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Car crashes into business on Athens Square

City officials say Athens Police were immediately contacted, and first responders, nearby merchants, and other good Samaritans quickly stepped in to help.

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Jun 5 • 4:05 PM EDT • Business • waff.com
About Golden Spike Sports

First Alert 6 WOWT is excited to announce our Golden Spike Sports and Entertainment Network.

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Jun 5 • 4:04 PM EDT • Entertainment • wowt.com
About Golden Spike Sports

First Alert 6 WOWT is excited to announce our Golden Spike Sports and Entertainment Network.

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Jun 5 • 4:04 PM EDT • Sports • wowt.com
Mayor O'Connell proposes moving top entertainment post under his office

Metro Council will consider dueling proposals over who should hire the city's top entertainment industry official.

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Jun 5 • 4:03 PM EDT • Entertainment • axios.com
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Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services issues health alert for Rockford Lake

Nebraska has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms, also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Rockford Lake in Gage County on Friday.

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Jun 5 • 3:34 PM EDT • Health • 1011now.com
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SpaceX IPO running at two times oversubscribed, sources say

SpaceX has drawn investor demand ​that is about double the $75 billion ‌it is seeking to raise next week in its IPO, or $150 billion, said two ​people familiar with the matter on ​Friday.

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Jun 5 • 2:46 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Business sentenced to $500,000, probation for asbestos violations in Saginaw

Applied Partners LLC was sentenced Friday, June 5, to pay a $500,000 fine and to complete a two-year term of probation for the company’s illegal handling of regulated asbestos-containing material (RACM) at a site in Saginaw.

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Jun 5 • 1:44 PM EDT • Business • wnem.com
Mesquite Entertainment announces Independence Day Weekend lineup at CasaBlanca, Virgin River

Mesquite Entertainment is marking Independence Day weekend with free poolside concerts, holiday-themed cocktails, and dining specials.

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Jun 5 • 1:04 PM EDT • Entertainment • fox5vegas.com
SC health department employee charged with threatening state lawmaker

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged a Richland County man with threatening the life of a public official.

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Jun 5 • 12:40 PM EDT • Health • wistv.com
North Dakota Today - Harmon Entertainment, more than a DJ

recurring recording of North Dakota Today on KVLY

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Jun 5 • 12:16 PM EDT • Entertainment • valleynewslive.com
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Monumental Sports & Entertainment undergoes layoffs

Monumental Sports & Entertainment is laying off about 30 employees, just shy of 4% of its workforce, effective Wednesday.

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Jun 5 • 12:11 PM EDT • Entertainment • sportsbusinessjournal.com
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Trump's UFC fight at White House combines punches and politics

U.S. President Donald Trump is bringing his affinity for mixed martial arts to the White House, staging a night of cage fighting on the South Lawn on June 14 — his 80th birthday — as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of ​U.S. independence.

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Jun 5 • 12:09 PM EDT • Politics • reuters.com
Governor’s small business summit coming to Laredo

Registration is open for the statewide summit featuring local, state, and federal resources.

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Jun 5 • 11:49 AM EDT • Business • kgns.tv
Structure fire in Irmo leaves business heavily damaged

Irmo Fire District and the Columbia Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Friday.

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Jun 5 • 11:48 AM EDT • Business • wistv.com
The Afghan Whigs tour tickets just dropped: How to secure eye-catching deals for limited U.S. run

With only 12 shows scheduled for the U.S., fans need to focus on securing tickets as soon as possible as the supply is expected to dwindle quickly.

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Jun 5 • 10:32 AM EDT • Entertainment • al.com
How climate services for health protects lives and economies

Climate-smart investments and smart tools will become increasingly vital to keep health systems running as extreme weather events become more frequent.

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Jun 5 • 9:55 AM EDT • Health • weforum.org
VIEW Strong May jobs number sends yields, rate expectations higher

The U.S. economy posted another month of strong employment gains in May, confirming that the labor market was gaining traction after stumbling last year and sending short-term interest rates higher on Friday morning in the face of inflation stemming from the war with Iran.

