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Fresno County business filings include trucking, food and professional services
See the latest businesses filed in Fresno County, including names in transportation, professional services, food, construction and more.
Exclusive | DOJ Staff Were Told to Pause Antitrust Work With Canadian Government
The Justice Department said that an official who sent a “Pause on Canada” email had misunderstood a directive and that it continues to cooperate with the Canadian government amid a trade dispute.
Integrated Solutions For Systems Lands $47 Million Navy Contract
Integrated Solutions for Systems’ new Navy contract leads this week’s list of Huntsville-area companies that have been awarded contracts by the Department of
Democrats Assail Fetterman After WSJ Report
The Journal’s reporting showed the Pennsylvania senator shirks many of his duties.
Fetterman Quiet Quits: 6 Wildest Takeaways From WSJ’s Story
A stunning new report alleges the Pennsylvania senator rebuffed meetings with veterans and children’s hospital officials while making time for Fox.
2026 Healthcare Leadership Awards: BEST HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY & ADVANCEMENT PRODUCT OF THE YEAR HONOREE (TIE)
ASPIVIX is redefining the standard of care in gynecology through its mission to make routine procedures less painful, more dignified, and more respectful
2026 Healthcare Leadership Awards: OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY OUTREACH HONOREE
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) has demonstrated an enduring commitment to community engagement through its Healthcare Day of Discovery program, an
BMW North America secures long-term lease in Wellford logistics park
Developed by Charleston-based Greystar, Mid85 is an industrial logistics park in Wellford adjacent to I-85 near the U.S. 29 interchange.
A campaign hangover, one political sign at a time
Thousands came down, but officials say signs still crowd roadsides and intersections.
Volkswagen Aims to Revive U.S. Business
Plus, Ford Motor sets ambitious sales target for its new electric truck.
How synthetic turf and a $5M new HQ are reshaping baseball league owner’s business
The USPBL is looking beyond baseball as it looks to bring in additional revenue.
Analysis | Ken Paxton and the politics of timepieces
Ken Paxton campaigned while wearing a very expensive watch, some political observers believe. Will it hurt his race?
A good omen? Fort Lauderdale now allows more fortune tellers to set up shop
A zoning tweak opened up new areas of the city to entrepreneurial mystics.
VIDEO: Campbell Opens $15M Health and Community Development Center
Explore the new Campbell Health and Community Development Center, a $15 million investment uniting health care, education, and resources.
Springfield Mile, Oyster and Beer Festival happening this weekend
After a year off, the Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival returns to the capital city this weekend, along with another popular event.
Google Releases Chrome Update to Patch Actively Exploited V8 Zero-Day
Google patched an actively exploited Chrome V8 flaw that enables arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox through a crafted HTML page.
Richmond officer shot while responding to mental health crisis call
On opposite sides of Contra Costa, two police officers were shot and wounded in unrelated incidents Thursday.
Behind Closed Doors, John Fetterman Shows Little Interest in the Work of a Senator
The first-term senator, poised to be a possible swing vote, churns through staff as he alienates fellow Democrats and defends Israel.
California tire rules opposed by most Business Journal readers
More than 80% of Business Journal poll respondents oppose California's new replacement tire efficiency rules, citing concerns about consumer costs.
N.Y. Giants searching for new top business exec
The New York Giants have hired Spencer Stuart to assist a search for a new chief business officer, more than two and a half years after Pete Guelli left the job for the Buffalo Bills and Sabres.
To The Ceiling Entertainment Faces Unpaid Artist Claims
To The Ceiling Entertainment is out at Salem’s Grand Theatre amid unpaid artist claims and more than $100,000 in alleged back rent.
Weekend Entertainment | ‘The YO’ Film Puts City at Center of the Extreme Sports World
A good question to ask when watching a locally made movie is, would anybody outside of Youngstown want to watch this? Of course, the story or narrative, the cast, and the production quality also have to be of the highest quality. The latest offering from a Mahoning Valley filmmaker easily checked all of those boxes […]
The business of the NFL: How Zach Harrison went from Falcons roster cut to returnee
Atlanta waived Harrison after claiming three players off waivers, knowing it could lose a defensive lineman who had made a strong impression on the organization.
