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Can a groundbreaking cancer therapy help people with multiple sclerosis?

A handful of small, early-stage clinical trials are investigating whether CAR-T therapy can improve symptoms in multiple sclerosis patients.

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Mar 15 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • nbcnews.com
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This small Minnesota town pulses with immigrant-run businesses. ICE has threatened their survival

Like the Twin Cities and other communities, Long Prairie took an economic hit during Operation Metro Surge and hasn’t yet recovered.

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Mar 15 • 7:01 AM EDT • Business • startribune.com
In physics first, Chinese scientists create rare 'hexagonal diamond' that's harder than natural diamond

Researchers made small, pure samples of the elusive mineral lonsdaleite – also known as hexagonal diamond — and tested its material properties to show it's harder than diamond.

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Mar 15 • 7:00 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
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Miami’s Community Newspapers hosts Small Business Expo

Miami’s Community Newspapers, with the Miami-Dade Strategic Procurement Department, hosted a Small Business Expo in its South Miami offices on Tuesday, Feb. 17, attended by local government and...

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Mar 14 • 12:05 PM EDT • Business • communitynewspapers.com
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Linux Finally Catches Up to Windows with a Game-Changing Performance Feature

For years, the Linux kernel’s scheduler has been world‑class at balancing loads, yet it missed a crucial, cache‑aware instinct. In modern multi‑core systems, that gap can turn into measurable latency, especially when threads bounce between cores that don’t share the same cache. A new upstream feature, often called Cache Aware Scheduling, is now set to change that equation. A cache‑savvy scheduler arrives At the heart of any OS, the scheduler decides which thread runs where and for how long. In modern CPUs, small private caches (L1 and L2) sit beside each core, while a larger Last Level Cache (LLC, typically L3) is shared among groups of cores. When a task migrates across LLC boundaries, its warm data may vanish from the cache, forcing slower trips to main memory. Cache Aware Scheduling keeps related tasks close to their shared LLC, reducing destructive migrations. By respecting cache topology, the kernel minimizes cold‑start penalties and preserves locality that many workloads desperately need. The result is less thrashing, fewer memory stalls, and more consistent throughput. "Keep tasks close to their data, and the system will keep performance close to its peak." Why this narrows the Windows gap Windows has long leaned on topology‑aware, cache‑sensitive heuristics, especially since the Windows 10 era. That advantage helped Microsoft handle hybrid designs with P‑cores and E‑cores, plus complex cluster and NUMA layouts. With cache awareness integrated upstream, Linux brings parity to this vital dimension, without sacrificing its trademark flexibility. The Linux approach remains deeply configurable, reflecting the ecosystem’s breadth across servers, desktops, and embedded devices. It layers atop existing NUMA‑balancing and energy‑aware logic, refining placement rather than reinventing the wheel. Crucially, it aligns scheduling with the hardware’s real shape, not just with abstract CPU counts. Real‑world gains and who benefits Early tests on Intel Sapphire Rapids platforms point to gains in the 30–45% range for select workloads. Those wins appear in cache‑sensitive tasks like in‑memory analytics, high‑thread compilation, and microservices with tight working‑sets. Games and latency‑bound engines can also feel steadier frame‑times, especially when threads share hot assets. The benefits extend to AMD’s 3D V‑Cache parts, where keeping threads near enlarged cache slices prevents needless misses. Hybrid x86 designs with performance and efficiency cores further profit when cache and core roles are scheduled in concert. Even handhelds running SteamOS can squeeze more out of limited power, translating cache locality into smoother play. Key advantages include: Lower end‑to‑end latency Fewer expensive misses to RAM Better multi‑socket and NUMA behavior Improved energy efficiency More predictable QoS under mixed loads Stronger scaling on dense servers Caveats, tuning, and rollout No scheduler change is purely free, and trade‑offs still exist. Favoring locality can reduce cross‑cluster balance if limits are set too tight. Likewise, fairness and utilization must remain healthy, especially under heterogeneous, bursty workloads. Linux’s implementation is designed to be measured and tunable, not a blunt instrument. It cooperates with energy‑aware scheduling for mobile efficiency, and with NUMA‑balancers on big iron. Expect architecture‑specific refinements as vendors surface richer topology hints and cache‑sharing maps. Upstream integration has begun, with broad distribution adoption likely over the next cycles. Many users will encounter the change through standard kernel updates in 2025–2026, depending on distro cadence. Server‑class kernels may enable or tune it sooner for targeted fleets where cache locality is money in the bank. How to think about performance impact Cache Aware Scheduling amplifies gains when your workload is both CPU‑bound and cache‑sensitive. Think tight inner loops, hot code paths, and datasets that fit snugly in shared LLC. It’s less dramatic for I/O‑bound services or memory‑hungry tasks that blow past cache capacity. Still, even modest locality improvements often translate into smoother tail‑latency, which is where user experience and SLAs typically break. Developers can further help by pinning related threads, batching work, and aligning data to reduce cross‑cluster chatter. The scheduler’s new awareness works best when applications expose good hints. The bottom line By understanding and honoring cache topology, Linux removes a subtle yet costly bottleneck. The kernel’s smarter placement keeps hot data hot and work near where it belongs. That narrows a long‑standing gap with Windows, while preserving the openness and tunability Linux champions. For gamers, creators, and operators, the payoff is practical: more consistent frames, faster builds, and snappier services. For the ecosystem, it’s another step toward hardware‑savvy scheduling that turns transistor complexity into real‑world speed. And for Linux itself, it’s a timely upgrade that matches today’s silicon with tomorrow’s expectations.

