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May 01 2026BUSINESS

Why Softgel Capsules Are Becoming Everyone's Favorite Pill Form

Softgel capsules are quietly turning into a big business. Back in 2025, this market was worth $8. 84 billion. By 2026, it’s expected to hit $9. 6 billion, growing at nearly 9% each year. By 2030, the figure could climb to $13. 52 billion. So why are these chewy pills winning over doctors, drug compa

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Apr 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Amazon Cloud Growth Fuels Big Spending, But Cash Flow Takes a Hit

Amazon’s cloud arm, Amazon Web Services (AWS), has seen its sales jump 28% year‑over‑year to $37. 6 billion, the fastest rise in 15 quarters. The boost comes from the company’s role in supporting artificial‑intelligence projects, which keep businesses turning to AWS for computing power. CEO Andy Jas

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Apr 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Big Tech's AI race heats up as rivals surge past challenges

Tech giants are showing the AI market isn’t slowing anytime soon. Microsoft and Google just reported massive cloud growth, proving they’re making serious money from artificial intelligence. Google’s parent company Alphabet hit $110 billion in revenue, its fastest growth in four years, with cloud sal

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Apr 30 2026BUSINESS

Bajaj Finance reports profit jump as loans grow and risk management improves

India's leading non-banking financial company Bajaj Finance saw its net profit climb to 54. 65 billion rupees for the quarter ending March 31st. This figure nearly matched what financial analysts had predicted—a net profit of 54. 9 billion rupees. The company, known for being the biggest non-bank le

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Apr 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cloud spending soars as AI fuels Amazon’s success

Amazon’s cloud division just delivered another strong quarter, beating expectations with a 28% revenue jump to $37. 6 billion. This growth highlights how businesses are investing heavily in cloud services, especially as AI becomes a must-have tool. Companies aren’t just dabbling in AI—they’re pourin

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Apr 30 2026BUSINESS

IBM Brings New Tech Hub and 750 Jobs to Chicago’s South Side

Chicago is getting a major tech boost with IBM’s plans to open a new innovation center at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. The company will add 750 full-time jobs over five years, covering fields like cybersecurity, AI, and data science. The state has already poured $500 million into

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Apr 29 2026SCIENCE

Building Stronger Fuel Cells with Tiny Platinum‑Cobalt Tubes

Scientists have found a way to make the tiny particles that help fuel cells work better. Instead of mixing the metals together, they grow a thin layer of platinum on tiny cobalt tubes that already have holes in them. This “seeded growth” technique creates a one‑dimensional structure that looks like

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Apr 28 2026RELIGION

Why young adults are choosing spiritual classes in big numbers

Every year, more than a million young people worldwide sign up for faith-based classes run by the Church. These classes, called Seminaries and Institutes, have hit a record enrollment just as the program turns 100 years old. The leader of the Church, President Oaks, recently sent videos urging 14-to

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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

Flex Expands in Lake County: A Community Success Story

Flex, a Singapore supply‑chain firm, opened its first Lake County office in 2017 with fewer than 100 staff. Today it employs about 1, 000 people across Buffalo Grove and Libertyville sites, and plans to reach roughly 1, 700 workers as new projects roll out. The company attributes this growth to its

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Data Centers in Georgia: Who Really Benefits from the Tech Boom?

Across Georgia, quiet neighborhoods are facing a sudden shift. Giant buildings packed with servers are rising, fueling debates over progress. These data centers power everything from AI tools to online storage, but they also bring noise, higher bills, and concerns about water and energy use. Residen

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