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Iceland Eyes EU Tie‑Up to Strengthen Economy and Security

June 16, 2026

Iceland is preparing a public vote that could bring the island nation back into talks about joining the European Union. The decision is not a direct yes‑or‑no on membership, but rather whether to reopen negotiations with Brussels. A second referendum would be required if the talks move forward. The

finance

EIB Plans More Loans to Boost EU Projects

June 16, 2026

The European Investment Bank can still grow its loan portfolio, says President Nadia Calvino. She told reporters at a European summit that the bank is ready to help fund key EU goals, from defense and energy to business growth. Calvino explained that the bank’s owners – the EU member states – are

finance

German Bank Stays Independent, Pushes Back on UniCredit Bid

June 16, 2026

The German government has officially declined the offer from Italy’s UniCredit to take over Commerzbank. Commerzbank, a key lender in Germany, is currently under pressure from UniCredit as the offer deadline nears. The German state owns a 12 % share in Commerzbank, a stake it gained after the

business

Town Board to Approve Big Truck Purchase

June 16, 2026

The Westport Finance Board will meet on June 17 at 7:30 p. m. through Zoom to decide a major spending plan for the town’s public works department. The proposal comes from the Department of Public Works, asking the board to allocate $3, 329, 000 to the Municipal Improvement Fund. This money would

finance

Bitcoin Income Made Easy

June 16, 2026

Bitcoin itself gives miners a reward, but ordinary holders don’t earn anything from it. Yet Wall Street has found ways to create “income” around Bitcoin by layering options and credit tricks on top of the asset. Two recent moves show this trend. BlackRock plans to launch an ETF that will trade on

religion

A Fresh Start: How a Leader Found Faith Again

June 16, 2026

JD Vance, now serving as Vice President, has just released a book that tells the story of his spiritual journey. The memoir, titled “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, ” was published on June 16. It focuses on how Vance moved from a Protestant upbringing, through a period of atheism, and ultim

health

Finding Meaning When Life is Tough

June 16, 2026

People who face serious illnesses often think a lot about life, purpose, and death. Their worries can change from feeling lost to finding new meaning as the disease progresses. By studying a real patient’s story, this piece shows how these thoughts appear and shift over time. The article points out

lifestyle

Flowers, Family, and a Small Business That Keeps Growing

June 16, 2026

Karen grew up in South Bend with her parents and three older siblings. Their family budget never allowed trips to Disney World, but they did spend summers at Lake Michigan. The lake visits left a strong smell in the family’s memories, a scent that made Karen think of flowers instead. She no

business

Running Many Games at Once: A Survival Playbook

June 16, 2026

"At a game‑development conference, the head of a major Korean studio talked about why his company keeps several projects alive at once. He said it isn’t a clever strategy but a way to stay alive in an industry that never stops moving. The CEO shared a story from his early days playing an old online

business

Speed to Success: Why States Are Racing to Help Businesses Grow

June 16, 2026

In 2026, companies feel a pressing need to act fast. They want sites ready for construction and quick approvals so they can jump on new tech, big investments, and high stock markets. At the same time, worries about inflation, global tension, and other risks push them to choose places that can keep u