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May 16 2026OPINION

Scientists, Politics and Food: A Mixed‑Bag Review

The article starts by pointing out that chasing endless economic growth is not a solution for the planet’s limits. A United Nations report, led by António Guterres, calls for new measures that look beyond GDP. It suggests 31 indicators—many tied to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals—to capture h

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May 16 2026BUSINESS

Dropping Out to Open a Padel Club

The story begins with a restless student who had finished college studying economics, Spanish and German. After a stint at a tech startup in New York, the idea of staying in that world seemed stale. The next logical step felt like enrolling at Wharton, but the campus was already buzzing with recruit

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May 14 2026POLITICS

A governor’s last stretch: what Alabama’s final months could focus on

Alabama’s governor spent her latest public appearance highlighting past wins instead of diving into current debates like redistricting. Her speech at the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber event focused on economic growth and school improvements, leaving out any questions about ongoing political figh

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May 14 2026LIFESTYLE

Behind the Greens: A Golfer’s Journey Beyond the Scorecard

Golf isn’t just a game of skill—it’s a life full of surprises, and one man’s three-decade career proves it. Starting with borrowed clubs at a small-town course in Pennsylvania, this golfer turned storyteller never expected his passion to take him from local fairways to TV screens broadcasting major

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May 14 2026BUSINESS

Dutch Bros makes its first Chicago stop in Melrose Park

A coffee chain famous for its high-energy crews and custom drinks is opening its first Illinois location outside the college towns it usually targets. Dutch Bros picked Melrose Park, a mostly residential suburb west of the city, to launch its Chicago-area push. More shops are planned for Oak Park an

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May 13 2026FINANCE

The Hidden Cost of Manual Work in Finance Teams

Finance teams often seem busy, but busyness doesn’t always mean they’re getting important work done. Surprisingly, most finance leaders admit their teams waste hours on repetitive tasks like typing numbers into spreadsheets or matching transactions by hand instead of focusing on big-picture planning

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May 12 2026FINANCE

From College Grind to Corner Office: How One Finance Worker Climbed the Money Ladder

At 29, a New York-based finance professional now pulls in $155, 000 a year as a VP of product strategy. But her path wasn’t a straight shot to the top. She started in 2018 tagging Amazon product keywords for $17 an hour—barely above minimum wage. A year later, she jumped to market research, earning

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May 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Alphabet’s AI Push Could Make It Top Tech Giant

Over the last year, Alphabet has quietly built a strong lead in artificial intelligence, covering everything from cloud computing to research. Now, it’s close to passing Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company. This shift shows how AI isn’t just changing tech—it’s reshaping which firms come out

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May 11 2026BUSINESS

Small businesses in Savannah show signs of growth but face tough challenges

Savannah’s economy is booming, mostly thanks to big players like the port and Hyundai’s new electric vehicle plant. But small businesses aren’t seeing the same rise. While mid-sized and large companies are growing fast, tiny businesses with under 20 workers are barely keeping up. Most of the small b

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May 09 2026CELEBRITIES

A family grows as a new generation prepares to arrive

A mother will soon become a grandmother when her daughter welcomes her first child. The daughter, known for her role in family-friendly shows years ago, shared a photo with her husband, each holding a mug that read "Dada! " and "Mama! " to announce the pregnancy. The image quickly became popular onl

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