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How easy is it to get weight-loss drugs online? Secret shoppers from Yale found out.

The quality of care by online providers offering lower-cost knockoff versions of weight loss drugs is an increasingly urgent issue.

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Jul 7 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Power outages from storms force Carroll County businesses to close

Several Sykesville, Maryland, business owners had to close shop early Monday or remain closed due to a lack of power from the weekend's storms.

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Jul 6 • 5:13 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Amazon competitor Bookshop.org says Kobo e-reader support will happen this year after all

Bookship.org seemed to delay this anticipated partnership again, but tells TechCrunch that it has settled business terms and is working on integration.

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Jul 6 • 2:12 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Business Insider names the most iconic sandwich destination in Oregon

Business Insider released a list of the most iconic sandwich shops in every state, with one historic restaurant in Oregon making the list.

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Jul 6 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • koin.com
AI in the Aisles: Spectrum Business and Advanced Tech Create Happy Shoppers

For Heritage Grocers Group, speed and data aren’t just technical goals – they’re what keep the shelves stocked, lines moving and customers coming back.

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Jul 6 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • corporate.charter.com
Science news blues

The hemorrhage of local journalists nationwide continues, according to the Local Journalist Index 2026, a project of Rebuilding Local News and Muck Rack.

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Jul 6 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • isthmus.com
Clearview has a date with the wrecking ball. See what's next for its $100 million overhaul

A former shopping center in Metairie will begin demolition this month and move on to redevelopment plans in November.

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Jul 6 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • nola.com
BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on West Side Clock Shop in Pittsfield

This family-run business has stood the test of time—selling, servicing, and repairing clocks for 66 years.

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Jul 6 • 12:08 AM EDT • Business • theberkshireedge.com
Free ‘Finding Financing for Your Small Business’ workshop coming to Carbondale July 16

Champion Community Investments will host a free workshop in Carbondale for entrepreneurs and small business owners on July 16.

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Jul 5 • 11:18 PM EDT • Business • kfvs12.com
Meet Leeann Curry: Teacher, business strategist and barista

She doesn’t use textbooks and barely gives tests. Instead, her students participate in real-world activities, such as simulating a coffee shop and creating a resort for a target market.

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Jul 5 • 7:00 PM EDT • Business • idahoednews.org
Council set to hold business meeting July 7, budget workshop July 8

The Edmonds City Council’s meeting agenda for Tuesday, July 7 includes discussion of a budget amendment along with a proclamation of July as Disability Pride Month. Items included in the […]

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Jul 5 • 4:01 PM EDT • Business • myedmondsnews.com
Luv Handlz celebrates four years in business with community event, unveils new froyo truck

Families stopped by Luv Handlz on Sunday as the Syracuse frozen yogurt shop celebrated four years in business with a customer appreciation event.The celebration

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Jul 5 • 3:18 PM EDT • Business • cnycentral.com
5 Highly-Rated Harbor Freight Finds That You Can Buy Only Online

Some highly-rated online-only Harbor Freight products include the Central Hydraulics 50-Ton Dual-Speed Hydraulic Shop Press and Vulcan 180-amp MIG Gun.

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Jul 5 • 12:45 PM EDT • Technology • slashgear.com
Crimson Desert Update 1.13.00 is live

There are also dozens of new pieces of equipment for Kilff and Oongka obtainable through quests, achievements, shops, and "other sources".

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Jul 5 • 12:04 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Small flower farm’s business springs from a seed of trust

Every day at 5 a.m., while most of the world is asleep, Alicia Atwood sets out flower bouquets for sale in a small shop at the end of her driveway. The arrangements are priced at just $10, and her farm operates in a way almost no other business does -- through an honor system.

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Jul 5 • 10:00 AM EDT • Business • arkansasonline.com
‘Changing the space’: New St. Clair business hopes to become a community hub

If you’ve noticed a change in energy while passing through St. Clair, you’re not imagining things. A mystical, explorative new shop has hit the zero block of South Second Street, and welcomes folks to mingle with the esoteric…

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Jul 5 • 8:15 AM EDT • Business • republicanherald.com
HDMI 2.2 is coming — here's what it means for your living room

Shopping for a TV just got a little more complicated

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Jul 5 • 2:00 AM EDT • Technology • tomsguide.com
Shoplifting suspect stabs security officer at East Side business, SAPD says

San Antonio police said a security officer at a East Side business is expected to recover after he was stabbed Friday night.

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Jul 4 • 2:40 PM EDT • Business • ksat.com
Sapp’s Diesel & Truck Center builds business on family, faith, and ‘Quality Without Compromise’

Sapps Diesel & Truck Center is not the kind of place owner Brock Sapp wants people to find only after they have been everywhere else. Located at 1955 Old Register Way in Statesboro, the family-owned truck repair shop specializes in light-duty diesel

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Jul 4 • 12:26 PM EDT • Business • griceconnect.com
Testament to hard work and what it can build: Family business grows at Hanamā‘ulu Shops

Rey’s Auto Repair founder Rey Juan and his family created a welcoming place, where customers feel how much the family cares and values them, local businesses trust them to keep their vehicles moving and the next generation sees the results of sweat, elbow grease and dedication.