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Mar 14 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • iowaparkleader.com
Small Business Technology News: Musk: X Money Launching In April

Will your customers pay with X? Also, new scams announced by the FBI and Microsoft wants you to hire its agents instead to do tasks.

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Mar 14 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • forbes.com
Why Pentesting Is Important For Small Businesses

Learn why businesses need penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities, prevent breaches and strengthen cybersecurity defenses as cyber threats rise.

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Mar 14 • 4:45 AM EDT • Business • forbes.com
Is Your Business Developing New Products? It Could Qualify for Tax Breaks.

Many small businesses can get research and development tax deductions or credits under last year’s tax law.

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Mar 14 • 4:00 AM EDT • Business • barrons.com
Costco Is Selling A 75-Inch Smart TV For Under $500 All Through March 2026

If you're eyeing a new TV and want something that's a big screen with a small price, Costco is offering a stellar deal on a 75-inch Smart TV.

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Mar 13 • 8:17 PM EDT • Technology • bgr.com
Congressman Scott Perry tours Camp Hill business with Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler

Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler is back in Pennsylvania to tout the Trump Administration’s economic agenda. On Friday, Loeffler joined Rep. Scott Perry (PA-10) in Lower Allen Township, Cu...

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Mar 13 • 4:58 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Rep. Scott Perry, Small Business Administrator visit Cumberland County business
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Mar 13 • 12:15 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
How to Apply for Small Business Tariff Refunds

What we know so far about tariff refunds and how the process will work.

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Mar 13 • 12:04 PM EDT • Business • uschamber.com
Five Ways Small Business Is Represented In This Year’s Oscar Nominee

The 98th Academy Awards are this Sunday at 7:00 PM ET, airing on ABC and streaming on Hulu. Here are five Oscar nominees where small business is featured prominently.

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Mar 13 • 11:01 AM EDT • Business • forbes.com
Louisiana singer Lainey Wilson spreads her wings with a movie. Here are the details.

It was an honor to play a small part." -- Lainey Wilson

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Mar 13 • 10:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • nola.com
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EXCLUSIVE: Woodhaven’s Neir’s Tavern targeted in attempted burglary, owner announces ‘Small Business Safety Summit’

On Wednesday, March 4, a security breach was captured on surveillance footage, showing four masked individuals attempting to break into Neir’s Tavern, located

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Mar 13 • 10:00 AM EDT • Business • qns.com
Sabrina Ramonov Launches “Women Build AI,” a Selective Free Community for Founders and Small Business Builders

Blotato founder Sabrina Ramonov launches Women Build AI, a selective free community focused on practical AI

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Mar 13 • 8:14 AM EDT • Business • usatoday.xpr-gannett.com
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How The HCA Healthcare (HCA) Narrative Is Shifting Around AI, Medicaid Support And Valuation

HCA Healthcare’s modeled fair value has been nudged higher from about US$541.52 to about US$543.05, signaling only a very modest adjustment to the price target range. Behind that small move, recent analyst commentary has focused on potential earnings support from Georgia’s Medicaid SDP approval and ongoing AI and efficiency efforts, while also flagging reimbursement and legislative risks that could limit how far targets stretch. As you read on, you will see how these moving pieces shape the...

