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Saturday Sports: High school basketball and wrestling from across the North Country
Here’s a recap of your North Country sports this Saturday.
Gov. Pillen appoints new director of Nebraska DHHS Division of Public Health
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has appointed a director in the Department of Health and Human Services.
Small businesses finally get their moment after Small Business Saturday delayed twice
Small Business Saturday was celebrated in Peoria, IL after two weather postponements, with local small businesses reporting steady foot traffic and strong customer support.
Legislation introduced by Pa. congressman to investigate concession costs at sports stadiums
A local congressman has introduced legislation that, if passed, would aim at lowering the cost of sports venue concessions.
Microscopic 'Christmas Tree' is Remarkable Highlight of Science Project Comparing the Vast and Small
A microscopic 'Christmas tree' is a seasonal look at a remarkable science project that found eerie comparisons between the vast and tiny.
NC native transforms passion into nationwide small business creating custom wood and acrylic gifts
Donna Clayton's living room now doubles as a home office, transformed to house her 1,000-pound laser cutter.
Health issues delay investigation into Portland-area lawmaker’s conduct
Top lawmakers have not publicly addressed the lawmaker's condition or its impact on his legislative work.
‘Better than the hallway.’ Science students thrive in new, expansive Saline STEAM center
The center has a large, flexible space, an open classroom outfitted with small group meetings rooms and a robotics workshop and practice field.
Here are the Salem area's top high school sports moments from 2025
These are some of the most memorable moments from high school sports in the Salem-Keizer area in 2025.
In Cambridge and beyond, scientific community is shaken by MIT professor killing
News of Nuno Loureiro's shocking death has rippled through the ranks of academia, where colleagues say he made strides to advance the field of plasma physics.
ESPN says athletics at this Salem school lead the nation. Here's why
A Salem-Keizer high school for the second straight year has been recognized by ESPN for its work with Unified Sports.
The Postman works to survive slower-than-expected holiday season
In its first holiday season without a USPS contract, The Postman post office remains open for business and is able to ship through USPS.
Earth's Seasons Are Strangely Out of Sync, Scientists Discover From Space
These mismatches have surprising consequences.
The real reason incomes rise and why they drop
Getting ahead financially is mainly about what you earn at work, not what you make from investments. Researchers found that promotions, skills, and better jobs drive most upward income movement. But when people slip backward, falling investment income is usually the main reason. Labor builds income steadily; capital is riskier and more unpredictable.
The ‘Cookie and Coal’ awards for 2025 in Georgia politics
Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist Patricia Murphy reflects on who has been naughty and nice in Georgia politics for 2025.
Trump enters election year with big wins - and bigger political headwinds
President Donald Trump stormed back into office with a shock-and-awe policy blitz that expanded presidential power and reshaped America's relations with the world. But it has come at a steep cost: as he enters the New Year and midterm elections loom, his once unshakeable hold on Republicans is slipping, say historians and analysts.
KDE Plasma 6.6 Finally Supporting Ambient Light Sensors, Fixing Windows Games With HDR
There are some nice KDE Plasma 6.6 improvements that were merged ahead of Christmas.
Rodent droppings found on doughnut rolling rack at Dunkin’ during health inspection
Health officials discovered the contamination on a rolling rack in the prep kitchen, the first rodent-related violation at the location since 2022.
Nominations Open for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards, including its top honor, the Small Business Person of the Year.
Google warns staff with US visas against international travel due to embassy delays, Business Insider says
Alphabet's Google has advised some employees on U.S. visas to avoid international travel due to delays at embassies, Business Insider reported on Friday, citing an internal email.
Blackstone business seeks city relief from streetcar construction impacts
A Blackstone District business owner is asking city officials for financial relief after reporting significant revenue losses during streetcar construction on Farnam Street.
'A one-of-a-kind gift': Last-minute holiday shoppers boost Sacramento's local businesses
For small business owners, this final weekend is about more than just sales; it's an opportunity to make a lasting impression.
Elise Stefanik, loyal Trump ally, ends New York governor bid and will leave politics
U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik, a House Republican leader and loyal ally of President Donald Trump, said on Friday she was bowing out of politics, including her recently announced bid for governor of New York, to spend more time with family.
“Tis the season” of viruses: health officials urge caution before holiday gatherings
Winter viruses have become a seasonal greeting that both health care professionals and schools have come to dread.
Paychex CEO gives a read on the labor market for small businesses
In a Friday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Paychex CEO John Gibson was fairly positive about the labor market for smaller businesses.
Medical giant Mayo closes 6 rural health clinics in Minnesota there could be more to come
Mayo Clinic Health Systems just closed a half dozen clinics in rural towns and small cities in southeastern Minnesota, and it is consolidating some others, as the giant medical care provider struggles with staffing shortages in rural areas.