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Jul 4 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • kauainownews.com
109+ Best July 4th Sales to Shop: Apparel, Furniture and More up to 70% Off

Right now, you can save up to 65% on mattresses, outdoor furniture, ACs and summer clothing.

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Jul 4 • 8:53 AM EDT • Technology • nbcnews.com
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Are the ‘MANGOS’ Stocks Already Turning Soft?

Wall Street loves an acronym. The latest one stands for Meta, Anthropic, Nvidia and three other companies at the center of the artificial intelligence boom.

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Jul 4 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
I shopped Best Buy’s 4th of July sale to find the 10 best tech deals worth buying

4th of July deals on TVs, speakers, headphones and more are live at Best Buy through the end of the holiday weekend.

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Jul 3 • 11:30 AM EDT • Technology • cnn.com
Major retailers open for July 4: Here's where you can shop and eat on America's 250th birthday

Need last-minute July 4 essentials? See which major stores and restaurants are open, closed or have reduced hours in the United States.

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Jul 3 • 10:38 AM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Olvera Street shopkeepers thought LA’s World Cup would revive business

Vendors along the historic corridor say the World Cup hype has yet to be the lifeline they’d hoped for.

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Jul 3 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • laist.com
Upgrade Your Home Entertainment Experience and Save Big 45+ Fourth of July TV Deals

Shop unmissable Independence Day deals from big-name brands including Sony, LG and Samsung, with options starting at just $150.

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Jul 2 • 8:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • cnet.com
‘I feel violated’: Burglars target Northwest Side salon; 4th different beauty business targeted

Burglars broke into a hair salon at The Rim shopping center this week. The crime shares similarities with others recently.

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Jul 2 • 5:44 PM EDT • Business • ksat.com
Audit spots some errors, but gives Wyoming Business Council passing grade

Wyoming's embattled economic development shop is in the midst of legislative reforms after narrowly escaping effort to dismantle it.

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Jul 2 • 4:08 PM EDT • Business • wyofile.com
Booming business: America250 celebrations boost fireworks shops

Pyrotechnics dealers say the Fourth of July falling on a Saturday and the 250th anniversary of the United States have teamed up to make this one of the best years ever for fireworks sales.

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Jul 2 • 2:07 PM EDT • Business • thetimes-tribune.com
Rhode Island Marijuana Officials Ask Judge To Remove Block On Business Licenses Now That Rules Targeted By Lawsuit Have Changed

“We’re hopeful that once we get the go-ahead with the appropriate people that we can get the process moving again.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current Now that Rhode Island has eliminated the residency requirement for recreational pot shop owners, the state’s Cannabis Control Commission is asking a federal judge to undo the court order […]

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Jul 2 • 12:41 PM EDT • Business • marijuanamoment.net
Bickley: They're no longer the mom-and-pop Lakers

The Lakers have changed. They are cunning and coherent. They are no longer a mom-and-pop shop awkwardly in charge of an iconic brand. Welcome to our latest

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Jul 1 • 3:47 PM EDT • Sports • arizonasports.com
Yui-Gi-Oh Tournament Postponed Because Players Were Too Smelly

A card shop in Oregon had to suspend an even for a week because of reports of poor hygiene

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Jul 1 • 2:29 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
The most iconic sandwich shop in every state

From roadside stands to famous delis, these are the most famous and beloved sandwich shops in America.

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Jul 1 • 11:41 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
U-M’s Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project leans into AI to support small businesses

In the last 10 years, the program has expanded significantly. In addition to consulting projects, DNEP now offers accounting assistance, community technology support, AI workshops and specialized programming office on helping business owners strengthen their financial and digital skills.

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Jul 1 • 11:26 AM EDT • Business • detroit.umich.edu
No shower, no go: Oregon card shop halts Yu‑Gi‑Oh tournaments over player hygiene complaints

BEAVERTON (Oregon), July 1 — An independently owned card shop in Beaverton, Oregon, has suspended its Yu‑Gi‑Oh tournaments for a week after receiving multiple complaints and...

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Jul 1 • 9:34 AM EDT • Technology • malaymail.com
US cooking oil market shrinking due to Ice pressures on Latino households, Mazola owner says

Economic squeeze and anti-immigration raids have hit Hispanic communities, prompting people to shop online and reuse oil

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Jul 1 • 8:52 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
Sony will cease production of discs for new PlayStation games in 2028