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Mar 12 • 10:12 PM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan

Global Issues Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum The Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum will take place March 14-15, 2026 in Tokyo. IPEM is a premier, high-level platform for announcing and advancing energy deals, partnerships and investments that strengthen regional integration and secure critical supply chains across the Indo-Pacific. IPEM is co-hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan and the National Energy Dominance Council of the United States. It is sponsored by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency in partnership with the U.S. Departments of State, Interior, Energy, and Commerce, as well as the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). IPEM Forum main page Mission Japan Press Release Feb. 24, 2026 Announcement from the Department of Energy Submit your proposal to join senior government leaders and industry executives shaping the future of global energy security.

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Mar 12 • 9:58 PM EDT • Business • jp.usembassy.gov
OSBA to Host Fifth Annual Women’s History Month Business Panel

On Tuesday, March 17, the Macon-Bibb County Office of Small Business Affairs (OSBA) will host its fifth annual Women’s History Month Business Panel in partnership with the Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. The virtual panel will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and is free. Anyone interested can register here. “Over the […]

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Mar 12 • 9:55 PM EDT • Business • maconbibb.us
New York City’s $30 Minimum-Wage Proposal Rattles Small Businesses

The move to raise the city’s minimum wage follows a host of other cities boosting pay in recent years.

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Mar 12 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • wsj.com
Small-town mom, veteran, college and rural revitalizing family recognized for business innovation

A small-town Nebraska mom, a veteran, a college and a couple bent on rural revitalization were recognized for their innovation efforts.

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Mar 12 • 7:23 PM EDT • Business • nebraskaexaminer.com
75-Million-Year-Old Mystery: Scientists Uncover Tyrannosaurs’ Dark Secret

3D analysis of bite marks on a tyrannosaur foot bone shows that smaller tyrannosaurs scavenged carcasses, likely consuming the final remains after most flesh was gone.

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Mar 12 • 5:39 PM EDT • Science • scitechdaily.com
Researchers Say AI Is Homogenizing Human Expression and Thought

For a "large" language model, the diversity of outputs is pretty small.

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Mar 12 • 3:25 PM EDT • Technology • gizmodo.com
FOX Business launches 'Made in America' small business contest with $25K cash prizes for winners

FOX Business launched a contest that awards $25,000 to three small businesses. Apply at SmallBusinessAwards2026.com with video or written entry submission.

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Mar 12 • 2:00 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Davids Visits Merriam Manufacturer to Highlight Small Businesses Challenges

MERRIAM, KS – Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited K.C. Strings, the largest instrument string manufacturer in the state of Kansas, to see the company’s manufacturing operations and hear directly from the owners about their new ventures and the challenges they face due to chaotic federal policies set by the administration.

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Mar 12 • 12:37 PM EDT • Business • davids.house.gov
Free workshop in Syracuse to help businesses get MWBE certification

Four panelists will discuss certification opportunities and government contracting for small, local businesses.

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Mar 12 • 10:44 AM EDT • Business • syracuse.com
After a successful launch weekend, Pokopia has become one of the best-selling Pokémon spin-offs ever

It is fair to say Nintendo's new Animal Crossing-like Pokémon Pokopia has had a pretty darn successful launch.

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Mar 12 • 8:35 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Iowa small businesses feel tariff squeeze

Shop owners say thin margins make tariff swings hard to absorb.

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Mar 12 • 7:20 AM EDT • Business • axios.com
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Ernst Works to Grow the Small Business Pet Economy | U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa

WASHINGTON – Today, Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst...

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Mar 11 • 8:10 PM EDT • Business • ernst.senate.gov
A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains

It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

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Mar 11 • 8:02 PM EDT • Business • bbc.com
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Watching Your Wallet: Navigating inflation as a small business

As inflation drives up the costs of goods and services, new research shows it's forcing small businesses to boost efficiency.

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Mar 11 • 6:51 PM EDT • Business • abc30.com
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Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses Sue Texas Comptroller over Contracting Program’s Conversion + Cancellation

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Mar 11 • 5:38 PM EDT • Business • jacksonlewis.com
ICYMI: NAM’s Jay Timmons, SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler Join Fox Business to Discuss Inaugural Supplier Matchmaking Expo

Watch NAM’s Jay Timmons and SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler on Fox Business Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Association of Manufacturers and the U.S. Small Business Administration host the inaugural 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina. There, large manufacturers will connect with smaller suppliers, strengthening their U.S. supply chains and […]

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Mar 11 • 2:03 PM EDT • Business • nam.org
Small Business Owners Predict the Unemployment Rate

Small businesses account for a lion’s share of net new jobs. Labor-intensive and dominating the service sector, they provide opportunities to enter the labor force, gain some experience, and develop skills.

