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Michigan’s Les Cheneaux Islands
These glacial landforms jut into northern Lake Huron, surrounded by sheltered channels and coves frequented by fish and small watercraft.
US-Canada trade war escalates, small businesses brace for higher prices
Tariffs on plywood are expected to increase construction costs, potentially affecting hardware stores even when contractors purchase lumber elsewhere.
Patients could see smaller incisions, shorter recoveries thanks to U.Va. Health robotic heart surgery program
U.Va. Health has launched Virginia’s first dedicated robotic heart surgery program as a less invasive alternative to traditional open-heart surgery.
Once the Solar System's Ninth Planet, Pluto Was Reclassified 20 Years Ago. Here's Why Planetary Scientists and the Public Alike Love the Small Icy Body
Pluto is now the most well known of the outer worlds beyond Neptune—and the darling of the solar system
Why politicians are punchlines at the Edinburgh Fringe
There was a time when satire had an easier gig. Politicians said something ridiculous, comedians made fun of them, audiences laughed, and everyone went home. Subscribe Now the joke is often the headline. In a world where the unbelievable regularly makes the news, where politics can veer into parody before the comedians have had time to write the punchline, you might reasonably wonder: is satire running out of material? Not in Edinburgh. At the Fringe, I can confirm satire has a pulse, even in a relentless and rapid news cycle. Politicians as punchlines Take NewsRevue, the world’s longest-running live sketch show, where politicians are turned into punchlines at industrial speed. Its latest target? Andy Burnham - or, more accurately, his doppelganger, pictured below in the middle. The joke, he tells us, is that there have been so many politicians coming and going that even satire risks suffering from political fatigue. But perhaps that revolving door is precisely why comedy matters. When the news cycle moves faster than our ability to process it, comedians can hold up a mirror - and make us think twice. Small talk Take Ayoade Bamgboye, the Saturday Night Live UK star who won the Best Newcomer prize at last year’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Her Fringe debut was critically acclaimed; this year she is turning her attention to one of Britain’s most baffling social rituals: small talk. Share It’s a reminder that satire doesn’t always need a politician in its sights. Sometimes the target is simply us civilians - the strange little rules and rituals we have collectively agreed to pretend are normal. Politics and Palestinian identity For British-Palestinian comedian Sami Abu Wardeh, pictured below, comedy has a more urgent job. His new show, Sami Abu Wardeh Hates You, asks who gets to hate, and whether anger belongs to everyone, not just the far right. His comedy confronts politics and Palestinian identity while refusing to surrender the simple business of making people laugh. Shakespeare meets climate crisis And then there is HAM: an “eco-hijacking” of Hamlet, which its creators describe as “a sordid wrestle between a vegan and a sausage-lover”. Shakespeare meets the climate crisis. Meat meets moral panic. The end result? You’ll leave promising to become vegan and swiftly bulk buying Linda McCartney sausages. HAM was created by theatre company Hotter Project, aka Ell Potter and Mary Higgins, pictured below. They say comedy helped them avoid the preachiness sometimes associated with climate activism - using Shakespeare as a vessel for uncomfortable questions about the planet, politics and the way we live. Perhaps that is satire’s secret weapon. It doesn’t necessarily make the world less absurd. It makes the absurdity crystal clear. And at a moment when reality increasingly feels like it has been written by a sketch writer, the Fringe is proving there is still plenty to laugh and cry at. Satire isn’t dead. It’s alive, subletting and having the time of its life at the Fringe. Subscribe Share Channel 4 News Leave a comment
Cherokee Nation Commerce Services Innovation Hub's conversation about small business
Join the Cherokee Nation Innovation Hub every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. CT, in-person or virtually, for an easygoing, come-as-you-are conversation about small business. Each week we cover
Planning a New Era of Discovery with the Upgraded Advanced Light Source
A state-of-the-art upgrade underway at Berkeley Lab’s soft X-ray facility will enable decades of continued research breakthroughs
TIPS & TRENDS: Meta’s New AI Tools Aim to Help Small Businesses Turn Data into Better Decisions - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
By Karen Kerrigan – For small business owners, the value of artificial intelligence is increasingly moving beyond generating content or answering questions. AI is being integrated into the platforms and tools entrepreneurs already use, helping them make sense of their own business data, identify opportunities, and make better decisions faster. As I noted in several […]
Scientists checked 109 owl nests in Turkey and found live snakes inside 44% of them, with a surprising twist
A nest box occupied by a Eurasian scops owl might seem an unlikely place to find a live snake, yet that is exactly what researchers repeatedly encountered in central Türkiye. Across six breeding seasons, they inspected 109 owl nests and found the small worm snake Xerotyphlops vermicularis in 44% of them.