Independents aren’t just undercover partisans after all
Plus: Why people are drinking less, and who’s best friend is a chatbot?
CT Legislature, United Way Join Forces On Youth Mental Health Campaigns
According to Department of Children and Families Commissioner Susan Hamilton, more than 3,100 youth have been seen in the crisis centers since they opened, with over 700 seen in the last year alone. Youth overwhelmingly report improvements in their condition after discharge from the centers.
Hegseth Extends Mideast Deployments Into 2027, Escalating Strain on Troops
The move is part of an open-ended military strategy designed to give President Trump options in the Iran war.
VA said electronic health record modernization would cost $10 billion
The Department of Veterans Affairs is nearly tripling the ceiling on its contract with Oracle to modernize the agency’s electronic health record system.
Ted Cruz Is Testing the Waters for a 2028 Run—and Taking Swipes at JD Vance
The Texas senator is making trips to Iowa, promoting his book and hitting the podcast circuit as he considers joining the race to succeed Trump.
Judge Rejects DOJ Request to Break Up Google’s Ad Business | What’s News for Sept. 2
Plus, the Trump administration backs OpenAI in a copyright suit and our inside look at an uber rich divorce
Falcons President Jimmy Fries on the business of hockey's return to Fresno
Falcons president Jimmy Fries talks partnerships, ticket sales and rebuilding the brand ahead of the team's Oct. 9 return to Downtown Fresno.
Decagon on Saturn’s South Pole (Single Filter)
A single filter from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope distinctly shows a 10-sided wave encircling Saturn’s south pole, labeled “decagon”.An “X” denotes where data was not captured.
Huntsville Offers Funding To Businesses For Mill Creek Façade Improvements
Business and property owners in West Huntsville’s Choice Neighborhood Mill Creek area will be eligible to apply for grants to improve their building exteriors.
Charlize Theron reveals 1 sweet memory from ‘Mad Max: Fury Road,’ hints at Tom Hardy rift
Charlize Theron spoke about a sweet memory from ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ amid a reported rift with actor Tom Hardy, which she also hinted at on stage.
Family Business Symposium to Be Held
The University of Mississippi Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship’s 5th Annual “It’s All Relative” Family Business Symposium is scheduled for Sept. 15-16, 2026 at the Sheraton Flowood Refuge Hotel & Conference Center in Flowood, MS. As a part of the UM CIE Legacy Leadership Program, the “It’s All Relative” Family Business Symposium is an open […]
Nestle Inks $1 Billion Deal to Sell Health-Supplements Brands to Private Equity Firm
Nestle will sell its mainstream vitamins, supplements and minerals business to Yellow Wood Partners, the latest move to tighten its portfolio and focus on core categories.
Nestle Inks $1 Billion Deal to Sell Health-Supplements Brands to Private Equity Firm
Nestle will sell its mainstream vitamins, supplements and minerals business to Yellow Wood Partners, the latest move to tighten its portfolio and focus on core categories.
DLSS 5 Officially Goes Live September 3 With NBA 2K27, Exclusive to RTX 50-series "Blackwell" GPUs
NVIDIA has confirmed that DLSS 5 will officially launch on September 3 alongside NBA 2K27, and it will remain exclusive to GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs. When asked directly at a Gamescom technical briefing whether older cards would ever receive support, NVIDIA gave a flat answer: "It's RTX...
Scientists make potential breakthrough in search for dark matter
Scientists have made a possible breakthrough in the hunt for dark matter — observing hints of it during an experiment about a mile (1.6 km) underground in South Dakota — though they stopped short of saying they have finally detected this elusive cosmic component.
Huntsville Business Journal Sit Down With Success: Matt Meyer Of Hiley Auto Group
As managing partner at Hiley Auto Group in Huntsville, Matt Meyer has seen firsthand what it takes to grow a business, build a strong team, and adapt as an
After 45 years in business, this West Menlo Park institution is slated to shutter
Lutticken’s Deli and After 5 Restaurant, a sandwich shop and restaurant that has operated in unincorporated West Menlo Park since 1981, is set to close at the end of September.