New games sold for PlayStation consoles will only be available digitally and won’t be sold on discs effective January 2028, Sony has announced. The move applies to all PlayStation games released from that point on, including those made by Sony and those released by third parties. The PlayStation group calls the change “a natural direction for Sony Interactive Entertainment to adapt to consumer trends as the general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs,” according to a PlayStation blog post reviewed by Game File in advance of its publication. As movies, TV and music have shifted from physical media to an age of downloads and streaming, Sony’s move could speed the demise of physical media in a gaming. The industry has offered consumers games via cartridges, cassettes, floppy discs, CDs, DVDs and Blu-Rays across a 50-year stretch. Sony has been reporting to investors in recent years that PlayStation games have been increasingly purchased as downloads, not as discs. The most recent figures show nearly four in five purchases of full games for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 were purchased digitally in the past year. Stats like that may cause today’s news to carry an air of the inevitable. But Sony’s declaration for 2028 is still likely to produce a shock, as the biggest gaming platform on the planet that uses game discs leaves them behind. Discs going away, but the fate of game boxes is unknown Sony is committing to still selling games in physical retailers even after they drop discs in 2028. Just how those games will be sold—in boxes with codes inside, as cards marked with digital redemption codes—is unclear. Digital games will also continue to be sold in the online PlayStation Store. New games released for PlayStation consoles prior to January 2028 will be unaffected by the policy change, Sony says. That means the PS5 games of 2027, be they a new Madden, a new God of War, a new Call of Duty, a new Sly Cooper (one can dream?), would still potentially be offered on disc. PlayStation 6 implications Sony’s timeline for a transition to a no-disc era will also spin up more speculation about the timing and configuration of Sony’s next-generation console, the probable PlayStation 6. “This pretty much guarantees that PS6 won’t arrive until 2028 at the earliest,” Piers Harding-Rolls, senior games research analyst at Ampere Analysis tells Game File. Harding-Rolls also concludes from today’s news that “the base version of a PS6 will not include a physical media drive,” as Sony looks to keep costs down on the device. Sony itself is saying nothing about the PS6 today: not its timing, nor how it might or might not support internal or external disc drives in order to run disc-based PS4 and PS5 games, should the console be backwards compatible. The many signs this was coming Industry support for games being released on physical media has been waning. As has consumer interest in them. PC games effectively went all-digital years ago, thanks to the popularity of playing games through Steam and other digital storefronts. The Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdowns that kept much of the global population home helped shift shopping patterns toward downloads. Sony’s own data shows PlayStation game downloads being an uncommon consumer choice a decade ago and now becoming the norm. On consoles, physical media has been in such decline that Sony and Microsoft both launched their current gen Xbox Series and PS5 consoles in 2020 with cheaper versions that lacked disc drives. In early 2024, Phil Spencer, then head of Xbox, told me that ““[w]e ship games physically and digitally, and we’re really just following what the customers are doing.” He added that the game industry had become an outlier in still supporting disc-based entertainment, even as movies and TV have bailed on discs in favor of downloads and steaming: “Gaming consoles themselves have kind of become the last consumer electronic device that has a drive. And this is a real issue, just in terms of the number of manufacturers that are actually building drives and the cost associated with those. And when you think about cogs that we’re going to go put in a console—and as you have fewer suppliers and fewer buyers—the cost of the drive does have an impact.” Last year, the Nintendo’s Switch 2, which uses cartridges rather than discs, introduced the concept of game-key cards, which are physical media that contain no game, just a prompt for a download. Even disc-based games aren’t what they once were, now frequently containing just stubs of games rather than the whole thing. The website Does It Play has tested over 3000 games and found that, for example, that the disc version of this year’s hit 007: First Light, only contained the game’s first mission, with the rest needing to be downloaded. Beyond all that, last week brought the news that Grand Theft Auto VI, likely the biggest game launch this decade, will debut for PS5 and Xbox Series without a disc-based version. Today’s big news comes to you for free. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and ensure more of my work is possible, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Discs helped define PlayStation However the trends in entertainment may be going, it is still remarkable to see PlayStation ditch discs given their importance in PlayStation history: In the late 1990s, the first PlayStation’s support for games on relatively cheap CD-ROMs instead of traditional game cartridges allowed the upstart console to outmaneuver cartridge-based systems from Nintendo and Sega, as it drove down game prices down in the process. (The cheaper disc format even prompted Final Fantasy VII maker Square to taunt Nintendo in a magazine ad, saying that if the game was “available on cartridge, it’d retail for around $1200.”) PlayStation devices often doubled as machines for watching movies and TV on the latest disc-based formats. In the late 2000s, for example, Sony’s pricy PS3 gained traction as a go-to device for playing then-novel Blu-Ray discs. In 2013, Sony effectively roasted the digital game-sharing restrictions proposed by rival Microsoft for its upcoming Xbox One console by showing how games could be shared for the then-upcoming PS4. In a 21-second clip that has over 20 million views on YouTube, one PlayStation executive simply handed a game box—presumably with disc inside—to another, who said “thanks.” Sony’s possible motivations The PlayStation announcement today cites “consumer preferences” and a shift away from discs among “the broader entertainment industry,” but does not delve into the decision-making process that brought Sony to this point. Sony is not discussing the economics of this move (I asked!), but there are a number of potential factors: Abandoning discs will spare Sony the cost of manufacturing and shipping them, which analysts and industry veterans I spoke to said could account for $1 or so of a game’s retail price. For first-party games, that’s direct savings for Sony, though the amount is limited by the winnowing percentage of people who were even buying the disc-based versions. For third-party games, Sony could