BUSINESS
NEWS
New Research Links Urban Sprawl to Reduced Intergenerational Mobility for Low-Income Families
By Sandy Di Angelis Urban sprawl is not just unsightly. It could also be impeding intergenerational mobility for low-income residents and reinforcing racial inequality,
U.S. Home Prices Show Slower Growth in October 2024, Led by New York With 7.3% Annual Increase
By Peter Duncan S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) released the October 2024 results for the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices. The leading measure
CLIMATE
CHANGE
U.S. Department of Defense Deploys 500 Troops and Aircraft to Combat California Wildfires
By Sandy Di Angelis The Defense Department now has 500 active-duty troops and a variety of equipment on standby to assist with the wildfires
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $65 Million Funding Opportunity for Small Businesses in Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization
By Helen Roscha On Dec. 27, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $65 million funding opportunity to support projects through the
TECH
NEWS
FDA Proposes Landmark Rule to Lower Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes, Aiming to Reduce Addiction and Smoking-Related Deaths
By Sandy Di Angelis Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule that, if finalized, would make cigarettes and certain other
U.S. and Nigeria Launch Technology Dialogue to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation and Drive Digital Transformation
By Nicole Choquette Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell led the inaugural U.S.-Nigeria Technology Dialogue in Washington, D.C. on January 10, hosting a senior delegation
PUBLIC
INTEREST
U.S. Army South Headquarters Battalion Welcomes New Leadership at Change of Responsibility Ceremony
By Marc Brousseau Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion (HHBN), U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH), conducted a change of responsibility ceremony on January 10, at Fort
Defense Innovation Board Advances Military Innovation With Key Studies and Strategic Recommendations
By Maxx Quinten Over the past three years, the Defense Innovation Board has been a powerful advisory resource to advance innovation within the
CULTURE
NEWS
It’s Never Been More Important for Hollywood to Unite Says Actor Enzo Zelocchi
By Yves Ducrot As Los Angeles continues to grapple with the damage and loss of life caused by a series of devastating wildfires
Breeding World Champion Horses: Insights From Equestrian Expert Cherrie Ann Pavao
By Dennis Keller Breeding world champion horses demands precision, patience, and unparalleled expertise. Success in this field is never accidental but the result
MUSIC
NEWS
Seattle Jazz Sensation Eugenie Jones Set to Release Highly Anticipated Album ‘EUGENIE’
By Kenisha Lewis BrightIDEAS Communications and Open Mic Records announce Eugenie Jones’ new self-titled release, EUGENIE, a profoundly personal and ambitious project, hitting
Breakout Artist Rita Mercury Shines With Her New Release ‘Nobody’
By Emily Patterson Rita Mercury is a talented artist who’s quietly making her way in the music world. Coming from Russia and now