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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Davidson J.!
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Bear that injured west Asheville resident still at large, NC wildlife says (wlos.com) — Wildlife officials say the black bear that recently injured a west Asheville resident inside their home is still on the loose, after also attempting to enter other nearby houses. The state is trying to capture and euthanize the bear, while urging Asheville neighbors to follow BearWise safety steps so bears don't lose their natural fear of people.
2. G20 brings global finance leaders to Asheville this weekend (myfox8.com) — Global finance ministers, central bank governors, and hundreds of delegates are in Asheville this weekend for a high-profile G20 Finance Track meeting, centered partly at the Omni Grove Park Inn. Leaders cite the city's recovery from Hurricane Helene and expect millions in direct local spending, putting Asheville and western North Carolina back on the international stage.
3. Visiting the Vanderbilts and Gilded Age in Asheville (splashmags.com) — If you're planning a day or weekend in Asheville, this piece walks you through a Biltmore-centered getaway, from touring the Gilded Age mansion to exploring local arts, music venues, and nearby hikes. It also touches on Hurricane Helene's impact and how Asheville's culture, history, and mountain scenery continue to draw visitors year-round.
4. US presses G20 economies to cut Iran financial lifelines (worldstockmarket.net) — Asheville will host G20 finance ministers and central bank governors for a two-day summit in the Blue Ridge Mountains, putting the city at the center of global economic talks. Leaders will tackle growth, trade imbalances, sovereign debt, and U.S.-led efforts to tighten financial pressure on Iran, bringing intense international attention and security to the mountain city.
5. Japan's finance minister to attend G20, market focus on yen debate (kansas.com) — Asheville will host next week's G20 gathering of finance leaders, where Japan's finance minister and the Bank of Japan governor are expected to join U.S. Treasury officials. Global markets are watching closely for any new signals on yen policy as these high-level discussions unfold in North Carolina, potentially drawing international attention and security activity to the city.
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