pass the savings on to partners or just retain the better profit margin for themselves. As the 2024 comments from Phil Spencer alluded to, leaving discs behind could mean leaving disc-drives behind, allowing Sony to produce consoles more cheaply. Switching to digital-only for games could diminish the risks of copies of new games leaking. It would also seemingly make second-hand sales of used games impossible, pushing more people to buy their own copies of games. These economic benefits for Sony could be boons for the games industry overall, Ampere analyst Piers Harding-Rolls tells Game File. Among other things, it could free publishers and retailers from having to worry about securing an inventory of game discs when trying to sell games, he noted. “If there is a way to streamline the business of games retail, I generally think it’s a good thing for the industry as it removes unnecessary costs,” Harding-Rolls said. “This will help offset pressure on margins from other directions – development and staffing costs for example.” Should the industry shift from game boxes that contain discs to smaller, cheaper game cards, Harding-Rolls said, that reduces pressure on publishers and retailers. “The advantage of everything going digital for the industry is that sales can be tracked much more easily and there is less commercial risk for publishers wanting to continue selling via retail,” he said. The shift to no discs will also likely impact game development timelines, as developers will no longer face the same urgency to have a build ready to submit to PlayStation for the production of a disc, as industry experts noted around GTA VI’s no-disc news last week. Instead, projects may gain weeks of development time, in the event delivery deadlines for platform approval move closer to release date. Preservationists’ likely worries While millions of gamers have shifted to digital, there are still people who associate game discs—and only game discs—with actual ownership of PlayStation games. That portion of the gaming community spoke up last week about wanting to buy a version of GTA VI that they could hold in their hands, could lend to a friend and could potentially pop into a well-preserved PS5 console three decades from now and still see it run. Such gamers didn’t want to worry that they’d merely purchased a digital copy that could lose access to the game if, say, the company behind the game someday turns of the servers that transmit downloadable copies. Digital copies of games are inherently less long-lasting, because consumers aren’t actually buying a game (on a disc), just buying access to the game. The fine print in online gaming shops notes this, as does a recent law that went on the books in California in 2025. That lasw requires game publishers doing business in the state to refrain from words like “sell” when offering digital copies of games, unless they explicitly tell consumers that what’s being sold isn’t the game itself but a potentially revocable license to access it. A Sony spokesperson noted to Game File that “[w]ith all digital content, including games, movies, and music, players are purchasing a personal license for non-commercial use.” Regarding the fears of PlayStation games being lost to time in an all-digital era, the rep also noted that Sony remains “committed to delivering experiences from past generations to the new platforms our players are using.” They noted that PlayStation has used emulation and remasters to keep offering its classic games to modern gamers. It’s true that many consumers have become accustomed to not having physical copies of new music albums or movies, but the relative precariousness of digital copies of games is in fact being highlighted today by…. Sony’s other big announcement: the upcoming closure of the PS3 and PS Vita online stores Sony said today that it will be closing the online marketplaces for its PlayStation 3 console and PS Vita handheld in most countries in July 2027 (sooner elsewhere: August 2026 for the PS3 store Mexico, Honduras and Nicaragua; late 2026 for PS3 in other Latin American countries and the Middle East). “We know this news may be disappointing to PS3 and PS Vita players who hold a special place in their hearts for this generation of gaming,” Sony said in its announcement, saying the move “was not an easy decision for us to make.” Sony said that PS3 and Vita marketplaces “are no longer able” to support modern commerce systems, prompting a “need” to close the shops and focus on more modern PlayStation platform stores. The news may spark some deja vu. Sony announced back in March 2021 that it planned to take the PS3, Vita and PlayStation Portable marketplaces offline that summer. The move would have caused some 2,000 digital-only games to become unavailable for new purchasers, according to a VGC analysis at the time. Fans complained loudly. By April 2021, Sony walked back the PS3 and Vita shop closures, with then PlayStation boss Jim Ryan saying “it’s clear that we made the wrong decision here.” This time around, Sony is giving a longer notice period in most regions. The closure of those stores is still likely to cut off access to new purchases of digital-only PS3 and Vita games. The current PlayStation 5 marketplace sells PS5 and PS4 games, as well as a selection of PS1 and PS2 games. It does not sell PS3 games, because games for that platform can’t run on the system (some are offered via a PlayStation Plus streaming option). Vita games also aren’t sold via PS5. Sony says digitally purchased PS3 and Vita games will be downloadable after the stores’ shutdowns “for the foreseeable future.” Sony’s move contrasts with Microsoft’s Xbox platform, which continues to sell and support games from all four Xbox console generations. But it puts it in line with Nintendo, which disabled purchases in the marketplace for its Wii console (a contemporary of the PS3) in 2019. Nintendo discontinued purchases in the online shop for its 3DS portable (a contemporary of the Vita) in 2023. The big questions about Sony’s 2028 post-disc era Will Microsoft follow suit, ending support for new disc-based games on Xbox platforms and therefore all game consoles, too? Whether Microsoft does or not, will third-parties that can no longer release games on discs for PlayStation, simply ditch the disc options across the board? Given the GTA VI no-disc experiment launching this November, will more game publishers decide to forgo disc-based offerings even in 2027? How will no-disc PS5/6 games be packaged and sold in brick-and-mortar retail stores? What becomes of game sharing in an all-digital era? Will Sony modify its current set-up, which currently allows some sharing of digital games across a pair of consoles, to allow more casual lending? (See for example, Nintendo’s year-old system of letting players lend a digital game to another player in a “family group” for up to 14 days.) Will there be a version of a PS6 with a disc drive? Or will a drive be offered as an add-on? And how will gamers who want to retain access to PS4/PS5 disc-based games react to whichever configurations Sony chooses to offer? What will the final disc-based PlayStation game be?

