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Scientists discover how to turn gut bacteria into anti-aging factories

Researchers found that small doses of an antibiotic can coax gut bacteria into producing a life-extending compound. In worms, this led to longer lifespans, while mice showed healthier cholesterol and insulin changes. Because the drug stays in the gut, it avoids toxic side effects. The study points to a new way of promoting health by targeting microbes rather than the body itself.

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Jan 31 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Lake Shore Bank awards Small Business Recovery grant to WMH

WESTFIELD – Lake Shore Bank has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Small Business Recovery Grant Program, an initiative designed to support local organizations and economic resilience. The grant will help fund vital equipment, services and resources that benefit patients, families and…

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Jan 31 • 7:00 PM EST • Business • observertoday.com
Minority-owned businesses showcased in seventh annual expo at Columbia College

The seventh annual Business Leaders Alliance Cultivating Knowledge expo showcased a variety of local minority-owned small businesses.

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Jan 31 • 5:23 PM EST • Business • komu.com
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Scott Galloway urges Big Tech boycott to influence Trump ICE policies

Small businesses struggled to observe the national shutdown to protest ICE. Here's why a boycott of companies like OpenAI and Amazon could be easier and more effective.

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Jan 31 • 4:45 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Wisconsin communities invest in sports tourism to grow hosting opportunities

Tournaments and games — large and small — offer tourism sector opportunities. A pair of Green Bay sporting facilities have projects built around expanding tourism.

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Jan 31 • 10:00 AM EST • Sports • spectrumnews1.com
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Wisconsin communities invest in sports tourism to grow hosting opportunities

Tournaments and games — large and small — offer tourism sector opportunities. A pair of Green Bay sporting facilities have projects built around expanding tourism.

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Jan 31 • 10:00 AM EST • Sports • spectrumnews1.com
TikTok Superstar Khaby Lame’s Big Deal—Which Saw Him Valued At $6.6 Billion—Raises Red Flags, Experts Say

The all-stock transaction revolved around a small Chinese firm with less than $6 million in revenues, which went public just six months ago and saw its stock skyrocket over 650%

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Jan 31 • 6:30 AM EST • Business • forbes.com
USC puts height, rebounding up against smaller Rutgers

Southern California returns home to Los Angeles on Saturday for a Big Ten Conference tilt against a recently sputtering Rutgers squad.

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Jan 30 • 11:17 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Seattle businesses shutter Friday for nationwide anti-ICE protest

Dozens of Washington small businesses shuttered on Friday in solidarity with Minneapolis and the burgeoning general strike.

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Jan 30 • 9:14 PM EST • Business • seattletimes.com
Let ABC15 Know helps local business stuck in 'Google jail' after 40 days.

A Surprise small business owner says his company was shut out of Google's platform for over a month, and he couldn't get a clear explanation why.

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Jan 30 • 7:52 PM EST • Business • abc15.com
Scanlon’s campaign, Bronin endorsement: CT Politics news

Plus: Updates on the Connecticut Education Issues Summit, the Council of Small Towns, and the Planning and Development Committee.

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Jan 30 • 6:30 PM EST • Politics • ctmirror.org
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4 of the best crowdfunding platforms for businesses

Crowdfunding platforms let large pools of people pledge small amounts of money to help you reach a fundraising goal.

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Jan 30 • 4:13 PM EST • Business • cnbc.com
Some small businesses say they can't close for anti-ICE protests

In protest of ICE, the National Shutdown on Jan. 30 encourages supporters to not work, attend school or shop.

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Jan 30 • 4:00 PM EST • Business • usatoday.com
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January 30, 2026

A flu variant called subclade K emerged too late to be fully covered by this year’s vaccine. But the flu shot can still help protect you. Plus, a new study suggests dogs began to diversify about 11,000 years earlier than we thought. And, in turbulent times, it helps to hear stories of resilience. What can we learn from 3.5 billion-year-old bacteria that eat light?

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Jan 30 • 4:00 PM EST • Science • sciencefriday.com
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‘ICE Out’ national event leads to protests, small business closures across Vermont

At least 15 small businesses closed Friday as part of a national movement in response to immigrant enforcement actions in Minneapolis.