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Jun 5 • 9:14 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
US rate futures raise rate hike odds in December after jobs data

U.S. interest rate ​futures on Friday increased the ‌chances that the Federal Reserves will raise interest rates by the ​December policy meeting after ​a blockbuster payrolls number for ⁠May, which sharply exceeded market expectations.

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Jun 5 • 8:53 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
First tranche of US-India trade deal likely by mid-July, says India trade minister

India and the United States are moving swiftly toward finalising the first tranche of ​a bilateral trade agreement that could be concluded ‌by mid-July, Indians Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.

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Jun 5 • 8:42 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Family offices bet on sports, from pickleball leagues to smart soccer balls

While AI startups dominate deal-making news, investment firms of the ultra-rich are still keen on sports.

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Jun 5 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • cnbc.com
Octopuses use mirrors to find food they cannot see

Octopuses may be even smarter than we thought. Researchers at Dartmouth found that octopuses can learn to use mirrors to locate food hidden behind them—a skill previously seen only in vertebrates like mammals and birds. After training, the animals correctly identified the food’s location about 73% of the time, showing they could use a mirror as a tool rather than simply reacting to a reflection.

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Jun 5 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Oura Ring 5: Upgraded Smart Ring Takes Your Health, Fitness to the Next Level

Oura announced the release of the Oura Ring 5 on June 4. The new smart ring is smaller and has upgraded features to improve how you track your health and fitness. Here's what you need to know about cost, how it works, and more.

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Jun 5 • 7:08 AM EDT • Health • healthline.com
Casagrande: Keep college football weird

College football is unlike any sport in the world. Let's not strip the weirdness from its DNA in the name of progress or money.

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Jun 5 • 7:03 AM EDT • Sports • al.com
Wall St Week Ahead Blockbuster SpaceX IPO set to test high-flying US stocks rally

The long-awaited, massive SpaceX initial public offering is expected next week, a major event for the U.S. stock market, with investors wary of possible overexuberance after a stunning ​rally.

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Jun 5 • 6:06 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Insight: Drone crashes and severed fingers at a $13 billion Silicon Valley military startup

A year ago, Ryan Tseng, the head of U.S. defense tech startup Shield AI, announced his company had turned a new page.

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Jun 5 • 6:06 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
US Supreme Court backs federal regulators in wins for FCC and SEC

The U.S. Supreme Court in a pair of rulings backing the power of federal agencies has reaffirmed limits it previously imposed on government regulators but rejected bids by challengers to push those constraints into new territory.

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Jun 5 • 6:04 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
US terrorist label for Brazil gangs risks higher business costs

The U.S. designation of Brazil's biggest criminal groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) starting Friday is likely to increase the risks and costs of doing business in ​a country where gangs have had years to penetrate the formal economy.

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Jun 5 • 6:02 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Norway's crown princess placed on listed for lung transplant, palace says

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on a waiting ​list for a lung transplant after a further ‌deterioration of her health, the royal household said in a statement on Friday.

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Jun 5 • 3:57 AM EDT • Health • reuters.com
Bayou Phoenix project seeks public funds for New Orleans entertainment hub

Bayou Phoenix developers say they are still working on finalizing #350 million needed for the new entertainment hub, with $50 million expected to come from the public sector.

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Jun 5 • 1:04 AM EDT • Entertainment • fox8live.com
Historic Birmingham funeral home in business for 126 years names new president

Davenport and Harris Funeral Home has named a new president after more than a century in business.

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Jun 5 • 12:59 AM EDT • Business • wbrc.com
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Business Incubator Center celebrates 40th anniversary

Nonprofit has supported launch and growth of businesses in Western Colorado for four decades

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Jun 5 • 12:46 AM EDT • Business • kkco11news.com
Business Incubator Center celebrates 40th anniversary

Nonprofit has supported launch and growth of businesses in Western Colorado for four decades

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Jun 5 • 12:45 AM EDT • Business • kjct8.com
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Slower, but steady US job growth anticipated in May

U.S. employment growth likely moderated in May after two straight months of strong gains, but the pace would probably remain consistent with stable labor market conditions.

