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Apr 15 2026BUSINESS

Savannah’s Small Business Week Gets a Fresh Start

The city of Savannah is gearing up for its annual Small Business Week, which will run from May 4 to May 8. The highlight is the Mayor’s Small Business Conference on May 6, where entrepreneurs can learn from peers and city leaders. Registration is open online but will close on April 24 or sooner if s

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Rising Trade Tensions: Small Businesses vs Big Tariff Plans

The debate over new U. S. tariffs is heating up again after the Supreme Court stopped President Trump’s emergency duties last year. Companies that import goods from overseas are worried that higher taxes could ruin their operations, while some U. S. manufacturers think the extra costs would level th

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Apr 15 2026SPORTS

New Ice Sheet Gives Coeur d’Alene More Skating Space

The Kootenai Youth Recreation Organization (KYRO) is taking a big step to keep local skaters on the ice by building a second rink at Frontier Ice Arena. The arena has already stretched its capacity with every available sheet of ice in use, so a new, NHL‑sized surface is the logical next move.

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Affordable but Not All‑That‑Great: The Polar Street X Review

The Polar Street X is the first big watch from Finland’s Polar in 2026. It costs about $249 in the U. S. and £219 in the U. K. , so it is Polar’s cheapest GPS model. It also adds a flashlight, a feature that only a few sports watches have. The watch looks like a rugged G‑Shock. Its case is

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Apr 15 2026SPORTS

A New Basketball Space for Vietnam’s Youth

The District 10 Children’s House in Ho Chi Minh City now has a fresh basketball court that can host games for more than 10, 000 kids each year. The upgrade began on April 9 and finished by April 20, turning a plain 28 × 15‑meter surface into a safe and inviting arena. Materials chosen for the

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Apr 15 2026LIFESTYLE

Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort in a Glastonbury Home

The house at 2163 Main St. was built in 1850 and sits just a block from Glastonbury’s town center. Its Greek Revival style gives it an old‑world feel, yet the interior shows a clear focus on today’s needs. The property covers more than an acre and offers over 3, 800 square feet of living space. T

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Apr 15 2026SCIENCE

Protein Helpers: How Tiny Machines Adapt Across Life

The 70‑kilogram proteins that keep cells tidy are found almost everywhere, from simple bacteria to complex eukaryotes. In the cell’s busy interior they act like tiny engines, using energy from ATP to fold and move other proteins. In bacteria the main player is called DnaK, which works hand‑in‑han

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Apr 15 2026CELEBRITIES

Life in the Spotlight: A Fresh Look at the Sussexes’ Moves

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shifted from royal duties to a new phase that mixes media ventures, lavish living, and uncertain future plans. After stepping back from official royal roles, they entered a five‑year deal with Netflix that produced several high‑profile projects. The partnership en

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Religion in the Workplace: A New Trend

The past year has seen a sharp rise in religious messaging within federal agencies. A notable example began on Easter when the USDA secretary sent a holiday email that praised Christian scripture as the “greatest story ever told. ” One employee described the tone as “grotesque, ” noting it felt more

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

New Leader Takes the Reins in Benin

The election result announced by Benin’s officials shows that the finance minister has secured an overwhelming majority, receiving more than 94 percent of the votes counted. The announcement came after a turnout that topped fifty‑seven percent, and the data covers over ninety percent of all ballo

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