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Jan 30 • 1:24 PM EST • Business • vtdigger.org
CHANCELL-ING: UC Davis AI Research is Transforming Health Care

Imagine this scenario: Doctors know a small number of patients will face life-threatening complications after an illness, but they need to scan millions of records to identify the patients in need of intervention. It’s a task that would consume weeks and keep practitioners from other care needs.

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Jan 30 • 12:00 PM EST • Health • ucdavis.edu
Why some Greater Cincinnati businesses are taking part in national ‘ICE out’ strike

Multiple small businesses in Greater Cincinnati are participating in a national strike in response to the ongoing conflict involving Immigrations and Customs Enforcement operations.

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Jan 30 • 9:43 AM EST • Business • fox19.com
Local Small Business Owner Opens Pak Mail Inside of His Existing Accounting Business in Springville, Alabama--Offering Shipping and Office Services

Annex Brands, Inc., one of the leading franchisors in the packing, shipping and office services industries, is excited to announce the opening of its newest Pak Mail location inside of Chapman Accounting Solutions in Springville, AL to new owner, Edward Chapman. This new Pak Mail is set to offer a wide range of essential shipping and office services to the local community, making it easier to provide more service to more people in more places.

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Jan 30 • 8:32 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Here’s how Baton Rouge’s casinos fared in December

After two strong months in October and November, Baton Rouge’s casinos continued their upward trajectory in December. Collectively, the casinos posted $25.7 million in revenue for December, u… Already an INSIDER? Sign in. Already an INSIDER? Sign in

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Jan 30 • 7:10 AM EST • Business • businessreport.com
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Winter weather hits local businesses hard as snow forces closures

Local business owners are grappling with the financial strain of consecutive winter weather weekends, with closures significantly impacting service industry employees and small retailers.

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Jan 29 • 7:25 PM EST • Business • wral.com
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Chicago small business owner says she lost over $8K to fraud, bank held her responsible

A small business owner in Chicago says thousands of dollars were stolen from her bank account.

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Jan 29 • 6:43 PM EST • Business • abc7chicago.com
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Back to business: Local shops, restaurants come back to life after snowstorm

Small business owners say they’ve weathered a storm that left 10 or more inches of snow on downtown streets this week. It took a mix of snow shovel handiwork, municipal plow trucks and private contractors with backhoes and tri-axle dump trucks to bring business districts back to life. “This storm

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Jan 29 • 5:38 PM EST • Business • triblive.com
CBIA spotlights affordability, workforce ahead of legislative session

Connecticut’s largest business association laid out a policy agenda Thursday that addresses the needs of the state’s small businesses.

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Jan 29 • 4:45 PM EST • Business • ctmirror.org
6 Tactics Black Businesses Can Apply To Spur Revenue Growth In A Post-DEI World

Starting roughly a year ago, DEI rollbacks have meant $217 million in lost federal contracts to small businesses, including Black-owned ones.

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Jan 29 • 4:30 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
AirTag 1 vs. AirTag 2 Buyer's Guide: All 15+ Differences Compared

Apple's new AirTag introduces a series of small improvements, so how does it compare to the original model from 2021? The second-generation...

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Jan 29 • 11:54 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Fans excited for Nintendo's upcoming Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream left completely baffled by "wacky" image sharing restrictions

Nintendo has implemented restrictions to how you can share images in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.

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Jan 29 • 11:41 AM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
SEC.gov | 45th Annual Small Business Forum

The SEC will host its annual Small Business Forum to discuss capital formation for small businesses.

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Jan 29 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • sec.gov
Small Business Promotion Week: WashSmart Laundry

You won’t find any coins at this laundromat. WashSmart Laundry in North Arlington prides themselves not only on being coinless, but they also offer the latest high-powered, energy-efficient washers and dryers that not only clean faster but leave clothes “feeling softer.”

