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Dec 03 2025BUSINESS

How AI is Helping Small Businesses Grow and Create Jobs

AI is not just about taking jobs away. It's also helping small businesses grow and create new opportunities. A recent study by LinkedIn shows that many small businesses are using AI to do everyday tasks, like writing emails and finding information. They're also using it for more complex things, like

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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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Dec 03 2025BUSINESS

Ireland's Services Sector: A Strong Comeback in November

Ireland's services sector showed impressive growth in November, reaching its highest point in over three years. This surge was mainly due to more business activity and new orders. The AIB Ireland Services Business Activity Index rose to 58. 5, up from 56. 7 in October. Any number over 50 on this ind

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Dec 03 2025BUSINESS

Duluth's Paddle North Store Shuts Down After Short Run

Downtown Duluth has seen another business close its doors, and this time it's Paddle North. This store, which sold kayaks, paddleboards, and outdoor gear, opened just a few months ago in June. It was located at 3 West Superior Street, right next to North Shore Tattoo. The store was open from Wednesd

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Dec 02 2025BUSINESS

Big Win for Bally’s in NYC Casino Race – Trump Organization Scores $115M

Bally’s, a major player in the gambling world, just secured a big win in New York City. They’re one of three companies getting the green light to build a casino in the city. The New York Gaming Facility Location Board gave the thumbs up to Bally’s, along with two other groups. One of those is Steve

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Dec 02 2025FINANCE

Big Money Moves: How a Chicken Chain Snagged a Huge Loan

A big investment firm has just landed a massive loan to buy a piece of an Australian chicken chain. General Atlantic Service Company LP is the name of the firm. They got the cash from Ares Management Corp. and Nomura Holdings Inc. This is all hush-hush, so no one is talking openly about it. The loa

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Dec 02 2025BUSINESS

New Jersey's Cash Boost for Innovative Companies

New Jersey has rolled out a fresh set of rules to help businesses save money on research and development. The state's tax division released a new handbook. It's all about a special tax break for companies that invest in creating new products or technologies. This handbook breaks down how companies

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Dec 02 2025BUSINESS

A New Bus Line: Hope and Challenges for South Minneapolis

A new bus route is about to start in south Minneapolis. The E-Line will take over from the old Route 6. It will run from Southdale to the University of Minnesota. Metro Transit hopes 3, 000 people will use it every day. Business owners in the area have mixed feelings. Victoria Ford owns a bookstore

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Dec 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Rising Star of AI: Daniela Amodei's Journey

In the fast-paced world of tech, one name is making waves: Daniela Amodei. As the co-founder and president of Anthropic, she's not just breaking barriers but also redefining what it means to be a leader in the AI industry. Her role is crucial, focusing on the day-to-day operations and the commercial

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Dec 02 2025SPORTS

FOX Sports and Big Ten in a Money Showdown

Big Ten is a big deal in college football. It's not just about the games; it's about the money. Lots of companies want a piece of the action. Now, FOX Sports is standing in the way of a new player, NBC, trying to get involved. NBC wants to sell the rights to the 2026 Big Ten championship game for $

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