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New SBA Director Brings Politics to Small‑Biz Support

June 24, 2026

Kevin Cooke, a former state legislator from Carrollton and University of Georgia graduate, has taken the helm of Georgia’s Small Business Administration district office. He says his goal is to help entrepreneurs get counseling and capital from banks, partners and other resources. Cooke’s background

finance

How AI Tools Might Change the Way Wall Street Works

June 24, 2026

Wall Street could look very different in a few years thanks to AI tools designed for finance. These aren’t just simple apps to speed up spreadsheets—they could reshape entire firms by changing how work gets divided. Smart AI assistants can now handle tasks that once kept junior bankers glued to the

politics

Changing a Street Name: A Move Toward Respect

June 23, 2026

In Clay, New York, a quiet road that once carried the name Plantation Boulevard is facing a fresh start. The title, chosen by mid‑20th‑century developers to lure buyers with a romantic view of the South, has sparked debate among residents and officials. The street runs near an Amazon warehouse and h

sports

Browns’ QB Battle: Why Shedeur Sanders Faces a Tough Road

June 23, 2026

Shedeur Sanders finds himself in a repeat of his rookie season, juggling practice reps and fighting for the starting spot with Deshaun Watson. The team’s coaching staff has been hesitant, leaving him on the sidelines in key moments and sparking criticism from former stars like Cris Carter. Car

sports

Are the Falcons setting themselves up for the future or rushing to failure?

June 23, 2026

The Atlanta Falcons have caught flak for their offseason moves, with critics calling it one of the NFL’s least impressive in 2024. But the bigger question isn’t how bad their changes were—it’s whether their approach makes sense for a team stuck in a long playoff drought. After eight straight missed

business

The Fed's New Leader Follows Old Ideas With New Risks

June 23, 2026

When Alan Greenspan led the U. S. Federal Reserve for nearly two decades, he shaped a way of running the central bank that trusted markets to self-correct without heavy government interference. His approach kept inflation low and growth steady for years—so much so that the period earned the nickname

sports

A football camp with a future college player as coach

June 21, 2026

Bryce Underwood didn’t just show up to a Saturday camp in Saline — he ran it. The Michigan quarterback teamed up with a local sports group called FlexWork Sports to teach kids the basics of football. Instead of standing on the sidelines, he was giving pointers on throwing, catching, and footwork. It

environment

How Trees Keep Cities Cool in Summer Heat

June 21, 2026

New York City just went through a hot spell with temps soaring past 90°F in early June. Central Park, usually the coolest spot thanks to its trees, hit 91°F on one day and 90°F the next. Meanwhile, airports like Newark and LaGuardia cooked at 96-98°F. The pattern wasn’t random—it showed how green sp

weather

Early morning storms roll through North Texas with wind and water risks

June 20, 2026

Texas woke up to some rough weather Friday morning as fast-moving storms swept through the northern part of the state. Since the sun barely peeked over the horizon, strong winds have been knocking branches loose in several counties. The areas under notice include Collin, Denton, Grayson, and Cooke,

sports

Rain or Shine? What Fans Need to Know for the Red Sox vs. Blue Jays

June 19, 2026

The Red Sox are set to face the Blue Jays at Fenway Park today, but clouds loom over the schedule. The first pitch is planned for 1:35 p. m. ET, with Boston’s Sonny Gray on the mound and Toronto’s Trey Yesavage starting for the Jays. Weather updates are still coming in, so the game might start on ti