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Macomb city officials break down proposed sports complex, residents voice concerns

A crowd of about 100 people gathered at Thursday evening's economic development update.

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Mar 27 • 1:20 PM EDT • Sports • wgem.com
Houston sports suffers double defeat: Astros fall to Angels, Houston Cougars eliminated from NCAA Tournament

It was a rare "double loss" day for the City of Champions. From a stagnant offense at Daikin Park to a physical exit at the Toyota Center, we recap the two major losses for Houston sports fans.

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Mar 27 • 12:05 PM EDT • Sports • fox26houston.com
Minneapolis City Council releases $7 million plan for businesses recovering from Operation Metro Surge
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Mar 27 • 11:52 AM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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'Beyond frustrating' - fans react to Struber sacking

BBC Sport gets the views of Bristol City supporters after their club sack head coach Gerhard Struber in favour of former England manager Roy Hodgson.

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Mar 27 • 11:49 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Southwest Airlines joins the Certified Green Business list sponsored by the City of Dallas

The Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability is proud to announce that Southwest Airlines has joined the Certified Green Business […]

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Mar 27 • 11:41 AM EDT • Business • dallascitynews.net
Scientists testing new scanning technology discover mysterious structure beneath an ancient Egyptian city

Archaeologists working in Egypt's Nile Delta may have discovered a tomb or temple dating back around 2,600 years while testing a new technology designed to locate structures buried deep beneath the surface. ...

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Mar 27 • 11:40 AM EDT • Science • phys.org
‘Promise and Pitfalls’ of AI in health care at center of URI Pharmacy conference

KINGSTON, R.I. — March 27, 2026 — Despite its relative infancy among world-changing technologies in human history—the wheel, the printing press, electricity, the Internet—artificial intelligence has most rapidly become ubiquitous, already adopted by billions of people just a few short years after becoming publicly available. AI has infiltrated virtually all aspects of life, including health […]

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Mar 27 • 11:34 AM EDT • Health • uri.edu
Entergy seeks to boost power capacity for Louisiana’s Meta AI data center in huge expansion

If approved, the new plants would enable Entergy to generate and transmit more than 6,700 megawatts of electricity for Meta – the equivalent of nearly half of all the power Entergy currently generates for the state of Louisiana.

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Mar 27 • 9:55 AM EDT • Business • nola.com
Health alert issued for Albuquerque due to blowing dust

Officials have issued a heath alert for the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County due to blowing dust.

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Mar 27 • 9:41 AM EDT • Health • koat.com
Resident Evil Lore Master Reflects on What Requiem Got Right and Wrong as the Franchise Returned to Raccoon City and 'Retconned' Its Destruction

Resident Evil's unofficial lore master has weighed in with his thoughts on Resident Evil Requiem, which adds a sizable new chapter filled with story revelations to Capcom's veteran horror franchise.

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Mar 27 • 9:17 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
NYS assembly majority leader questions proposals from Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan

Crystal Peoples-Stokes said there are some concerns with Ryan's plan to cover the city's budget gap.

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Mar 27 • 8:24 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
FC Barcelona joins Miami business boom, leaves NYC behind for Florida’s business-friendly climate

Miami's One Biscayne Tower lands FC Barcelona as a new office tenant, with CP Group's Angelo Bianco saying the city offers a "liberating" business environment.

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Mar 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
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City Council Approves Digital Kiosks to Enhance Navigation and Support Local Businesses

Zero-cost, community-focused initiative with enhanced public information, small business visibility, and strong privacy safeguards.

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Mar 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • austintexas.gov
SpringFest brings egg hunts, entertainment

PALMDALE — Spring is in full bloom, and the City of Palmdale is ready to celebrate with its annual Children’s SpringFest and Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Mar 27 • 7:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • avpress.com
Constraint and uncertainty ahead for Japanese politics

Japan’s path forward requires reconciling its divided political landscape with urgent reform needs to sustain its domestic stability and regional leadership capacity.

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Mar 27 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • eastasiaforum.org
Apple, Ikea, Labubu: Why Culver City is a growing hot spot for business

Culver City has emerged as a magnet for companies and consumers.