Did a publisher’s slip-up reveal smaller Switch 2 cartridges?
Get a game instead of a game-key.
Trump seeks meeting with health insurers, eyes price cuts
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he wants to meet with health insurers in coming weeks in a bid for lower prices, saying that could be another way to lower healthcare costs as millions of Americans face a potential spike in premiums.
Vermont cannabis businesses react to Trump directive
Vermont cannabis business owners are cautiously optimistic about a new directive from President Trump that could change how the federal government classifies marijuana.
Inside Matt Holt's new health data venture Thoreau
The $30 billion entity, which would roll up five New Mountain Capital portfolio companies, could create a worthy competitor to Optum.
Legacy Health tells striking workers they will lose health coverage on Jan. 1
A small number of highly trained clinicians at Legacy are on indefinite strike over wages.
East Lyme business owner sentenced to probation for tax fraud
An East Lyme woman who operated a cleaning business was sentenced to three years of probation for tax fraud after underreporting her income by hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Park Bo-gum Surprises as KBS Entertainment Awards Grand Prize Contender
Park Bo-gum Surprises as KBS Entertainment Awards Grand Prize Contender Actors hosting role on The Seasons sparks curiosity amid diverse nominees including Kim Jong-min and Jun Hyun-moo
18 Austin-area businesses to help you finish holiday shopping this year
From candy for stockings to books and stylish apparel, here are the places KUT staffers recommend when looking for a unique gift with love from Austin.
UVA selects Business School Dean Scott Beardsley as next president
The decision came against the wishes of a chorus of critics, including Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger, state lawmakers, student leaders and faculty leaders.
Krispy Kreme sells business in major market for $65 million
The company has debt to pay, it said.
Charlotte Small Business Ecosystem Report Launches Action Plan
A recently completed assessment of Charlotte’s small business ecosystem is already helping to shape how small businesses access resources, capital and long-term growth opportunities.
Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance awards 25 small business grants
The grants were awarded in three categories — startup, micro, and small business — and can be used for expenses such as equipment, inventory, software and hardware, marketing, furniture, consulting services, and licensing or certification fees.
Montgomery hospital sues Blue Cross, argues insurer “destabilized” Alabama healthcare, caused bankruptcy
Jackson Hospital in Montgomery is suing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama for an excess of $250 million.
Setting Business Goals for Your Trucking Company in 2026
With 2025 almost in the books, the smartest thing a small carrier can do right now isn’t chase one more load — it’s slow down just enough to decide what 2026 actually needs to look like. If you’re reading this with less than two weeks left in the year, you’re right on time. Not late. […] The post Setting Business Goals for Your Trucking Company in 2026 appeared first on FreightWaves.
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 quietly upgrades Pixel phones where it counts
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 shows Google isn’t done fixing the small stuff.
This prominent Dem says she would ‘stomp’ JD Vance. A new poll backs her up
The poll found the Democrat leading Vance among Black voters, Hispanic voters, Women voters, college educated voters and voters who have a college degree.
Multnomah County jail health director exits after less than a year
The jail system’s director went on paid administrative leave Aug. 29. He won’t be returning.
Portland home décor retailer Schoolhouse lays off most employees, future uncertain
Schoolhouse sold to Food52, a New York food and lifestyle publisher, in 2021.
Another big Oregon clinic surprises patients by dropping women’s care services
Patients say the closure disrupts pregnancy care and limits local access to women’s health services in the Corvallis area.
For a prime minister struggling in the wake of Bondi terror, standing up to the gun lobby is smart politics
Restoring a feeling of safety for Australian Jews will take extraordinary effort. As well as stamping out antisemitism, the work should start with a national approach to managing guns
This week in HS Sports: Christina Chambers left indelible legacy of love, joy
Christina Chambers lived her life displaying the fruits of the Spirit
Are you Cleveland’s best fan? Sports Awards contest is open
Browns, Cavaliers and Guardians fans can submit photos showing their team spirit for a chance to win tickets to the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards in February.
New family entertainment: Explore the underwater-themed Mermaid Bay Kids Indoor Play
With play sessions starting at just $8, Mermaid Bay's owner says the West Michigan venue inspired by his young children is family-focused and affordable.
Churches, clinics, hospitals brace for fallout as Alabamians see huge spikes in health insurance bills
Alabamians who rely on the marketplace will be left to figure out how to pay for skyrocketing insurance bills if the Affordable Care Act subsidies expire at the end of the year.
Economic anxiety has Texas manufacturers and retailers on edge
The latest tranche of Texas Business Outlook Surveys from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas was released the last week in November. The outlook self-described ...
