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Colonies Give a “Thumbs Up” for Vieneo
By ANGELA SMITH - Monday, May 12, 2251
Total Colonies has reached a new high of 304 establishments on today. 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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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 yesterday at 20:10Z. 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.

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Foodstuffs Commodity Boom
By ANGELA SMITH - Monday, May 12, 2251
Foodstuffs commodity prices are enjoying their best run in about a month at 679 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.

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Landing Goes Horribly Wrong
By ANGELA SMITH - Saturday, May 10, 2251
An E-11 Saint, operated by Finzean Stompers, erupted in flames after crashing into an empty field in the Ihoh region during a failed landing attempt Sunday at 18:45Z. The pilot was the only one aboard and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Unemployment Rampant
By JAMES THILL - Saturday, May 10, 2251
The USR authorities report on Sunday that Deois unemployment has risen to the highest level in a couple of months. That is a reported 0.08% 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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