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Mar 27 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • latimes.com
High school sports results for Thursday, March 26, 2026

THURSDAY’S RESULTS Baseball CITY LEAGUE Carrick 13, Brashear 6 Obama Academy 27, Perry 0 (3) WPIAL CLASS 5A Section 1 Franklin Regional 13, Penn...

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Mar 26 • 11:54 PM EDT • Sports • post-gazette.com
Preserving Detroit History: City awards grants to 30 long-standing local businesses

On Thursday evening, 30 Detroit legacy businesses were awarded a grant by the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation and the mayor's office.

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Mar 26 • 11:29 PM EDT • Business • wxyz.com
New bill aims to keep professional sports teams in their home city

A new bill would make it more difficult for professional sports team owners to relocate their franchises by giving communities the right of first refusal.

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Mar 26 • 9:50 PM EDT • Sports • wafb.com
New bill aims to keep professional sports teams in their home city

A new bill would make it more difficult for professional sports team owners to relocate their franchises by giving communities the right of first refusal.

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Mar 26 • 9:50 PM EDT • Sports • localnewslive.com
City Council holds entertainment zone study session

Music lovers at this year’s CreekWalk Concert Series may find more options to quench their thirst, as the Vacaville City Council held a study session regarding Entertainment Zones on Tuesday. Associate Planner Damiere Powell provided the…

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Mar 26 • 8:51 PM EDT • Entertainment • thereporter.com
Anthropic tweaks timed usage limits to discourage Claude demand during peak hours

: AI biz makes some Claude conversations more costly to manage capacity

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Mar 26 • 6:15 PM EDT • Technology • theregister.com
Winning teams bring business boost to Seattle’s Pioneer Square

Seattle business owners near the city’s sports stadiums are expecting a significant economic boost as the Mariners season begins and the region prepares for the upcoming World Cup.

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Mar 26 • 5:40 PM EDT • Business • kiro7.com
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Winning teams bring business boost to Seattle’s Pioneer Square

Seattle business owners near the city’s sports stadiums are expecting a significant economic boost as the Mariners season begins and the region prepares for the upcoming World Cup.

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Mar 26 • 5:40 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Legacy and community: How Detroit small businesses are thriving with city support

In Round 3 of the Detroit Legacy Business Project, 30 local businesses are being honored with grants totaling $310,000, helping them modernize and continue serving their communities.

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Mar 26 • 5:09 PM EDT • Business • clickondetroit.com
Reno looking at easing late-night music permit for downtown businesses

The Reno City Council discusses ways to encourage a vibrant downtown while addressing residents' noise concerns.

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Mar 26 • 4:45 PM EDT • Entertainment • rgj.com
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What will happen to the Chiefs and Royals stadiums when they leave? Jackson County is making a plan

Jackson County will task a group of “business leaders, developers and community stakeholders” to envision the future of the Truman Sports Complex after the Kansas City Chiefs’ and Royals’ stadium leases expire in 2031.

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Mar 26 • 3:10 PM EDT • Sports • kcur.org
With Bears in mind, Sanders bill would offer up sports teams to city before 'billionaire owners' try to move

The Home Team Act would require an owner to announce that it wants to relocate a year prior, giving the community a chance to buy at "fair market value." Texas U.S. Rep. Greg Casar called it a "keep-the-Bears-in-Chicago bill."

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Mar 26 • 2:50 PM EDT • Sports • chicago.suntimes.com
Vaccines for healthy pre-teens and teens

Adolescents ages 9-18 are due for key vaccines. Uninsured youth can get free vaccines from the City of Berkeley Immunization Clinic. Parents of uninsured adolescents can come to the City of Berkeley immunization clinic to check their child’s vaccination status and, if needed, catch up on their missing shots.Staying up to date on vaccines is important for families at a variety of ages. Adolescence is an important time to check vaccine status as kids age 9 to 18 can get proven protections to help protect against of a variety of diseases.

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Mar 26 • 1:00 PM EDT • Health • berkeleyca.gov
Business group: Seizure bill is not fair

NFIB says insurance requirement should apply to state.