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Jan 29 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • arlingtontx.gov
Scientists found a way to cool quantum computers using noise

Quantum computers need extreme cold to work, but the very systems that keep them cold also create noise that can destroy fragile quantum information. Scientists in Sweden have now flipped that problem on its head by building a tiny quantum refrigerator that actually uses noise to drive cooling instead of fighting it. By carefully steering heat at unimaginably small scales, the device can act as a refrigerator, heat engine, or energy amplifier inside quantum circuits.

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Jan 29 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Minnesota women business leaders respond to big company CEOs

In today's North Star Insider: The small business response to big company CEOs; First Ave.'s plea to music industry, and Travis Kelce invests in Sleep Number.

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Jan 29 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • startribune.com
Friends talk politics for the first time: Alondra and Bailey take One Small Step

Alondra Rivas-Jimenez, 20, and Bailey Newcomb, 21, met in the spring of 2024 while interning at an advertising agency and built a friendship. The two sat down to talk politics for the first time in their friendship.

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Jan 29 • 6:31 AM EST • Politics • cfpublic.org
Small businesses in Portland, Maine, navigate ICE protest challenges

Some small-business owners in Portland, Maine, are debating how best to support staff and customers amid a federal immigration crackdown.

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Jan 29 • 5:54 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
SBA programs for native businesses face scrutiny

The Native Hawaiian Organizations Association is urging President Donald Trump’s administration to distinguish between “isolated allegations” about the Small Business Administration’s program aimed at developing native-run businesses and its success expanding economic opportunity, as U.S. Rep. Ed Case calls for a formal review.

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Jan 29 • 5:05 AM EST • Business • staradvertiser.com
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Minneapolis small business supports strike against ICE, raises money

ICE activity and tariffs are making for an especially tough month for Perennial Cycle in Minneapolis. The owner is focusing on the community.

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Jan 29 • 3:52 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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Tiny mammals are sending warning signs scientists can finally read

Small mammals are early warning systems for environmental damage, but many species look almost identical, making them hard to track. Scientists have developed a new footprint-based method that can tell apart nearly indistinguishable species with remarkable accuracy. Tested on two types of sengi, the system correctly identified them up to 96% of the time. It offers a simple, ethical way to monitor ecosystems before they quietly unravel.

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Jan 28 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
How unplanned snow days impact small central Ohio businesses
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Jan 28 • 6:28 PM EST • Business • 10tv.com
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Martens are focus of Yampatika community science program

Pacific martens are the focus of a community science program being offered by the local nonprofit Yampatika. “Caught on Camera: Using Trail Cams for Science” will teach attendees about the elusive Pacific marten, a small,...

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Jan 28 • 4:31 PM EST • Science • steamboatpilot.com
Minn. companies pool funds to help small businesses amidst immigration enforcement surge

A couple dozen Minnesota companies have contributed about $4 million to a grant fund to support small businesses in the state as they navigate the challenges of meeting payroll and paying rent amidst the immigration enforcement surge.

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Jan 28 • 4:30 PM EST • Business • mprnews.org
ICE presence threatens small business in Minneapolis and Minnesota, some owners say: 'I can hardly do my normal job'

Some Minneapolis small-business owners say they fear for their personal safety, their community's safety and their businesses' survival amid ICE's presence in the city.

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Jan 28 • 3:47 PM EST • Business • cnbc.com
Google confirms ‘Take a Message’ microphone bug, disabling on old Pixel phones

For a small number of users, the Pixel Phone app’s “Take a Message” feature inadvertently sent audio to the caller...

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Jan 28 • 1:52 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Economic Forecast 2026: Key Opportunities For Small Business

Small businesses face cost pressures and uncertainty in 2026, but untapped pricing power and greater agility than large competitors offer paths to stronger growth

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Jan 28 • 12:57 PM EST • Business • forbes.com
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review - The Best Just Got Better

The AMD Ryzen 9850X3D builds on the already excellent 9800X3D without trying to shake up the market. Instead, it focuses on refining what already works. AMD delivers modest improvements with smarter tuning, and the same cache magic that gamers love. Thanks to a reasonable price increase, this processor will be a no-brainer pick for future high-end gaming rigs.