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Jul 1 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • gamefile.news
Marketers pivot to TikTok, YouTube to target Gen Z shoppers

Top marketers are shifting their platform priorities to target Gen Z and Gen Alpha. They are using Pinterest, YouTube, AI tools, and other methods.

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Jul 1 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Kitchen workshops stress dairy’s role in health

Learn more about Kitchen workshops stress dairy’s role in health, News and College of Health Sciences. Texas Woman's University (TWU) is the nation's largest un

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Jul 1 • 6:35 AM EDT • Health • twu.edu
Urban Aftermath Books to close storefront after 11 years in business

Owner Hassan Elminyawi said the bookshop will be closing on Sunday.

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Jul 1 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • timesunion.com
Airport shops sell ranch dressing as World Cup fans spark craze

World Cup fans in the US crave ranch dressing, prompting airport shops to stock it and TSA reminders for travelers.

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Jul 1 • 5:02 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Cruis'n Blast Has Been Delisted From The Switch eShop

Speeding away

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Jun 30 • 8:30 PM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
Wilmington Small Business Coalition: Building Momentum in 2026 by Heather McWhorter

This article was contributed by Lydia Thomas, UNCW CIE Program Manager. North Carolina continues to be one of the best states to start a business and in 2025, Wilmington, North Carolina earned a spot on the GoDaddy list of the top 10 most entrepreneurial cities in the U.S. While many know Wilmington as small beach town with exceptional food, lots of coffee shops, and fun, vibrant summer activities, a closer look reveals a thriving innovation economy. You’ll find startups emerging across industries including software, healthtech, bluetech, and fintech. At the core of this entrepreneurial ecosystem is the Wilmington Small Business Coalition, with small business advocates and entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) dedicated to helping founders grow, thrive, and succeed. “No Wrong Door” Established in 2016, the Coalition was designed to make it easier for individuals and small businesses to access resources most suited to their particular needs. The Coalition is designed to have a “no wrong door” entryway into the regional startup ecosystem. Whether you are exploring a new idea sketched on the back of a napkin or leading a more established, growth-stage company, Coalition members can help connect you with the programs, funding opportunities, mentors, and resources best suited to your needs. No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, any Coalition organization can help point you in the right direction. Coalition Members and Leadership Coalition members include the UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (UNCW CIE), AARP, Brunswick Community College Small Business Center, Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center, Cape Fear Region SCORE, Genesis Block Foundation, Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW), Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC), Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, YWCA Living the Dream Center for Entrepreneurship, Carolina Community Impact Fund (CCI Fund), Partner Community Capital, 717mkt Office Collaborative, NC Biotech, and Institute NC. In May 2026, the Coalition held its leadership elections, resulting in the selection of a new executive team. The following officers were elected to serve two-year terms: Chair: Lydia Thomas, UNCW CIE Vice Chair: Diane Lantz, CCI Fund Secretary: Aariene Hansley, Genesis Block Foundation Treasurer: Gloria Monroe, SBTDC Vision for the Wilmington Small Business Coalition In 2026, the Wilmington Small Business Coalition continues its work as a collaborative network of organizations. By connecting programs, expertise, and services across partner organizations, entrepreneurs can more easily find the right support at the right time. Rather than operating in silos, the Coalition aims to function as a unified, cohesive system of support for small businesses and entrepreneurs, ensuring that resources and expertise across partner organizations are visible and accessible. Through stronger collaboration and shared pathways, entrepreneurs can move more seamlessly from idea to startup to growth. Looking to dive into the Wilmington entrepreneurial ecosystem? Connect with any of the Coalition partners to get started! Connect with CIE To learn more about CIE and our services, programs, and events, join the CIE newsletter. You can also follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, or YouTube. CIE’s website is uncw.edu/cie. Heather McWhorter is the director of the UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE). CIE supports innovation-forward start-ups and helps to build a vibrant innovation economy for all in southeast NC.

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Jun 30 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • wilmingtonbiz.com
Cruis'n Blast has been delisted from the Nintendo Switch eShop

Out of nowhere, Cruis’n Blast has been delisted from the Nintendo eShop. As far as we’re aware, the arcade racer has been available since launching on Nintendo Switch almost five years ago. Unfortunately, that’s no longer the case as of today. Looking the game up on the Nintendo eShop now provides zero results. We checked both the North American store...

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Jun 30 • 3:16 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Card Shop Suspends Yu-Gi-Oh Tournaments Over Smelly Players

An Oregon card shop has halted its Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments for a week after receiving multiple complaints and bad reviews due to smelly players.

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Jun 30 • 3:11 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Palace Theater and Downtown Gallatin offer July entertainment

Historic Downtown Gallatin, Inc. and the Palace Theater continue to offer plenty of entertainment and shopping choices to Gallatin citizens, both inside the air-conditioned theater and outside in the July heat. The Kids Summer Movie Series continues all month on Fridays from 10 a.m. until noon. July 3 will feature 2025’s “How to Train Your

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Jun 30 • 2:52 PM EDT • Entertainment • mainstreetmediatn.com
Twin Cities Somali businesses face long, slow recovery after Operation Metro Surge

Customer traffic and spending remain down, and many Somali-owned shops have had to lay off workers and fallen behind on rent.