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Mar 26 • 9:41 AM EDT • Business • capitolcitynow.com
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Return of ‘No Kings’: Here’s what to know about third Seattle protest

Seattle organizers hope to mobilize more than 100,000 people this time around, which would make it perhaps the largest protest in the city's history.

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Mar 26 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
Spring Into Success: Events and Learning Opportunities to Help Small…

Entrepreneurs and business owners can discover AI tools, procurement insights and more at multiple April events.

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Mar 26 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • virginiabeach.gov
As women’s sports grow, Kansas City-based group empowers women to take leadership roles

Women Leaders in Sports is a professional-development organization based in Kansas City that helps empower and connect women in or seeking leadership across the sports landscape.

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Mar 26 • 7:48 AM EDT • Sports • kshb.com
Summer of the Arts announces 2026 Iowa Arts Festival Main Stage lineup

Summer of the Arts has announced the return of the Iowa Arts Festival from June 5–7 in downtown Iowa City. This year’s main stage lineup brings a dynamic weekend of live music, featuring an exciting mix of local favorites and nationally recognized performers.

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Mar 26 • 7:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • thegazette.com
Campaign hopes to boost business at Marshall restaurants impacted by water outage

A shop local campaign aims to help Marshall restaurants that were forced to shut down during the recent water main break and boil water notice. The city of Marshall, Marshall […]

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Mar 26 • 6:40 AM EDT • Business • marshallnewsmessenger.com
Why politics, money, and construction capacity will limit any European turn toward nuclear power generation

The EU wants to reestablish the nuclear power supply it once had, when nuclear provided about a third of the bloc’s electricity supply. But Europe's industrial capacity, financial challenges, and politics are major obstacles to a European nuclear renaissance.

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Mar 26 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • thebulletin.org
House Democrat bans staff from betting on prediction markets, citing ethics concerns

Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts has prohibited staffers from betting on prediction markets on areas such as politics and any information obtained in an official capacity.

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Mar 26 • 5:51 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
'Unbelievable' Stretton goal 'one of best' at Truro

Jack Stretton's goal in Truro City's 1-1 draw with Solihull Moors is described as one of the best at the club's new ground.

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Mar 26 • 5:32 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Photos: Best images from Thunder's 119-109 loss to Celtics

The best photos from the Oklahoma City Thunder's 119-109 loss to the Boston Celtics.

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Mar 25 • 11:46 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Cosmic Baseball brings glow-in-the-dark entertainment to Birmingham

Cosmic Baseball has arrived in the Magic City.

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Mar 25 • 11:24 PM EDT • Entertainment • cbs42.com
Wembanyama dominates inside as Spurs trounce Grizzlies 123-98

Victor Wembanyama had 19 points, 15 rebounds and seven blocks as the San Antonio Spurs built an early lead and coasted to a 123-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Devin Vassell matched Wembanyama's 19 points, while Stephon Castle and Keldon Johnson finished with 15 points each, as seven Spurs finished in double figures. With its seventh straight victory, San Antonio moved within two games of Oklahoma City for the top spot in the Western Conference as the Boston Celtics stopped the Thunder's 12-game winning streak with a 119-109 victory on Wednesday night.

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Mar 25 • 10:40 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Houston traffic tips to know before Thursday's big sports day

Thursday will be a very busy day across the City of Houston. That means traffic problems for everyone across the city for a good chunk of the day.

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Mar 25 • 9:50 PM EDT • Sports • fox26houston.com
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Contract dispute could push White River Medical Center out-of-network with UnitedHealthcare

The city of Batesville is facing a looming healthcare crisis.A contract dispute between the White River Medical Center and the private insurance giant UnitedHe

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Mar 25 • 9:12 PM EDT • Health • katv.com
Albuquerque business owners left with questions on new ordinance limiting ICE

Albuquerque business owners say the city’s new ordinance limiting ICE leaves them with new questions about license rules.

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Mar 25 • 8:30 PM EDT • Business • kob.com
Over 1,700 Chesterfield homes, businesses without electricity after power lines fall

Over 1,700 Chesterfield County homes and businesses are without electricity Wednesday night after power lines fell on Midlothian Turnpike.

