Innovation & The Economy: Beyond the Headlines

As Virginia faces slowing growth, the business community presents a new decade-long economic plan to Governor-elect Spanberger. Can it deliver prosperity?

USA Pickleball's exclusive DUPR deal aims to unify the sport, but a single rating system brings both professional legitimacy and player controversy.

Healthcare tech firm StaffDNA’s title sponsorship of the Cure Bowl is more than a game—it's a calculated move blending branding with a cancer research mission.

A new partnership makes launching Global Capability Centers in India faster and more affordable, democratizing access to global talent and innovation.

Canadian startup Tracktile secures funding to democratize AI, offering small food manufacturers the predictive operational tools once reserved for giants.

A new partnership seeks to launch a 50-branch roofing giant in one year, betting on a single software platform to conquer a fragmented, low-tech industry.

While official data points to growth, new metrics reveal nearly 25% of workers are functionally unemployed, exposing a deep affordability crisis.

A critical certification for its carbon-storing insulation positions a Maine company to challenge foam and fiberglass dominance in the U.S. building market.

Non-weather water damage is a growing, multi-billion dollar problem. Now, new AI tech approved by regulators promises to predict risk house by house.

With nearly $30M in AI-driven payments, AEON is laying the financial rails for autonomous 'agentic commerce.' Is this the dawn of the robot economy?

First Home Mortgage hires rising star Charlie Latimer, signaling a strategic power play to dominate the fiercely competitive Washington D.C. mortgage market.

An 11% spike in retargeting ad costs signals a new era for marketers, as an early holiday season and economic pressures accelerate industry-wide shifts.

Adyen processed a record $43B this BFCM, revealing a seismic shift to digital wallets, the event's global takeover, and the paradox of flexible spending.

As major cryptos stagnate, GeeFi's $1M+ presale captures investor interest with a vision for an all-in-one ecosystem, but faces scrutiny over risks.

GeeFi's presale sells out at a torrid pace, promising huge returns and an all-in-one crypto ecosystem. But an anonymous team and regulatory questions loom.

While global HIV deaths decline, a crisis is growing in Eastern Europe, fueled by policy failures, stigma, and unequal access to innovative treatments.

In-store traffic fell, but spending rose. Beyond the headlines, a new, calculated consumer is reshaping the future of holiday retail forever.

NEOS Investments' eye-popping ETF distributions, some over 26%, attract investors. But how sustainable are these payouts and what are the hidden risks?

As Blazpay's token price is set to jump, the AI crypto platform touts an audited ecosystem. We look at the tech, the strategy, and the lingering questions.

With record Q3 output and soaring gold prices, Serabi Gold's strategic tech and exploration investments are driving unprecedented growth in Brazil.