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Jun 5 • 12:02 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Anticipation for Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra reaches a fever pitch as its launch looms

With Apple's long-awaited foldable iPhone Ultra mere months away from launch, the smartphone market is getting very hyped.

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Jun 4 • 11:46 PM EDT • Technology • phonearena.com
Exclusive: South Korea labour minister calls on tech firms to share excess AI profits with suppliers, staff

South Korea's labour minister called on the country's major tech firms to share the spoils of their massive windfall profits, warning that unprecedented chip-sector gains stemming from the AI boom risked widening a gap in inequality.

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Jun 4 • 10:29 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Large fire destroys Lapeer County business, visible for miles

Smoke could be seen as far as Davison from the fire that began around 4 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Pallets N More off Shaw Road in Goodland Township, north of Imlay City.

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Jun 4 • 10:02 PM EDT • Business • mlive.com
One Seahawks CB to watch during the 2026 preseason

Dansby’s ball skills, toughness and smarts are earning him picks but flying under the radar in his first month of offseason activity with the Seahawks

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Jun 4 • 8:36 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Our Town: Waterloo bakery teaches students business skills alongside baking

A downtown Waterloo bakery is providing students with more than just a paycheck.

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Jun 4 • 8:07 PM EDT • Business • kcrg.com
Summerville proposes outdoor entertainment district to boost local businesses

The Town of Summerville is proposing a new outdoor entertainment district that would allow people 21 and older to buy alcohol and walk around outside with it in a designated area.

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Jun 4 • 7:59 PM EDT • Entertainment • live5news.com
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China's solar majors charge into batteries as panel sales falter

China's major solar panel manufacturers are ramping up higher-margin battery exports to boost revenue ​as growth in photovoltaic (PV) sales slows, betting on rising global demand for renewable energy storage to cut reliance on fossil ‌fuels.

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Jun 4 • 7:32 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
USM to build new life sciences research center

Southern Miss has announced plans to construct a new life sciences research center.

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Jun 4 • 7:23 PM EDT • Science • wdam.com
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Rockford summer entertainment series ‘Music on the Mall’ returns to Edgebrook

The sound of music will soon fill Edgebrook with the return of Music on the Mall.

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Jun 4 • 6:45 PM EDT • Entertainment • wifr.com
Rockford summer entertainment series ‘Music on the Mall’ returns to Edgebrook

From 6:30p.m. to 8:30, Friday, June 5, the summer concert series returns to Edgebrook’s Center Court where it will run every Friday through August 28.

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Jun 4 • 6:45 PM EDT • Entertainment • wifr.com
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HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Live music, wine festival and historical play

Live music and wine festival among local events happening this weekend

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Jun 4 • 5:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • wdbj7.com
Wired Found Code For An Unreleased Facial Recognition Feature In Meta's AI App

Meta was previously reported to be exploring facial recognition for its smart glasses.

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Jun 4 • 4:36 PM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Eastern Kentucky addiction, behavior health center owner indicted on federal charges in fraud scheme

Timmy G. Robinson Jr. faces one count of wire fraud and two counts of money laundering in a scheme to allegedly defraud two potential buyers of a multi-million dollar Employee Retention Credit offered to certain employers by the Internal Revenue Service, who paid workers qualified wages during and were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Jun 4 • 4:19 PM EDT • Health • wymt.com
Eastern Kentucky addiction, behavior health center owner indicted on federal charges in fraud scheme

Timmy G. Robinson Jr. faces one count of wire fraud and two counts of money laundering in a scheme to allegedly defraud two potential buyers of a multi-million dollar Employee Retention Credit offered to certain employers by the Internal Revenue Service, who paid workers qualified wages during and were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Jun 4 • 4:19 PM EDT • Health • wkyt.com
Suncoast Science Center offers hands-on STEAM summer camps

The Suncoast Science Center is hosting STEAM camp from June 1 to July 31

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Jun 4 • 3:56 PM EDT • Science • mysuncoast.com
Meta Silently Added Face-Recognition Code for Its Smart Glasses to Millions of Phones

Code reviewed by WIRED uncovered an unreleased face-recognition system embedded in Meta’s smart glasses platform. It’s designed to identify people via biometric data stored on users’ phones.