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Mar 25 • 8:28 PM EDT • Business • wric.com
Mamdani administration identifies first budget cuts

New York City agencies found $1.7 billion in potential savings.

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Mar 25 • 7:19 PM EDT • Politics • ny1.com
Denver’s forgotten trailblazers: The Colorado Xplosion’s lasting impact on women’s sports

The first professional women’s sports team in the Mile High City, the Colorado Xplosion, was short-lived but not forgotten.

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Mar 25 • 6:49 PM EDT • Sports • denver7.com
The science of playing baseball in the Mile High City
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Mar 25 • 5:57 PM EDT • Science • sports.yahoo.com
Council to explore Parkside entertainment center development

Asheville City Council is weighing the future of a 2.43-acre parcel, referred to as “Parkside,” which is currently used as a parking lot for city staff. The site could become home to a 2,500-seat entertainment venue.

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Mar 25 • 4:45 PM EDT • Entertainment • mountainx.com
Council to explore Parkside entertainment center development

Asheville City Council is weighing the future of a 2.43-acre parcel, referred to as “Parkside,” which is currently used as a parking lot for city staff. The site could become home to a 2,500-seat entertainment venue.

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Mar 25 • 4:45 PM EDT • Entertainment • mountainx.com
Raleigh pushing plan for owners to sell to employees when they retire to keep businesses, jobs local

At engineering firm S&ME in Raleigh, employees don't just work at the company; they own it. It's a model that city officials hope others will adopt to avoid what Mayor Janet Cowell calls the "silver tsunami."

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Mar 25 • 4:25 PM EDT • Business • wral.com
Hastings College professor, students present research at political science conference

A Hastings College professor and four students recently traveled to the University of Missouri–Kansas City to present original research at the Great Plains

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Mar 25 • 3:57 PM EDT • Politics • hastings.edu
Hastings College professor, students present research at political science conference

A Hastings College professor and four students recently traveled to the University of Missouri–Kansas City to present original research at the Great Plains

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Mar 25 • 3:57 PM EDT • Science • hastings.edu
Some East Grand Forks businesses must register with city to sell low-potency hemp products

Changes in requirements from the state Office of Cannabis Management mean businesses selling these products must now be licensed with the OCM and registered with their local cities.

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Mar 25 • 2:35 PM EDT • Business • grandforksherald.com
Urban forests improve the health of city residents — that's partly why new trees are planted in Philly every spring

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is seeking volunteers to help plant 650 saplings throughout the region in April.

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Mar 25 • 12:55 PM EDT • Health • phillyvoice.com
Stars align as healthier Thunder, Celtics match up

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be seeking their 13th consecutive victory when they visit the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.

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Mar 25 • 11:50 AM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
World Business Chicago collects submissions for bold plans for city's future
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Mar 25 • 10:44 AM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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I didn’t pay attention to politics. Then my house fell down

This Overland Park independent voter is reminded of his father’s advice, and applies it to our democracy. | Opinion

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Mar 25 • 9:01 AM EDT • Politics • kansascity.com
Fox Sports Host weighs in on the Chiefs acquiring QB Justin Fields

During a recent media appearance, Fox Sports Host Nick Wright weighed in on the Kansas City Chiefs acquiring quarterback Justin Fields | @EdEastonJr

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Mar 25 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Thousands could lose their Medicaid in Kansas City, health leaders are calling for action

They fear people will be kicked off coverage next year when a federal law requiring work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks kicks in.

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Mar 25 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • thebeaconnews.org
Newcastle should resist any calls for change

The biggest game of the weekend was Newcastle v Sunderland - well, it was in the north east, anyway. For all the passion, and there was plenty on show, as well as the usual late drama, in the end it was Sunderland winning to go 11th leaving their neighbours down in 12th. ‌For Sunderland it is still a fine season as a promoted side, but for Newcastle this is disappointing mid-table mediocrity following defeat in the semi-final of the Carabao Cup against Manchester City and in the Champions League against Barcelona.

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Mar 25 • 4:20 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Orlando City signs Antoine Griezmann in landmark MLS move

Orlando City has completed one of the most significant signings in Major League Soccer history, confirming the arrival of Antoine Griezmann from Atlético de Madrid.The French forward will join the cl...

