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Mar 02 2026POLITICS

Cuba Faces Oil Shortage, Calls for Big Economic Overhaul

The Cuban leader has urged the country to act fast on sweeping changes to its economy and society because oil supplies are running low. During a meeting of top officials, he said the government must immediately work on new plans to reshape how business and local governments operate. The call comes a

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Mar 02 2026FINANCE

High‑Yield BDCs: A Quick Look at the Risks

Business Development Companies, or BDCs, often promise big dividends that can tempt investors looking for steady income. The allure is strong: many BDCs offer returns that beat traditional bonds and some stocks, which makes them seem like a gold mine for retirees or anyone needing cash flow. But

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Mar 02 2026BUSINESS

New CFO Leads L3Harris as Missile Unit Prepares for IPO

L3Harris has chosen Kenneth Sharp, a veteran of defense finance, to become its chief financial officer. The move comes as the current CFO, Ken Bedingfield, shifts his focus to the company’s missile division, which is set for a public listing later this year. Sharp will take over on March 16 and brin

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Mar 02 2026BUSINESS

Keep Your Entrepreneur Spirit After a Sale

When the money lands, many founders feel lost because their company was part of who they were. The sale is not an end, but a new launch pad that can reset identity. Studies show that post‑sale CEOs often feel confused, but this confusion can be turned into a chance to explore fresh ideas. Instead

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Mar 02 2026POLITICS

Consumers Raise Their Voices: A Record‑Breaking Year of Complaints

The Attorney General’s office received an unprecedented wave of complaints from Bay State residents last year, marking the highest volume ever. Over 47, 000 calls were logged on the consumer hotline and more than 24, 000 formal complaints were filed. This upsurge follows a previous year’s numbers of

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Mar 02 2026POLITICS

Oil Reserve Moves: How Presidents Have Used the SPR in Crises

Presidents have long turned to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) when oil markets feel shaky, even though selling from it is not a routine plan. The SPR holds 415. 4 million barrels of mostly sour crude, stored in salt caverns along Texas and Louisiana. Its full capacity is about 714 million bar

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Mar 02 2026HEALTH

Health Gaps: What Syracuse’s Uninsured Are Facing

The March meeting in Syracuse will let people talk about how not having health insurance hurts everyday life. Community leaders and doctors will share what they see in clinics, hospitals, and the streets. They’ll focus on how missing coverage stops people from getting medical help, keeps jobs

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Mar 02 2026HEALTH

Rochester Hosts Wellness Gathering to Fight Everyday Health Problems

The city of Rochester is set to welcome a two‑day health event that promises fresh ideas for living longer and feeling better. The meeting will take place at the Mayo Civic Center on April 9th and 10th, 2026. Participants can earn continuing medical education credits while learning about key health

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Mar 02 2026BUSINESS

New Investment Boosts OVO’s Global Reach

Applied Real Intelligence, a firm based in Santa Monica, has decided to give financial support to Toronto‑based brand October’s Very Own (OVO). The exact amount was not shared, but the move signals confidence in OVO’s growing popularity. OVO started as a music group in 2008, founded by Drake, Ol

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Mar 02 2026LIFESTYLE

Hidden Gem by the Hill: A Fresh Look at a Singapore Hotel

The new Mett Singapore sits beside Fort Canning Park, offering a rare blend of history and relaxation in the city’s heart. The building first appeared in 1926 as the British Far East Command Headquarters, later becoming a military hub during World War II. Visitors can still see the “Battlebox, ” an

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