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economic

How a California port boosted local small businesses

June 12, 2026

Last year, a major California port handed out over $54 million in work to small companies, marking a big jump in local business support. More than 44 cents of every dollar spent on certain contracts went to small or very small firms, beating the goal set three years ago. The effort included over 40

technology

AI's growing pains: Big tech steps up with cash and ideas

June 11, 2026

Tech companies are waking up to a harsh reality: artificial intelligence is changing work faster than anyone predicted. The latest to admit this is Anthropic, which just pledged $200 million to study how AI will shake up jobs and the economy. Their CEO isn't just warning about upheaval—he's pushing

politics

US pressures Cuba with sanctions as global critics raise concerns

June 11, 2026

The US government has doubled down on its economic restrictions against Cuba, arguing they only affect the country’s leadership—not everyday citizens. But human rights groups say these sanctions hurt regular people by making food, medicine, and electricity harder to get. The UN recently joined the c

business

Changes coming to World Cup viewing experience you shouldn't miss

June 11, 2026

For the first time ever, soccer fans watching the World Cup will notice three-minute breaks in each half where ads can appear. FIFA calls these stops for player hydration, but most viewers will immediately recognize them as commercial breaks. While the game has always been sold as continuous action,

sports

Why the Packers' future depends on a decades-old TV law

June 11, 2026

A small rule from 1961 is now causing big fights between the NFL, the Green Bay Packers, and Wisconsin’s politicians. The Sports Broadcasting Act lets the NFL make one big TV deal and share the money equally with all 32 teams. The Packers say this keeps them alive—they’re the only team owned by fans

business

AI tools spark record solo business boom in the US

June 10, 2026

The rise of AI tools is changing how Americans start businesses. Since early 2025, applications from one-person firms have jumped over 20%, while hiring-focused businesses haven’t seen much growth. This shift suggests people are using AI to build companies alone rather than hiring teams right away. ...

finance

Mozambique’s push for fresh World Bank aid while IMF reviews its economy

June 10, 2026

Mozambique isn’t just hoping for cash—it’s actively courting two major lenders at once. While an IMF team wraps up a five-day visit to Maputo, the government is quietly negotiating the return of direct budget support from the World Bank. That means the country wants flexible funds it can spend freel

opinion

Are Americans losing their moral compass?

June 10, 2026

A lot of people today aren’t showing up to religious services anymore. In one major U. S. city, only about 1 in 10 people who call themselves believers actually step inside a church on Sundays. Funerals are happening more than marriages or baptisms. The same drop in attendance is happening in other

health

Weight Loss Programs Work Differently Across Communities

June 9, 2026

A new study looks at how a popular weight‑loss program performs for people from different racial, ethnic, income and education backgrounds. The research team pulled data from many trials to see if the program’s results vary by these factors. The analysis shows that people who belong to racial or

finance

Indonesia’s Money Crisis: What Investors Are Worried About

June 8, 2026

The new president of Indonesia has made a big promise: give free meals to millions of school kids and push the country’s growth fast. His plan has been hit by several problems that make investors nervous. One problem is the country’s currency, the rupiah. It has fallen to a record low of about