Who's Who In Cyberinsurance For Small Businesses
This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine
Bird flu is spreading. Your backyard feeder could make it worse
Backyard bird feeders could become unexpected hotspots for H5N1 as Australia’s bird flu outbreak spreads, bringing species together in ways that rarely occur naturally. Experts say stopping feeding is safest, while smaller amounts of food, no hand-feeding, and careful cleaning can reduce the danger.
SBA Proposes Sweeping Changes to Small Business Size Standards
Revised Size Standards Methodology The current SBA methodology, last updated in 2024, uses seven analytical factors to calculate size standards based on six-digit North American Industry Classificatio...
Microsoft’s AI Business Is Concentrated Among Tech Companies
A small group dominates the company’s cloud customer list
Scientists overturned hundreds of rocks in Barbados and finally found the world's smallest snake after 20 years
After nearly 20 years without a confirmed sighting, scientists in Barbados have finally rediscovered the world’s smallest-known snake. According to the Associated Press, the tiny Barbados threadsnake was found beneath a rock during an ecological survey in central Barbados, bringing an end to a search that had seen researchers turn over hundreds of rocks in the hope of finding the elusive reptile.
Helcim Raises $38 Million to Fill Small Business Banking Void
Helcim, a payments company focused on Canadian small and medium-sized businesses, has raised $38 million in new funding. The Calgary startup’s Series C
Local restaurant helps small businesses connect with the community
A local restaurant transformed its grounds into a bustling marketplace Sunday, hosting more than 30 independent businesses for its third annual end-of-summer vendor fair.
Firefighters’ deaths prompt debate over 100% suppression wildfire strategy
On July 22, 2026, the chief of the U.S. Forest Service testified before a House Agriculture subcommittee that his agency pursues a “full suppression” strategy to contain all fires while they are still small, rather than allowing them to burn for ecological benefits. The testimony from Tom Schultz, the fire chief, came just two days […]
Pete Buttigieg returns to first-in-the-nation South Carolina with a fresh appeal to Black voters
Pete Buttigieg has been to this small but historic city in South Carolina’s Midlands at least twice before, as an underdog presidential candidate in 2020 and then as the better-known transportation secretary under President Joe Biden in 2023.
Could a 'sacred moment’ with your doctor improve your health care?
Researchers say those seemingly small interactions may be more meaningful than you think.
Scientists discover a real-life “dragon” and name it after Syrax
Scientists discovered a small, yellowish mountain horned dragon in Thailand and named it Acanthosaura syrax after a dragon from House of the Dragon. Found only in a narrow band of high-elevation forest, the distinctive new species could become a flagship for protecting its rare mountain habitat.
Physicists create a tiny “Big Bang” with surprisingly small atomic nuclei
Researchers at CERN have created microscopic versions of the early Universe by colliding surprisingly small atomic nuclei at nearly the speed of light. The collisions produced quark-gluon plasma, the ultra-hot matter believed to have filled the cosmos shortly after the Big Bang. Even more intriguingly, the particles left behind reveal the shape of the nuclei that created them, offering a new way to probe both nuclear physics and the Universe’s earliest moments.
200,000 Veterans Leave the Military Each Year. The Government Wants to Help Those Starting Small Businesses
Bill Briggs, deputy administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, boosted programs like Micro Lender to give veterans a leg up.
Disaster loans available for businesses impacted by Spring freeze
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Business and nonprofits impacted by the Spring freeze earlier this year can now apply for federal disaster loans. The Small Business Administration announced this week that bu...
Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell announces new grants for local, small businesses
Nashville mayor Freddie O'Connell announced new programs aimed at helping local businesses grow, retain workers and invest in their properties.
New LA County program offers assistance to small businesses
The Clinic will help small businesses strengthen financial resilience through coaching, financial education, capital readiness and debt management support.
Texicare expands San Antonio provider network with CHRISTUS
A health insurance company geared toward small businesses expanded its San Antonio network with CHRISTUS Health.
Texicare expands San Antonio provider network with CHRISTUS
A health insurance company geared toward small businesses expanded its San Antonio network with CHRISTUS Health.
Tim Steller’s column: Contract dispute shows Tucson politics changing
For Star subscribers: The controversy over a Pima County grant to a small nonprofit shows how Tucson politics are changing, as a new political group challenges the dominant network.
Cake Fest ROC returns to Highland Park, highlighting local bakers and small businesses
Cake Fest ROC returns on Saturday to Highland Park’s purple arches with a Bridgerton-inspired cake picnic. Bring a dessert, sample a communal spread, shop local vendors, and snap photos amid luxury picnic setups.
