Plastic pollution is among the gravest environmental crises facing humanity. Plastic production since 1950 has exceeded 8,300 million metric tons, with most plastic waste ending up in the environment, affecting wildlife, ecosystem functionality, and human health. Simultaneously, the ability of disease-causing bacteria to withstand one or more antibiotics (known as antimicrobial resistance, or AMR) has surged to become a public […]

Small Business On Jul 13, 2026 US small business owners head into the second half of 2026 with growing confidence in their own prospects, even as faith in the broader economy continues to drop. The Citizens Q3 2026 Business Pulse survey found that half of small business owners (50%) expect their revenue to increase over […]

Business owners in Minneapolis seek to delay Lyndale Avenue construction  MPR News Read the full article…

Shortly after Robbers Dog opened for business at an old Bank SA building in Mount Pleasant its owners were paid a visit by Major Crime detectives. Little did Robbers Dog co-founder and distiller Rob Davies know that the site had been infamously robbed by the notorious Bicycle Bandit three times. Davies said he had “no idea” […]

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week  thecanadianpressnews.ca Read the full article…

ORANGE COUNTY – The Orange County Partnership has launched Orange County Business Pulse, a new Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) initiative designed to reconnect with businesses throughout Orange County, strengthen relationships with local employers, and gain firsthand insight into the opportunities and challenges shaping the region’s economy. The initiative is outlined in the Partnership’s new […]

Financial Times ranking highlights the business school’s growing reputation in custom executive learning. Miami, Florida, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School has been ranked No. 2 in the United States for custom executive education in the 2026 Financial Times rankings, rising one spot from last […]

‘The Big Money Show’ reacts to Detroit officials rolling out cash incentives to attract residents and boost economic growth. The United States and Canada have reached a deal to open a new multibillion-dollar bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, ending a dispute that delayed the project’s launch. The Gordie-Howe International Bridge will now open on […]

Fortune released its 29th annual Most Powerful Women in Business list this week, honoring 100 female executives shaping key sectors of the global economy, including finance, retail, energy, technology, manufacturing, and media. Among this year’s honorees are Black women leading major companies and institutions across retirement services, investment management, retail, chemicals, manufacturing, and energy infrastructure—industries […]

Story Highlights A petition would require some Bardstown Road bars and restaurants to generate 70% of their revenue from food instead of alcohol. Business owners say many establishments rely on alcohol sales and warn the proposal could threaten their future. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A petition circulating in Louisville’s Highlands could reshape the Bardstown Road […]