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Jun 30 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • sahanjournal.com
Is this Central Jersey shopping center proving malls are not dead?

Blue Star Shopping Center in Watchung sees a 40% increase in annual visitors as new restaurants, entertainment venues and retailers join the lineup.

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Jun 30 • 4:58 AM EDT • Entertainment • mycentraljersey.com
Community and stamps: Tillinghast Postal and Business Center finds its niche

LA CONNER — In a large yellow farmhouse close to the center of La Conner, a colorful postal and business shop bedecked with flags is finding its niche by building

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Jun 30 • 1:00 AM EDT • Business • goskagit.com
'They’re like my sisters now': Boutique comforts women post-surgery

While hospitals can feel very clinical, there's a shop that offers products for women post-surgery with kind, friendly faces to provide support.

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Jun 29 • 12:17 PM EDT • Health • wbaltv.com
The Busy Bar Is a Gadget to Get People to Leave You Alone

Flipper Devices, a company that built a banned hacking device, now wants to hack your attention span.

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Jun 29 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • wired.com
America 250: L.A. Threads its Fabric

A decade ago, fashion newcomer Ari Jogiel turned a hat-making passion project into a one-stop-shop garment factory. At his namesake full-package company,

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Jun 29 • 3:01 AM EDT • Business • labusinessjournal.com
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These Michigan businesses are finding a silver lining with tariffs

Resale and salvage retailers are taking advantage of a circular, domestic supply chain as shoppers shift to bargain-hunting and buying local.

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Jun 29 • 12:01 AM EDT • Business • detroitnews.com
Resale boutique thrives amid tariffs

At Le Shoppe Modern in Keego Harbor, shoppers can browse art, vintage pottery, lamps, furniture and more at prices ranging from $50 to $500,000.

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Jun 29 • 12:01 AM EDT • Business • detroitnews.com
Jamie Foxx, Daughter Anelise's Duet During Kehlani's 2026 BET Awards Performance Will Warm Your Heart

Jamie Foxx and daughter Anelise Bishop, 17, played piano and guitar while Kehlani performed "Folded" at the 2026 BET Awards June 28 at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater.

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Jun 28 • 9:09 PM EDT • Entertainment • eonline.com
Tucson summer heat brings business slowdown to Catalina Foothills shops

A Catalina Foothills Vietnamese restaurant owner says summer heat and fewer snowbirds are slowing sales near Sabino Canyon.

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Jun 28 • 8:54 PM EDT • Business • kgun9.com
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, Tomb Raider 4-6, Witcher 3, more

A bunch of new sales are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and more. Here’s the full roundup: – .hack//G.U. Last Recode – $9.99 (was $49.99) – A Boy and His Blob – $6.74...

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Jun 28 • 8:30 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
New Ballard coffee shop burglarized two months into business

Highland Espresso is recovering after thieves broke in and stole thousands of dollars worth of equipment early Thursday morning.

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Jun 28 • 7:57 PM EDT • Business • kiro7.com
Bob on Business: Fort Worth Stockyards auction barn seeing new life as studio, live venue

Also, more Stockyards-area property on the market; area CEO honored; pawnshop deal; and another acquisition.

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Jun 28 • 4:17 PM EDT • Business • fortworthreport.org
Rep. Jahana Hayes released from hospital after health scare

Representative Jahana Hayes has been released from the hospital after a health scare last week. In a video posted to Facebook on Sunday, she said she was leaving St. Mary’s Hospital where she was admitted for the last two days. “On Friday, I felt like I was dizzy while shopping, I was out getting phones at the mall and felt…

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Jun 28 • 1:17 PM EDT • Health • nbcconnecticut.com
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What to Do in Houston If You're Here for Business (2026)

Make the most of your work trip with these restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and downtime destinations.

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Jun 28 • 8:21 AM EDT • Business • wired.com
🥜 Still nutty after 50 years

Center City snack shop Nuts To You marks 50 years in business and looks to TikTok for sustained growth. Plus: Olney update here TK, and we compare Revolutionary history in Philly vs Boston.

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Jun 28 • 6:01 AM EDT • Business • inquirer.com
What's Happening: RI Small business shopping village

WPRI 12 News on WPRI.com is Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts' local news, weather, sports, politics, and investigative journalism source.

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Jun 27 • 9:05 PM EDT • Business • wpri.com
Citing construction, downtown Noblesville business will close

The Velvet Plum Vintage & Consignment, a home decor and furniture consignment shop at 894 Logan St. in Noblesville, has announced it will close July 15, citing Embrace Downtown construction as the driving factor. The Embrace Downtown project began earlier this year to provide infrastructure a

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Jun 27 • 3:41 PM EDT • Business • youarecurrent.com
Citing construction, downtown Noblesville business will close

The Velvet Plum Vintage & Consignment, a home decor and furniture consignment shop at 894 Logan St. in Noblesville, has announced it will close July 15, citing Embrace Downtown construction as the driving factor. The Embrace Downtown project began earlier this year to provide infrastructure a

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Jun 27 • 3:41 PM EDT • Business • youarecurrent.com
Deals: Prime Day shopping is over, here are the best Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 series deals

The four-day shopping bonanza ended on Friday - now we're back to the regular, no-subscription-required deals. The four days of Amazon Prime Day shopping...