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Mar 11 • 12:37 PM EDT • Business • nfib.com
Seattle-based PATH is among the organizations working to close healthcare gap

Women’s health draws just a small share of private health care dollars, even as women spend significantly more of their lives in poor health than men, according

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Mar 11 • 11:14 AM EDT • Health • komonews.com
Insights from R.I. business leaders on surviving and thriving in the Ocean State

From a fast-growing startup to a restaurant owner to the chairman of Rhode Island FC, small business owners discuss what it takes to start and sustain a business here.

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Mar 11 • 10:41 AM EDT • Business • bostonglobe.com
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Best Bookkeeping Software for Small Business (2026): Sage Awarded for Streamlined Recordkeeping by Better Business Advice

Better Business Advice has recognized Sage in its 2026 assessment of the best bookkeeping software for small business, highlighting the platform's structured approach to digital recordkeeping, automation, and financial visibility.

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Mar 11 • 10:30 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Portland small businesses feel squeeze of costs and bureaucracy

Owners cite higher expenses, taxes and reputation concerns as key pressures.

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Mar 11 • 9:25 AM EDT • Business • axios.com
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How to Solve One of the Most Expensive Problems in Employer Healthcare

A small share of employees drives a disproportionate share of employer health-care spending: They are patients whose complex conditions go undiagnosed as they cycle through a fragmented care system. A diagnostic-focused “center of excellence” model—such as the Mayo Clinic Complex Care Program—offers a different approach: coordinated, multidisciplinary evaluations that identify the right diagnosis quickly. Evidence from employer claims shows that earlier, accurate diagnoses can improve outcomes, reduce unnecessary procedures, and lower costs by shifting care from repeated testing toward targeted treatment.

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Mar 11 • 8:05 AM EDT • Health • hbr.org
Trust SARHAchat with your reproductive health questions - College of Arts and Sciences

Faculty and students from nursing and computer science use AI and University resources to create a free chatbot that protects user privacy.

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Mar 11 • 8:01 AM EDT • Health • college.unc.edu
How AI is about to transform the C-suite for small businesses

Mastercard is rolling out an AI-powered Virtual CFO.

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Mar 11 • 7:55 AM EDT • Business • fortune.com
National Write Your Congressman Q1 2026 Index: Small Business Owners Call for Congressional Action on Spending, Regulatory Relief and Tariffs

National Write Your Congressman (NWYC), an organization that gives small businesses a voice in government, released its Q1 2026 Index, highlighting small business sentiment toward Congress, the U.S. economy, and federal policies affecting business.

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Mar 11 • 7:08 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Apple Just Transformed the CarPlay Experience in iOS 26.4 Beta 4

iOS 26.4 beta 4 adds a CarPlay Music privacy confirmation screen; new emojis like Bigfoot arrive, with small heat reports on some devices.

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Mar 11 • 7:00 AM EDT • Technology • geeky-gadgets.com
Xbox hardware teased at GDC, just one week after PC/console hybrid Project Helix was first confirmed

Microsoft has posted a set of photos giving us a small teaser for some unspecified work-in-progress Xbox hardware.

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Mar 11 • 6:55 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Wirral carbon capture pipeline plan 'threatens businesses'

Small business owners voice their fears about the impact of building a 200km (124 mile) pipeline.

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Mar 11 • 2:31 AM EDT • Business • bbc.com
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Rising gas prices affect San Joaquin County small businesses, gig workers

Gas prices are soaring in California. This is directly impacting small business food trucks and delivery drivers in San Joaquin County.

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Mar 11 • 2:10 AM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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San Joaquin County small business, gig workers impacted by surging gas prices
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Tariff uncertainty continues to loom over local small business

HPR speaks with local small business owner David Pang to discuss the effects of President Trump's tariffs and the recent Supreme Court ruling.

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Mar 10 • 9:02 PM EDT • Business • hawaiipublicradio.org
Raleigh parking plan could double on-street rates to $2.50/hr and impact small-businesses

Downtown Raleigh merchants and residents are sweating the possibility of parking rate hikes on the horizon.

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Mar 10 • 4:30 PM EDT • Business • wral.com
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Small biz optimism flat amid opposing forces of better profits, worse sales expectations

Small business optimism was essentially flat month over month in February as deteriorating sales expectations canceled out improved profits from the previous quarter, the NFIB showed Tuesday.

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Mar 10 • 3:24 PM EDT • Business • komonews.com
Small biz optimism flat amid opposing forces of better profits, worse sales expectations

Small business optimism was essentially flat month over month in February as deteriorating sales expectations canceled out improved profits from the previous quarter, the NFIB showed Tuesday.

