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mayors small business conference

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

health

Learning About Love: A Tech Founder’s New Guide

April 15, 2026

A well‑known tech entrepreneur recently admitted that he had not prepared his son for conversations about intimacy. The father, who is passionate about extending human life, explained that his son had turned 20 and asked questions he felt unready to answer. He confessed, “I never taught my son about

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

Nebraska’s New QB: A Fresh Start for the Huskers

April 15, 2026

Nebraska has welcomed a new quarterback, Anthony Colandrea, who came from UNLV after playing at Virginia. He has already started 14 games for the Rebels and led his conference with 3, 459 passing yards in 2025. Colandrea’s career numbers show he can throw well: 627 completions on 983 attempts, a 6

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

technology

Eye Care Hack: A Smart Tool to Spot Kids’ Near‑Sight Problems Early

April 15, 2026

A new project is building a computer program that can spot how quickly kids’ vision might worsen. The goal is to help parents and teachers catch myopia before it gets serious. The program uses artificial intelligence, which means the computer learns from many examples of eye measurements and life

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

science

Cabbage Beetles Find No Safe Haven in Rapeseed

April 15, 2026

Scientists set out to see if the cabbage stem flea beetle could survive on rapeseed, a major European crop. They tracked how the beetle’s young grow over time and tested many different rapeseed varieties for resistance. The results showed that none of the plants stopped the larvae from developing –

politics

Religion in the Workplace: A New Trend

April 15, 2026

The past year has seen a sharp rise in religious messaging within federal agencies. A notable example began on Easter when the USDA secretary sent a holiday email that praised Christian scripture as the “greatest story ever told. ” One employee described the tone as “grotesque, ” noting it felt more