BREAKING NEWSWednesday, May 21, 2251

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Consumer Goods Commodity Boom
By JAMES THILL - Wednesday, May 21, 2251
We have news just coming in regarding this breaking story. Consumer Goods commodity prices are enjoying their best run in several months at 7263 CR/MT as of today, fresh evidence that investors are betting on a pickup in the global economy after years of sluggish growth and scant inflation. Now, as signs of inflation and improving global demand have returned, investors are beginning to pile back into commodities. A sustained rally in commodities would likely signal healthy consumer and business demand.. This is a developing story. We will update as the situation unfolds.

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Colonies Give a “Thumbs Up” for Vieneo
By JAMES THILL - Tuesday, May 20, 2251
Total Colonies has reached a new high of 306 establishments on yesterday. This is fresh evidence that Vieneo is an increasingly attractive destination for investors willing to bet their fortunes on an improving economy. Welcome news after years of indifferent growth in GDP. The increase in colonies reflects the increased demand for commodities. This sustained rally in commodities also benefits a thriving economy generally, with increased consumer and business activity. Of course, any economy is a dynamic entity, and pockets of inflation are to be expected as the global economy adjusts to the new circumstances. These are welcome signs of a healthy, vigorous and better world.

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Unemployment Rampant
By JAMES THILL - Tuesday, May 20, 2251
The USR authorities report on yesterday that Deois unemployment has risen to the highest level in a few months. That is a reported 0.14% of Deois inhabitants not officially employed. Who are these people? Where are they hiding? How do they survive? Of course, many will be the wives and families of hard-working colonists. And some will be casual laborers looking for work. But maybe there is a dark underbelly to our world? What are the implications for crime and of course for personal protection? We will follow this story.

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Landing Goes Horribly Wrong
By JAMES THILL - Saturday, May 17, 2251
An E-10 Saint, operated by Mineral Mountain Madness Co., erupted in flames after crashing into Deois Transit District during a failed landing attempt Sunday at 19:48Z. The pilot was the only one aboard and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Looking for Answers in Wreckage
By JAMES THILL - Sunday, May 11, 2251
A W-6 Manx, flown by Captain ERIK ENGLISH (crypto), crashed into an empty field in the Ittaniccin region on climbout from Vieneo earlier this month. All 61 aboard were killed (including 1 crew member). The families of the victims are teaming up with lawyers to seek financial restitution. Investigators are trying to determine if their location was miscalculated by the crew.