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Mar 25 • 2:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Suns biggest weakness exposed in 127-125 loss to Nuggets

PHOENIX – Tuesday was the Phoenix Suns to showcase on national television how serious of a playoff competitor they are against the Denver Nuggets. The results were mixed.

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Mar 25 • 1:45 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Grants help Arts District businesses boost security after break-ins

After a series of break-ins targeting small businesses across the Arts District, some owners are turning to city-funded grants to help improve security and prot

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Mar 25 • 1:09 AM EDT • Business • news3lv.com
Mills halts kennel ordinance at second reading amid showing for business owner

MILLS, Wyo. — Mills City Council has shelved a proposed ordinance affecting kennels and catteries on second reading. Mills City Attorney Pat Holscher told

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Mar 25 • 12:43 AM EDT • Business • oilcity.news
Volunteers honor local sports leader Jim Morris during March Madness preparations

Hundreds of volunteers spread out across Indianapolis Tuesday to help prepare the city for next week's NCAA Men's Final Four basketball games.

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Mar 24 • 11:45 PM EDT • Sports • wfyi.org
Belton approves development plan for Uptown Entertainment District, completion expected in 2032

The city of Belton approved a rezoning application and preliminary development plan for the Uptown Entertainment District, expected to bring 600 new homes and residents.

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Mar 24 • 8:24 PM EDT • Entertainment • kshb.com
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Mamdani uses fast food feast to bring attention to worker rights

“City Hall’s first-ever mukbang. Here we are," he said.

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Mar 24 • 8:04 PM EDT • Politics • ny1.com
Victor Wembanyama, surging Spurs face depleted Grizzlies

The San Antonio Spurs are building momentum as the season winds down, a push that is putting pressure on Western Conference leader Oklahoma City.

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Mar 24 • 7:20 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
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Entertainment domination: 50 Cent conquers Planet Hollywood

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Robert Earl have partnered to launch PH Live, a new entertainment venue at Planet Hollywood Times Square, featuring state-of-the-art LED technology, immersi…

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Mar 24 • 6:25 PM EDT • Entertainment • ktsm.com
Austin establishes microloan hub for small businesses

The city of Austin announced on Tuesday it’s teaming up with global nonprofit Kiva to launch the second Kiva hub in Texas, allowing small business owners to apply for microloans and coaching.

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Mar 24 • 6:21 PM EDT • Business • kxan.com
50 Cent backed Planet Hollywood Live expected to expand to Shreveport, says PR firm

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Robert Earl have partnered to launch PH Live, a new entertainment venue at Planet Hollywood Times Square, featuring state-of-the-art LED technology, immersi…

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Mar 24 • 6:09 PM EDT • Entertainment • ktalnews.com
Residents, business owners express mixed reaction about roadway project underway in Trussville

A major roadway project along Highway 11 is entering its final phase in Trussville, with city leaders acknowledging temporary inconveniences while emphasizing long-term traffic relief in one of the area’s fastest-growing corridors.

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Mar 24 • 5:52 PM EDT • Business • wbrc.com
City says closing nuisance businesses cuts crime. Some residents question the approach

Some city leaders say shutting down nuisance businesses reduces crime, but some residents argue the closures just shift problems elsewhere.

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Mar 24 • 5:16 PM EDT • Business • wcpo.com
Napa Valley College explores soccer stadium development

Napa Valley College has entered into an exclusive negotiating agreement with local sports groups Napa United and Napa Valley 1839 FC to explore the development of an 1,800-capacity soccer stadium and two additional fields on campus.