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Jan 28 • 9:56 AM EST • Technology • techpowerup.com
Recognize Data Privacy Day by protecting your small business from cybercriminals

Your small business likely has had many milestones. Hiring your first employee. Opening your doors for the first time. Making your first sale. But some milestones you’d probably rather avoid — like experiencing your first cyberattack. Think you’re too small to target? Think again. Cybercriminals target companies big and small, so this Data Privacy Day keep your business’s data (and your customers’ data) safe by reviewing the FTC’s updated resources at ftc.gov/cybersecurity.

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Jan 28 • 8:02 AM EST • Business • ftc.gov
On Data Privacy Day (and every day): Protect your small business

Cybercriminals target companies big and small. Today is Data Privacy Day — a great opportunity to take a look at how you keep your business and customer data protected. Get started with the FTC’s updated resources at ftc.gov/cybersecurity.

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Jan 28 • 7:51 AM EST • Business • consumer.ftc.gov
FreshBooks 2025 Ontario Small Business Snapshot: Owners More Reserved Than U.S. Peers, but Most Say Their Businesses Are Stable

Ontario survey data shows lower optimism and higher interest-rate sensitivity than U.S. counterparts, while operating conditions stay steady for most businessesTORONTO, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ontario small business owners are entering 2026 with a more reserved outlook than their U.S. counterparts, reflected in lower economic optimism, softer financial sentiment, and greater sensitivity to interest rates, according to a new Ontario snapshot from FreshBooks’ 2025 State of Small Business

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Jan 28 • 7:29 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Scientists say these two viruses may become the next public health threats

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two emerging pathogens with animal origins — influenza D virus and canine coronavirus — have so far been quietly flying under the radar,…

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Jan 28 • 5:41 AM EST • Health • ufhealth.org
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Historic $300-billion wave of business acquisitions set to reshape Canada’s economy: BDC study

Key findings: 61% of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are led by owners aged 50+; nearly one in five plan to exit within five yearsCompanies that acquire other businesses earn four times the profits of non-acquirersFor every 10 buyers, only seven are sellers—competition for strong businesses is fierce MONTREAL, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s business landscape is on the brink of a major transformation. A new study by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) reveals thou

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Jan 28 • 4:00 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
'Ready to get out of the house': Businesses reopen after ice storm forces closures

As the ice over Central Texas continued to melt on Tuesday, Austin's small businesses slowly started to open back up.At Sour Duck Market in East Austin, the fre

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Jan 27 • 10:11 PM EST • Business • cbsaustin.com
Minnesota companies fund $3.5M in grants to help small businesses during ICE surge

The nonprofit Minneapolis Foundation will distribute money to help local businesses make payroll, pay rent and cover other costs. Companies like Target, General Mills and Ecolab contributed.

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Jan 27 • 2:41 PM EST • Business • startribune.com
City council approves $15.5M to support Asheville small businesses

Asheville City Council approved $15.5 million to support the city’s Small Business Support Program (SBSP).

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Jan 27 • 2:04 PM EST • Business • wlos.com
Asheville City Council approves $15.5M in funding for Small Business Support Program - The City of Asheville

In an important next step for small business recovery following Tropical Storm Helene, the Asheville City Council approved a $15.5 million funding recommendation on Tuesday, January 27, to support the City’s Small Business Support Program (SBSP), funded through the Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.

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Jan 27 • 11:39 AM EST • Business • ashevillenc.gov
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Entertainment lawyer Dina LaPolt on fame, sobriety and her new memoir

New Paltz native Dina LaPolt reflects on growing up gay in a small town, conquering addiction and building a top-tier firm in a new memoir.

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Jan 27 • 11:16 AM EST • Entertainment • timesunion.com
2 small business credit card perks to help you save money this year, and the cards that offer them

Look for statement credits and targeted rewards designed specifically for your business needs.

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Jan 27 • 9:26 AM EST • Business • cnbc.com
What every new business needs to know about compliance

Hiring your first employee can feel like stepping into a whole new world, especially when taxes, worker classification and payroll feel unfamiliar. In this episode of Small Business Smarts, we explore what new business owners need to know to stay compliant from day one. For more information, visit ADP.com/SPARK

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Jan 27 • 8:05 AM EST • Business • mediacenter.adp.com
US health insurers slump after 2027 Medicare Advantage payments proposal disappoints

Shares of health insurers tumbled in premarket trading on Tuesday after the Trump administration proposed a smaller-than-expected increase to next year's ​Medicare Advantage plans.

