AArtificial intelligence Read More Meta’s $27 billion AI data center is causing chaos in small town LouisianaMarch 26, 2026 On a recent morning, the AI boom in Richland Parish, a rural county in northeast Louisiana, could be…
UUnited States Read More Metro Monitor 2026: The relationship between immigration and regional economic performance over the past decadeMarch 18, 2026 Editor’s note: This analysis accompanies Metro Monitor 2026, a data interactive that provides decisionmakers in the nation’s 196…
EEconomy Read More Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council head departs, opening door to dialogue on EDC’s futureMarch 13, 2026 The head of the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council has submitted his resignation. Patrick Hoban, who has led the…
EEconomy Read More China to step up tech, energy and decarbonisation efforts in next 5-year planMarch 5, 2026 China will set priorities for technological innovation, economic security, public well-being and carbon reduction over the next five…
EEntrepreneurship Read More Alibaba Plans $1.5M Grants for African Startups in 2026March 4, 2026 Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma Foundation are offering $1.5 m in grants to African entrepreneurs developing innovative…
EEntrepreneurship Read More Fidelity Bank Trains Women in Sustainable EntrepreneurshipFebruary 24, 2026 Fidelity Bank Plc has announced the launch of the second edition of its flagship women-empowerment initiative, the HerFidelity…
EEconomy Read More Don repeating Ron’s success, Newsom’s his own worst enemy and other commentaryFebruary 23, 2026 Eye on the economy: Don Repeating Ron’s Success The Dow “crossed 50,000 for the first time on February…
EEntrepreneurship Read More FG & Japan unveil $50m fund for Nigerian startupsFebruary 22, 2026 The Federal Government has formalised the launch of a $50 million Impact Innovation Fund to support Nigerian startups…
EEntrepreneurship Read More FG & SMEDAN launch youth entrepreneurs fund for 6,122 youthFebruary 20, 2026 The Federal Government on Tuesday unveiled the GROW Fund to provide affordable financing for over 6,000 young entrepreneurs…
BBreaking News Read More Botetourt Supervisors Discuss Development Deal in Closed SessionJanuary 22, 2026 DALEVILLE, Va. – A potential development deal in Botetourt County’s Valley District will be discussed behind closed doors…
EEnvironment Read More Give your Christmas tree a second life, completely for free | The Latest from WDEL NewsJanuary 9, 2026 RACHEL M SUGA Do you not know what to do with your Christmas tree? Delaware Center for Horticulture…
BBusiness Read More How a tiny Johnston County town became a focal point of national security :: WRAL.comJanuary 4, 2026 For decades, Benson has been known for hosting a festival called Mule Days — a four-day tribute to…