ALBERT HO

Mar 16 2026BUSINESS

Horizon and Monroe Shareholders Give the Green Light to a New Deal

Horizon Technology Finance and Monroe Capital held separate votes, both ending in approval for the merger plan. The deal means Horizon will acquire Monroe, and shareholders from both sides had to agree on the terms. Horizon’s investors backed a proposal that would issue new shares as part of the

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Mar 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dance Marathon Lights Up Holland for Kids’ Hospital

Hope College is setting up a nonstop dance event that will last all night and into the next day. The fundraiser starts at six in the evening on Friday, March 13, and will finish early Saturday. The goal is to pull in $300, 000 for DeVos Children’s Hospital. The venue will be the Dow Center. About 6

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Mar 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Money‑Minder Helps Hospitals Beat Cash Chaos

Hospitals often juggle money like a game of hide‑and‑seek. Bills arrive months after a visit, insurance companies cut costs, and staff must sift through endless spreadsheets to know what’s owed. The result? A blurry picture that can force clinics in rural areas to shut down and leave patients scr

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Feb 24 2026BUSINESS

Homeowners Hold Off on Big Projects as Money Worries Rise

Home owners are pausing big upgrades because they worry about jobs and money. A recent report from a major hardware store shows sales barely grew this year. The company’s boss said people are scared to spend on big projects when they’re not sure about jobs or prices. He linked the hesitation to l

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Feb 16 2026CRYPTO

Hong Kong's Crypto Push: What's New and Why It Matters

Hong Kong is stepping up its game in the crypto world. At a recent event, officials shared plans to boost the city's digital asset scene. This includes new rules for crypto trading and upcoming licenses for stablecoins. The goal? To make Hong Kong a friendlier place for crypto businesses. Why does

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Feb 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Hollywood's New AI Classroom

Hollywood is changing fast. AI is taking over, and people are feeling the heat. Michael Eng, a visual effects pro, found himself out of a job. He saw a problem: he didn't know AI. So, he turned to Curious Refuge, an online school teaching filmmaking with AI. Curious Refuge is like a lifeline for Ho

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Feb 14 2026POLITICS

Hot Springs Gets Its First Full-Time Town Boss

Hot Springs has taken a big step by hiring its first-ever full-time town administrator, Hassena Kassim. This is a huge deal because the town has never had someone in this role before. Kassim, who is 47 and lives right in Hot Springs, started her job in August. Before this, Kassim helped the town bo

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Jan 25 2026WEATHER

Houston Braces for Winter Storm: What You Need to Know

Houston and southeast Texas are facing a winter storm, and officials are taking action. Montgomery County has asked people to stay home until at least Monday. County Judge Mark Keough showed how the county's emergency team is working hard to keep everyone safe. He said that leaders from police, EMS,

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Jan 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Hotels: Making Tech Work for You, Not the Other Way Around

Hotels have been trying to keep up with the latest tech trends for years. They've added tablets, voice assistants, and QR codes everywhere. But often, these features don't work as well as they should. For business travelers and tech-savvy tourists, technology should be like a good assistant—quiet, h

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Jan 24 2026HEALTH

A Clash of Views: Vaccines, Science, and Global Health Research

Albert Bourla, the head of Pfizer, recently shared his thoughts on vaccines and global health research. He had some strong words for Robert F. Kennedy's stance on vaccines, calling it anti-science. Bourla mentioned that while they can talk about other health topics, vaccines are a tough subject. He

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