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War in Iran Forces Dubai Chefs to Cut Menus and Seek Local Foods

May 1, 2026

Dubai chefs are tightening their menus because the war in Iran has made key ingredients like tomatillos and scallops hard to bring in. Shipping routes that once ran smoothly through the Strait of Hormuz are now blocked, and air freight costs have jumped as jet fuel prices soar. Shaw Lash of Lila Mol

business

Small Shops in Trouble While Streets Are Rebuilt

May 1, 2026

The new design of Connecticut Avenue is meant to make the area safer and easier for walkers, but many little stores in Dupont Circle are feeling the pinch. The $37 million plan, run by the District Department of Transportation, has turned parts of the street into a maze of construction zones and clo

crime

How a Trusted Accountant Blew It with a Luxury Shopping Spree

May 1, 2026

A 46-year-old Atlanta Hawks finance exec, Lester T. Jones Jr. , got 3 years and 5 months in prison for turning his employer’s money into his personal piggy bank. Instead of tracking the team’s cash, he put it toward watches, designer clothes, and vacations—including $80, 000 trips to the Bahamas and

crime

Former Hawks Finance Boss Gets 3‑Year Prison Term for $3. 7 Million Theft

April 30, 2026

Lester T. Jones Jr. , once a senior finance officer for the Atlanta Hawks, was sentenced to three years and five months behind bars after stealing roughly $3. 7 million from the team. The money was siphoned through false expense claims and personal use of corporate credit cards, according to fede

crime

Watch Out: A Sneaky Jewelry Heist in San Francisco

April 30, 2026

The city’s police are sounding the alarm on a new type of daytime robbery that targets older residents. In recent days, two men were caught after a series of violent thefts across the Bay Area. Investigators say the criminals usually appear on foot or in cars, striking up conversations with st

sports

Upgrades at Plantes Ferry Sports Complex aim to boost youth sports in Spokane

April 30, 2026

Spokane Valley just got a major upgrade in local sports facilities. The Plantes Ferry Sports Complex, a long-time hub for youth games and tournaments, has finished a decade-long makeover. The park sits between Wellesley Avenue and the Spokane River, offering 12 soccer fields, five baseball and softb

opinion

Rename the Street, Keep the Truth

April 27, 2026

The street that once ran straight down Portland’s east side was called 39th Avenue, then renamed César E. Chávez Boulevard after a labor icon. Recent claims of sexual abuse by the same man force the city to decide: keep a name that now feels wrong or choose something that truly honors those who b

business

A Cleveland bar is packing up after just one year

April 24, 2026

A sports bar in Cleveland called The W is closing its doors after just twelve months in the Gordon Square area. The announcement came with a short but excited social media post: “Big moves coming, Cleveland. ” The owners plan to shut down the current location on May 3rd, but they’re not leaving the

crime

Clinic attack leads to arrests

April 22, 2026

A security guard at a Bronx urgent‑care clinic was badly hurt by two people. The incident happened on April 14, around 2:30 p. m. , near Walton Avenue. The guard tried to stop a fight between the attackers, but they reacted violently. One attacker stabbed him with an unknown blade. The o

business

Milpitas Opens Doors for Students and Car Fans

April 19, 2026

Milpitas City Hall will host a business workshop on May 6 from 9:30 to 10:30 a. m. The session is for anyone curious about partnering with the city. Attendees will learn how to find and win city contracts, step through procurement steps, and submit strong bids. Interested people can sign up by visit

War in Iran Forces Dubai Chefs to Cut Menus and Seek Local Foods

Small Shops in Trouble While Streets Are Rebuilt

How a Trusted Accountant Blew It with a Luxury Shopping Spree

Former Hawks Finance Boss Gets 3‑Year Prison Term for $3. 7 Million Theft

Watch Out: A Sneaky Jewelry Heist in San Francisco

Upgrades at Plantes Ferry Sports Complex aim to boost youth sports in Spokane

Rename the Street, Keep the Truth

A Cleveland bar is packing up after just one year

Clinic attack leads to arrests

Milpitas Opens Doors for Students and Car Fans

Former Hawks Finance Boss Gets 3‑Year Prison Term for $3. 7 Million Theft