German business bankruptcies hit decade high amid downturn
Business bankruptcies have climbed to an 11-year high, with small firms hardest hit by Germany's anemic growth. Economists warn of job losses but see tentative signs that the insolvency wave may be leveling off.
Delaware small businesses saw $14M through this federal program
Mum Mum Meka’s Training Academy owner Tameka Stanford-Daniels received a loan through the program that allowed her to sustain her child care center.
Fast-food chain in business 75 years closes 200 locations in effort to survive
The restaurant chain isn't going down without a fight.
Switch 2 Game Ditches Game-Key Cards For A Physical Release, But It'll Cost More
A small price to pay.
New entertainment venue featuring duckpin bowling set to open in downtown South Bend
A mother-son duo has transformed a historic garage into Ivy Alley Social House with pizza, bowling and arcade games.
Samsung announces Exynos 2600: World's first 2nm smartphone chip that might power the Galaxy S26
Samsung has announced the Exynos 2600 chip, promising notable gains in performance, efficiency, and thermal behavior.
Breaking: Exynos 2600 goes official as world's first 2nm smartphone chip
Samsung has officially announced the Exynos 2600 chip. It is a 2nm chip that will be used in the Galaxy S26 and has better performance.
Water Street Tampa expanding with new entertainment district in downtown
Soon, Tampa will have a new spot to see concerts. The parking lot across the street from Benchmark International Arena will become a small concert venue that will allow new artists to have a sell-out show in Tampa.
T. Rogers Wade, mentor and adviser to prominent Georgia politicians, has died
T. Rogers Wade mentored generations of young Georgians, like Attorney General Chris Carr, seeking traction in politics and the business world.
SpaceX loses contact with Starlink satellite after mishap
SpaceX's Starlink said one of its satellites experienced an anomaly in space on Wednesday that created a "small number" of debris and cut off communications with the spacecraft at 418 km (259.73 miles) in altitude, a rare kinetic accident in orbit for the satellite internet giant.
Nick Saban: Group of 5 should have separate College Football Playoff
Tulane, James Madison part of this year’s CFP
Popular Tybee Island eatery fails health inspection
A popular breakfast diner on Tybee Island scored a 57 in a routine Georgia Department of Public Health restaurant health inspection last week.
Apple TV teases new horror-comedy series set in New England
The horror-comedy series is about a supposedly cursed small island community. Here's what we know about it.
"What's Your Story?" A Small Business Giveaway 2026 Presented by Torrington Savings Bank
“What’s Your Story?” A Small Business Giveaway 2026 Presented by Torrington Savings Bank in partnership with Hartford Business Journal Hartford Business Journal and Torrington Savings Bank are the “Sponsors” of […]
Fargo business owner under fire for use of “r-word” on social media
The posts were reshared by the owner of Southtown Pourhouse, Duane's Pizza, and The Windbreak.
Amazon Offers Payroll and Cybersecurity Help to Small Businesses
Amazon Business is offering new benefits to members of its Business Prime program. The tech giant announced Thursday (Dec. 18) that these small and
Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School to relocate to Ohio college campus
Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School will consolidate its Shalersville and Ravenna campuses into one location by the fall of 2027.
Small Stories, Big Science at the Smithsonian’s Conservation Biology Institute in 2025
Take a look at some bite-sized stories about our science programs this year.
Trump Mobile's T1 still doesn't exist, but the company is now selling refurbished phones
The T1 smartphone from Trump Mobile remains non-existent vaporware, but the company is still finding new ways to take people's money.
Trump aims to take down ‘global mothership’ of climate science
By moving to dismantle Colorado’s National Center for Atmospheric Research, the White House says it is targeting ‘climate alarmism’
Trump's CMS is all-in on health tech
The federal government is quietly building a fast lane for chronic care tech, with the help of several entrepreneurs.
Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development Shares New $10 Million State Investment and Resource Platform for Small Businesses
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 18, 2025) The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is sharing new opportunities for local entrepreneurs and small business owners following Governor Wes Moore’s announcement of a $10 million statewide investment and the launch of the Maryland Community Business Compass—a new online platform designed to help businesses start, grow, and expand. The Maryland Community […]
The lasting harm of the politics of disconnection
Ours is a nation of small kindnesses and large cruelties.
How former Republican Geoff Duncan plans to win Georgia for Democrats
With a pitch to Democrats, independents and 'disgusted' Republicans, Geoff Duncan says he's the only Democrat who can beat Republicans in 2026.
The Muttropolitan Pet: A Small Business Making Big Moves in the DMV
This small business spotlight features The Muttropolitan Pet, a Washington, DC gem that has grown rapidly thanks to the vision and passion of its founder.