Trump Says Communities That Oppose Data Centers Risk Becoming ‘Backwards and Poor’
The president has backed the construction of data centers, but most Americans oppose building them near where they live.
Kalshi Bans George Santos for Life Over State of the Union Bets
The decision comes after a federal regulator alleged he made more than $17,000 by placing bets on his attendance at the State of the Union address.
CT’s Community Health Centers Earn National Recognition
The federal Health Resources and Services Administration recently awarded Community Health Quality Recognition badges to community health centers across the country, including Connecticut’s 17 health centers.
Industry-Specific Survey Shows Boost in Small Business Optimism
The Optimism Index for the construction, manufacturing, retail and services industries rose from April, a survey says.
South Korea court finds Unification Church leader Han guilty
A South Korean court on Monday found Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja guilty in a case concerning political funds law violations and bribery tied to alleged efforts to cultivate influence with former President Yoon Suk Yeol's administration.
Washington to receive $227M in Meta settlement to protect children’s mental health
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown said the harm done by platforms like Instagram and Facebook has taken away things that used to be normal for kids.
Talarico Is Out-Fundraising Paxton and Flooding the Airwaves in Texas Senate Race
The Democratic candidate is on the offensive, giving his party hope in the deep-red state.
Colorado Sues EarnIn For “Immoral, Unethical, Oppressive and Unscrupulous” Business Practices
Hey all, Jason here. When this hits your inbox, I should be en route to the airport — not to go anywhere myself, just to pick up my better half. I must admit, it’s been strange to be home alone (well, with two dogs) for two weeks! Really lets me “optimize” to spending more time on reading/writing/working, whether that’s healthy or not! Looking forward to getting back into a (somewhat) more balance routine. Subscribe or Support by Upgrading Compare Notes With the People Who Built Modern Fintech Partner content: Remitly CEO Sebastian Gunningham. Increase founder Darragh Buckley. Linda Du, Co-founder & President at Valon. They’ll unpack the decisions behind building and scaling major financial products: what they got right, what broke, what they would do differently, and how AI and new infrastructure are changing the operator playbook. Most events tell you where fintech is going. NerdCon puts the people who built the present in the room and asks them what comes next. Expect an operator-led conversation grounded in real products, real trade-offs and lessons earned the hard way. Fintech Business Weekly readers save 20% on Regular tickets with code FBW20 before standard pricing ends September 11. Meet the Builders Things To Know & Other Good Reads Advent and Stripe Abandon $50 Billion Pursuit of PayPal (Bloomberg) Trump Family’s New Crypto Bank Is Backed by Abu Dhabi Sheikh (Wall Street Journal) The multiplying risks of financing data centres (FT) Let the Bond Market Speak (Wall Street Journal) Did we waste a crisis? Modest proposals to reform deposit insurance. (Fintech Takes Banking) Untangling Guggenheim: How Private Credit Built Its Own Universe (Net Interest) The Hater’s Guide To Circular Financing — Part One (Ed Zitron) Fiat Ventures Rebrands to FGV Capital, Announces $35M Oversubscribed Fund II (BusinessWire) Socure Announces Strategic Growth Investment at $5.2B Valuation and Acquires Agentic Operations Platform Fravity (Socure) Listen: When Consumer Protection Disclosures Work Too Well (Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast) Colorado Sues EarnIn For “Immoral, Unethical, Oppressive and Unscrupulous” Business Practices When Andreessen Horowitz led EarnIn’s $39 million Series B in 2017, Alex Rampell, a partner at the storied venture capital firm, described EarnIn’s small-dollar advance product as “free,” relying on “entirely on voluntary contributions instead of fees.” Rampell favorably compared EarnIn’s approach to typical payday loans, writing, “Payday loans historically have had the potential to be a slippery slope for consumers into financial distress: opaque systems and steep fees that are hard to repay and set individuals back further than where they started. For many Americans living paycheck to paycheck, that kind of slide into debt can be extremely difficult to recover from.” But EarnIn’s product — which, the company says, isn’t a “loan,” legally speaking — ends up being anything but free for most users. While it is technically possible to take a no-fee advance from the company, most users incur “Lightning Speed” (instant funding) fees and/or ostensibly optional tips that combined can equate to annualized percent rates that can reach over 1,000%. With an average term of 9.77 days, even fees and tips that are small on an absolute dollar basis are