All Stories from May 3, 2025 (Change date)
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Rubio outs clandestine censorshipMay 03, 2025 2:45 pm - Syndicated columnist Debra J. Saunders: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said this bombshell during Wednesday's White House Cabinet meeting: "We had an office in the Department of State whose job it was to censor Americans."
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A Chinese tour guide and cultural shifts on birth ratesMay 03, 2025 2:45 pm - Guest columnist Keith Peterson: Demographers project that by the end of this century, China’s population, which has declined in each of the last three years, could fall from 1.4 billion to under 800 million. Local governments are starting to offer monetary inducements to women to have more children. They are not alone.
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Daily Herald opinion: A complicated legacy: Ryan’s life, leadership defined by diverse considerationsMay 03, 2025 2:30 pm - Daily Herald opinion: Upon the deaths of certain political or cultural leaders, the legacy that is left behind can be readily apparent and, even if tinged by sadness, fairly easy to describe. And then, there is George Ryan.
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As Small Business Week begins, Cook County small business owners remain positiveMay 03, 2025 1:45 pm - National Small Business Week celebrates the impact small businesses have on the U.S. economy and communities, which includes employing almost half the workers and generating half the gross domestic product of the country.
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‘Nowhere to turn’: Small businesses dependent on imports from China are feeling more desperateMay 03, 2025 1:32 pm - The Trump administration raised tariffs on goods from China to 145% in early April. Since then, small business owners who depend on imports from China to survive have become increasingly desperate as they eye dwindling inventory and skyrocketing invoices.
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Small business strategies for tackling the 2025 SBA lending landscapeMay 03, 2025 1:30 pm - With interest rates still elevated, economic policies shifting, and new technologies reshaping the loan process, small business owners are learning to navigate a complex financing environment.
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Small Business Week is a perfect time to engage with policymakersMay 03, 2025 1:24 pm - Every day can seem like an adventure for small businesses, as they face unforeseen challenges and embrace new opportunities.
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Essential tips for small business successMay 03, 2025 1:20 pm - Whether you’re refining your operations, expanding your services, or simply aiming to stay competitive, building a strong foundation is key.
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Tips for handling your finances in a time of economic uncertaintyMay 03, 2025 1:16 pm - Financial markets are volatile. Consumer confidence is at its lowest level in five years. Economists say recession risks are rising. If you're worried about how economic uncertainty might affect you, here are some expert recommendations:
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Customer satisfaction is critical to every businessMay 03, 2025 1:10 pm - “The sale” is important to every business. After all, it’s what keeps the doors open and the lights on. So it should only make sense that every business wants to do its absolute best to implement a process that keeps customers satisfied before, during, and especially after the sale is completed.