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Mar 10 • 3:24 PM EDT • Business • katu.com
When It Comes to Small Business Clients, Customer Experience is Everything

New research pinpoints client satisfaction as the most important driver of growth in business banking. Master the five key deliverables.

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Mar 10 • 3:03 PM EDT • Business • thefinancialbrand.com
California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

California comment on February SBET

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Mar 10 • 2:25 PM EDT • Business • nfib.com
Senate Democrats introduce bill to shield small businesses from Trump’s new tariffs

Bill is in response to president’s latest push to impose tariffs, but it’s likely to stall in Republican-majority Senate

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Mar 10 • 1:53 PM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
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RISBDC helping small and family-owned businesses blossom

KINGSTON, R.I. – March. 10, 2026 – Tucked amid the trees in Cranston, against the edge of Route 295, sits Lucayda Farm and Greenhouse. The company is the brainchild of Journey Basham, who has cultivated thousands of plants by hand, focusing primarily on fruits and vegetables, since 2015. She offers something for gardeners of all […]

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Mar 10 • 12:54 PM EDT • Business • uri.edu
AJ Rose Carpets & Flooring Selected for TD Small Business Takeover at TD Garden During March 10 Bruins Game

Four Decades of Local Service Meets one of Boston's Biggest Stages

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Mar 10 • 12:00 PM EDT • Business • nhl.com
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Small business optimism slips further as sales outlook weakens

U.S. small business optimism slipped again in February as owners grew more cautious about future sales and broader economic conditions, Bloomberg writes. The National Federation of Independent Business’ optimism index edged down to 98.8, marking the second consecutive monthly decline and reflecting softening expectations across several key indicators. A major drag on sentiment was the […]

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Mental health solutions for the digital age

Ask the digital natives of Gen Z about the source of their biggest mental health challenges, and most will say social media and AI.Several of the nearly 400 guests at the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit, presented by the Friends of Semel Teen Advisory Council at UCLA on March 8, explicitly named the endless stream of content on their phones as serious stressors. “Everybody is addicted to (Tik Tok) as if they were addicted to substances,” said Jantin Asmar, 17, a senior at Virtual Academy in Antelope Valley. “We’re always chasing that dopamine. We’re expecting that dopamine rush and it’s really decaying our interactions with others.” High school student Jantin Asmar was among nearly 400 people who attended the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) Even young teens feel pressure to be on social media constantly, both to consume content and collect “likes,” said 13-year-olds Chloe and Sophia, both students at Brentwood School. “Everyone’s always on, and you miss stuff if you’re not on it,” Chloe said, adding that social media’s emphasis on appearances is leading to eating disorders: “That’s a big thing for our generation.”The incessant influx of images and updates creates expectations that “weigh teenagers down,” said Linda Kou, 16, a junior at San Gabriel High School.Even though digital spaces allow people to connect with others beyond their immediate surroundings, it doesn’t always translate to real-life community, said Kelah Morgan, 17, a senior at Animo South Los Angeles Charter High School. High school students Kelah Morgan, left, and Linda Kou, shared about the challenges presented by social media. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) “Even if you see people saying that they relate to you online, it might be hard to find people in your personal life who you see every day who you feel comfortable enough to say, ‘You see me online, but this is me in real life and what I’m actually going through,’” she said.Solutions for our digital timesThe Gen Z Wellness Summit was intentionally designed as a free, in-person gathering where young people interested in mental health from across the southland could meet in person. “Peer support is the most important element of maintaining our mental health in community,” said Helena Hansen, MD, PhD, director of UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.Keynote speakers at the summit addressed AI, social connection and self-empowerment, while breakout sessions included discussions about eating disorders, dating, substance use, phone detox and breathwork. Here are some of the day’s top takeaways:Beware of FOPO: Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, a psychology professor at Columbia University, said that rather than FOMO, or fear of missing out, we ought to be more aware of FOPO: fear of people’s opinions. “Just think about how much your FOPO might be holding you back in your life,” Dr. Kaufman said. “And just that inner contemplation should be enough for you to change your life, because there’s so many things we don’t go after because we have debilitating FOPO.”We don’t need to feel like we’re the best – or what he called “narcissistic self-esteem” – but it’s helpful to acknowledge our own worth, recognize our good qualities and develop self-belief in the skills and talents we’ve cultivated. When we have that – dignity and self-respect, without needing everyone to like us – FOPO is less of a concern.Self-reflection is most effective in community: “When we try to self-reflect alone, we sometimes ruminate,” said Ira Bedzow, PhD, executive director of the Emory University Purpose Project. “But when we self-reflect with people that we trust … (it) allows us to hold ourselves accountable to different ways of seeing and different ways of hearing and different ways of being.”Opening up about our experiences and listening to others are skills we can develop, Dr. Bedzow said.He invited students to participate in what he called a “fishbowl exercise,” where four students sat in a small circle, surrounded by a dozen or so students forming a larger circle. Those in the inner circle answered such questions as: “What stops you from being you today?” and “What helps you feel most like you?”Within minutes, the group in the small circle (the fishbowl), were sharing intimately about their life challenges as those in the outer circle nodded in understanding.After the exercise, one participant said, “I felt like I wasn’t alone, that it wasn’t just me who feels that way.”Another remarked on how “personal” it felt to share face-to-face with others, even strangers.Don’t let AI crush your creativity: Theoretical neuroscientist Vivienne Ming, PhD, has been studying artificial intelligence for more than 20 years. And while she said “it’s reasonable to be concerned” about the fast-growing technology, it can also help humans become better problem-solvers when used strategically.“The smartest thing on the planet today are humans and machines working together creatively,” Dr. Ming said. “What gets more valuable in humans as machines get smarter? Our ability to explore the unknown.“Your unique voice is literally your value to the world … but most of us for most of our lives have been taught to not be unique,” she continued. “Be your own person. Celebrate being different. It is genuinely, measurably, truly valuable.”In a breakout session called “Phone Detox? IYKYK: Living Your Story IRL” led by Don Grant, PhD, students shared their frustrations with AI compromising academic work, art and creativity.“Art is a translation of human experience,” one participant said. “When people use AI, they diminish their own human experience.”Dr. Grant urged them, as “the last generation to remember a world before AI,” to remember the power of imagination and creativity – and to act on it.Remember that social media distorts perceptions: Stuart B. Murray, PhD, PsyD, who directs the Eating Disorders Program and Translational Research in Eating Disorders Program at UCLA, asked the students in his breakout session to take a spontaneous selfie and edit it to conform with society’s beauty standards. All 20 girls in the room immediately got to work, thickening their hair, slimming their faces, plumping their lips.“The pressure to look like what we present on social media can be crippling,” Dr. Murray said. “We now know that social media use is part of a causal pathway into an eating disorder.”Adolescents and young adults are most at risk of developing an eating disorder, he said, with one in three students on college campuses exhibiting clinically meaningful eating-disorder symptoms. More than 4 million people in California will have an eating disorder in their lifetime.Even for those who don’t develop anorexia or bulimia, the ubiquity of modified images online distorts what we consider normal, making us feel worse about ourselves. Remembering that, he and other speakers said, might inspire us to log off occasionally and spend time in the real world with people who love us as we are.

