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From Tariffs to Broken Supply Chains, Small Business Owners under Siege
Punishing U.S. tariff policies have fractured once-reliable supply chains, pushing vulnerable small businesses to retrench in an increasingly complex economic environment, entrepreneurs and advocates told the National Press Foundation’s Local Business Fellowship program. The widespread uncertainty has shriveled profit margins, forced layoffs and has small business owners seeking new manufacturers in remote corners of the...Read More
Apple's HomePod mini 2 is here with Siri AI, new colors and improved sound
The smart speaker is priced at $149. Alongside the new Apple HomeView, upgraded Apple TV 4K, and Apple Home Collection, the company also unveiled the...
US small-business optimism falls on dimmer economic outlook
The net share of independent business owners who expect conditions to improve declined 4 percentage points to a four-month low of 6%.
Dean of St. Joe’s business school, its biggest college, is retiring
With 27 years at the Erivan K. Haub School of Business and 13 at Widener University, Joseph DiAngelo says he is the longest-serving business school dean in the U.S.
What Happened When Kelly Clarkson Publicly Trashed a Small Brooklyn Toy Shop Should Scare Every Business Owner
When Kelly Clarkson publicly criticized a small Brooklyn toy shop, it sparked controversy. Why it's terrifying for entrepreneurs.
Local business donates 22 new mattresses to Bay County first responders
First responders across Bay County are getting a better night’s rest thanks to a donation from a local business.
Opinion: How Illinois’ treasurer is using public money to spur new housing
Michael Frerichs' office might not be the first that comes to mind on housing, but he says he's trying to go beyond the traditional mold.
Syracuse Basketball Transfer Speaks on Injury, Recovery
Tasman Goodrick spoke to SyracuseRoundtable in advance of the team's preseason opener.
GTA 6 Is Reportedly Coming To PC In Early 2027
That would be a much smaller port time than GTA 5.
National Women's Small Business Month | The Post
Corinne Goble with the Association of Women's Business Centers joins The Post. She talks about the growth of women-owned small businesses, and why Texas is such a hot spot for that.
Science education needs its own evidence-based reckoning
Here's why science education needs an evidence-based reckoning to close learning gaps and improve student outcomes.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month with HCA Midwest Health
Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr. DJ Lakkireddy with HCA Midwest Health and the Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute joins Shane and Kerrigan to discuss the importance of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month.
Baldwin Health Uses Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to Help Heal Wounds and Preserve Limbs
Baldwin Health Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Centers offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT, for qualifying patients with difficult-to-heal wounds.
New Hanover County schools to expand student mental health supports with $7.5 million grant
New Hanover County Schools and Coastal Horizons Center will work together to expand student mental-health services through a five-year, $7.5 million federal grant awarded to Coastal Horizons.
Warren Moore will succeed Amy Mansue as Inspira Health CEO in January
Moore's immediate priorities include opening a new patient tower at Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill.
Apple unveils new smart home devices that showcase upgraded Siri AI
New products from Apple include the HomeView, an iPad-like device that acts as a hub for other smart home gadgets
Liquidity under pressure: 4 cash flow moves for Chicago mid-market businesses
Many organizations, especially mid-market organizations, face a spate of pressures that impact liquidity, from interest rate pressure to trade volatility. Without careful planning, these conditions can create a cash crunch, just when companies could benefit from liquidity the most.
Apple Wants to Invade Your Home With a Mountain of Cameras, Doorbells, and More
Apple's new smart home cameras and thermostats work with Apple Home and are processed on Apple servers, but they're not made by Apple.
Lexington Health plans new emergency departments, urgent care sites
Lexington Health is expanding emergency and urgent care services in White Knoll and Northeast Columbia, with four new or relocated facilities planned for the growing Midlands communities.
Apple Home Collection launches with LG and Schneider cameras, thermostats, and sensors
None of them need a separate app or account. Apple had a busy day today. The company introduced its HomeView smart display, the next-generation Apple TV...
Jewel parent Albertsons pauses full-year outlook as it reviews operations
The supermarket operator said Tuesday that it’s no longer offering guidance for fiscal 2026.
Inside Iowa Politics: Why Dr. Oz visited an Iowa hospital
Dr. Mehmet Oz traveled to an Iowa hospital to explain how he said funding changes could benefit rural areas.
Optum Health surge helps power UnitedHealth Group results
Optum's earnings from operations leaped 48% to $3.7 billion during the third quarter, UnitedHealth Group reported.
HOMETOWN HEALTH: Limited healthcare access leaving rural residents without vaccination advice
Critical vaccination advice is being left on the table for some people.
CLOCKING IN COLORADO: Farmers Market
Grand Valley business connects local farms with customers year-round.
