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May 17 2026BUSINESS

Secrets About Estate Plans You Should Share

People often keep their wills and trusts hidden, but this can cause big problems later. When a parent dies, children sometimes cannot find the documents they think exist. They may discover an unsigned will or a reference to a trust that is lost. The main reason for keeping a trust is to ski

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May 17 2026BUSINESS

New shops and food spots shaping up in Williamsburg and nearby areas

A long-running Williamsburg restaurant has shut its doors after four decades, but new businesses are stepping in to fill the space. The Whaling Co. , a fixture in the area since the 1980s, closed for good in August, leaving a vacant building on McLaws Circle. Now, two big-name chains are vying for t

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May 17 2026BUSINESS

Behind the Scenes of a 55-Year Security Business

For over half a century, one security company has quietly made a name for itself by focusing on customer needs rather than just tech trends. With offices spread across Northern California, the business blends old-school values with modern security tools like AI monitoring and smart home systems. Unl

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May 17 2026BUSINESS

Tesla’s Model Y prices go up again in the US

Tesla just changed the sticker price on its most popular electric SUVs in America. The mid-range versions now cost $1, 000 more, pushing the all-wheel-drive model to $49, 990 and the rear-wheel-drive version to $45, 990. Even the fastest Model Y version saw a smaller bump, rising $500 to $57, 990. T

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May 17 2026BUSINESS

Easier Farm Trade Between China and the US?

China and the US have agreed to make it cheaper and simpler to buy and sell farm products between the two countries. This news came after leaders from both nations met in Beijing recently. The goal is to lower taxes on certain goods and solve old problems that have slowed down trade for years. Even

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May 17 2026BUSINESS

UAE walks away from OPEC to boost oil output

The United Arab Emirates has decided to leave OPEC, the global oil producers' club, but insists money—not politics—drove the move. The country now plans to raise its oil production from about 3 to 3. 5 million barrels per day up to 5 million by next year. Officials say the choice was made after chec

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May 16 2026BUSINESS

Walmart’s Future: A Slow‑Mo Growth Story

Walmart is facing a slow growth pace that many investors see as a warning sign. Analysts predict the retailer’s first‑quarter sales will rise about 6. 6% overall, but the company itself projects only a 3. 5‑4. 5% increase when currency swings are removed. Foreign‑exchange movements could push the h

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May 16 2026BUSINESS

Energy Teams Up: Why Business and Climate Must Share Power Plans

The world is looking for ways to cut carbon while feeding the new wave of smart machines and factories. The problem is that energy, water, and cooling are all tied together, so solutions can’t be built in silos. Instead of hunting for a single “magic fix, ” experts say we need a team effort that m

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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 16 2026BUSINESS

Tencent Music Stock: A Balanced View

The investment team at J. P. Morgan decided to keep a neutral stance on Tencent Music Entertainment Group Class A, setting a target price of HK$40. 00 for the shares. The latest trading day saw the stock close at HK$34. 20, a little below that target. Alex Yao, who follows the Communication Service

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