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Mar 10 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • uclahealth.org
Watch Small Business Optimism Falls Again

For the second straight month, small-business optimism is falling. Sales expectations are weakening, and economic worries are rising. Xero CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy joined Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about the pressure points for small business and how owners are bracing for higher prices.

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Mar 10 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • bloomberg.com
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Businesses Report Higher Sales and Less Uncertainty

NFIB's Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.5 points in February to 98.8 but remained slightly above the 52-year average of 98.

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Mar 10 • 6:04 AM EDT • Business • nfib.com
US Small-Business Optimism Declines on Weaker Sales Outlook

Sentiment among US small-business owners declined for a second month in February on less optimism about the outlook for sales and the economy.

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Mar 10 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • bloomberg.com
When Broadway-style shows compete with other cruise entertainment

Even as a lover of theater, I'm often pulled in different directions when I'm on a big cruise ship with a small amount of time.

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Mar 10 • 12:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • travelweekly.com
This 2-pound dinosaur is rewriting what scientists know about evolution

A nearly complete dinosaur skeleton discovered in Patagonia is helping scientists crack the mystery of alvarezsaurs, a bizarre group of bird-like dinosaurs. The fossil of Alnashetri cerropoliciensis reveals that these animals became tiny before developing their later specialized features, such as stubby arms and ant-eating adaptations. Weighing under two pounds, the dinosaur is one of the smallest known from South America.

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Mar 9 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Oracle earnings, small business optimism: What to Watch

Asking for a Trend host Josh Lipton takes a look at the top stories for investors to watch on Tuesday, Mar. 10. Kohl's (KSS), Oracle (ORCL), and AeroVironment (AVAV) will all be reporting quarterly earnings results. Existing home sales data for February will be out in the morning, with economists expecting a slight decrease from the prior month. The Small Business Administration's (SBA's) National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index will also be released in the morning. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Trend.