Microbe Discovered With One of The Smallest Genomes on Record, Pushing The Bounds of What It Means to Be Alive
What is an organism, anyway?
Celebrating Washington’s hidden makers
Statewide bus tour highlights the small- and medium-sized manufacturers housed inside nondescript buildings where most of the people who drive by every day have no idea what’s going on inside.
Inside the iPhone Duo and 18 Pro Cooling System: Apple Engineers Reveal a Simple Trick
In an exclusive interview with PCMag, Apple’s silicon and thermal teams explain the engineering that lets the A20 Pro chip run hotter and faster without cooking your phone.
CWRU receives record $15M gift for special needs dental care
The $15 million gift from Bill and Chloe Cornell will establish a health center for patients with special needs at Case Western Reserve.
Georgia Sen. Ben Watson highlights health care, affordability and public safety ahead of midterms
By day, Ben Watson is a medical doctor. For more than a decade, he has also served as a Republican state senator representing Georgia’s District 1.
Mary Mingle to raise money for mental health in southeast Missouri
The 5K run and walk will return for the sixth year on December 5. The race will start at 8 a.m. at Houck Fieldhouse on Broadway.
Corey Foreman says Georgia needs better health care access, affordability and government transparency
Corey Foreman came to Georgia from Maryland while serving in the military and was stationed at Fort Stewart. He is now a small-business owner in facility maintenance, a husband and the Democratic candidate for Georgia Senate District 1.
Tariq Boney Emerges As A Star Freshman For Michigan Football
From D.C. standout to Big Ten disruptor, this explosive edge rusher is dismantling pockets and climbing national rankings as the centerpiece of the Wolverines' defensive future.
Apple's new smart home line-up includes a smart lock, thermostat and video doorbells
The new devices work with HomeView, the company's new smart home hub which can be used to control accessories and interact with apps.
Apple releases HomeView smart home hub with screen as showcase for Siri AI
The iPhone maker also announced the new Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini.
Apple unveils Apple Home Collection smart home accessories developed with LG and Schneider
Apple today confirmed that it is working with at least two third-party companies to develop a new lineup of smart home accessories, including cameras, thermostats, and a smart lock.
Updated HomePod mini 2 comes with new colors and surround sound option
Apple has unveiled its first-ever update to the HomePod mini, concentrating on how it can be part of a smart home setup alongside devices like the Apple TV 4K.
Eye on Small Business
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Why does an electrified pickle glow? We’re not exactly sure
Portland State University engineering professor Joshua Méndez is conducting experiments in his lab to get to the bottom of this electrostatic mystery.
Apple Debuts The Apple Home Collection Of Smart Devices, Including Cameras, Thermostats And Door Locks
Apple collaborated with LG and Schneider Electric on products that work with its HomeView display.
Apple launches HomeView, its first smart display for the home
Hello, HomeView. What took so long?
Amazon, data centers and the race for Oregon governor
Can a massive influx of money to political candidates and rural communities change public perception of Amazon’s data centers in Oregon?
The price for this 1 grocery item just keeps climbing (Business Matters grocery tracker)
Average prices for multiple common grocery goods tracked by Syracuse.com are falling. But one keeps rising in a big way.
Amazing Halloween party inspiration!
Dive into the world of a nurse turned creative genius as she transforms her small Louisiana home into a 1930s haunted hotel for a legendary Halloween party every year. Get inspired by this immersive experience and creative vision! 🎃👻 #HalloweenPartyIdeas #ImmersiveExperience
AI Agents and the Rise of the Lab-in-the-Loop
Automation and robotics enabled the self-driving lab, but these largely follow pre-defined workflows. In this Q&A, Mark Fish explains how AI agents enable the "Lab-in-the-Loop" approach, which could accelerate life science research.
Blazers’ Dundon meets with local legislators, business leaders as arena renovation talks ramp up
Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon met with legislative leaders and key members of Portland’s business community on Monday ahead of the team’s exhibition game against the London Lions.
Exclusive: Allara Health raises $39M for women's health care network
Women's health startups are attracting fresh investor interest.
Small business optimism ticks down
CNBC's Steve Liesman breaks down the latest results fro the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index.
The surprising Chicago businesses getting burned by pricey diesel
Chicago's hidden diesel economy is feeling the squeeze as soaring fuel costs eat into profits for tour boat operators, shredding companies and film crews.
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s Walk for Life set for Saturday in Columbia
The Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s annual Walk for Life & Famously Hot Pink 10k and 5k is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, outside Segra Park in Columbia.
Labor Shortages and Persistent Inflation Batter Small Business Optimism
Small business optimism dipped in September as concerns about “labor quality or availability” rose, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
Why insurers see risk in the new price transparency rule
Federal regulators finalized a rule that bars insurers from listing ghost rates, standardizes pricing files and could expose health plans to more scrutiny.