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Jun 4 • 1:28 PM EDT • Technology • wired.com
How I Photograph The Northern Lights With My Phone

With “strong” and even “severe” northern lights forecast for North America on Thursday and Friday, here’s how to photograph aurora with a smartphone.

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Jun 4 • 1:19 PM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Allegheny Health Network plans to build new Canonsburg Hospital

Pending approvals, AHN expects to break ground on the hospital in early 2027.

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Jun 4 • 1:19 PM EDT • Health • wpxi.com
Starmer calls for Elon Musk to stop interfering in UK politics

Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday ​said Elon Musk should stop interfering in British politics, after the billionaire X owner posted ‌on his platform about a murder that has triggered a public outcry and protests.

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Jun 4 • 1:08 PM EDT • Politics • reuters.com
Oregon State hires Kevin Griffin as new athletic director

Griffin has served as associate vice president for brand engagement, services and partnerships and associate athletic director for business strategy at Ohio State since 2022

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Jun 4 • 1:00 PM EDT • Sports • oregonlive.com
Franklin Primary Health Center and Fox 10 offer free men’s health screenings

Two-day event provides free PSA, blood pressure, BMI, blood sugar and vision screenings.

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Jun 4 • 11:08 AM EDT • Health • fox10tv.com
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Politics, public safety collide as feds investigate MARTA security

GOP campaigns embrace probe ahead of early voting, while critics argue the White House is using tragedy for political points.

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Jun 4 • 10:51 AM EDT • Politics • atlantanewsfirst.com
Chalkboard Champions: Lynn Wolfe making 5th grade math and science fun

Mrs. Wolfe is our Chalkboard Champion for this month!

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Jun 4 • 9:51 AM EDT • Science • mysuncoast.com
Chief: Spartanburg Co. business roof collapses as fire continues to burn

FOX Carolina's Myra Ruiz has the details.

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Jun 4 • 9:16 AM EDT • Business • foxcarolina.com
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What a toy whale tells Pacific Northwest scientists about the potential for renewable tidal energy

Northwest researchers are working to understand the impact of underwater tidal energy turbines on wildlife.

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Jun 4 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • opb.org
Raizen to sell Argentina downstream business to Mercuria in $1.42 billion deal

Brazilian sugar and ethanol producer ​Raizen said on Thursday ‌that its subsidiary Raizen Energia S.A. had ​signed a binding ​agreement to sell its ⁠downstream operations in Argentina ​to Mercuria Energy ​Group Ltd. for $1.42 billion.

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Jun 4 • 8:18 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
James Beard-nominated chef leaves Seattle for Bainbridge Island, citing poor business environment

A James Beard-award-nominated chef, Brendan McGill, has closed his final two Seattle restaurants and is leaving the city over a poor business environment.

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Jun 4 • 8:14 AM EDT • Business • kiro7.com
Oura Ring 5 review: Thinner, lighter, better

The Ring 5, which Oura describes as the world’s smallest smart ring, is 40% smaller than its predecessor and starts at $399.

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Jun 4 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Rob Sand and Zach Lahn to speak at gubernatorial business forum

The candidates will focus on business policy issues, including workforce, tax and regulatory policy, and economic growth.

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Jun 4 • 7:47 AM EDT • Business • kcrg.com
Trump’s Disappearing Hair-Loss Drug Fuels Fresh Health Mystery

Trump’s medical report suggests he is no longer taking the anti-balding medication.

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Jun 4 • 7:12 AM EDT • Health • thedailybeast.com
Crews respond to fire at Spartanburg County business

The Una Fire Department announced that crews responded to a fire at a business early Thursday morning.

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Jun 4 • 6:46 AM EDT • Business • foxcarolina.com
WATCH: Crews respond to fire at Spartanburg County business

It is currently unknown how the fire started.

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Jun 4 • 6:46 AM EDT • Business • cleveland19.com
WATCH: Crews respond to fire at Spartanburg County business

It is currently unknown how the fire started.