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Mar 9 • 7:00 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Human Brain Cells Run New Data Centers in Singapore, Melbourne

Biotech startup Cortical Labs is working on two small data centers run by human brain cells, putting lab-grown neurons onto silicon in an experiment that could one day challenge chips from the likes of Nvidia Corp.

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Mar 9 • 6:00 PM EDT • Technology • bloomberg.com
Small businesses that successfully sued over Trump tariffs relaunch fight against new levies
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Mar 9 • 5:42 PM EDT • Business • nypost.com
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Apple’s M5 Max has small improvements that add up

The new high-end M5 chip delivers improvements, none more noticeable than the huge SSD read/write speed boost.

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Mar 9 • 4:00 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Get Your Small Business Jobs Done With VistaPrint

Elevate your brand presence with these cost-effective print and promotional products, without stretching your budget.

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Mar 9 • 3:06 PM EDT • Business • cnet.com
Fitness Meets Franchise: The Business Model Behind Iron Bodyfit’s 25-Minute Workout

Today, Iron Bodyfit’s black-and-red studios are not just places to train but also an emerging opportunity for small business ownership in a competitive market.

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Mar 9 • 1:20 PM EDT • Business • usatoday.com
Gov. Moore's 2027 budget proposal supports businesses hurt by Purple Line construction

Governor Wes Moore is expected to highlight how his budget proposal will support small businesses and drive economic development along the Purple Line corridor

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Mar 9 • 12:48 PM EDT • Business • wjla.com
Gov. Moore's 2027 budget proposal supports businesses hurt by Purple Line construction

Governor Wes Moore is expected to highlight how his budget proposal will support small businesses and drive economic development along the Purple Line corridor

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Mar 9 • 12:48 PM EDT • Business • foxbaltimore.com
Roundtable raises issues with business development ‘road blocks’ - Talk Business & Politics

A gathering of small business owners turned into a recitation of frustrations about working with the city of Fort Smith to expand operations, especially if it involves a building renovation....

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Mar 9 • 11:26 AM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
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Trump calls rising oil prices a 'small price to pay' in war with Iran

The president called rising oil prices short-term and \

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Mar 9 • 11:25 AM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
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Apple Studio Display Gets First Pre-Order Discounts at Up to $300 Off

Amazon today has introduced the first big pre-order discounts on the brand new Apple Studio Display lineup, with up to $300 off these monitors. The Studio Display deals join pre-order discounts on M4 iPad Air, MacBook Neo, and more on Amazon and other retailers. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

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Mar 9 • 11:00 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Business for Good 2026

Maine companies are increasingly recognizing that success is measured by more than profit alone. Research shows that people value businesses that operate responsibly by protecting the environment, supporting their communities, and fostering workplaces built on shared purpose. Business for Good spotlights the Maine organizations, large and small, that are driving positive change through community involvement, responsible growth, and purpose-driven leadership.

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Mar 9 • 9:43 AM EDT • Business • mainebiz.biz
Paris Hilton launches recovery fund for women business owners after disasters

Paris Hilton has launched a new national fund to help women-owned small businesses recover after disasters. On Monday, she donated $350,000 to start the Back in Business Recovery Fund. GoFundMe.org

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Mar 9 • 9:34 AM EDT • Entertainment • lancasteronline.com
Paris Hilton launches recovery fund for women business owners after disasters

Paris Hilton has launched a new national fund to help women-owned small businesses recover after disasters.

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Mar 9 • 9:04 AM EDT • Business • newsday.com
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Paris Hilton launches recovery fund for women business owners after disasters

Paris Hilton has launched a new national fund to help women-owned small businesses recover after disasters

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Mar 9 • 9:04 AM EDT • Business • abcnews.com
Paris Hilton launches recovery fund for women business owners after disasters

The pop culture star, advocate and entrepreneur Paris Hilton launched an initiative Monday to support female small-business owners impacted by disasters, a nationwide expansion of her philanthropic su...

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Mar 9 • 9:04 AM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Small business owners doubt they’ll see refunds after supreme court invalidates Trump’s tariffs

Ruling could free $175bn, but legal hurdles and higher costs have left businesses questioning if claims are even worth it

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Mar 9 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
Making small changes: How food impacts our health

Join The Dallas Morning News for a panel discussion on "food as medicine," and learn just how much of a person's health is determined outside the doctor's...

