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Small Business Promotion Week: WashSmart Laundry
You won’t find any coins at this laundromat. WashSmart Laundry in North Arlington prides themselves not only on being coinless, but they also offer the latest high-powered, energy-efficient washers and dryers that not only clean faster but leave clothes “feeling softer.”
At World’s Busiest Port, China’s Unbalanced Economy Comes Into View
The shipping traffic and factories never stop in China’s port city of Ningbo, but the local housing market has crashed and nearby restaurants sit empty.
Yuba City eyes $8.5 million state grant for new regional sports complex
A new regional youth sports complex could be coming to Yuba City. The city's public works department is planning to apply for a state grant that could award up to $8.5 million through a revitalization program.
Short-seller report accuses Carvana of overstating earnings
After the report, written by Gotham City Research but not naming an author, was released, the share value tumbled about 14%.
Takeaways from CNN’s Minnesota town hall
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, in a CNN town hall Wednesday night, stood by the city’s sanctuary policies and repeated his demand that federal immigration agents leave the city.
Decatur seeking input on Oakwood Business District
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Decatur is asking its residents to fill out a survey on changes they would like to see to the Oakwood Business District before they make a plan to revamp it. Councilman David Horn said the survey is part of a step that will be taken before the city […]
Champions League results: Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City among teams into round of 16; Benfica score last-gasp goal for play-offs berth
Champions League live updates, scores: Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City cruising; Barcelona, Chelsea behind at halftime of Matchday 8
ICE presence threatens small business in Minneapolis and Minnesota, some owners say: 'I can hardly do my normal job'
Some Minneapolis small-business owners say they fear for their personal safety, their community's safety and their businesses' survival amid ICE's presence in the city.
Eau Claire County Health Department releases measles and respiratory update
The Eau Claire City-County Health Department’s communicable disease team released statements about both measles and a respiratory update.
Healthy Returns: Botox, Trulicity among 15 drugs added to Medicare price negotiations
The Trump administration kicked off another round of Medicare drug price negotiations, while Kaiser Permanente agrees to pay a historic settlement.
Chia Pet Film and TV Rights Acquired by Rakia Media and Crystal City Entertainment: ‘We Can’t Wait for Audiences to Check Out the World of Chia in Theaters’ (EXCLUSIVE)
A Chia Pet movie or TV show could be on the horizon, as the media rights to the classic gift brand have been sold.
The Entertainment District Focus Group examining long term future of Berglund Center complex
Its called the Entertainment District Focus Group, a mostly citizen group asked to weigh in on a possible casino at the Berglund Center - just for starters. The Entertainment District Focus Group is centered around the Berglund Center Complex, as the city looks to generate more revenue. Is there sup
Peter Murray Tapped as CEO of Professional Bowlers Association and Head of Media for Lucky Strike Entertainment (Exclusive)
Murray had been the founding CFO of the MMA promotion Professional Fighters League.
Frederick zoning amendment could change rules for home businesses
Frederick business owners who operate out of their homes could have new rules under a zoning amendment being considered by the city's Planning Commission.
Investment and Statecraft: The International Politics of Sovereign Wealth Funds - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
In 1953, Kuwait established the world’s first sovereign wealth fund to invest the country’s oil revenues and generate returns that would reduce its reliance on a single resource. Since then, over 100 separate funds have been created to preserve national wealth and ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. Today, they manage over $10 trillion in global assets. In this discussion with GJIA, political economist Kathryn Lavelle explains the increasingly novel dynamics that surround fund behavior and what the world can come to expect from their growing presence in international financial markets. GJIA: When it comes to the roles sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) play in global markets and politics, what would you say makes them unique? Kathryn Lavelle: Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) operate on behalf of governments as investors. That in itself is a strange relationship. Within them, a core contest takes place between the state’s interests (or sovereign) part of the dynamic, and the money interests (or wealth) part of it, and these two aspects are frequently in contradiction, serving fundamentally different goals. SWFs are also quite fascinating because when you talk to the people who manage these funds, they have an interest in convincing you that the decisions are made almost exclusively on a financial basis—they really will go to great lengths to differentiate their government owners and those who make the management decisions. At the same time, these people ultimately answer to someone in power. Therefore, for most SWFs, it remains deeply unclear who is actually making the investment decisions and for what purposes. Of course, it is not always clear how other vehicles, such as hedge funds and private equity make the decisions they do, but I think what a lot of people find particularly disconcerting about SWFs is that they seem to act on behalf of people who have a different identity from their own. People who could be trying to manipulate politics and markets in a way that would have a long-term effect on their