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Dec 09 2025SPORTS

College Football's Big Change: Why 24 Teams Should Play

College football is at a crossroads. The current 12-team playoff system is leaving teams and fans frustrated. Take Notre Dame, for example. They had a great season but didn't make the cut. Instead of playing in a bowl game, they decided to sit out the postseason. This decision has caused some tensio

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Dec 09 2025BUSINESS

A New Wine Shop Opens in Marin County

A well-known wine business is making a move. Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, which has been around for 53 years, is opening a new store in Marin County. This is their first new retail spot since they opened in Berkeley way back in 1972. The new shop is in the Marin Country Mart shopping center in Larks

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Dec 06 2025BUSINESS

BGN's Big Move into Global Gas Markets

BGN, a company known for trading various energy products, is making a bold move. They are expanding into the global natural gas market. This isn't just a small step. They plan to invest in gas plants, ships, and pipelines worldwide. Why are they doing this? The market for liquefied natural gas (LNG

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Dec 05 2025BUSINESS

Retailers Face Challenges: How Tariffs and Other Factors Are Changing Store Expansion Plans

Retailers are feeling the heat from tariffs and other economic pressures. The U. S. retail real estate market is still strong, with more stores opening than closing. But behind this stability, there's a growing sense of uncertainty. This uncertainty is making retailers think twice about expanding.

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Dec 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A New Spot for Fun and Games in Aliso Viejo

Lucky Strike Entertainment has just opened a new place in Aliso Viejo, California. This is not just any ordinary spot. It is a huge entertainment hub with lots of activities for everyone. The venue is spread over nearly 38, 000 square feet and includes 35 bowling lanes, an arcade with 60 games, and

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Dec 04 2025EDUCATION

Seton Hill University's Big Plans for Sports and Learning Spaces

Seton Hill University is making some big moves to upgrade its campus. They're planning to build a new indoor sports facility and renovate an old building called Sullivan Hall. The university is teaming up with the Latrobe Industrial Development Authority to help pay for these projects. They're looki

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Dec 04 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Companies on a Shopping Spree in 2025

In 2025, crypto companies went on a buying spree, spending a whopping $8. 6 billion on mergers and acquisitions by November. This was a huge jump from previous years, with a record 133 deals closed. The total value of these deals was more than the combined total of the past four years. Coinbase was

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Dec 04 2025BUSINESS

MrBeast's Big Plans Beyond YouTube

MrBeast, the top YouTuber, is not just about videos anymore. The company behind him, Beast Industries, is diving into financial services. This news came from the CEO, Jeffrey Housenbold, at a recent event. The company wants to launch a financial platform under the name MrBeast Financial. It will of

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Dec 04 2025BUSINESS

From YouTube Star to Business Mogul: Jimmy Donaldson's Big Leap

Jimmy Donaldson, known to many as MrBeast, has grown far beyond his YouTube roots. With nearly half a billion subscribers, he's not just a content creator anymore. He's a businessman with a diverse portfolio that includes chocolate, toys, and even a theme park in Saudi Arabia. His company, Beast Ind

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Dec 03 2025BUSINESS

A Local Design Firm Expands Its Footprint

In San Rafael, a home decor business is making a big move. The Still Collective has taken over a large former FedEx building. This space is much bigger than their current one. They will now have 28, 500 square feet to work with. That's a lot more room than their current 6, 400 square feet. The comp

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