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May 10 2026BUSINESS

Korean Barbecue Goes Fast-Casual in Chicago

KFire started as a pandemic experiment in Logan Square when two friends decided to turn a joke at a poker night into a real business. Ben Kim, a former finance worker, had zero restaurant experience but jumped in headfirst. He even took an entry-level job at a Mediterranean fast-casual spot to learn

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May 10 2026CRIME

What’s really behind the FBI raids and the political storm?

The sudden FBI raids on two CBD shops—one in Norfolk and another in Portsmouth—have left more questions than answers. One of the shop owners, Carlton Upton Jr. , now faces three serious fraud charges in federal court. But the bigger mystery is whether his case connects to the raid on state Sen. Loui

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May 10 2026SPORTS

What’s Next for Golf’s Big Names After 2026?

The golf world is watching closely as LIV Golf faces a major shift in 2026, when Saudi Arabia’s funding ends. Players caught between two tours now have questions about their future. Rory McIlroy, a top golfer himself, recently shared his take on whether LIV stars could return to the PGA Tour. He cal

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May 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Why CEOs Need to Start Thinking About AI That Works in the Real World

Business leaders have spent years focused on AI that helps with office work and data analysis. Now, a wave of new AI is emerging—one that moves, interacts, and performs tasks in warehouses, factories, and even dangerous places. Unlike the AI that answers customer service chats, this technology blend

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May 09 2026POLITICS

City Cuts Permitting Rules to Boost New Music Spots

Reno’s planning board decided on Thursday to try a new rule that makes it easier for fresh music venues to open in downtown and Midtown. The plan removes the need for a conditional‑use permit when a new business wants to host indoor live shows after 11 p. m. The city still requires permits for outdo

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May 09 2026FINANCE

China now allows two more firms to audit Hong Kong-listed firms

Starting mid-May, Chinese companies trading in Hong Kong will have more options when picking auditors. The country’s finance and stock market watchdogs just greenlit RSM and Baker Tilly, two accounting firms based in China, to handle these audits. This move follows a 2025 decision to expand the list

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May 09 2026BUSINESS

Sweet Goodbyes: A Napa Valley Chocolate Maker Closes Shop

For fifteen years, Kollar Chocolates has been a well-known spot in Yountville, a small town in California’s wine country. The shop is now shutting down, but not before they sell off every last piece of chocolate. The owner, Chris Kollar, made the announcement on April 28, sharing the news on social

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May 09 2026BUSINESS

Styling under glass: Salem’s answer to tough New England weather

Salem, New Hampshire now hosts a clear-span studio that turns cloudy days into perfect shoots. The glass-walled space, opened in 2026, wraps photographers and subjects in soft daylight no matter what the outdoor forecast says. Creating strong visual stories outside a studio has always been hard in

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May 09 2026LIFESTYLE

A fresh spot in Searsport: sandwiches by day, drinks by night

After months of searching, one woman turned a closed café into a space that feels both classic and modern. The converted Coastal Cafe now hosts Scullery Made, a place where giant sandwiches rule the morning and cocktails take over after four. The owner, who grew up in restaurants, chose Searsport fo

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May 09 2026BUSINESS

Sony’s profits dip but bright future predicted for tech and entertainment giant

Sony Group Corporation recently announced its latest financial results, showing a slight drop in annual profits but predicting a strong rebound in the coming year. For the period ending in March, the Tokyo-based company earned 1. 03 trillion yen ($6. 6 billion), which is 3. 4% lower than the previou

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