Geopolitics & Trade

The Vilcek Foundation is offering six $50,000 awards to young immigrant chefs, writers, and artisans who are shaping the future of American cuisine.

A new S&P report warns of a perfect storm: surging AI-driven debt, opaque private credit markets, and a looming refinancing wall for risky borrowers.

A new partnership integrates Cysic's zero-knowledge tech into Tonso's AI, aiming to create manipulation-resistant influence metrics on Telegram.

A new partnership will embed cultural stories and data into trail maps, aiming to transform how millions of visitors experience America’s western national parks.

Ottawa's new industrial plan promises streamlined contracts and a "Buy Canadian" focus, positioning Québec's high-tech sector for major economic growth.

Forrester names Omnicom a commerce leader, validating a multi-billion dollar strategy fusing AI with landmark acquisitions to dominate the future of retail.

Firstrust Bank partners with digital lender MortgageCountry to modernize its mortgage operations, signaling a strategic shift for the 90-year-old institution.

Safire Technology Group launches SafireAI, a new division using a domain-specific LLM to unify and manage complex electric fleets, promising big savings.

Amid rising costs, Tiger Pistol's new playbook offers a blueprint for franchise growth, shifting from basic support to AI-powered franchisee enablement.

Semiconductor veteran BC Ooi joins Efinix's board, bringing supply chain mastery from Broadcom and Xilinx to navigate the fierce edge AI market.

A $1.2M grant funds Basta's AI-powered career platform in the Carolinas, aiming to fix graduate underemployment and link first-gen students to top jobs.

The $12 billion rent-to-own industry is standardizing contracts across all 50 states, a move aimed at boosting transparency for businesses and consumers alike.

Activist investor Starboard Value seeks to oust Tripadvisor's board, citing underperformance. The travel giant pushes back, touting a new strategy.

Pioneering surgeon Dr. Gopal H. Badlani receives a top honor for his decades of work building sustainable urological care in underserved nations.

A quarter-century partnership evolves as the Eagles and NovaCare extend their deal, promising new digital fan content and continued community support.

Fintech firm Upstart unveils an AI-powered credit line, promising higher limits and more transparency than cash advance apps. But can it fix a broken system?

With US debt at a staggering $38 trillion, a new report urges a bipartisan commission to avert economic crisis. But can Washington actually agree?

A major lawsuit claims Workday's AI hiring tools unlawfully screen out older workers, raising questions about algorithmic bias in the modern workplace.

Longtime member and former Global President David Lockwood will leverage decades of experience to guide the CRE organization through a dynamic global market.

A new index reveals a troubling disconnect: Americans are saving, but remain dangerously unprepared for financial shocks. Here’s why participation isn't enough.