After 2 summers of construction pain, Greektown unveils its revamped Monroe Street
Stakeholders believe the streetscape project will provide a boost for owners of restaurant and other businesses.
Listing at nearly $3M, a Book Cadillac penthouse tests Detroit’s high-end condo market
A new-to-the-market unit atop the historic hotel in downtown Detroit seeks a sale price near the top of the market.
Breast cancer screenings can improve survival rate, SC health officials say
About 4,000 South Carolina women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, according to the South Carolina Department of Health.
Scandal reshaped NC-11 race. Now, 3 candidates fight to represent WNC
After Chuck Edwards' censure, Jamie Ager, Jennifer Balkcom and Travis Groo offer sharply different visions for Western North Carolina.
Popular singer and TV host dies at 86: ‘Brought joy to generations’
She had several serious health issues in recent years.
AI worms and 'digital slime mold': Welcome to next AI nightmare fuel
Small AI models might soon be capable of worming their way into smart ovens and refrigerators, Anthropic said.
Jazz Continue Strong Preseason with Win Over Spurs
Rookie Darryn Peterson shined and Ace Bailey’s defensive versatility flashed as Utah’s dominant third-quarter surge dismantled San Antonio, signaling a dangerous new depth in the Western Conference.
K8 News to stream Arkansas TV political debates
K8 News will stream the Arkansas TV political debates on K8 News Live this week.
Small group health insurance market rates announced
Media Release, Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) has approved 2027 health insurance premium rates for the small group health insurance market. As of March 2026, over 31,000 New Mexicans were enrolled in a small group plan. The average increase across small group plans is 19.8%. These rates take effect on January 1, 2027. The carriers offering small group coverage in New Mexico in 2027 are: Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico (HealthCare Service Corporation) Presbyterian Health Plan Presbyterian Insurance Company UnitedHealthcare of New Mexico UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company Key Factors Driving the Rate Increases The primary factors that contributed to the 2027 increases are: Claims Experience - Higher than expected 2025 New Mexico claims experience, which is the foundation for the 2027 rate development. Cost Trend - Higher utilization and inflation impacted healthcare costs services, which impacts medical services and pharmaceutical costs nationwide. Risk Pool Changes - Nationwide, businesses with healthier employees are opting for alternative health coverage not under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This results ina smaller and less healthy small group ACA risk pool. Final approved rates will be posted on the OSI website. To view the carrier rate sheets and rate increase specifics, visit the Office of Superintendent of Insurance website here. The Rate Review Process Conducted by OSI The OSI rate review process focuses on approving rates for health insurance plans that are actuarially sound, not excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory and ensuring health insurance rates comply with all state and federal laws. For more information, visit the Office of Superintendent of Insurance website at https://osi.state.nm.us/en/. *** About the Office of Superintendent of Insurance The Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is New Mexico’s regulatory agency responsible for overseeing a wide range of insurance products, including private health and life insurance, auto, home, business, and title insurance. OSI regulates private health plans in the individual, small group, and large group markets, ensuring that premium rates are fair, companies are financially sound, and health care insurance coverage is reliable. While OSI does not have authority over self-funded health plans, where an employer assumes the financial responsibility for paying employee health care claims, Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE, OSI plays a vital role in protecting consumers by reviewing premium rates, monitoring insurance company conduct, and licensing producers (formerly known as insurance brokers and agents).
De Soto fourth grader starts business to fund love for Legos
Jackson Brady is a young businessman who loves fishing and building with Legos. A year and a half ago, the 9-year-old De Soto boy combined the two passions to start Lures for Lego Bricks, selling fishing lures at Madd Heifer boutique, 215 E. Main St., in De Soto and twice a month at the De Soto Farmers Market, 520 N. Main St. (open late April through October).
Smart home device use influences older adults’ mental health through social interaction and digital benefits
Scientific Reports - Smart home device use influences older adults’ mental health through social interaction and digital benefits
City of College Station seeks resident input on future growth
A new survey by the City of College Station is urging residents to give input on businesses they want to see in town.
Road closures near DoubleTree hotel slow business in Laredo
Road closures around the damaged DoubleTree hotel have cut off foot traffic to nearby businesses, leaving some owners with fewer customers.
Canadian business owner says trade tensions forced closure of all U.S. shops
A Canadian small business owner is sounding the alarm over the cost of doing business across the border amid trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada.
Tuscaloosa businesses did better than expected in spite of weekend hurricane threat
In the end, the storm became a non-factor for merchants on and around the Strip.
