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Savannah’s Small Business Week Gets a Fresh Start

April 15, 2026

The city of Savannah is gearing up for its annual Small Business Week, which will run from May 4 to May 8. The highlight is the Mayor’s Small Business Conference on May 6, where entrepreneurs can learn from peers and city leaders. Registration is open online but will close on April 24 or sooner if s

politics

Rising Trade Tensions: Small Businesses vs Big Tariff Plans

April 15, 2026

The debate over new U. S. tariffs is heating up again after the Supreme Court stopped President Trump’s emergency duties last year. Companies that import goods from overseas are worried that higher taxes could ruin their operations, while some U. S. manufacturers think the extra costs would level th

politics

Small‑Biz Tax Storm: Philly’s New Burden

April 15, 2026

Philadelphia has pushed a new Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT) onto small owners, even those with sales under $100, 000. The city will charge $1. 41 per thousand dollars in sales and $57. 10 per thousand in profits, a change that was previously exempt for many sole proprietors. About 75, 000

sports

New Ice Sheet Gives Coeur d’Alene More Skating Space

April 15, 2026

The Kootenai Youth Recreation Organization (KYRO) is taking a big step to keep local skaters on the ice by building a second rink at Frontier Ice Arena. The arena has already stretched its capacity with every available sheet of ice in use, so a new, NHL‑sized surface is the logical next move.

technology

Affordable but Not All‑That‑Great: The Polar Street X Review

April 15, 2026

The Polar Street X is the first big watch from Finland’s Polar in 2026. It costs about $249 in the U. S. and £219 in the U. K. , so it is Polar’s cheapest GPS model. It also adds a flashlight, a feature that only a few sports watches have. The watch looks like a rugged G‑Shock. Its case is

sports

Puzzle Fun: Sports Edition Clues and Answers

April 15, 2026

A daily word game invites players to spot patterns in themed groups. In this version, four color‑coded categories hide clues that lead to specific sports references. The easiest yellow set points to baseball team initials found on scoreboards, with four correct answers: CIN, MIL, PIT and STL. The gr

lifestyle

Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort in a Glastonbury Home

April 15, 2026

The house at 2163 Main St. was built in 1850 and sits just a block from Glastonbury’s town center. Its Greek Revival style gives it an old‑world feel, yet the interior shows a clear focus on today’s needs. The property covers more than an acre and offers over 3, 800 square feet of living space. T

science

Protein Helpers: How Tiny Machines Adapt Across Life

April 15, 2026

The 70‑kilogram proteins that keep cells tidy are found almost everywhere, from simple bacteria to complex eukaryotes. In the cell’s busy interior they act like tiny engines, using energy from ATP to fold and move other proteins. In bacteria the main player is called DnaK, which works hand‑in‑han

celebrities

Life in the Spotlight: A Fresh Look at the Sussexes’ Moves

April 15, 2026

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shifted from royal duties to a new phase that mixes media ventures, lavish living, and uncertain future plans. After stepping back from official royal roles, they entered a five‑year deal with Netflix that produced several high‑profile projects. The partnership en

politics

Science Claims Under New Label: A Closer Look

April 15, 2026

A recent executive order announced a push for what the administration calls “Gold Standard Science. ” The phrase sounds strong, but it may simply be a marketing term that hides how science is used in policy. The order asks agencies like NASA and the Department of Energy to report on how they meet th