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Jan 27 • 5:54 AM EST • Health • reuters.com
When might Asheville's post-Helene small business program begin?

Asheville's post-Helene Small Business Support Program could take its next step with the selection of organizations to administer local grants.

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Jan 27 • 5:04 AM EST • Business • citizen-times.com
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You Wouldn’t Want to Butt Heads With This Small Dinosaur

A newly discovered raptor had a knobby bump on its head, suggesting that, like some larger dinosaurs, it engaged in competitive head bashing.

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Jan 27 • 5:02 AM EST • Science • nytimes.com
Who really pays for business tax cuts in New Hampshire?

Earlier this month, the New Hampshire House passed what looks like a tiny change: a 0.05 percentage point cut to the Business Enterprise Tax. But this small number masks big consequences.

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Jan 27 • 4:55 AM EST • Business • newhampshirebulletin.com
SellYourWay.org Publishes a New White Paper on the Role of Seller Financing in Closing Small Business Sales

Today, SellYourWay.org, a website dedicated to the education of small business owners, is pleased to announce the release of a new, in-depth white paper titled, The Role of Seller Financing in Closing Deals. Lauren Drummond Dale, MCBI, shares expert insights on what seller financing is, how frequently it is used and what small business owners should know before selling their businesses. Ms. Dale is Principal and M&A Advisor at Coastal Consultants, LLC. SellYourWay.org is powered by the Internati

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Jan 27 • 4:00 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Tom Brady’s biggest broadcasting flaw revealed

Just a small flaw according to one NFL analyst.

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Jan 27 • 1:13 AM EST • Sports • sportingnews.com
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Apple updates iOS 12 to extend support on older devices

Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 for a small group of older devices, to make sure they can continue using FaceTime and iMessage.

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Jan 26 • 8:41 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Freezing temperatures force San Antonio farmers’ markets to close, impacting small businesses

Freezing temperatures and harsh winter weather over the weekend forced farmers’ markets across San Antonio to shut down, cutting off a key source of income for many small businesses, especially vendors who rely on busy Saturday and Sunday crowds.

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Jan 26 • 1:55 PM EST • Business • ksat.com
Providers say feds’ new rural health care grants to Illinois won’t cover Medicaid cuts

State received second-smallest grant among neighboring states.

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Jan 26 • 12:51 PM EST • Health • capitolcitynow.com
In downtown Wilmington, Live Oak shutting down inclusive small business center