A Small Business Owner Noticed 'A Competitor 100x Bigger' Bought Their 'New Innovative Product.' Now They're Worried It's About To Be Copied
A small business owner selling on Amazon recently shared a dilemma that hit a nerve with the r/smallbusiness Reddit community: A massive competitor just bought their “new innovative product,” and now they fear it’s about to be copied. Fear Of Being Crushed By A Giant “A competitor 100x bigger than me just ordered my new product,” the seller wrote. “The name on the shipping label was ‘business name’ LLC and the business name is a billion dollar company… and the name of the person is someone whose
Cessna business jet crashes at North Carolina airport; plane owned by NASCAR driver reports say
A private jet crashed Thursday morning at a North Carolina regional airport and the wreckage burst into flames.
McNeese’s Small Business Center to Help Entrepreneurs Win 2026
The Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at McNeese State University is inviting entrepreneurs in southwest Louisiana to a free training in January titled “Winning 2026: Strategic…
Small businesses face their own affordability crunch because of tariffs and health insurance costs
Small businesses face their own affordability crunch because of tariffs and health insurance costs
Amazon Expands Business Prime With New Benefits For Small Businesses
(RTTNews) - Amazon (AMZN) on Thursday said that Amazon Business has enhanced its Business Prime membership by adding new benefits through partnerships with Intuit QuickBooks, CrowdStrike, and Gusto, aimed at helping small and midsize businesses save time and money.
US Plans to Dismantle Climate Science ‘Cornerstone’
It’s been labeled “scientific vandalism” and “a national security risk.” The Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research has outraged scientists and policymakers.
Arts and entertainment events happening December 18th-21st across the Mid-Ohio Valley
Lyndsay Dennis joins Daybreak to discuss what’s happening December 18th-21st across the Mid-Ohio Valley!
Among sports crossover pols, Tuberville still standing: Down in Alabama
Listen to "Down in Alabama" wherever you get your podcasts.
Famous Astrophysicist Defied The Odds To Become Science Star
Odds didn't favor a successful career in science for Neil deGrasse Tyson. But he had a key edge: parents who set no limits.
Fear Is Consuming US Small Businesses Pummeled by Trump Tariffs
The US’s 36 million small businesses are crying out for relief from import taxes
Tampa’s Water Street will get new concert venue, hotel, parking and more
Vinik Sports group will manage the entertainment venue, located near Benchmark International Arena.
House Republicans move to repeal proposed Biden-era heat-safety rule, citing burdens on small businesses
GOP lawmakers and business advocacy groups challenge proposed Biden-era federal heat safety standards, calling the requirements on employers nationwide 'heavy-handed.'
Katherine Ho, esteemed health economist and ‘true role model,’ dies at 53
Ho, the John L. Weinberg Professor of Economics and Business Policy, was “a brilliant scholar, a charismatic teacher and a devoted adviser,” said department chair Wolfgang Pesendorfer. A memorial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York.
Democrats’ showing in Georgia special elections boosts party, unnerves Republicans
Competitive special elections have put once-securely Republican districts in play for Democrats, who seek to inch toward controlling the Georgia House in 2026.
Milwaukee-area small businesses struggle as costs rise, sales fall
Milwaukee-area businesses are struggling with falling sales and rising costs, prompting some owners, including a Whitefish Bay shop, to close.
‘Today’ Show’s Al Roker Rebukes Trump Goon for Blowing Up Science
The climate change-denying White House says it’s moving to dismantle a “woke” climate center.
Syracuse takes care of business in win over Mercyhurst
The Syracuse Orange hosted Mercyhurst on Wednesday at the JMA Wireless Dome.
Tariffs' impacts on chocolate business during holiday season
Raleigh-based Videri Chocolate is grappling with increased ingredient costs and says that trade tariffs continue to impact small businesses during their peak holiday season.
Sacramento Restaurants Pay Less After Entertainment Permit Changes
Changes made to the city’s entertainment permits will raise prices for some, while lowering the difficulty and cost enough for others to finally become aboveboard
Midlands families face healthcare uncertainty as Cigna, Lexington Health split
Midlands families insured through Cigna are facing new uncertainty about their healthcare after an announcement that Cigna will no longer cover care at Lexington Health the same way.
As flu season hits, new ‘K’ variant has health experts concerned and urging vaccinations
A new strain of influenza has become the most prevalent form of the virus this year.
Chance Bar owner shares business struggles this holiday season
The holiday season can be one of the busiest times of the year, but some Fort Wayne business owners say this year looks a little different.
Trump tariffs: Small businesses take on high-interest rate loans to cover new costs
Even if the Supreme Court rules Trump tariffs are illegal, high interest rates and fees on predatory loans are leaving some businesses facing years of debt.