equivalent to high APRs on an annualized basis. A lawsuit filed last week by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser against EarnIn describes the company and its product and business practices quite differently than Andreessen’s Rampell; “EarnIn’s business practices are unfair because they are immoral, unethical, oppressive and unscrupulous,” the complaint, filed in District Court in Denver, Colorado, says. EarnIn’s marquee product, Cash Out, isn’t a loan, the company says, as Cash Out is not “[f]orward [l]ooking” because “[t]he money is transferred based on earnings to date,” does not carry a mandatory fee to access funds, and is “non-recourse,” meaning EarnIn cannot pursue recovery from users who don’t repay advanced funds. EarnIn is sometimes referred to as an “Earned Wage Advance” service. Though, unlike some others in the broader category, EarnIn does not integrate with employers’ payroll or time and attendance systems. Rather, EarnIn attempts to verify a user’s income and employment, by examining direct deposit transaction data in their linked external bank account, by using GPS location and Bluetooth data to estimate a user’s time spent at work, if they work in a fixed location, and/or by having a user provided a work email address. While repayment is theoretically optional, as EarnIn would have no recourse, such as reporting non-payment to the credit bureaus or a collections agency, this is anything but clear to users of the EarnIn app, Colorado’s complaint argues. During the process of taking a Cash Out, users must agree to a preauthorized debit of the amount advanced, plus any expedited funding fee and/or tips. Though users technically can revoke this ACH authorization, the fact that they have this right isn’t presented to users during the Cash Out process, but rather is included in linked terms and conditions few users are likely to actually read. And users who do wish to revoke their ACH authorization must do so three or more days before the scheduled transaction date by emailing EarnIn’s customer support. Similarly, EarnIn’s marketing claims that it carries “no interest” and “no mandatory fees” is technically true, but is not the reality for many of the app’s users, the Colorado complaint argues. Further, EarnIn has extensively marketed to users the ability to “access your pay today,” to get “instant” funds, and to get funds “the same day you work” — when, in reality, this speed of access was only possible by paying the additional, undisclosed Lightning Speed fee. The Colorado complaint highlights this contradiction specifically, noting: EarnIn tells consumers that they can ‘Make any day payday with EarnIn’ and that there no ‘hidden’ or ‘mandatory fees.’ For a consumer to access their pay on the same day requested, they would have to pay the Lightning Speed fee. In the fine print of the advertisement EarnIn discloses that ‘[f]ees apply to use Lightning Speed,’ a direct contradiction to the larger text of the advertisement, and a fact that would not be immediately understood by a consumer as ‘Lightning Speed’ is not defined nor explained. Like other small-dollar lending services, rather than explicitly charge interest, EarnIn collects a markup on the optional Lighting Speed fee, which, given the nature of the transactions, many users opt for, as well as offering users the option to leave “tips.” EarnIn leverages either Real-Time Payments (RTP) rails or push-to-card via debit rails if a user opts for the optional Lightning Speed. But while these capabilities cost EarnIn, on average, $0.075 or $0.20 per transaction, respectively, EarnIn charges users significantly more. Initially, EarnIn charged as little as $1.99 for Cash Outs up to $24. But EarnIn has hiked these fees multiple times, and now charges $4.99 for Cash Outs up to $75 and $6.99 for those over $75. According to the Colorado complaint, EarnIn leverages “dark patterns” to manipulate users and to make it more difficult to avoid tipping. Examples of these “road blocks” highlighted in the complaint include: As of 2023, in the EarnIn app, a consumer attempting to get a loan under the default settings had to make at least eighteen separate taps to complete the transaction and reduce the tip to $0. There is an alternative method to leave a $0 tip, via the “Custom tip” feature, but EarnIn made this option difficult to access by visually deemphasizing it and positioning it near devices’ “home” button. Using language and imagery such as “Tip to pay it forward,” “Your generosity supports the service + helps,” “Your tips make a difference,” and “[t]he APR for this cash out is 0%. Your tips help support us.” While Lightning Speed and tipping are, in theory, both optional, in practice, users nearly always ended up paying something. According to the Colorado suit, users were charged either a tip or an expedite fee for more than 92% of transactions, with an average APR of nearly 388%. And, although the advances are “non-recourse,” EarnIn successfully collects on nearly all transactions — 99.18%, according to the complaint, which, Colorado argues, “demonstrat[es] that EarnIn’s advances function as high cost loans, not voluntary payments.” The share of EarnIn users incurring fees — despite the product being marketed as 0% APR — is hard to reconcile with Andreessen investor Rampell’s favorable description of EarnIn vs. “opaque systems and steep fees” associated with payday loans, which, Rampell says, can be “extremely difficult” for borrowers to extricate themselves from. According to Colorado’s suit, EarnIn’s Cash Out product “trapped many consumers in extreme cycles of high-cost reborrowing.” The suit gives an example of one consumer in the state, who took out a whopping 1,151 loans, paying a total of $4,038.50 in Lightning Speed expedited funding fees on loans that averaged the equivalent of 1,421% APR. Another Colorado user, the suit says, took out 1,033 loans, paying $8,561.22 in tips and fees at an average APR of 1,539% . These types of usage patterns demonstrate “the severe and repeated financial harm caused by EarnIn’s illegal lending model,” the Colorado complaint argues. In aggregate, from January 2023 through July 2025, EarnIn extended 3.1 million loans to 56,778 users in Colorado — an average of nearly 55 transactions per person during the time period. EarnIn lent more than $300 million and collected more than $16 million from Colorado users in Lightning Speed fees and in tips. Ultimately, the Colorado complaint argues that “EarnIn’s Cash Outs are loans under Colorado law, and EarnIn’s contention that its product is not a loan based on its disclaimer of any legal repayment obligation lacks any real-world significance given how the Cash Out transactions actually operate in practice.” Colorado further argues that “EarnIn was not working with companies here in providing consumers with funds but acted as a third-party lender and charged illegally high rates, used deceptive design strategies to extract some charges, and trapped consumers in repeat borrowing. Colorado will continue to stand up for consumers and hold companies accountable when they violate our credit laws or attempt to evade them through misleading practices.” Colorado’s suit alleges EarnIn assesses finance charge in excess of that permitted by Colorado law, that EarnIn failed to make legally required disclosures to Colorado borrowers, that EarnIn made supervised loans to consumers without obtaining the requisite license, that EarnIn violated the state’s Deferred Deposit Loan Act, that EarnIn engage in unfair and deceptive trade practices, and that EarnIn made false or misleading statements concerning price. The suit seeks a court order enjoining EarnIn from violating relevant Colorado laws, for EarnIn to refund amounts charged in excess of state law, fees, costs, and penalties, and other relief the court deems to be just. 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Learn more about sponsor opportunities or request a media kit by dropping me an email. Q2 Quarterly Banking Profile: Five Quick Takeaways The FDIC released its quarterly banking profile, which is always worth a read, for the second quarter. The profile provides an aggregate snapshot about the overall health of the 4,238 institutions whose deposits are insured by the FDIC, who, collectively, hold more than $26 trillion in assets and saw a total net income of more than $90 billion in the second quarter. Net income was up 12% vs. Q1 2026, with lower provisions and realized gains on securities helping to drive the improvement, somewhat offset by increases in non-interest expense and applicable income taxes. Overall net interest margin was basically flat quarter over quarter (up 1 basis point vs. Q1 2026), though community banks saw NIM grow by 10 basis points, to 3.81%. Unsurprisingly, given that interest rates haven’t changed, unrealized losses on securities changed little, edging up slightly to $326.7 billion vs. $325.1 billion in Q1 2026. Aggregate credit quality has remained benign, with asset quality actually improving slightly in Q2. Overall, institutions reported a 9 basis point decline in their past-due and non-accrual rate, to 1.44%. Net charge off rate also declined by 2 basis points, to 0.57%. And finally, the FDIC’s deposit insurance fund stands at $161.1 billion, making the DIF reserve ratio 1.48% — above the statutory minimum of 1.35%, but still below the designated target reserve ratio of 2%. [Paid Subscriber Exclusive] Nissan Withdraws ILC App, State Associations Plan BankChain Alliance, FDIC Defines “Unsafe or Unsound Practice” For First Time Automaker Nissan withdrew its application to charter a Utah industrial loan company and its corresponding application to the FDIC for deposit insurance last week, on August 19th. Nissan’s application had been outstanding for more than a year, as it originally applied in June 2025. Recent applications to the OCC to form national banks have been decisioned, one way or the other, substantially more quickly than has historically been the case.
