

Meta has revived its abandoned Portal devices by turning them into a flexible AI developer kit. The company claims the new tools work on any hardware, so existing smart screens can become home assistants, family notice boards or even digital art walls. This comes after Microsoft’s Project Sola

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Jun 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Stocks Take a Hit as AI Buzz Fades

Asian technology shares slipped sharply after a disappointing earnings report from Broadcom, prompting investors to shift away from AI‑related names toward safer sectors. The sell‑off was strongest in South Korea, where the chip industry dominates the market. Samsung Electronics fell nearly seven

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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

Who really controls car repair?

The government and car companies recently held talks about who should fix your vehicle when it breaks. Big names like General Motors and Ford joined in, along with senators and car dealer groups. The meeting was about a growing fight over whether you can repair your own car or must use approved shop

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Jun 04 2026LIFESTYLE

A mom who rocked the indie scene now runs a beauty brand

Cat Pierce’s life flipped from indie-pop stardom to motherhood in ways she never expected. After moving from Alabama to New York in the late 1990s, she became a face of the "indie sleaze" era, sharing headlines with bands like the Strokes. She played in a band with her sister, dated a member of a fa

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Jun 04 2026BUSINESS

How Two Ex-Cops Built a Travel Business Without Ever Planning To

Debra and Tony Thune never expected to become travel entrepreneurs. Their journey began when a cruise they were on got cut short by the pandemic. Stranded at sea for over two weeks, they didn’t panic like most passengers. Instead, they used their background in corrections to organize food, share upd

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Jun 04 2026CRIME

Local Incidents Highlight Ongoing Safety Concerns in South Suburbs

Recent police reports from Chicago’s south suburbs paint a picture of a busy week for law enforcement. From drug-related stops to violent crimes, the incidents reveal patterns that go beyond individual cases. One standout involved a Burbank man caught with 230 illegal pills and plastic bags, suggest

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