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Mar 24 • 5:16 PM EDT • Sports • pressdemocrat.com
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Court ruling reverses denial of Sunland Park entertainment venue

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A recent court ruling is reversing the City of Sunland Park’s denial of a project that would create an entertainment venue and hospitality project, the developer…

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Mar 24 • 3:46 PM EDT • Entertainment • ktsm.com
Marathon has sold 1.2M copies across Steam, PS5, and Xbox

Alinea Analytics estimates show that Marathon has generated gross revenues of $55M via 1.2M copies sold on Steam, PS5, and Xbox: Looking at the split between Steam, PS5, and Xbox, Steam is clearly the main platform for Marathon, accounting for a little under 70% of the audience (800K copies sold). Meanwhile, PS5 takes about 19% (217K) and Xbox (including console, PC, and cloud) accounts for a bit over 11% or 133K. Marathon is technically a first-party Sony title, so seeing the home console struggle to break 20% of the volume is a notable data point for the ongoing platform-agnostic debate. PlayStation Studios online games will almost certainly continue being multiplatform (despite Sony reportedly pulling back on PC releases). Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe As for Marathon, the consensus among hardcore players who pushed through the awkward onboarding phase – myself included – is that it’s fantastic. The gunplay, aesthetic, and presentation are among the best in the shooter genre. A great game doesn’t always equal an immediate hit, though, as shown by our estimates. Things are looking lukewarm right now. But this might be one of those marathon-not-a-sprint situations. Had to, didn’t I? Why wasn’t Marathon a hit on the same level as Arc Raiders? One topic that came up in a lot of conversations at GDC this year was why Marathon hasn’t hit the same stratosphere as Arc Raiders. On paper, they’re both extraction shooters, and Marathon has the Bungie pedigree – the house that built the gold standard for gunplay in Halo and Destiny. Marathon’s neon-futuristic aesthetic also distinguishes itself from the gritty realism of Tarkov or the post-apocalyptic hope of ARC Raiders. But vibes can only get you so far for first impressions if the onboarding feels like a brick wall. Marathon is a sweaty PvP-focused experience with a first-time user experience and UI that I can only describe as dreadful. Players are dropped into a complex ecosystem where the UI, though visually striking, is functionally uninformative, forcing users to manually hover over nondescript, identical icons just to identify basic gear or weapon mods. This lack of clarity is compounded by punishing mechanics like a severe heat gauge for movement and a scarcity of vital resources, all without a clear tutorial or a low-stakes mode to learn the ropes. Most people – even top streamers and veteran shooter players – have no idea what’s going on in Marathon at first. Arc is on the complete other end of the spectrum. As we covered here and here, Arc Raiders offers a more collaborative, approachable loop where players often work together toward shared goals. And the objectives are instantly clear. To many players, this contrast only emphasised Marathon’s issues, especially during the testing period. Players understand the Arc Raiders loop within 30 minutes, while Marathon acts as a massive filter, chewing up newcomers and spitting them out before they can experience the depth of Bungie’s signature gunplay. What I’m getting at here is that the poor first-time user experience of Marathon’s Server Slam likely stifled launch sales, while the opposite was true for Arc. Let’s look at the pre-launch copies sold for each game during their respective Server Slams (launch-aligned) : Looking at the trajectory: Arc Raiders saw a massive 80% jump in copies sold during its three-day Server Slam (day -13 to -11). Players jumped in, realised the water was fine, and immediately opened their wallets. Marathon, meanwhile, saw a 49% increase in the four days following its Slam (Day -7 to -3). At the time of each game’s respective launch, Arc Raiders had nearly double the Steam footprint of Marathon – and word of mouth only continued to grow. Bungie could have had more time to fix the onboarding process had the beta happened earlier. But Marathon launched three days after the beta finished. These factors limited the launch sales quite a bit, I reckon. Marathon has found a niche audience, though Despite the friction-heavy start, the data suggests that those who survived Marathon’s onboarding are loving life. We’ve been tracking cross-platform DAUs, and while there’s the expected post-launch leakage, many players are sticking with it. After peaking at 478K total DAUs on its first Saturday, Marathon has settled into a respectable rhythm, holding 345K DAUs as of yesterday and averaging 380K DAUs across the weekend. Steam continues to do the heavy lifting here, consistently accounting for the lion’s share of the daily players. Players have been putting in the hours, too: On Steam, Marathon’s average playtime has climbed to 27.8 hours, significantly outpacing the console averages on PS5 (16.5h) and Xbox (17.3h). Even more telling than the averages: 22% of the Steam audience has surged past the 50-hour mark, and nearly 7% have already logged over 100 hours. