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Top stories - NBC News
The destruction of Chimney Rock: A small mountain town grapples with its future
Flash flooding caused by Hurricane Helene left the North Carolina mountain village of Chimney Rock unrecognizable. NBC News recently spent the day with Mayor Peter O’Leary to see how the tourist ...6 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
3 Simple Ways Small Businesses Can Defend Against Cyberattacks
Small companies are increasingly in hackers’ crosshairs, but there are steps you can take to boost your security right away.8 hours ago -
Science - The New York Times
Ancient Cities Unearthed in Mountains of Central Asia
The discovery suggests that trade routes along the Silk Road were far more complex than previously understood.9 hours ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
New York Was a Shopping Town. Is It Again?
Small, medium and large: There seem to be signs of life for brick-and-mortar operations of every size in the city … once again.Yesterday - New York -
Tech - Wired
In the Kentucky Mountains, a Bitcoin Mining Dream Turned Into a Nightmare
When bitcoin was on a hot streak, owners of small industrial facilities in Kentucky struck up crypto mining partnerships with Chinese companies. Then things fell apart.2 days ago - Crypto -
Business - Inc.
Anthropic Just Released Its Most Advanced Small AI Model Yet
The company’s new artificial intelligence system can move your cursor for you.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
‘We were not prepared’: three weeks in a small town devastated by Hurricane Helene
Gerton, North Carolina, population 250, was badly hit by the storm. Emma Churchman describes how the community came together in the aftermath. The small mountain community of Gerton, about 16 miles ...Yesterday -
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Top stories - BBC News
Donald Trump has a small fries issue with Kamala Harris
Trump claims Harris never worked at McDonald's2 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - ABC News
A small blast in Myanmar's second-biggest city damages Chinese Consulate
The Chinese Consulate in Myanmar’s second-largest city has been slightly damaged by an explosive device3 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
10 small-cap stocks selected by digging deep for quality
David Trainer explains how New Constructs incorporates decades of information buried in companies’ financial statement notes, for “better” calculations of returns on invested capital4 days ago -
Business - Inc.
How to Build an Exceptional Small-Business Brand
Remember, the brand is what pays the bills.4 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
American Airlines jet and small plane in close call
An American Airlines Boeing 737 and s small Cessna plane came within 400 feet of each other in Austin, Texas, forcing the jet to take evasive action to avoid a collision. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk ...5 days ago - Travel -
World - The Guardian
I visited a small, struggling, climate-ravaged town in Louisiana. Why is Donald Trump certain to win here? | Oliver Laughland
It has been called ‘the great paradox’ – when communities who most need government support vote for a Republican party hell-bent on dismantling it. A few hundred yards from the shoreline – where ...5 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - ABC News
Mountain West commissioner says she's heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyball
Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez says she is heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyball this season5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Small and lethal: adapted drones carrying explosives ‘hunt’ civilians in Kherson
Ukrainians face new airborne threat that has killed 24 civilians and injured hundreds more since July. Sasha Ustenko has survived three attacks by the Russian drones that stalk the streets of ...5 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Cramer approves opening a small position in Nike, but it's 'a risky call'
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday gave investors his stamp of approval to buy some shares of Nike, but he warned that such an investment is tricky.6 days ago -
Business - Inc.
This Mystery Shopping Company Just Became America’s Top Small Business
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce named mystery shopping and customer experience research platform Confero as the top small business of 2024.6 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK small-cap stocks face ‘existential threat’, report warns
Abrdn calls for stamp duty to be scrapped on FTSE 250 shares6 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Inc.
Biden Administration to Invest $900 Million in Small Nuclear Reactors
The decision to invest in small nuclear reactors will help the U.S. meet its emissions goals.6 days ago - Joe Biden -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Amazon doubles down on nuclear energy with deal for small reactors
Put Amazon on the list of big technology firms embracing new nuclear technologies to fuel their data centers. Amazon said Wednesday it’s investing in projects to develop small modular nuclear ...October 16 - Amazon -
Top stories - The New York Times
Female Mountain Bikers at Rampage Backflip Into Equality
Traditionally, only men were invited to the scariest and most lucrative event in mountain biking. This year, women shared equally in the adrenaline and the prizes.October 16 -
Top stories - The New York Times
In This Small Maine County, the Sheriff’s Race Is Haunted by a Mass Shooting
The race has become a referendum on what the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office did, and failed to do, before a shooting that killed 18 people in Lewiston last fall.October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Serena Williams has surgery to remove cyst size of ‘a small grapefruit’
Former world No 1 says she is recovering well Biopsy on cyst came back negative for cancer Serena Williams says she had a benign branchial cyst “the size of a small grapefruit” removed from her ...October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Amazon signs deals to build, invest in small modular nuclear reactors
Amazon announced a series of deals Wednesday aimed at building out small modular nuclear reactors, becoming the latest major technology company to invest in nuclear energy as Big Tech contends with ...October 16 - Amazon -
Top stories - CBS News
Small Business Administration out of disaster relief funds
The Small Business Administration, a key federal program that provides disaster loans, said it has run out of funds for new emergency loans following hurricanes Helene and Milton.October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Florida residents face mountains of debris and mud, footage shows
Some Florida residents began to see the scope of the damage left behind by Hurricane Milton that swept across the state last week. Some areas opened with caution to the public and businesses on ...October 15 - Florida -
Top stories - The New York Times
SBA Depletes Disaster Loan Funds After Helene and Milton, Biden Says
Federal officials urged people to keep applying for the loans, which they said they would continue to process while awaiting more funding from Congress, which is not set to reconvene until Nov. 12.October 15 - Joe Biden -
Sports - CBS Sports
Hawaii pushes Mountain West over minimum threshold for FBS conference status as school becomes full member
Hawaii has been a football-only member of the conference since 2012October 15 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Hawaii to become a full-time Mountain West member in 2026
Hawaii has been a football-only member of the conference while other sports played in the Big West.October 15 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Report: Some Warriors coaches uncertain Kuminga can fit at small forward
Some Golden State Warriors coaches reportedly are uncertain Jonathan Kuminga can be comfortable at small forward.October 15 -
Tech - GameSpot
Disney World's Iconic Big Thunder Mountain Ride Will Close For An Entire Year
Disney World's popular Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ride will temporarily close this coming January, and the attraction won't open again until 2026. The extended closure for the Magic Kingdom ride ...October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Google orders small modular nuclear reactors for its data centres
Tech group signs deal with Kairos Power to build up to 7 small facilities to meet its energy needsOctober 14 - Google -
Top stories - ABC News
Pilot killed, passenger injured in small plane crash in Savannah, Georgia
A plane crash in Savannah, Georgia, on Sunday left the small aircraft's pilot dead and a passenger injured, officials said.October 14 -
World - Financial Times
Lenders get creative to finance small businesses in developing markets
Start-ups use novel lending practices to extend credit to underserved groupsOctober 14 -
Business - Inc.
She Weathered Angry Comments and Attacks After a Visit From Kamala Harris. She Still Thinks Entrepreneurs Should Have a Voice in Politics
After Danielle Romanetti, the owner of Fibre Space, hosted Kamala Harris’s visit in 2021, she saw a $30,000 windfall—and a surge in troll attacks. How she suggests dealing with attention, even if ...October 14