York County tax deals spark fierce debate. What will officials do to fix it?
Public officials need a route forward with business incentives, discussing options from going after massive projects to nixing tax breaks.
TerminalFix Uses Fake Cloudflare CAPTCHAs to Deploy Reverse-Tunnel Backdoor
Microsoft says TerminalFix uses fake Cloudflare CAPTCHAs to trigger PowerShell and deploy a reverse-tunnel backdoor for internal network access.
‘It was like a nightmare’: Owner of destroyed tire store grapples with future of his business
Giovanni Pena worked two jobs for years to invest in his tire shop, which burned down Tuesday morning.
Williamson College of Business Administration to Honor 4 Alumni
YSU's Williamson College of Business Administration will celebrate its 30th annual Outstanding Alumni Awards on Oct. 16.
Republicans Are Worried About the Midterms. Trump Is Focused on His Legacy.
As his approval ratings sag, the president is on a mission to burnish his legacy, according to his advisers.
The Trailblazing Business Savvy That Built Dolly Inc. Into an Empire
Dolly Parton was fiercely protective of her songwriting catalog when even the Beatles and the Rolling Stones failed to maintain control. That conviction became the powering force as she expanded beyond music.
GTA 6 Cyberleek update: Everything leaked so far, what might be next
It seems like the leaks might be over for now.
GTA 6 Cyberleek update: Everything leaked so far, what might be next
It seems like the leaks might be over for now.
Should You Use AI for Mental Health? | WSJ Wellness for Aug. 28
A producer for our new audio series, ‘The AI Therapist,’ shares what to know about the rise of mental-health AI services. Plus, boomers are smoking more pot and vacation can improve your health.
‘Snake Men’ by Zach St. George
Who gets to name a newly discovered species is an unsettled question in the world of biology. Conflicts over taxonomy can become venomous.
CIA Chief John Ratcliffe’s Trip to Moscow Has Everyone On Edge | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Aug. 28
Plus, companies that have cut checks for Trump are beginning to worry, and efforts to prosecute Anthony Fauci are falling apart.
Exclusive | Corporate America Cut Big Checks to Trump. Now CEOs Fear Subpoenas Are Coming.
Tech firms are courting Democrats and hiring advisers to prepare for potential investigations if Republicans lose control of the House.
U.K. Business Confidence Jumps Despite Lingering Energy Shock
Oil and gas prices remained elevated amid uncertainty over the Middle East conflict, but firms appear increasingly confident that strong consumer demand and a resilient economy can offset the pressure.
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ finally looks like the future
A first look at "GTA VI" gameplay finally looked like a leap in technology, visuals and storytelling.
Weekend Entertainment | A Place to Roost at the Canfield Fair
The Canfield Fair will open Wednesday, and for the first time, visitors will have a place to roost with a beer, a cider or a glass of wine.
Claiming Unlicensed Sports Betting, CT Sues Kalshi
According to a statement from Attorney General William Tong, Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan T. Cafferelli and Gov. Ned Lamont, Kalshi is a financial services company offering an online “event contract” exchange platform, offering yes-no propositions about whether future events will occur.
Exclusive | Republican Efforts to Prosecute Fauci for Contempt Are Hitting a Wall
Some administration officials are skeptical whether the current approach is procedurally sound enough to indict the retired public health official.
Flock Cameras, the ‘Surveillance State,’ and a Political Reckoning | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Aug. 27
Plus, Hakeem Jeffries scrambles to find balance among the Democratic Party’s competing factions, and states face confusion over new mail-in ballot rules.