Arizona Science Center has lofty ambitions, but its origins were humble
Before it was a downtown Phoenix icon, the Arizona Science Center opened in a small parking garage space in 1984.
JWST finds early galaxies may be 4 times more massive than thought
Astronomers using JWST have discovered that massive early galaxies contain far more small, faint stars than expected. That hidden population could make some of these galaxies three to four times more massive than previous estimates. The finding makes it even harder to explain how enormous, mature galaxies formed so soon after the Big Bang. It could also suggest that planets around low-mass stars were more common in the early universe than scientists realized.
Sherman Phoenix remains a symbol of growth for Milwaukee business owners
The hub, opened in a former bank building damaged during 2016 unrest, has helped dozens of small businesses grow while serving as a gathering place for the community.
5 Ways To Use AI Social Media Tools And Where To Draw The Line
Discover the AI social media tools helping small businesses create content, save time, and compete with larger brands across today's biggest platforms.
5 Small Business Ideas for Extroverts That Turn Conversation Skills Into a Competitive Advantage
If talking to people is your strength, these small business ideas can help you turn it into revenue and growth.
5 Small Business Ideas You Can Run in 10 Hours a Week or Less
These ventures allow you to keep your full-time job while preparing to turn a side-hustle into a larger operation.
More small business workers are getting access to retirement plans
Gusto's analysis shows that the share of small businesses with active retirement plans has increased across 18 sectors from 2019 to 2026.
The Las Vegas Slowdown Comes Down to 1 Mistake Every Business Owner Should Watch
The city’s tourism problem is not just price. It is what happens when customers feel every small friction adding up.
Everett businesses cite rising costs biggest challenge in the city’s survey
Everett’s small business outreach reports optimism for the future, despite monetary and vitality needs.
Coalition looks to give Baltimore small business owners stronger footing
'It's unbelievable' | Harrison small business bounced back from historic floods to host music festival
Jake's River Landing will welcome customers for a two-day music festival a week after floodwaters from the Whitewater River tossed their buildings into the woods.
Coalition aims to protect Baltimore small business owners
Dartmouth Health ending telehealth services for rural hospitals
Dartmouth Health is ending telehealth services for emergency and intensive care that connected smaller hospitals to specialists during emergencies.
Nashville mayor announces new incentive programs for small businesses
Mayor Freddie O’Connell announced three incentive programs during a roundtable meeting to support small businesses in Nashville on Friday.
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Iron hydride enters an exotic state of matter under Earth's inner-core conditions
Earth's inner core, composed primarily of iron with a small percentage of light elements, may enter a superionic state at extreme pressure and temperature, according to experimental results from researchers ...
Nashville mayor pitches plan to help small businesses
Mayor O'Connell offered a three-pronged plan to help Nashville small businesses.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Review
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition brings back the legendary CPU known for its revolutionary 3D V-Cache tech. At $340, it's a compelling option, especially if you already have an existing AM4 setup. As bonus, AMD includes a Carbice thermal pad for enhanced cooling, which we ran through 450 heat cycles to confirm performance.
Small business suppliers meet manufacturers at 5th annual Small Business Supplier Summit in Huntsville
Small business suppliers met manufacturers at the 5th annual Small Business Supplier Summit in Huntsville.
The government is digging into who’s really doing work under small-business contracts
They're looking for, what is the lived reality on the ground, not what the corporate structure might otherwise suggest," said William Hart.
SBA Offers Relief to Small Businesses and Nonprofits Impacted by the Pocket Fire
Congressman Eli Crane
Top JPMorganChase exec warns regulatory proposal could squeeze credit for millions of small businesses
JPMorganChase warns Basel III Endgame capital rules could hurt Main Street by raising borrowing costs and reducing small business lending access.
Top JPMorgan Chase exec warns regulatory proposal could squeeze credit for millions of small businesses
JPMorgan Chase warns Basel III Endgame capital rules could hurt Main Street by raising borrowing costs and reducing small business lending access.
SBA proposes overhaul of small business size standards, expanding eligibility
The SBA proposed new small business size standards that could expand eligibility for loans, contracting and federal programs.
3 minutes of sprinting does something 90 minutes of exercise does not
A few minutes of sprinting may reshape the bloodstream far more dramatically than a much longer moderate workout. Six 30-second sprints altered nearly a quarter of the blood proteins measured and more than 200 metabolites, while 90 minutes of moderate cycling produced far smaller immediate changes. Many of the proteins affected by sprinting were also associated with lower risks of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic diseases.