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe This data suggests that once the Bungie magic clicks, it hooks players deeper than the average extraction shooter. There’s also started to be a shift in the game’s discourse. Marathon launched as one of those games that’s cool to hate. But as Marathon’s 100-hour club grows, we’re seeing conversations around its mechanical merit outweigh the negativity. Several high-profile creators, who were initially vocal critics, have spent the last week coming around on the mechanical depth of the endgame. It’s a subtle but positive signal; the hate train is losing steam, and a new narrative about the game is emerging. Bungie faithfuls unite Another interesting metric in Marathon’s first few weeks is who, exactly, is playing. Bungie leans heavily on its prestige as the “makers of Halo and Destiny,” in its marketing, and that message has clearly hit the mark. On Steam, the gravity (hammer) of Bungie’s previous work is unavoidable. A staggering 78.2% of Marathon players also played Destiny 2. The trend carries across other platforms, with 74.2% of PS5 players and 82.7% of Xbox players also having played Destiny 2. The Halo legacy lives on, it seems. More on that in a bit. While Destiny 2 went free to play, these numbers still represent a high-intent migration of a fanbase that trusts Bungie’s specific brand of kinetic gunplay and cryptic world-building. The Xbox data adds another layer of legacy. About 85.7% of Marathon players on Xbox have played Halo Infinite, while over half of the Steam audience has spent time in Halo Infinite and 36.1% in the Master Chief Collection (a paid collection of the old Bungie-made legacy games). Interestingly, we see a 55.9% overlap with ARC Raiders on Steam. Overlap is even higher there on PlayStation (60.5%) and Xbox (66.5%). And there’s also significant crossover with Helldivers 2 on all platforms, too. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe Bungie has found some of its fans with Marathon, and the challenge now is keeping this engaged in a high-stakes PvP environment when they’ve spent the last decade primarily enjoying the power fantasies of PvE. On that note… Go the full 26 miles? Or cut and run? Time for some could’ve, should’ve, would’ve. These things would have improved Marathon’s performance at launch: A more robust onboarding process, perhaps in the form of a short single-player/PvE campaign. We know Bungie fans love this stuff. A traditional arena-based mode akin to Destiny’s Crucible could have been a bridge for the cautious players who’d have been otherwise deterred by the Server Slam. It’s also a great palate cleanser after getting merked. Introducing a dedicated PvE environment would have similarly diversified the conversation and lowered the barrier for the Bungie faithful who found the pure PvP extraction loop too abrasive. PvE is safer than PvP these days. There’s an argument that a thin PvE mode would have just felt like a budget Destiny, potentially hurting the brand more. But given how dire the FTUE is, I think it would have been a net positive. Any kind of tutorialised loop that demystifies the stakes, really. While there is merit in a studio sticking firmly to a singular creative vision, and going all in on the hardcore extraction loop. Less forgiving is the technical reality is that the user interface and first-time user experience (FTUE) were not at a commercial standard for launch. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe In a landscape where player time is oversaturated and the most contested currency, a flawed FTUE is a critical failure point. But it’s not all doom and gloom, as Marathon has an incredible, unique gameplay loop, suggesting that financial success is still attainable if Bungie can pivot effectively. Bungie and PlayStation now face a difficult strategic crossroads, though – one within a challenging games market. They could: Double down on Marathon with a long-term Rainbow Six Siege- or No Man’s Sky-style recovery plan, which is something I heard Last Stand Media’s Chris Maldonado mention last week. While this could be a sunk-cost fallacy in action, it could eventually yield the audience the game’s mechanical depth deserves. Shift focus toward the inevitable Destiny 3 or another project, mitigating the escalating opportunity cost and cutting their losses, so to speak. Doing both is an expensive proposition, given the high overhead and burn rate of operating out of Bellevue, Washington. With Sony recently demonstrating a lower threshold for underperforming studios and projects, the margin for error has vanished. Whatever happens, the next six months will determine whether Marathon becomes a cornerstone of Sony’s live-service portfolio or a cautionary tale of vision exceeding accessibility. I’m hoping it’s the former, because Marathon rocks. As always, hit subscribe to get updates on Marathon and other relevant games. Subscribe Want to get your hands on our data for yourself – for free? We’re offering a free trial of our platform for games companies. 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