BUSINESS

Apr 10 2025POLITICS

Texas Senate Approves Tax Break for Small Businesses

The Texas Senate recently gave the green light to a bill that could significantly ease the tax burden on small businesses. This new law allows businesses to exclude up to $25, 000 worth of equipment, such as computers and furniture, from their taxes. This is a big jump from the previous exemption li

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Apr 10 2025BUSINESS

Big Changes at JCPenney's New Parent Company

Catalyst Brands is making some tough decisions. The company, which is the new owner of JCPenney, is cutting 9% of its corporate jobs. This is the second round of layoffs in just a few months. So, what's going on? Catalyst Brands is in the middle of a big review. They're looking at all parts of the

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Apr 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's Smart Move: Why Lagging in AI Can Be an Advantage

Microsoft is making waves in the AI world with a strategy that might seem counterintuitive at first glance. The tech giant is choosing to develop AI models that are a few months behind the latest cutting-edge technology. This approach, led by Microsoft's AI chief, offers some surprising benefits. F

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Apr 10 2025BUSINESS

Nuro's New Path: From Robots to Tech Licensing

Nuro, a company known for its delivery robots, has just landed $106 million in new funding. This money will help them grow their self-driving technology and form new business partnerships. The company's value has dropped from its previous high, but this isn't necessarily a bad thing. It shows that N

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Apr 09 2025POLITICS

The Billionaire's Trade War

A high-stakes battle is brewing between Elon Musk and Peter Navarro, two prominent figures in the world of business and politics. Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been vocal about his disagreement with President Donald Trump's tariffs, which have been spearheaded by Navarro, Trump's senior adv

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Apr 09 2025BUSINESS

Tesla's Sales Slump: What's Behind the Drop?

Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, has just wrapped up its least successful sales quarter in years. The company managed to deliver just over 336, 000 vehicles from January to March. This number is way below what experts were hoping for, which was around 390, 000 units. To make matters worse, this is

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Apr 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Stinky Situation: Holly Hill's Battle Against Unbearable Odors

Holly Hill, South Carolina, is in a standoff with a waste treatment facility. The issue? A smell so strong that it's driving residents indoors and ruining their quality of life. The culprit? Synagro's Waste Recycling Facility, which has been under the microscope for its pungent emissions. The town

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Apr 08 2025CRIME

Nighttime Rockslide Spells Trouble for Yonkers Business

A business in Yonkers faced a sudden and unexpected challenge when a massive rockslide occurred. The event took place in the early hours of a Monday morning, before the sun had even risen. The rockslide sent a large boulder crashing into a building, causing part of it to crumble. The building in

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Apr 08 2025BUSINESS

Portage's New Chamber Chief: A Fresh Approach to Business Growth

The Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce has a new executive director, Jerry Czarnecki. He is eager to boost membership by enhancing services for local businesses. He sees the chamber as a partner to businesses, advocating for their needs and promoting their success. This includes sharing members' up

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Apr 08 2025BUSINESS

The Businessman Behind the Arizona Diamondbacks

Ken Kendrick has made a name for himself in both the business and sports worlds. He's the mastermind behind the Arizona Diamondbacks, a Major League Baseball team. But his journey didn't start on the baseball field. Born in the small town of Princeton, West Virginia, Kendrick earned a degree in busi

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