Morning sports: JCC women’s soccer team rebuilds, gets new coach
The team has a small roster, but big hopes.
Report: Limited Edition Xbox launches Black Friday for €900
Much more expensive than the launch Series X, but a small premium over current prices.
Small Towns, Big Care: Three Rivers Hospital Tackles Rural Health Access on "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia"
Healthcare availability in isolated regions faces unprecedented operational strain as small facilities close nationwide. Filmed on location on August 13, 2026, a new feature from "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia" highlights how Three Rivers Hospital maintains comprehensive, 24/7 care across a remote service territory. The Public Television segment illustrates how a facility established by local residents decades ago continues to serve as an independent medical hub. Through continuous quality pr
Stewart named VP of workforce development, small business at GOEDC
Skyler Stewart has been named vice president of workforce development, small business, and entrepreneurship for the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation, where officials say she will focus on strengthening the local workforce pipeline and supporting small businesses and startups.
Back to school, back to sports: Austin events to visit before August ends
The University of Texas sponsors 21 varsity sports teams that call the Forty Acres home. These range from the big ones, like football, baseball and men’s and women’s basketball, to the smaller ones, like men’s and women’s tennis, golf, swimming and diving, and everything in between. Additionally, the city of Austin and its surrounding areas...
Aisha Wahab wins special election to replace Eric Swalwell in Congress
Wahab claimed a much smaller margin of victory than in two previous contests after the American Israel Public Affairs Committee spent millions opposing her.
SBA wants to give 114,000 more companies access to small business contracts
SBA is proposing to reduce the number of and simplify the approach to the NAICS codes and reduce the total size standard categories from nearly 1,000 to 338.
‘I’ve been the bearer of bad news’: Va. hemp businesses bin majority of product after ban
Small business owners are reeling after new hemp laws in Virginia made more than half their inventory illegal overnight.
Verizon’s Small Business “Super Pitch” Winner: The Balm Box
Overland Park entrepreneur Liz Benditt, founder of The Balm Box and a six-time cancer survivor, won first place and $20,000 in Verizon's Small Business "Super Pitch" competition.
AI is widening the gap between high and low performers
New research on small business owners in Kenya finds that getting value from AI depends not just on access, but on how users evaluate and apply its advice.
SBA Rule Change Makes 110,000 More Businesses Eligible For Benefits
The policy switch could be a major boon for small businesses hoping to compete against the likes of Boeing and Raytheon, says the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Trump’s war on woke leaves almost $300 million in small-business loans in limbo
Congress appropriated funds to help America’s small businesses. The administration won’t release the money.
Taxin' Jackson: Troy Jackson Vows to Impose Tax Hike on Small and Midsized Businesses
Troy Jackson would impose a 60.35% combined federal-state tax rate on Maine businesses
Scientists discovered four snakes curled together in a burrow for 38 million years as the volcanic ash preserved their remarkable fossils
A snake fossil discovery in Wyoming has given palaeontologists an unusually close look at the lives of these ancient reptiles. Four complete skeletons belonging to a newly recognised species, have helped researchers understand an early member of the ‘boa family’ and the history of small, burrowing snakes in North America.
"I don't know if they will keep funding that one" - Former EA manager doesn't believe the next Mass Effect will survive Saudi takeover
No one knows whether or not we're going to see a new Mass Effect from BioWare, but the chances of that happening look vanishingly small each passing day.
City deal sets protest limits outside downtown Kroger amid small business complaints
Volunteers team up with Trinity Health for hospice care
A group of volunteers in Grand Haven has been working for 12 weeks to brighten the days of those receiving end-of-life care. Volunteers say the small task of making flower bouquets is making a big difference for hospice patients and their families. (Aug. 19, 2026)
Qualified Small Business Stock – Maximizing the Gain Exclusion
By Aaron Pinegar With some advance planning, certain business owners (other than corporations) can achieve substantial tax savings on cash sale proceeds by structuring the transaction as a sale of “qualified small business stock” (commonly referred to as “QSBS,” for short, or as “1202 stock” because it is governed by section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).
How Small Businesses Can Save 10% on the Supplies They Need to Succeed
Sign up for Amazon Business and start saving time and money on the things your company requires every day.
Grow Your Business at TRANSform Business to Business Breakfast!
The Business to Business Networking Breakfast, Oct. 5 during APTA’s TRANSform and EXPO in Chicago, IL, provides an opportunity for APTA’s smaller business members to engage with and learn about the association’s major business partners from A&E firms, equipment OEMs, […]
Epic bets on its AI speed at UGM
As the company opened its state fair-themed Users Group Meeting, Epic showcased new artificial intelligence successes, heightened security capabilities and more support for small systems.