TN Department of Health investigating possible foodborne illness outbreak at Walmart warehouse
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is investigating a potential foodborne illness outbreak at a Walmart fulfillment center in Lebanon after 19 people were taken to the hospital for treatment.
New federal designation expands community-based mental health care in central Vermont
After a series of cuts to inpatient psychiatric care, Washington County Mental Health Services is expanding community-based services.
New federal designation expands community-based mental health care in Central Vermont
After a series of cuts to inpatient psychiatric care, Washington County Mental Health Services is expanding community-based services.
Giuliani to Newsmax: Omar Inquiry Isn't Political
Giuliani to Newsmax: Omar Inquiry Isn't Political
For Wave Sports & Entertainment, less is more in terms of cutting through the noise
Wave Sports, with around 120 full-time employees, is set up to serve three different groups: the audience (young millennials and Gen Z, in particular); the talent; and the advertisers. Across of its 10 shows, there are now over 1 billion views per month, with 75% of the audience under the age of 35.
The Smashing Pumpkins summon rage in Madison's Kohl Center
In a nearly three-hour performance, the Smashing Pumpkins captured a seemingly infinite nostalgia that intersected generations.
Was Delay Of Universal Health Plan Report Unlawful? Does It Matter?
A Republican state representative has been on a crusade alleging lawmakers allowed a major report to be delayed without statutory authority. He may have a point, but Democrats say he’s harping on a technicality.
Getting candidates on the record about Georgia’s health care crisis
The Higher Education Healthcare Initiative has released a new set of on-the-record interviews with both major candidates for Georgia governor.
I tried Sonos' sleek new Beam Ultra soundbar, and it packs huge Dolby Atmos sound into a small package
The new Sonos Beam Ultra improves on the standard Beam by adding up-firing audio drivers that bounce Dolby Atmos sound effects off your ceiling.
Kelly Clarkson's online feud with a Brooklyn toy store: PR expert explains
Kelly Clarkson started an online feud with a small business, Art of Play, after she felt mistreated by staff. A PR pro explains why it's a bad look.
North Dakota health insurance premiums set to rise in 2027
Insurance commissioner says rising health care costs are driving the increases
Georgia high school girls excel academically but face mental health struggles, new report finds
While strides have been made for academic success for Georgia high school girls, a new study reveals the pressures they're under even with those wins.
TAMIU to host free lecture on space science
Texas A&M International University will host physicist Dr. Ralph L. McNutt Jr. for a free public lecture Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m.
EIU Hosts Small Business Fest to Showcase Local Student-Run and Community-Run Businesses
Eastern Illinois University hosted its Small Business Fest on Oct. 10, 2026, bringing together local businesses and student ran shops to showcase their products, services and work in the community. Production: Zak Rojahn
Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Pretty Woman’ Complaint Put a Small Business on Blast. Then the Story Changed
The singer's negative experience at a small business went viral. Now, experts are criticizing how it all unfolded on social media.
ULM symposium to feature business leaders, student competitions
The University of Louisiana Monroe announced that the College of Business and Social Sciences will host its annual symposium Oct. 12-17.
Bismarck middle school builds lasting behavioral health program
Simle Middle School has turned a $150k state grant into an ongoing behavioral health program that brings a Sanford Health psychologist to campus to work with students and school staff.
Political rhetoric preceding autocratic rule | The Pajaronian
Columnist Theo Wierdsma opines about the current presidential administration, and what he sees as similarities to autocratic regimes.
Man charged with endangering by fire after blaze found near Fargo business
Police say fire was set to strip copper wire just feet from the building’s walls
JLL raids rival CBRE for high-powered Chicago brokerage team
The six-person team includes brokers behind Google's landmark Chicago real estate deals, marking a major talent win for JLL over its biggest rival.
Applications being taken for Batavia business incubator program
The Batavia MainStreet group is now accepting applications for the 2027 season of the Boardwalk Shops, a small business incubator program in downtown Batavia.
Over 70 vendors attend Small Business Fest at Eastern
From food trucks to portraits, EIU’s Small Business Festival hosted 73 vendors when it returned to campus Saturday, spanning from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entrepreneurship Club President Emily Larsen said the event is meant to give students with businesses an opportunity to be seen. “We want to give them a cheap, affordable opportunity to start their businesses or grow here in...
WSAZ+ | Maintenance worker dies after being hit by truck; new business set to open tomorrow
Kimberly Keagy has a look at some of your top stories for Monday.
Wastewater release prompts health advisory for Eastern Lake in Santa Rosa Beach
Drinking water remains safe and is not affected by the advisory, according to the Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton).
Exclusive: Samsung's Smart Glasses Weigh 41g, Here's Every Frame
See every Gentle Monster and Warby Parker frame for Samsung's smart glasses, plus the 41g weight and key specs ahead of November sales.