Hot rods, custom cars and live entertainment set for QC Nationals weekend
The NSRA Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals return Aug. 28–29 to the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds with two days of classic cars, custom builds, live entertainment, contests and family activities for automotive fans.
Thomas A. Martin Youth Sports Complex undergoing renovations in hopes of bringing more tournaments to Lubbock
These renovations, which hope to wrap up in March 2027, look to bring more people to south Lubbock for baseball and softball events.
These are the oldest family-owned businesses in the Central Valley
The Business Journal ranks 68 of the Central Valley’s oldest family-owned businesses, led by a Fresno company founded in 1868.
BJ poll: 77% say California business climate is getting worse
A Business Journal web poll found 77% of respondents believe California’s business climate is getting worse, while just 2% see improvement.
SJSU researchers join $30M NSF Science and Technology Center to tackle turbulence NewsCenter | SJSU
San José State University researchers and students will have the opportunity to help tackle one of science's most difficult problems as part of a new $30 million National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center focused on understanding and predicting turbulence, with applications including fusion energy, astrophysics and hypersonic flight.
Mental Health Benefits of Travel: How Vacations Reduce Stress
Forget the staycation. Research reveals that travel can build stress resilience, sharpen cognitive health and ward off depression far better than staying home.
What Darline Graham’s Republican Runoff Win Means for November Elections | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Aug. 26
Plus, Canada hits back at U.S. with new tariffs amid growing trade war, and CIA director makes a surprise visit to Moscow.
Microsoft Is Leaving Investors Flying Blind on Its AI Businesses
From capex to its flagship cloud platform, Microsoft stands out for its lack of transparency.
Siemens Energy Plans to Spin Off Industrial Unit Omterra
The company said it could bring in external investors or undertake a potential capital markets transaction, and plans to deconsolidate the business while maintaining a minority stake.
Trump Senate Pick Darline Graham Wins South Carolina Republican Runoff Election
Sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham defeats Rep. Ralph Norman
BenQ's New iScreenBar is a Monitor Light Bar Made for the iMac
BenQ today announced the launch of the iScreenBar, which it says is the first monitor light bar built for the iMac. The iScreenBar is meant to look like an extension of the iMac, offering desk lighting that does not clash with the iMac's design or block the camera or microphone. It's made from aluminum and lights an area of 33.5 by 19.7 inches at 500 lux.
3-alarm fire destroys San Jose tire business with collapsed roof, charred inside
A large fire completely charred Baja Tires in San Jose, prompting a large response from firefighters, who were able to salvage the surrounding buildings, authorities said.
Saints running back Kendre Miller hoping to run his way to good health, productive season
"The injuries, to me, have been a blessing in disguise"
Zohran Mamdani Is Turning His Fire on Amazon
The socialist mayor has taken the retail giant to task over the status of delivery workers, the sale of illegal e-bikes and fines for idling vehicles.
How Being a Wine Connoisseur Became the Ultimate Business Flex
For the high-powered set, being able to read a wine list—and order for the table—can still offer a leg up at work.
CORE Business Interiors: Built in the downturn
Fresno's CORE Business Interiors, founded during the 2009 downturn, wins a 2026 Family Owned Business Award as leadership transitions.
Jimmy Kimmel’s wife Molly McNearney recalls the moment she knew he wanted ‘to f---‘
Jimmy Kimmel and his wife Molly McNearney opened up about their ‘bad idea’ romance and when they knew their office friendship had turned into something more.
Kit Harington boards ‘Harry Potter’ season 2 as Gilderoy Lockhart, replacing Nicholas Hoult
‘Harry Potter’ shake-up: Kit Harington will play Gilderoy Lockhart in season 2 after Nicholas Hoult’s surprise exit.
Five Best Books on the Human Side of Science
The author of “Lost in Curiosity” on tales of lab mishaps, fieldwork adventures and personal sacrifices in the pursuit of good data.
The High-Stakes Rematch That Could Decide the House
A contest in Virginia Beach is seen as a bellwether as Republicans face an uphill fight to keep their majority.
Local Business Group Sues Over NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Plan to Open Government-Owned Grocery Stores
The lawsuit argues that the mayor’s plan would introduce unfair competition to a struggling industry dealing with slim profit margins.