Live Oak Bank is turning Channel off. Described by Live Oak as an inclusive small business center, Channel opened in November 2021 to serve as a free resource for small business owners, helping numerous minority-owned and other small businesses from its headquarters downtown at 106 Market St. "After careful consideration, we’ve decided to bring Channel ... to a close at the end of this month. Live Oak determined that the needs of Wilmington’s small business community have evolved. Since Channel opened, the local small business ecosystem has grown significantly, with many strong organizations now offering education, technical assistance and community programming for entrepreneurs," stated Claire Parker, managing director of corporate communications for Live Oak Bank, in an email Monday. "With those resources firmly in place, Live Oak is refocusing on what we do best – providing banking and financing solutions that help small businesses grow and thrive." Channel's demise also resulted in the elimination of two positions – those of Channel's director, Chakema Clinton-Quintana, and Atiba Johnson, the certified professional business advisor (CPBA) at Channel. On Monday, Clinton-Quintana, who was elected to the Wilmington City Council in November, said of her immediate plans after Channel: "I will continue my work serving the public while I look for other full-time opportunities." She said Channel "served over 1,000 small business owners in the greater Wilmington area, as well as some of the surrounding areas, such as Brunswick and Pender. A lot of folks had reached out to us needing those resources because they were free, and we were able to assist them in that capacity." Johnson said he will be devoting his time to the Wilmington Minority Chamber of Commerce, which is not affiliated with the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. The minority chamber is celebrating its launch from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Wilmington Sportsman Club, 1111 Castle St., Wilmington. Johnson, the founder and executive director of the new chamber, said about 50 businesses are on board to join the Wilmington Minority Chamber of Commerce. According to a news release, the new chamber "was established to foster growth, networking, and advocacy for underrepresented business owners. By providing essential resources and community engagement, the chamber aims to build a more inclusive and prosperous local economy." Johnson said the creation of the new chamber is in response to "lapses in funding, education, advocacy for minority businesses...Some of the things that are going on now just don't reach all the way down to those businesses." For Lynne Jones, owner of LJ Design Studio LLC, the loss of Channel also means a reduction in income. She had contracted with Channel to run the center's social media and to provide some marketing for small business owners. "It's pretty disappointing to hear that it is closing...it was a place to connect with other small business owners and collaborate. It was like a family for those of us who were there. If you had issues or things that you needed to talk through concerning your business, there was always someone there that you could sit down with and talk things through, recalibrate, and they set you off on your way to make that pivot and move in a different direction," Jones said Monday. She said she worked with many Channel participants creating their websites and will miss seeing the joy on their faces when those websites were up and running. Dawn McDowell, owner of Creatively Covered Co. LLC, credits Channel with helping her business grow and regrow after her social media pages were hacked and shut down in 2023. "Channel was a great resource for small businesses, for women-owned businesses, for minority-owned businesses; they provided a lot of assistance, especially when you needed it," McDowell said. "If it wasn't for Channel, I don't know if I'd be where I am now, in my business, and regrowing my business and even finding out about some of the certifications and things that were out there for small businesses that I just didn't know about ... because there was no one really sharing that information for small businesses, for minority- and women-owned businesses in particular." Parker said shutting down Channel was not part of an overall cost-cutting plan. She stated in the email, "Live Oak’s commitment to Wilmington remains strong. We are continuing to support entrepreneurs by focusing our efforts where we deliver the greatest value – through specialized banking and financing solutions aligned with our mission to be America’s small business bank." As for Channel's downtown office, Live Oak had leased the 5,000-square-foot space above Seabird restaurant in 2021. The bank’s lease for the office is up in March, Parker said.

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Jan 26 • 12:24 PM EST • Business • wilmingtonbiz.com
This San Francisco phone lets you call a Texas Republican

Calls between strangers are revealing how small talk can bridge big political gaps.

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Jan 26 • 9:25 AM EST • Politics • axios.com
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Remembering A Global Health Hero

As a young CDC doctor, Dr. Foege devised the vaccination strategy that led to the global eradication of smallpox - one of the world’s oldest and deadliest diseases.

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Jan 26 • 8:09 AM EST • Health • forbes.com
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Sacramento is encouraging small businesses to host live entertainment

The City of Sacramento is hosting an outreach and training for the Limited Entertainment Permit on Thursday, Jan. 29, to help small businesses understand the permit and application process.

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Jan 26 • 7:00 AM EST • Entertainment • capradio.org
Longtime Columbus small business owners talk modern-day challenges

See owners of The Loft Violin Shop, Flower Child Vintage and The Lamp Shade in their element.

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Jan 26 • 6:02 AM EST • Business • dispatch.com
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Benchmark sees Q1 same-store sales inflection for Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY)

We recently compiled a list of the 12 Cheap Small-Cap Stocks to Invest In Before the Next Breakout. Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. stands fourth on our list of best small-cap stocks. TheFly reported on January 16 that Benchmark upgraded PLAY from Hold to Buy with a $30 price target. The firm cited a “credible […]

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Jan 25 • 8:19 PM EST • Entertainment • msn.com
Public health giant William Foege, who helped eradicate smallpox, has died at 89

‘I wish we could have spared him from seeing that’: Friends of Bill Foege on his legacy, and his anger over anti-vaccination.

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Jan 25 • 3:18 PM EST • Health • statnews.com
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Why Banks Are Rejecting Too Many Small Business Loans

Explore how AI may change the face of SME lending in the USA.