Report: Small Business Inflation Fears Climb » CBIA
Renewed concerns about inflation are weighing on small businesses' economic outlook and tempering hiring and investment plans.
Cityside Suites supports small businesses during National Black Business Month
Darren Studstill, owner of Cityside Suites and Business Cafe, shared how his coworking space and café help small businesses and give back to the community.
Native businesses in WA navigate ‘very complex’ tax system, red tape
While Washington is home to a relatively sizable population of Native peoples, a disproportionately small slice own employer businesses.
Menasha small businesses share plans after buildings damaged or destroyed by tornado
Major construction continues for UC, Life Science Building, UTA West
Smaller projects are also underway across campus to update study spaces, classrooms, roads and more.
Small businesses affected by Boyle Heights warehouse disaster can apply for federal assistance
The U.S. Small Business Administration approved California's request for a disaster declaration, making loans available to eligible small businesses, private nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations, that experienced financial losses directly related to the fire.
Maui Small Business leaders get hands-on with AI to save time, drive growth
A small group of small business owners and leaders of non-profits gathered on Aug. 14 to grow their business with AI. The half-day workshop was hosted by Maui Economic Development Board and presented by Marc Rix, an international adviser, speaker, consultant and trainer.
Raccoon causes chaos in a Pittsburgh small business
A raccoon caused significant damage to MH Custom Studio in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood after breaking into the shop early in the morning.
Governor Newsom secures federal disaster assistance for small businesses impacted by Boyle Heights warehouse fire
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to help small businesses and private nonprofit organizations recover from economic losses caused by the 2026 Los Palos incident, also known as the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, in Los Angeles. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the […]
Dozens of small businesses awarded funding to refresh old storefronts
Ron Fuchs can see Frick Park Market from his front porch. The 90-year-old lifelong Point Breeze native makes his rounds at the market everyday, often opting...
Sen. Durbin Highlights Medicaid Cuts, Small Business Struggles
Sen. Durbin addresses Illinois healthcare costs and small business struggles during state tour. See his stance on Medicaid cuts and economic pressures.
What to know about Natalie Harp, the Trump aide whom Ossoff put in the spotlight
The president’s executive assistant was among a small group of people who secretly switched planes with Trump over a potential Iranian threat, as noted by Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Our Milky Way galaxy gobbled up a smaller galaxy about 11.8 billion years ago, scientists find
Scientists observing clusters of stars congregated near the Milky Way's centre have discovered evidence that our galaxy swallowed a smaller galaxy roughly 11.8 billion years ago, when the universe was less than 15 per cent of its current age.
A tiny change to Windows 11's File Explorer proves Microsoft can't keep everyone happy
Even the concept of the smallest UI tweak in Windows 11 leaves PC users split.
Stop treating small business owners like criminals
Rep. Warren Davidson called on Congress to permanently repeal the Corporate Transparency Act through the National Defense Authorization Act to protect small businesses from burdensome reporting req…
Small Business Retirement Plan Adoption Jumps 64% Since 2019
SECURE success story: New Gusto research finds a 64% spike in small business retirement plan adoption since 2019
Florida lost 450,000 ACA enrollees in 2026 as premiums rose an average of 37% nationally, new data shows
ACA enrollments in Florida dropped in 2026, but the decrease was smaller than anticipated.
Scientists Have Found A Surprising Number Of “Extraterrestrial Amino Acids” Never Before Seen On Earth
We call them the building blocks of proteins, but only a small fraction actually does that. At least, on Earth!
Small Businesses Are Hiring Workers Hit By AI-Driven Layoffs
AI-driven staff reductions at big businesses are becoming a boon for smaller firms that are quick to hire laid-off talent, according to a new report.
Business understanding drives small commercial satisfaction gap, JD Power finds
New data shows a 203-point satisfaction gap between small business clients whose brokers know their industry and those whose don't
Phillies news: Don Mattingly breaks down Philly's new offensive identity
The Phillies, after being a home run-or-nothing team, have turned to small ball over the last few weeks. How did that happen?
Junk-collecting small business adapts Temu rack to double its hauling capacity
A three-person junk-removal company in Maryland doubled how much it can haul in a single trip, thanks to a $150 bed rack from Temu.
Harrison small business begins cleanup after historic flooding, faces costly damage
After historic flooding last week, many businesses and homeowners along the Whitewater River are still cleaning up the damage left behind.
From Greenpoint merchants to Chinatown lights: Where NYC’s $8.4M small-business grants are going
The grants announced Monday by Mamdani and the Department of Small Business Services will also pay for street cleaning, lighting, public art, wayfinding,