Doctors at corporate practices report struggles with burnout, broken equipment and delayed care
A survey from the Physician Advocacy Institute found that doctors in corporate medicine are regularly feeling pressured to make decisions that align with business interests rather than what’s best for patients.
Will data centers be Oregon’s big political issue this fall?
The push to build more of them has brought the subject to the fore, sometimes in unexpected places.
Launch Regional Partnership Spearheads Regional Business, Entrepreneurship, Government Collaboration
Launch Regional Partnership (Launch) convened for its eighth annual State of the Region gathering on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at the Point Mallard Event
Massive entertainment complex opens in Springfield
Legends Entertainment is now open in Springfield, offering bowling, arcade games, local food and more for visitors.
Legends Entertainment is now open to the public
A brand-new entertainment space off in Springfield offers bowling, arcade and outdoor fun to the public with a local-favorite food court.
Shein launches up to $1.8 billion Hong Kong IPO
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein launched book building for a Hong Kong initial public offering on Monday, aiming to raise up to HK$13.86 billion ($1.77 billion), according to an offering prospectus.
Barbara Eden says she last put on ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ costume for charity with Bill Clinton and Elton John
Barbara Eden remembered the last time she put on her ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ costume ‘by accident’ in a bit with Bill Clinton and Elton John.
Can't Wait? How to Get Early Access to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta
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Bipartisan Energy Politics | Reading and Podcast Picks
Reading and Podcast Picks is a collection of what we’ve been reading and listening to over the last week or so about energy topics. In addition to these R&P Picks, paid subscribers receive access to the full archives, Grid Roundups, and select episodes of the Energy Capital Podcast. Please subscribe today. Texans, legislators debate transmission lines at hearing | Texas Tribune “Republican legislators, Democratic statewide candidates, landowners from rural Texas and environmentalists” alike joined together Wednesday to protest the buildout of 765-kV lines across the state. At the protest and nine-hour hearing that followed, lawmakers heard a variety of recommendations, including from local officials arguing for more local control of data center proposals and more time to reform the process behind approving transmission lines across Texas. Though discussed in separate hearings, landowners and protesters said the issues are connected… Regulators have already been working through a new way to decide how much of the cost of building new transmission lines needs to be paid for by individuals and how much needs to be paid for by companies such as data centers. Experts said they believe the new system will lower the burden on residential consumers relative to the industrial groups. Data-Center Backlash Leads to New Land Rush in Texas Oil Patch | The Wall Street Journal While the data center protests rage, investors converge on the Permian Basin to build data centers powered by cheap natural gas. “A lot of places you see all over the country they’re worried about water, they’re worried about power, they’re worried about transmission, and the Permian has all of those things in spades,” said EagleRock Chief Executive Greg Pipkin Jr. Dallas-Fort Worth Dethrones Virginia as the World’s Top Data Center Market | Dallas Innovates Two reports show growth in North Texas data centers despite political concerns about the industry. Boasting five highly ranked data center markets, Texas is experiencing an explosion of data center activity. Long anchored by the DFW market, “the state is growing at a pace that could soon bring total installed capacity in line with — and potentially beyond — that of Virginia,” the Cushman & Wakefield report said. A new report from commercial real estate services provider JLL takes a slightly different view, anointing Texas the top data center market in North America. Texas eclipsed longtime frontrunner Virginia based on the level of existing and under-construction data center inventory in the state as measured by gigawatt capacity. A gigawatt equals 1 billion watts.
The Texas Activist Putting the Ten Commandments Back Into American Classrooms
David Barton—with his giant private vault—has become a quiet force driving a state-by-state campaign to integrate religion into public education
Bette Midler and Tyrese Gibson feud over AI-generated song: ‘Cultural genocide’
Bette Midler and Tyrese Gibson are feuding about AI-generated music: ‘What HUMAN writer and SINGER IS gonna write a song that’s better than this??’
The Former Local News Anchor in the Political Fight of Her Life
GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson faces a strong Democratic challenger in Iowa Senate race.
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former US senator from Kansas, dies at 94
Former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas has died