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Jan 25 • 2:05 PM EST • Business • forbes.com
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No Small Business Relief in Millionaire Tax Bill

Washington state legislative report for January 25

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Jan 25 • 1:46 PM EST • Business • nfib.com
Leader in smallpox eradication, Dr. William Foege, dies at 89

Dr. William Foege, a leader of one of humanity's greatest public health victories — the global eradication of smallpox — has died.

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Jan 25 • 1:10 PM EST • Health • pbs.org
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Opinion | Bill Foege’s optimism helped save the world from smallpox

His design of “surveillance-containment” changed the course of public health strategy.

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Jan 25 • 11:48 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
Dr. William Foege, leader in smallpox eradication, dies

Dr. William Foege, a leader in the global eradication of smallpox, has died

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Jan 25 • 10:58 AM EST • Health • abcnews.go.com
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Apple's M5 iPad Pro Hits Multiple Record Low Prices on Amazon

Amazon this weekend is offering discounts across the M5 iPad Pro lineup, including both 11-inch and 13-inch models. The highlight this time around is a return of a low price on the 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M5 iPad Pro, which is on sale for $899.00, down from $999.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. 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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Jan 25 • 10:43 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
US small businesses are doing fine. Don’t believe me? Look at the numbers

Multiple small-business indexes show an uptick in optimism as well as an easing of cost pressures and uncertainty

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Jan 25 • 10:00 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
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New York Startup Builds Fridge-Sized Machine That Can Turn Air Into Gasoline

While it's not quite the free energy it sounds like at first, Aircela's technology in its current state has some practical, small-scale applications.

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Jan 25 • 9:05 AM EST • Technology • jalopnik.com
Dreary Russian shop sim I Have No Change announced

Indie developer Studio Rassvet has revealed I Have No Change, an extremely Russian and post-Soviet game where you sell things from a small street kiosk shop. I Have No Change is in development for…

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Jan 25 • 9:01 AM EST • Technology • nichegamer.com
Remembering William Foege, public health pioneer and Emory professor

Renowned epidemiologist and William Foege, credited with devising the strategy to eradicate smallpox, passed away Jan. 24 at age 89. The Emory professor emeritus inspired generations of public health leaders.

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Jan 25 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • news.emory.edu
Small Business Technology News: AI Use Cases From PepsiCo, Wells Fargo, Capital One, Tesla And Others

From safety to customer service to the manufacturing floor, large companies are rolling out internal AI systems to improve their operations and help - not replace- their employees.

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Jan 25 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • forbes.com
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William H. Foege, Key Figure in the Eradication of Smallpox, Dies at 89

His containment strategy helped wipe out the disease in the 1970s, one of the world’s greatest public health triumphs. He also led the C.D.C. and promoted childhood vaccination worldwide.

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Jan 24 • 9:21 PM EST • Health • nytimes.com
"Watch Dogs" Franchise Is 'Completely Dead'?

Ubisoft announced the other day a corporate restructure, one that led to multiple projects being cancelled, including “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” remake. In addition, two of its studios (Ubisoft Halifax and Ubisoft Stockholm) were being shut down, while others would be hit by smaller impacts. The reasoning was put down to a […]

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Jan 24 • 7:38 PM EST • Technology • darkhorizons.com
‘Tracker’ Season 3 Casts Erica Durance, Setting Up ‘Smallville’ Reunion

Durance is once again sharing the screen with Justin Hartley, who played Oliver Queen opposite her Lois Lane on ‘Smallville.’

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Jan 24 • 2:50 PM EST • Entertainment • cbs19news.com
Milei says moon mission satellite shows efficient science spending. Researchers disagree

An Argentine small satellite will be part of the first crewed mission to the moon since 1972 — but scientists say that’s not the flex Milei thinks it is

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Jan 24 • 11:24 AM EST • Science • buenosairesherald.com
Las Vegas Businesses Ditch Credit Card Fees for Bitcoin Payments

Las Vegas Valley businesses, from restaurant chains to small juice bars, are embracing Bitcoin payments as mainstream adoption accelerates, with companies avoiding credit card processing fees averaging 2.5% to 3.5% while tapping into a growing customer base actively seeking crypto-friendly merchants. The shift follows Square’s November 2025 decision to enable ...