own populations. Regular investors come and go at will, and they only share an interest in profit as far as most of us understand. However, SWFs have that extra “sovereign” part right behind them that obscures their true interest. GJIA: These funds can be found in countries all across the globe, in both authoritarian states and democracies. Would you say SWFs differ in their goals and structures between regime-type? KL: It is not necessarily regime type that makes the goals and structures of SWFs different. It has to do with their economies. Let’s look at a country like China. There’s going to be a debate about exactly how to characterize the regime, but it is a country with many different kinds of sovereign wealth funds, and a particularly opaque state connection to each. At one time, some of the state-owned Chinese oil companies created specialized investment vehicles listed outside Chinese markets that excluded parts of the firms that were more associated with human rights violations. At the same time, the China Investment Corporation (CIC)—China’s largest SWF—draws a lot of concern, not necessarily because of its investment activities, but because of the dynamics of global politics. So, I wouldn’t really tie differences to regime types themselves in a wholesale way, but rather to how such funds are perceived and how they are structured. Saudi Arabia’s SWF is getting all kinds of attention for its involvement in Hollywood, and this takes me right back to when I was a student in the 1980s, when people were concerned about Japanese investment entities buying assets in Hollywood. They aren’t quite the same in financial terms, but it’s the same kind of concern about foreign investment that drives people to be suspicious, and the whole idea that “foreigners are influencing Hollywood.” This holds true across industries, and it reflects where politics are in places like the United States right now. One metric we can try to look at is transparency, where all the funds will tell you, “we are transparent.” The problem you’ll keep running into with this approach is how you value things. When trying to do comparative studies of equity markets, you’ll find that every country doesn’t use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles like we do in the United States. A fund may appear opaque politically and not want people to show what they’re invested in or what their intent with that investment is, but they could also just not be able to report it because of the way it was purchased, or the kinds of shares they purchased. There are some assets out there that really are difficult to put a monetary value on. GJIA: To what extent do domestic politics shape SWF behavior in both the investing “home” country and the recipient “host” country? KL: This depends on the type of fund present and also on the extent to which voters’ political views are able to influence the fund. For example, in a democratic home state like Norway, the SWF doesn’t invest in nuclear weapons or tobacco because of social concerns, but there is a continuing debate over whether it should invest in oil, even though that’s where most of the money comes from. The degree to which Norway will continue to make those investments, and whether they contradict the government’s overall climate goals, is an open question in Norwegian politics. Because of the way the fund’s governance is structured, it may not be easy to resolve. On the other hand, some people consider pension funds, like the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) in Ohio, to be quasi-SWF. They have a very strict separation between the people who make up the management division and the fund owners. No teacher or professor would want to invest in things that may harm the future of their students. At the same time, a fund manager might see an opportunity in a diversified multinational corporation that offers a good return, despite it deriving part of its revenue from e-cigarettes. These contests are very apparent. Domestic politics can work in host countries too. A good example is Singapore’s SWF, Temasek, investing in Thailand’s telecommunications sector. If you study political economy, you already know that countries everywhere are uncomfortable with foreign ownership of their telecom sectors because a foreign entity could monitor or manipulate our communications with each other. In the case of Temasek, there was significant pushback from Thai citizens surrounding the deal, which went on to influence national political sentiment toward Singapore as a whole, underscoring the risks some SWFs may face with their investment choices. In this case, fund behavior led to the dissolution of the entire Thai government in 2006 and a subsequent coup d’état. GJIA: To address some of this unease, the Santiago Principles were established in 2009 to ostensibly promote trust and transparency. From your perspective, have these mechanisms actually changed fund behavior? KL: In international relations theory, we always like to have a clear set of norms and best practices—the orientation we want the proverbial ship to be going in. In that regard, the Santiago Principles at least got the discussion going about which direction SWFs should take at a time when people were very skittish about the growing size of these funds. Nobody wanted them to be out there and potentially destabilizing economies, so talks about disclosure, conditions for withdrawal, and the independence of managers were helpful when initiated. The biggest stumbling block was that there wasn’t exactly a good way to measure compliance with the Principles, let alone how to hold funds to them. If you read the Principles, they’re overall quite vague. In general, a fund doesn’t want to reveal how and why they make certain investment decisions because that information is proprietary—a fund makes money off of how and why it makes decisions—so how do you reconcile that with loosely-defined ideas of openness? Some decisions might have a political purpose. The bottom line is that