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Jun 10 2026FINANCE

Why Your Tax Bill Shocked You (And How to Fix It)

A big tax bill that comes out of nowhere isn’t just bad luck—it’s a signal that something in your financial setup broke down over the year. Most business owners assume their tax bill is just unlucky, but the real issue is usually one of four common problems in how they handle taxes and their financi

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Jun 10 2026FINANCE

Making AI Work for Finance Teams—Without Taking Over

Companies have been using AI to write emails and summarize reports for years. But now, finance teams are testing a smarter kind of AI—one that doesn’t just answer questions but actually handles parts of the workflow. The big question is whether AI can manage tasks across systems while keeping things

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Jun 01 2026WEATHER

Light and warmth ahead for Metro Detroit

The start of the week in Metro Detroit is shaping up to be bright and calm after a pleasant weekend kickoff. Sunday will bring mostly clear skies with temperatures climbing into the upper 70s—warmer than what was seen on Saturday. This steady rise continues into Monday and Tuesday, with highs reachi

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May 28 2026FINANCE

AI spending is sneaking up on companies—here’s how to get ahead

Big tech giants like Microsoft and Alphabet are suddenly pouring billions into AI, but the real problem isn’t the headlines—it’s the hidden costs. A sports tech company once discovered an engineer quietly burning $600, 000 a year across 40 AI models, all without anyone noticing. That’s the wild worl

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May 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Data Foundations: Why AI Projects Often Fall Flat

Many big companies think they’ve cracked AI by buying fancy models, but the real problem lies in how they handle data. The main culprit is a weak data foundation that makes it hard to trust the information used by AI systems. Instead of focusing on algorithms, leaders should first build a strong,

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May 22 2026BUSINESS

New Leader Drives LiveKit’s AI Growth

LiveKit, a platform that lets companies create voice, video and physical AI agents, has hired Tom Davies as its new Chief Revenue Officer. The move comes as the firm expands its sales, finance and marketing teams to keep pace with the rising demand from large businesses for voice‑driven AI solutions

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May 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Fresh Take on Fixing Finance Teams' Tech Headaches

Finance departments today juggle too many tools that don’t talk to each other. General ledgers, payroll software, spreadsheets, and outsourced accounting services often create more chaos than clarity. The problem isn’t just the tools themselves—it’s how they’re stitched together. Many companies adde

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May 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

The AI race heats up as businesses switch to a new leader

Businesses in the U. S. are now more likely to pay for Anthropic’s AI tool than OpenAI’s. In April 2026, Anthropic’s adoption hit 34. 4%, while OpenAI’s dropped to 32. 3%. The shift happened quickly—just a year ago, OpenAI led with 32%, and Anthropic barely registered. What changed? Anthropic’s codi

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May 11 2026BUSINESS

Achieving Good ESG in China’s State Firms: A New Way to Look at the Mix

The study looks at how Chinese state‑owned companies do in environmental, social and governance (ESG) areas. Instead of treating each factor separately, it examines how different “institutional logics” combine to shape outcomes. The researchers used a method called fsQCA and analysed data from

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May 05 2026WEATHER

New Jersey Gets a Summer Warm‑Up, Then a Wet Front

The state is set to feel the early summer heat on Tuesday. Skies will mostly be clear and temperatures could climb into the low 80s, with some spots reaching about 85 degrees. However, this warm spell comes with a warning from the National Weather Service. Dry air and gusty winds up to 30 mph cou

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