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Jun 4 • 6:46 AM EDT • Business • wsfa.com
WATCH: Crews respond to fire at Spartanburg County business

It is currently unknown how the fire started.

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Jun 4 • 6:46 AM EDT • Business • foxcarolina.com
WATCH: Crews respond to fire at Spartanburg County business

It is currently unknown how the fire started.

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Jun 4 • 6:46 AM EDT • Business • wsmv.com
WATCH: Crews respond to fire at Spartanburg County business

It is currently unknown how the fire started.

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Jun 4 • 6:46 AM EDT • Business • kptv.com
Novant Health restructures leadership with focus on regional growth

The president of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center is taking on a larger regional role as Novant Health reshapes leadership across North Carolina.

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Jun 4 • 6:38 AM EDT • Health • kltv.com
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Michigan earns B- on maternal mental health care

A new report highlights progress and ongoing care shortages.

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Jun 4 • 6:21 AM EDT • Health • axios.com
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Ben Affleck’s visit to Luna’s Mexican Grill in Swarthmore sends business to the ‘next level’

Cristina Luna Ramirez's restaurant runs on family and the flavors of northern Mexico. Her current success comes after years of hard work, practice, and adaptability.

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Jun 4 • 5:01 AM EDT • Business • inquirer.com
Asking Eric: I don’t want to argue about politics with my longtime friend

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is considering ending a longtime friendship with someone who won't stop talking about politics.

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Jun 4 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cleveland.com
Samsung monthly updates: June 2026 security patch gets detailed

Samsung has detailed its June 2026 security patch update for Galaxy smartphones, tablets, and other Android-based devices.

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Jun 4 • 4:30 AM EDT • Technology • sammobile.com
Summerville town council to consider open container ordinance for entertainment district

Summerville town council is set to consider an ordinance that would allow people to carry and drink alcohol within parts of the town’s entertainment district.

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Jun 3 • 11:43 PM EDT • Entertainment • live5news.com
Business owners say they’re being forced out of Northlake Mall with just weeks notice

Business owners say they have less than 30 days to move out.

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Jun 3 • 11:41 PM EDT • Business • wsbtv.com
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15-year-old girl burned during school science experiment released from hospital

The accident happened at Greeneview High School when a science experiment caught on fire in May.

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Jun 3 • 9:29 PM EDT • Science • whio.com
Scientists will lose critical climate record as ocean observatory goes dark under Trump funding cuts

The National Science Foundation announced it would dismantle most of the ocean monitoring system, pulling instruments from waters off Oregon, Washington, Alaska, North Carolina and Greenland by 2027.

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Jun 3 • 9:26 PM EDT • Science • adn.com
Marquette business owner to retire after more than 30 years

Jim Higgins, owner of Higgins Bingo Supplies, will retire after more than 30 years

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New Topeka vehicle repair business celebrates grand opening

There is a new vehicle collision repair business in Topeka ready to serve the capital city.

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Summer concert series ‘Live at Levings’ to return to Rockford park

A variety of musical performances will take over Levings Park this summer during Live at Levings.

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Jun 3 • 6:36 PM EDT • Entertainment • wifr.com
JROTC cadets train in medical science at leadership camp

Hundreds of junior ROTC cadets are spending this week facing challenges meant to make them better leaders.

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Jun 3 • 6:13 PM EDT • Science • wtvm.com
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Novant Health restructures leadership with focus on regional growth

The president of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center is taking on a larger regional role as Novant Health reshapes leadership across North Carolina.

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Political expert links Platner popularity to ‘Trumpification of American politics’

WABI TV5 News at 5:00

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Jun 3 • 5:53 PM EDT • Politics • wabi.tv
Powering Appalachia Expo connects business owners to valuable resources

Business owners from across the Mid-0hio Valley attended an expo aimed at connecting them to valuable resources.

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Jun 3 • 4:57 PM EDT • Business • wtap.com
Tattoo shop owner claims ex-employee intentionally crashed car into business

"I’m also thinking about changing the name to Hit & Run Tattoo."

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Drake London’s contract ranks among highest Atlanta sports salaries

Here’s how Falcons wide receiver Drake London’s contract extension — four years for $141 million — compares to the highest annual salaries in Atlanta sports history.

