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The Quad Cities isn’t just another mid-sized metro—it’s quietly reshaping how commercial real estate works. Forget the usual hype about booming markets or ghost towns; this place thrives on practicality. Retail spaces, for example, aren’t just about flashy storefronts anymore. Big chains and franchi

Private loans hit hard as risk rises in quiet finance world

A quiet corner of finance called private credit just hit its roughest patch in years. This $2 trillion market grew fast after 2008 by lending to tech startups, healthcare chains, and factories without strict rules. Low interest rates made risky loans look safe—until they weren’t. Now rates are near

lifestyle

Local Business Milestones and Odd Moments

A bank celebrating 175 years in business might seem ordinary, but Clinton Savings Bank’s longevity is worth a closer look. Starting in 1851 inside an old mill, the bank has grown to seven branches across Worcester County with over $730 million in assets. Its current headquarters on Church Street has

politics

How presidential libraries show the shifting rules of political behavior

Visiting three Texas presidential libraries—one from a Democrat who pushed big domestic programs, two from Republicans with very different foreign policy approaches—shows how much politics used to rely on shared expectations. These places don’t hide the tough parts of each president’s time in office

crypto

Crypto Fans Gather Worldwide as Banks Step Into Digital Money

The crypto world is throwing a global party this week, with over 500 meetups in six countries exactly on Bitcoin Pizza Day. The big push comes from Stand With Crypto, a group backed by Coinbase that claims 3. 7 million supporters worldwide. Unlike Wall Street giants that recently dipped their toes i

What’s the Best Way for Europe to Handle Rising Costs?

Europe’s economy is heading for tough choices in the next few decades. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that without major changes, most EU countries will see their public debt nearly double by 2040. That means a country that now owes $100 for every $100 it produces could owe $200. The pr

Big Bucks Behind Bergen’s Busy Shopping Spot

A supermarket-based shopping plaza in Bergen County just landed a $71. 3 million loan package. The centerpiece is Lewandowski Commons, a 77, 743-square-foot retail hub in Lyndhurst built around a Stop & Shop store. Another $71 million chunk of the money goes toward six more grocery-anchored shopping

How UK money moves could soon never sleep

The Bank of England wants the money pipeline to run all week, every week. Right now, big UK payments and collateral swaps take weekends off, just like high-street banks. That gap traps capital, drives up safety buffers, and pushes overnight risk into piles of unmatched trades. The old rhythm worked

entertainment

Celebrities turning another year older in May

May 23 marks another year for several well-known faces. Some famous names born on this date include comedian Drew Carey turning 68, singer-turned-director Ryan Coogler hitting 40 after winning an Oscar, and actress Melissa McBride clocking 61 years. Their birthdays join a mix of other stars from dif

crime

How Brazil's Power Theft is Powering a New Trend in Crime