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September 21, 2026 - 02:56

Representative Frank Mrvan recently spoke about two major issues affecting the region: the state of the steel industry and the possibility of the Chicago Bears moving to Northwest Indiana. During...

September 20, 2026 - 01:22

The cost of diesel fuel has climbed sharply in the Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton area, putting new pressure on companies that depend on heavy trucks and equipment to keep running. As of...

September 19, 2026 - 19:39

A new industry survey reveals that 86 percent of solopreneurs turn to artificial intelligence tools before considering their first hire. The finding highlights how solo operators are reshaping...

September 19, 2026 - 01:36

A local business has filed a lawsuit against the Flagship Niagara League, alleging the organization failed to pay for goods and services provided during last year`s Tall Ships Erie Festival....

September 18, 2026 - 11:02

The retail landscape around Thayer Street has shifted noticeably in recent months as four businesses have shut their doors since May. Kung Fu Tea, Tiger Sugar, Aroma Joe`s and Bagel Gourmet Ole...

September 17, 2026 - 19:57

A coalition of chambers of commerce, including nearly a dozen from Arizona, has sent a letter to Congress asking the federal government to allocate new money for water-saving work along the...

September 17, 2026 - 16:06

A recent analysis of skilled nursing operations shows that many facilities are leaving significant savings untouched. The findings point to purchasing habits and supply chain decisions as major...

September 17, 2026 - 05:01

Livestream shopping has become the dominant force behind luxury resale on TikTok Shop in the United States. According to platform data released last week, 94 percent of year-to-date revenue from...

September 16, 2026 - 18:31

Springfield officials are considering a plan that would direct tax revenue from cannabis sales into grants for local small businesses. The proposed program would provide up to $100,000 to eight...

September 16, 2026 - 07:30

City officials in Fort Smith say the inquiry into a cyberattack on municipal computers is close to wrapping up after roughly a month of work. City Administrator Jeff Dingman released a statement...

September 15, 2026 - 18:45

Bringing artificial intelligence into a business is no longer a question of if, but how. The real challenge lies in adopting these tools without diluting the identity that customers recognize and...

September 15, 2026 - 04:04

Kuala Lumpur agency Meteor Pulse has launched Hiiiilo, an AI-powered WhatsApp receptionist that answers, books and suggests add-ons for Malaysian businesses. The tool is designed to handle customer...

September 14, 2026 - 17:10

It was a dream-come-true moment for CEO Jim Gray, nearly 25 years in the making, when `Today` cohost Craig Melvin picked up a bottle of Rock Doctor on a summer episode of the NBC morning show and...

September 14, 2026 - 08:43

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is making a direct appeal to international investors in an effort to lessen Canada`s economic reliance on the United States. The push comes amid a deepening...

September 13, 2026 - 22:23

Many entrepreneurs treat grants as the answer to their funding problems. They spend months chasing applications, hoping a single award will solve everything. That approach rarely works. Grants can...

September 13, 2026 - 01:22

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has stated that the company is unlikely to pursue an initial public offering in 2026, pointing to concerns about artificial intelligence safety and the pressure public markets...

September 12, 2026 - 04:47

The San Antonio Spurs have started assembling a team of local businesses to help build the franchise`s new arena, following the terms outlined in a non-binding agreement with the city. The move...

September 11, 2026 - 01:26

At least 18 businesses in Pleasanton were broken into during a coordinated burglary spree early Thursday morning, according to local police. Authorities responded to multiple alarm calls starting...

September 10, 2026 - 17:11

The last few weeks have seen a flood of headlines about artificial intelligence. Stories have ranged from models supposedly going rogue to grim forecasts about AI bringing about the end of humanity...

September 10, 2026 - 08:34

Joe Burrow isn`t the only one getting ready for Sunday. For businesses in Cincinnati, the surge of fans is their most important time of the year. Bars and restaurants near Paycor Stadium are...

September 9, 2026 - 23:51

A small group of veterans from across the state recently gathered for a hands-on workshop focused on turning raw business concepts into actual software products. The event, held over two days, gave...

September 9, 2026 - 06:02

For years, Macie Strum measured her life in passport stamps. She chased the number, hitting 50 countries before she turned 30. Social media made it worse. Every bio she saw bragged about a higher...

September 8, 2026 - 17:10

Canada is officially striking back in the ongoing trade dispute with the United States, and Maine businesses are feeling the pressure. New tariffs from Ottawa took effect this week, targeting a...

September 8, 2026 - 05:05

China`s customs agency reported Tuesday that the country`s exports accelerated sharply in August, rising 25% compared to the same period last year. The jump was driven largely by sustained global...

September 7, 2026 - 18:44

The playa turned to paste again, but the party refused to stop. Burning Man 2026 delivered its usual mix of surreal beauty and brutal conditions, as a surprise rainstorm hit the Black Rock Desert...

September 7, 2026 - 02:13

The first crisp snap of fall football is still a few weeks out, but the corporate playbook is already wide open. This season`s lineup of brand tie-ins feels less like a standard sponsorship cycle...

September 6, 2026 - 02:24

Business leaders across Wisconsin are expressing a sense of relief following the decisive defeat of Democratic socialist candidate Francesca Hong in the state`s gubernatorial primary. Many owners...

September 5, 2026 - 02:28

The Texas A&M University System has made its interim leadership permanent, with the board of regents officially naming John Barton as vice chancellor for business affairs. Barton had been filling...

September 4, 2026 - 01:34

Citi has placed Baidu under a 30-day upside catalyst watch, signaling that the company`s expanding AI infrastructure business could give the stock a meaningful boost in the near term. Analyst...

September 3, 2026 - 20:50

A troubling new twist on an old scam is surfacing in Maine, where fraudsters are borrowing the identity of a legitimate firewood company to lure in customers. The fake listings appear online,...