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Jun 3 • 3:56 PM EDT • Sports • ajc.com
Avista agrees to framework to provide single business with power equal to half of all Spokane County customers

Avista Corp. has entered into a memorandum of understanding with one "large load" customer that is seeking to use an amount of electricity that would be equal to more than half the combined power used by all residential and business customers in Spokane County.

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Jun 3 • 3:30 PM EDT • Business • spokesman.com
WorkSource Fulton, Grady Health System partner for healthcare worker training investment

The funding is aimed at providing more skilled workers for industries in Fulton County, meeting the needs of businesses and residents alike.

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Jun 3 • 3:08 PM EDT • Health • wsbtv.com
Taylor Swift's 'Toy Story 5' song is one of her savviest business moves yet

Taylor Swift is tying her commercial and promotional power to "Toy Story 5" with an original song for the film's soundtrack. It's a smart business move.

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Jun 3 • 2:55 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Kuo: Apple's Vision Pro Successors Off the Table as Focus Shifts to Smart Glasses

Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus signed off on a major revision of Apple's Vision Pro and smart glasses plans, consolidating Apple's work in the category. According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Ternus nixed plans for a second Vision Pro and a lighter Vision Air. Kuo says there are only two smart glasses products in development, including the AI smart glasses that Apple is creating to rival the Meta Ray-Bans and a display-equipped set of AR smart glasses.

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Jun 3 • 2:14 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
US economic activity and inflation both up in recent weeks, Fed survey shows

U.S. economic activity increased a bit in recent weeks, employment was little changed, and the fallout from higher energy prices due to the war in the Middle East was pervasive, ​the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday, two weeks before Kevin Warsh convenes his first ‌policy meeting as head of the U.S. central bank.

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Jun 3 • 2:13 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Political expert links Platner popularity to ‘Trumpification of American politics’

University of Maine’s Political Science chair Mark Brewer offered WABI three reasons for Platner’s sustained support to this point.

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Jun 3 • 1:48 PM EDT • Politics • wabi.tv
Lawsuit to be filed against Cincinnati in death of OTR business owner, widow announces

Sarah Heringer announced the wrongful death lawsuit a day before the anniversary of her husband, Patrick Heringer.

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Jun 3 • 1:13 PM EDT • Business • fox19.com
Entertainment: John Mulaney Returns to Hawaii

The stand up comedian's 'Mister Whatever' show will be at Oahu's Blaisdell Arena on December 17th and then on Maui the following day at the MACC's Castle Theatre.

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Jun 3 • 12:40 PM EDT • Entertainment • hawaiinewsnow.com
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Some of the biggest U.S. sporting towns decided not to host any World Cup games, fearing a ‘major financial burden to our cities’

Chicago, Phoenix, and other big sports towns dropped their World Cup bids. History suggests it may have been a smart choice.

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Jun 3 • 12:36 PM EDT • Sports • fortune.com
May's top PlayStation games by copies sold