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Jun 27 • 2:11 PM EDT • Technology • gsmarena.com
City of Palms new downtown parking program: How local business react to the change

The Fort Myers City Council recently approved a change impacting parking rates at all three of downtown Fort Myers' parking garages. As it stood, visitors would receive one hour of free parking followed by a hourly rate. Now, the change has made it so visitors are entitled to two free hours followed by a hourly rate. Local business owners and managers said it's a good idea giving visitors more time to bask under the royal palms and indulge in some shopping. But one general manager points out a problem that did not start yesterday, but years prior.

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Jun 27 • 1:51 PM EDT • Business • wgcu.org
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Eat, Sip, Shop: New businesses bring unique products, services to Bethlehem’s Main Street

Whether you’re shopping for toys, games and puzzles or jewelry, home decor and pet treats and accessories, a variety of new retailers on downtown Bethlehem’s Main Street have you covered.

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Jun 27 • 11:05 AM EDT • Business • wfmz.com
What’s Happening: RI Small business shopping village

This summer, local entrepreneurs and small businesses will have their work on display at Providence Place.

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Jun 27 • 9:56 AM EDT • Business • wpri.com
Our Editors Found 401+ Best Amazon Prime Day Deals Worth Shopping Before the Sale Ends

You have less than 24 hours left to shop deals across categories, and some of them are so good that they’re already selling out.

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Jun 27 • 12:00 AM EDT • Technology • nbcnews.com
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The Science Behind Storms: Four ingredients that make thunderstorms

Here's Mother Nature's shopping lift to making storms form.

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Jun 26 • 10:38 PM EDT • Science • wmtw.com
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Carolina Reportedly Shopping Rookie Defenseman Alexander Nikishin

Stung by high contract demands and defensive inconsistencies, the Stanley Cup champions may trade their offensive blueliner to land a multi-time Vezina winner for the crease.

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Jun 26 • 7:11 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lorain flower shop celebrating 75 years as part of International Festival and Bazaar

Lorain has seen businesses come and go, but at least one has stood the test of time. Zelek Flower Shop celebrates 75 years this summer.

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Jun 26 • 2:59 PM EDT • Business • news5cleveland.com
SEGA / Atlus hosting new Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale with Sonic Origins Plus, Unicorn Overlord, and more at new low prices

Fans of SEGA and Atlus can save big on Switch 2 and Switch games as part of new sale on the Nintendo eShop. Over thirty titles are included here with some familiar names in the lineup. We’ll mention that a number of games are at new low prices here such as the individual Etrian Odyssey games, Sonic Origins Plus, Unicorn...

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Jun 26 • 1:05 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Nintendo’s Summer Sale Is Now Live and Not Only Includes Discounts on Digital Titles, but Also the Switch 2 Upgrade Pack for Breath of the Wild

Nintendo has launched a new Summer Sale until July 8. Save on select digital titles across Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, alongside a Switch 2 upgrade pack for Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

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Jun 26 • 12:05 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
These 15+ award-winning gadgets are on sale for Prime Day - but we'd pay full price

Editor-approved tech is still on sale during Amazon's Prime Day sale - but don't wait much longer to shop.

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Jun 26 • 5:15 AM EDT • Technology • zdnet.com
Joint statement – WHO/Europe and CCEE to collaborate on addressing health inequities and loneliness

WHO/Europe and the Council of Bishops’ Conferences of Europe (CCEE) officially signed a Letter of Intent on 23 June to establish a strategic partnership for promoting pan-European dialogue to reduce inequities, enabling every child and adult to live in health, safety and dignity.

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Jun 25 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • who.int
Need for bread | Unexpected closure of Terranetti's Bakery has left several businesses scrambling

Terranetti's Bakery closes, and local shops are scrambling for bread

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Jun 25 • 7:47 PM EDT • Business • wgal.com
Travelers Championship brings business boost and traffic headaches for Cromwell-area shops

As golfers compete at the Travelers Championship, nearby restaurants and shops in the Cromwell area are seeing the tournament’s impact on business, with some owners welcoming the crowds and others pointing to traffic challenges.

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Jun 25 • 6:16 PM EDT • Business • wfsb.com
Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii law requiring permission to carry guns in stores and hotels

The high court's 6-3 decision means people can carry guns onto privately owned property like shopping malls and gas stations, unless the owners specifically say guns are banned at their establishments.

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Jun 25 • 11:40 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
News | Family entertainment company inks retail lease at West Michigan shopping center

Screen-free indoor play operator plans fall move-in at popular Walker retail corridor

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Jun 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • costar.com
LMC: Blue Star Shopping Center sees 40 percent surge in visits as redevelopment draws new restaurants, entertainment

Patrons are flocking to the new-look Blue Star Shopping Center in Watchung, fueling a surge in foot traffic that’s poised to continue with a growing slate of dining and experiential tenants.