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Mar 9 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • dallasnews.com
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Ending UK customs relief on low-value imports could push up prices, BCC says

Business group warns of harm to small firms and trade as it calls for phased end to ‘de minimis’ exemptions

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Mar 9 • 2:00 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
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How Taiwan Is Reclaiming Its Wine Identity—Through Climate-Adaptive Science and Terroir-Driven Fermentation
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Mar 9 • 1:20 AM EDT • Science • newswise.com
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Despite cold, pro-science rally draws modest crowd to Capitol

A small crowd of pro-science advocates turned out on a cold and windy morning for the Stand Up for Science rally at the Capitol, part of a nationwide network of rallies.

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Mar 8 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • freepressokc.com
Best smaller European cities to visit, from seasoned traveler

As an American who's traveled to 18 European countries, I prefer smaller destinations like Cassis, France, and Tarragona, Spain, over capital cities .

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Mar 8 • 10:28 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Millions of jobs vulnerable as ‘silver tsunami’ looms over US small businesses, experts warn

Nearly half of U.S. small-business owners are 55 or older, and with many lacking succession plans, jobs and local economies could face disruptions in the coming decade, experts warn.

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Mar 8 • 5:30 AM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
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BizTips: Personal growth is a key to building a small business

Effective small-business leaders understand that personal development is a lifelong journey of growth, self-awareness, and continuous learning.

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Mar 8 • 5:01 AM EDT • Business • capecodtimes.com
In Russia’s Former Capital, Restoring the Past to Survive the Present

With political activism off-limits, residents of St. Petersburg are finding purpose and community in the “politics of small deeds,” repairing and cleaning architectural treasures.

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Mar 8 • 12:01 AM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Apple's entry-level M5 SoC in the MacBook Air 13 only consumes 7-8 Watts in games like Cyberpunk 2077 or Baldur's Gate 3

Apple's new MacBook Air with the small M5 SoC is extremely efficient while gaming. During our tests, we recorded a SoC consumption of just 7-8 Watts, which means the gaming performance is also rock solid despite the passive cooling solution.

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Mar 7 • 5:49 PM EST • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Sphere Entertainment Eyes Nashville For New Mini Venue

Sphere Entertainment is in early discussions about bringing a smaller version of its iconic Las Vegas venue to Nashville.

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Mar 7 • 3:19 PM EST • Entertainment • liveforlivemusic.com
South End business Wyllo exclusively sources products from small women-owned brands
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Mar 7 • 12:25 PM EST • Business • cbsnews.com
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Where the locals go: Small businesses struggle with relocation on top of a low-snow season

Note to readers: This is the second in an ongoing series on the vitality of Vail (for the first installment click here). As iconic buildings erected in a hurry in the early ’60s boom days require...

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Mar 7 • 11:11 AM EST • Business • vaildaily.com
As Seattle’s movie theaters struggle, independent cinemas carve a niche

Amid a national drop in moviegoing and more cinemas closing, some of Seattle's small indie theaters have found a way to lure people back to the movies.

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Mar 7 • 9:00 AM EST • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
WA's small businesses, startups weigh impacts 'millionaires tax'

As Washington considers a new tax targeting highly paid workers, debate rages on over its potential impacts on businesses and the state's startup culture.

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Mar 7 • 9:00 AM EST • Business • seattletimes.com
Small Business Technology News: Intuit Launches AI-Powered ERP Solution Tailored For Construction Industry

Also: A ChatGPT for spreadsheets and a startup has a new customer service solution...for startups.

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Mar 7 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • forbes.com
Beer Company BrewDog Leaves Investors Empty-Handed After Missteps

BrewDog, a Scottish beer company once valued at $1 billion, was recently sold for a fraction of that. Small investors who funded its rise were left empty-handed.

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Mar 7 • 5:01 AM EST • Business • nytimes.com
Governor Bob Ferguson

I’ve said from the beginning of the discussion around the Millionaires’ Tax: Any bill I sign must send a significant percentage of that revenue back to Washington families and small business owners....

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Mar 7 • 4:15 AM EST • Business • facebook.com
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Medina Library provides space for crafters, small businesses

Whether it’s meeting the needs of a small business or organization or helping a crafter tap into their creative side, the folks at the Medina County District Library want patrons to be aware that the Makerspace and Digital Lab, which are part of the Virginia Wheeler Martin Family History and Learning Center at Medina Library, are a valuable community resource.

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Mar 7 • 3:48 AM EST • Business • cleveland.com
Small business takes a chance on Denver's 16th Street amid revitalization effort in downtown area
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Mar 7 • 12:19 AM EST • Business • cbsnews.com
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Smaller raise? Higher health insurance costs may be to blame

Many employers responded to rising health insurance costs by scaling back pay increases, the New York Fed found.

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Mar 6 • 8:10 PM EST • Health • fox8.com