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May 25 2026FINANCE

What’s Really Shaping the Quad Cities’ Commercial Real Estate Scene

The Quad Cities isn’t just another mid-sized metro—it’s quietly reshaping how commercial real estate works. Forget the usual hype about booming markets or ghost towns; this place thrives on practicality. Retail spaces, for example, aren’t just about flashy storefronts anymore. Big chains and franchi

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May 24 2026POLITICS

Delays on Alaska’s big energy plan are making life harder for locals

Alaska keeps talking about building a major gas pipeline, yet every delay pushes the project further out of reach. People across the state see sky-high power costs every month, and the situation only gets worse when lawmakers argue instead of acting. In some areas, electricity bills have already jum

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May 23 2026SPORTS

New Sports Hub Planned for Tucson’s South Side

Tucson is getting a major upgrade with a huge new sports and entertainment complex called Mosaic Quarter. Set to rise at 2500 E. Ajo Way, right near Interstate 10 and across from the Kino Sports Complex South, this place will change how locals play and gather. Funded by $1. 1 billion in private mone

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May 23 2026BUSINESS

Dover Saddlery's future hangs in the balance as liquidation looms

For over four decades, Dover Saddlery stood as a key player in the equestrian world, supplying gear from saddles to riding clothes. But now, this long-standing retailer faces a tough battle to survive. Most of its 30 nationwide stores have already shut down, leaving only a handful operational. Two l

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May 23 2026HEALTH

Can acupuncture beat sleepless nights for breast cancer survivors?

Breast cancer treatments often bring nighttime worries. Up to three in four women report trouble sleeping after diagnosis. Instead of popping another pill, some turn to needles for relief. A recent study scanned all available research on acupuncture-style treatments for insomnia in this group. It we

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May 22 2026BUSINESS

North Carolina Takes Legal Action Against Vinfast Over Unfinished EV Plant

The state of North Carolina has filed a lawsuit against Vietnamese electric‑vehicle company Vinfast. The suit claims that Vinfast failed to honor its promise to build a new electric‑vehicle and battery factory in the state. According to the state’s attorney general, the company stopped work on the s

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Syria joins G7 talks: what’s behind the invite?

Next month, Syria will take a seat at the G7 table in France. President Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected to attend the June summit in Évian-les-Bains, marking the country’s first appearance at the yearly gathering since it began in 1975. The invitation was handed personally to Syria’s finance minister du

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May 21 2026POLITICS

Bronx Police Reorganize to Fight Rising Gun Violence

The Bronx has split its police operations into two commands, North and South, a move aimed at handling the borough’s record 911 call volume. The change follows last year’s data, showing nearly one million emergency calls in the Bronx—more than any other borough. Police chief said the single co

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May 21 2026CRIME

The Hidden Stressors Behind Black Mother Filicide

This research digs into why some Black mothers tragically kill their own children, a topic that has been largely overlooked in mental‑health studies. Instead of blaming only individual psychology, the study looks at bigger social forces that push these women into extreme distress. It shows how

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May 21 2026BUSINESS

New Game Powerhouse Forms as Embracer Splits

A big Swedish company called Embracer decided to split into two separate public firms. One new firm, Fellowship Entertainment, will own famous video‑game and movie brands like Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and Tomb Raider. The other firm will keep the rest of Embracer’s businesses. The split aims

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