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The best budget hatchbacks you can get in 2026

Compared to a typical sedan, a hatchback offers greater versatility thanks to its larger, easier-to-load trunk. Some hatchbacks are also fun to drive with nimble handling and peppy engines. Yet, with the surge in popularity of SUVs and crossovers, even the best hatchbacks often get overlooked. ...

Sparkle closes seventh store since 2020

BOARDMAN — The long-term widening project on Western Reserve Road has erected economic barricades one merchant says it couldn’t breach. Western Reserve Sparkle Market plans to close next week, according to ownership. “The decision is not a reflection of the store’s employees, as our ...

US national debt surges past $39 trillion just weeks into war in Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) — The national debt surpassed a record $39 trillion on Wednesday, a milestone that comes just weeks into the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. The unprecedented figure highlights competing administration priorities, from passing a massive tax law and boosting defense spending and ...

Nominees for prestigious ATHENA honor named

Staff report The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and The Vindicator continue their tradition of honoring the Valley’s accomplished women professionals when they present the 33rd annual ATHENA Award Dinner in May. Thirty-one nominees will be recognized at the ceremony. The ATHENA Award ...