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Jan 24 • 6:11 AM EST • Business • cryptonews.com
Small businesses create meal kits, last minute shopping rush amps up: Winter storm watch

"I got some pasta and some non-perishables. I tried to get some water, but it was all out."

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Jan 23 • 11:57 PM EST • Business • abc11.com
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New state law can help revive Oakland's Jack London Square, open doors for small businesses
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Jan 23 • 10:44 PM EST • Business • cbsnews.com
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WhatsApp to let users share recent chat history with new group members

This frequently requested feature is now available to a small set users who have access to the WhatsApp beta on TestFlight.

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Jan 23 • 5:52 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Floor Trader Outlet: Carson City’s newest business for DIYers and contractors, with a focus on local partnerships

Floor Trader Outlet, located at 2290 E. William Street is Carson City’s newest one stop shop for all things flooring specifically for DIYers, small contractors, property managers, and those who […]

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Jan 23 • 4:55 PM EST • Business • carsonnow.org
Minnesota businesses shut down, protesters hit the streets in bitter cold to protest ICE

Hundreds of small businesses closed their doors Friday to demonstrate against federal immigration enforcement.

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Jan 23 • 4:43 PM EST • Business • startribune.com
Detroit Launches Technology Grant Fund for Small Businesses

The microgrant initiative aims to help support technology adoption among small businesses. The city joins other local and state governments in fostering the adoption of AI and other technologies.

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Jan 23 • 4:40 PM EST • Business • govtech.com
January 23, 2026

An epidemiology study finds that variations in one gene play a major role in determining the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Plus, X’s Grok AI is undressing users, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg with fake imagery online. What can we do about deepfakes? And, Louisiana communities continue collecting data on industrial pollution, despite a law restricting its use.

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Jan 23 • 4:19 PM EST • Science • sciencefriday.com
This ‘small’ leadership slip is secretly killing morale

A growing body of research suggests that what feels like a “small” management oversight can quietly drain morale—and productivity—across an entire organization, Inc. writes. A new study from Wharton finds that even minor interpersonal slights, such as forgetting to acknowledge an employee’s birthday or overlooking simple gestures of recognition, can trigger measurable declines in engagement. […]

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Jan 23 • 3:54 PM EST • Business • businessreport.com
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Government Contracts Insights

In a memorandum dated January 16, 2026, the Department of Defense (DoD) has directed a department-wide review of every small...

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Jan 23 • 3:09 PM EST • Business • govcon.mofo.com
Alliance Entertainment and Processa Pharmaceuticals Interviews to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV

ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 9, 2026 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with Alliance

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Jan 23 • 12:10 PM EST • Entertainment • savannahnow.xpr-gannett.com
New Report: ‘Invest in MI Kids’ Undercuts State’s Business Climate, Hurts Small Business

Michigan’s business community could be facing a pivotal moment if the proposed graduated income tax ballot measure gains enough signatures to move forward for voter consideration.

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Jan 23 • 11:02 AM EST • Business • detroitchamber.com
City to Hold Small Business Community Listening Session February 10

The City of Melbourne will be hosting a Small Business Community Listening Session to gather input and ideas for supporting new small business economic development programs, specifically for businesses in the Melbourne Downtown CRA area. The meeting will be held Tuesday, February 10, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

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Jan 23 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • melbourneflorida.org
iPhone 18 Pro: Leaker Reveals Alleged Size of Smaller Dynamic Island

For now, rumors have settled on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max featuring a smaller Dynamic Island, and now a leaker has revealed its alleged size. iPhone 18 Pro with a smaller Dynamic Island (mockup via Ice Universe) The account "Ice Universe" today claimed the Dynamic Island cutout on the iPhone 18 Pro models will be approximately 35% narrower than it is on the iPhone 17 Pro models.

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Jan 23 • 12:27 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
10 Cybersecurity Must-Checks for Small Business Leaders in Central Florida

Kelley Information Technology outlines key cybersecurity actions every SMB executive in Central Florida should take to mitigate risks and ensure...

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