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Jun 25 • 7:40 AM EDT • Entertainment • re-nj.com
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Des Bishop turns a turbulent past into comedy in 'Bridge and Tunnel'

Queens-born comic Des Bishop’s new “Bridge & Tunnel” special captures his long, winding journey from Irish stardom back to New York, where he finally finds his fast-paced American voice.

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Jun 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Whitchurch firms notice drop in business due to heatwave

Businesses say people are staying at home or relaxing rather than shopping.

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Jun 25 • 1:40 AM EDT • Business • bbc.com
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World Cup crowds give downtown businesses a boost

A doughnut for breakfast? Not everyone knew! One Atlanta shop is introducing World Cup visitors to a sweet American tradition while building a future beyond the tournament. 🍩⚽

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Jun 24 • 10:22 PM EDT • Business • wsbtv.com
Willits businesses affected by power outage caused by quake

A business owner says it was the worst earthquake damage her shop had ever had in 30 years of business.

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Jun 24 • 8:34 PM EDT • Business • mendovoice.com
'Stone Crazy' Millwood business owner entices neighbors outdoors with crystal searches

Nowadays, the sole proprietor of Millwood’s Stone Crazy crystal shop is enticing today’s youth to follow in her outdoorsy footsteps— quite literally. Since the pandemic, Jenny Dykes has been leaving crystals from her business along Inland Northwest trails to spur others into exploring public lands.

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Jun 24 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • spokesman.com
Buc-ee’s is finally open in Goodyear. A nearby small business prepares for its impact

As Buc-ee’s opens its first Arizona location in Goodyear, a nearby hot sauce manufacturer and gift shop prepares for an influx of tourists and road-trippers while weighing the impact on local business.

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Jun 24 • 7:40 PM EDT • Business • cronkitenews.azpbs.org
World Cup crowds bring some boom, some bust for Seattle businesses

Ahead of Wednesday's World Cup match in Seattle, a clear pattern had emerged: Bars, cafés, and restaurants are surging with game-day energy, while many retail shops and businesses outside the immediate fan orbit are struggling to cash in.

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Jun 24 • 6:54 PM EDT • Business • kuow.org
BIZNOTES: Three West Seattle business anniversaries

Three West Seattle businesses are celebrating anniversaries: CAPERS HOME: All month long, CAPERS (4525 California SW; WSB sponsor) has been holding their 41st anniversary sale, but there's less than a week left in June, so this is your last call to get in and shop! THE BEER JUNCTION TURNS 16: The Junction's beer shop is celebrating its ...

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Jun 24 • 2:07 PM EDT • Business • westseattleblog.com
Partnership to Launch $280 Million Mixed-Use Entertainment District Surrounding Neyland Stadium in Knoxville

Knoxville, Tenn. — A public-private partnership between the University of Tennessee and a newly formed development platform comprising Arctos, RVX - Development, Entertainment, Mixed-use, News, Tennessee

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Jun 24 • 10:35 AM EDT • Entertainment • shoppingcenterbusiness.com
Editorial | Brooklyn coffee shop’s snub of Congress member shows politics boiling over in NYC

He was out on Sunday campaigning in Brooklyn for re-election to his Congressional seat when he paid a visit to Poetica Coffee. Goldman said the staff politely

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Jun 24 • 8:30 AM EDT • Politics • amny.com
Arts District businesses hope Las Vegas eases parking costs for locals, workers
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Jun 23 • 8:36 PM EDT • Business • news3lv.com
Underground methane gas leak leaves a dozen Owasso businesses displaced, stranded

A sudden environmental scare has left a popular Owasso shopping center wrapped in caution tape and at least 12 local family-owned businesses completely stranded

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Jun 23 • 7:42 PM EDT • Business • ktul.com
Pittsburgh bans new vape shops in neighborhood business districts

New Pittsburgh zoning ordinance bans new vape and smoke shops from opening in neighborhood business districts while allowing existing stores to stay.

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Jun 23 • 6:34 PM EDT • Business • usatoday.com
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LMU Computer Science Professor Hosts National Workshop on AI and Indigenous Language Revitalization

LMU computer science professor Jared Coleman hosted a workshop to explore how AI can be used responsibly to revitalize indigenous languages.

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Jun 23 • 5:54 PM EDT • Science • newsroom.lmu.edu
From collagen to creatine, shop 10 Amazon supplement deals worth buying

Discover the best Amazon Prime Day supplement deals, including discounts on fish oil, collagen, probiotics and more—save up to 33% today.

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Jun 23 • 5:30 PM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
Brooklyn coffee shop that targeted Jewish congressman faces DOJ probe after reported tax, health code issues

Poetica Coffee owner Parviz Mukhamadkulov donated to scandal-plagued candidate Graham Platner and reportedly faces tax debts and health code violations.

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Jun 23 • 4:10 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Top 35 Best Prime Day Gaming Deals That Our Shopping Experts Have Hand-Picked, Including Switch 2 and PS5 Games

There's a surprisingly healthy amount of video game deals up for grabs in the 2026 Prime Day sales, including some killer discounts for PS5, Switch, and even Xbox owners. (I promise I haven't forgotten you.)

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Jun 23 • 1:30 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com