Yesterday’s State of Play gave us an idea of where PlayStation’s heading next. But we’ve had our May estimates for a couple of days now (we always update our data daily for clients), so it’s time to look at what performed best on PlayStation last month. We’ve got a new IP at the top, two evergreens doing their evergreen thing, FC26 smashing it ahead of the World Cup Plus pivot, and a quiet but promising result for Lego Batman. Let’s have a look at the state of Play…Station’s top games for May. 007 takes #001 007 First Light sold 1M copies on PS5 in May, easily making it the month’s top PS5 game by copies sold. Over 80% of those May copies were digital, which is broadly in line with where PlayStation’s digital share has settled for new releases this year. To date, 007 First Light has sold through 2.2M copies across platforms (so no unsold retail copies in that figure). The platform split is 55.1% PS5, 33.1% Steam, and 11.8% Xbox (console, Windows, and cloud combined). In gross revenue terms, 007 First Light has generated $150M. Owing to regional pricing and audience composition differences, the consoles make up a higher share of revenue than they do copies. Of the $150M, 60.5% came via PlayStation, 27.6% via Steam, and 12.9% via Xbox. Part of this is because over two-thirds of 007 First Light‘s PlayStation audience is in North America (43.4%) or Western Europe (23.2%), where local currency means the game generates more revenue per player. On Steam, under half of First Light‘s audience is from those same regions (31.8% North America, 15.1% Western Europe). As we covered in last week’s 007 Steam piece, the Steam version is pulling in higher-than-expected numbers in China, which now accounts for 17.3% of First Light‘s Steam audience. 007 is the equivalent of $44 USD in China, which is roughly 37% cheaper than the US price and about 44% cheaper than Western Europe. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe The crossover data backs up what we’ve seen all year about launch-window cohorts. 11% of PS5 players who played 007 First Light in May also played Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, which launched just a few days before. Last month was a great month for Denmark! IO Interactive is Copenhagen-based, and Lego Group is headquartered in Billund (TT Games is UK-based but produces work under Lego Group licence and direction). Speaking of which… A very blocky #2 and #3 Minecraft sold another 788K copies on PlayStation consoles last month. Business as usual, since Minecraft hasn’t sold fewer than 760K copies in a single month all year. With over 350M copies sold across all platforms, Minecraft is the best-selling game in history and one of the strongest brands in the world. Every month, a new cohort of children reaches Minecraft age, which guarantees a constant volume of new sales regardless of what the broader market is up to. The demographic refresh rate is truly impressive, with the audience renewing itself faster than it’s churning. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight shifted 757K copies on PS5 last month, bringing its lifetime total on the platform to over 800K. Across all platforms, Legacy of the Dark Knight has now passed 1.5M sold through, so PlayStation accounts for over half of the game’s players. The May crossover data for Legacy of the Dark Knight on PS5 is also useful. 27% of those players also played Fortnite, 16% Roblox, 16% FC 26, and 14% NBA 2K. That’s the household-and-family cohort showing up, plus the launch-window cohort of core gamers who buy practically everything. FC 26 gets players through the door ahead of the World Cup FC 26 sold 411K copies on PlayStation last month (90% via PS5), the fewest copies FC 26 has sold all year and down heavily from April’s 700K. Part of this dropoff is because FC 26 has been available as a PlayStation Plus monthly game since 6 May, cannibalising premium sales. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe The strategic logic is straightforward for EA, which is sacrificing premium unit sales in May to build up the player base ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on 11 June. Obviously, a bigger player pool going into the tournament means a bigger pool of potential Ultimate Team spenders during the period when football attention is at its peak. The early returns are around what you’d expect, with 4.4M new players accessing FC 26 via PS Plus last month – a substantial new spender pool. Anecdotally, a few of my mates who were ‘’skipping FIFA and Ultimate Team this year’’, were drawn back in via PS Plus. Lo and behold, one of them is buying packs like it’s going out of fashion. Whether this is all a smart trade for EA depends entirely on the Ultimate Team conversion rate over the next six weeks. Either way, the short-term engagement impact on the game as a whole is evident. FC 26‘s MAUs hit a record 24M on PlayStation in May, up 30% from the previous record set in April. GTA V does what GTA V always does Rounding out the top five is another evergreen title. Grand Theft Auto V shifted another 387K copies on PlayStation last month. No matter what else is happening in the industry, GTA V keeps pulling players in. It’s sold another 1.8M copies on PS5 in the first half of this year alone, helping the franchise pass the 230M-sold milestone across all platforms. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe I have a theory that Minecraft and GTA V are doing the same thing at different demographic levels. Both are functioning as generational gateway games that the audience ages into faster than it ages out of. Minecraft captures kids around age 6-10, GTA V captures much of the same audience around age 12-15 (unofficially, of course). The crossover data suggests this: 40% of GTA V‘s monthly PlayStation players typically play Fortnite in any given month, while 30% play Roblox. Household accounts aside, that’s not the original GTA V audience from 2013. Of course, the under-12 audience would love to get their hands on GTA, too. It’s always been the way of things, and some parents are happy to oblige. Mine did too back in the day, and I turned out just fine. Right? Right!? 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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