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Apr 25 2026FINANCE

Canada’s Budget Deficit Grows to $25. 5 Billion in Early 2026

Canada’s government now reports a larger shortfall for the first eleven months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, with expenses outpacing income by C$25. 55 billion – an increase from the C$19. 27 billion recorded in the same span last year. The rise comes mainly from a 2. 1 percent jump in program spen

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Apr 25 2026CELEBRITIES

When Stars Take Over Their Own Brands

It used to be simple: actors made movies, singers sang, and athletes played sports. Now many celebrities are doing more than just their original jobs. They’re creating businesses too. Take Ryan Reynolds, for example. He’s not just an actor anymore. He’s also a business owner. Reynolds has a soccer c

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Apr 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Big game updates and why they sometimes backfire

Big updates in online games often feel exciting at first. Players expect new features that will make the experience better. But sometimes those updates cause more problems than they solve. That’s exactly what happened with a recent release in a popular fantasy game. Within hours of launch, players

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Apr 25 2026SPORTS

Big changes for Arkansas Razorbacks as tennis programs end after 70 years

The Arkansas Razorbacks are making a major shift by dropping both men's and women's tennis programs after spring competitions. This move reduces the total sports offered by the university to 17. The decision follows a "difficult" review process that considered financial sustainability and evolving c

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Apr 25 2026FINANCE

Why Big Sales Don't Always Mean Big Profits

Business owners often cheer when they see sales numbers climbing. High revenue feels like success, but it’s just the first half of the story. The real test comes when you subtract the hidden costs of running the company. Without tracking the difference between gross and net revenue, a business can g

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Apr 25 2026LIFESTYLE

New seats for business class travelers on Boeing 787s

Airlines are upgrading their business class seats on Boeing 787 Dreamliners, set to roll out between 2026 and 2027. These upgrades aim to attract premium passengers by offering more comfort and privacy. Some airlines are going all out with fancy suites, while others are trying bold new seat designs

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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

Airport shops keep local names alive but not their original essence

Portland’s airport now has two new small shops that borrow names from local businesses. One is called Sheridan Fruit Company, named after a grocery that closed in February after 110 years. The other is Topaz Farm, a nod to a farm on Sauvie Island that reopened in 2020 under a new label. Both shops s

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Apr 25 2026RELIGION

A Fresh Start for Harrisburg’s Jewish Community

The Harrisburg Jewish Federation is shifting its approach after deciding to pause work on the Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life. Leaders recently confirmed this change in a letter, explaining that the current plan isn’t working and needs a major overhaul. Over the past few weeks, discussions we

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Apr 24 2026BUSINESS

A Small Win in Cutting Drug Costs

The White House plans to reveal a new deal with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals on pricing for their drugs. This move comes after the company was one of the few chosen to negotiate. Regeneron, which makes treatments like the Covid-19 antibody combo, didn’t comment right away. Their stock price jumped ove

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Apr 24 2026FINANCE

Santa Rosa's Budget Struggle: Why Cutting Services May Not Be the Only Answer

Santa Rosa's financial problems didn't appear overnight. Over the past three years, the city has watched its sales tax income shrink steadily, a trend that mirrors broader changes in how people shop. More purchases happen online now, and spending has shifted from goods to services, leaving local sto

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