trying to figure out and assign a score to compliance is not easy, and it is therefore the reason why the Santiago Principles never really got off the ground to the point where they could truly direct fund behavior. GJIA: Many emerging markets are looking to build their own SWFs from mineral and oil revenues. Historically, have funds shaped development trajectories in these countries? KL: I think the big story in international emerging markets investment is that the investment is increasingly no longer unidirectional. In the past multinational corporations of primarily Western background were the main form of foreign direct investment in a country. That has changed dramatically, to the point where you have companies from so-called “developing countries” taking over companies in the United States. Therefore, the landscape of international investment has changed, and I think SWFs are certainly a possibility to be the next step in the game. Historically, you didn’t need an entire financial vehicle to reinvest commodity revenues in your country, but as emerging markets get more financially sophisticated, their capacity to operate such funds has increased. SWFs would allow treasuries to move from relying on holding foreign exchange assets like cash or government bonds to having broader financial markets and targeted growth areas, while easing pressure on welfare expenditures. GJIA: With their increasing financial weight, do you see the presence of SWFs being a factor in the political choices leaders will have to make with regard to domestic and foreign policy? KL: It will depend on just how big the funds get. One of the reasons people are already apprehensive is because of their scale, and if certain SWFs in certain countries achieve a large-enough size, the presence will absolutely be cause for concern. The other factor political leaders will have to consider are their objectives. It’s not always clear how to define a SWF, or even where its activity is concentrated, but it is certainly a worry from the perspective of national security of opaque external investment. More than that, I think one of the most interesting questions going forward is whether the United States, the home to the world’s largest financial markets, will develop its own fund, for which the Trump administration announced a plan. There have also been several proposals in Congress. Were it to come into being, it would have tremendous weight. At the same time, one of the hallmarks of U.S. capitalism is a lack of government ownership of shares, so it would not be clear how such a fund would be received in domestic politics, or which direction it would take. Given how politically fragmented the country is, a Democratic administration would likely be concerned about different sectors of the economy, such as healthcare, and want investment there, rather than a Republican administration, which might prefer defense industries. No investment vehicle could thrive under conditions of such instability. Moreover, it remains unclear where the money to fund a theoretical U.S. SWF would come from. It would be a fundamentally different entity depending on whether it is financed with debt, economic surplus, commodities, or the sale of state companies, as in the case of Singapore. If it is debt, or government borrowing of some form, then the fund would have to outperform whatever the cost of that debt is, which is not an easy thing to do. I think our political leaders have enough on their plate. Our system has worked well keeping political and investment functions generally separate. We have seen different forms of business rise and fall, and even the perception of different countries, all of which funds are tied to. Unless a major SWF either starts—like in the case of the United States—or collapses—an issue that concerns the Saudis, I don’t see any political tsunamis on the horizon. . . . Kathryn Lavelle is the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor of World Affairs at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Her research explores the exchange between domestic and international and political institutions with a particular emphasis on political economy and multilateralism. Dr. Lavelle’s first book, The Politics of Equity Finance in Emerging Markets, explored the political circumstances that surround large issues of stock in the developing world. After being granted tenure at Case Western, she was awarded an American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship and named the William A. Steiger fellow, a designation given to the most promising political scientist in her class of fellows. While in Washington during 2006-2007, she worked on the staff of the House Committee on Financial Services on issues related to domestic and international monetary policy. Dr. Lavelle holds a PhD in political science from Northwestern University; an M.A. in government and foreign affairs from the University of Virginia; and a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Georgetown University. She is a permanent member of the New York Council on Foreign Relations. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. Interview conducted by Sid Mehrotra. Image Credit: Jason Leung, Unsplash Content Licenses, via Unsplash
Vacant Houston properties burn four times, threatening established business next door
Four fires in two years. 50% of customers gone. And the city-cited buildings just burned again. This Westheimer restaurant owner says enough is enough.
Max Scherzer Predicted To Surprisingly Land With New AL Team
Max Scherzer’s free agency could extend into the season, per reports, as teams weigh his veteran presence against durability concerns. Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer pointed to the Kansas City Royals as a compelling surprise option. “According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, the latest on Max Scherzer is that he could […]
More options for mental health services and substance abuse treatment in Visalia
Visalia Recovery Center is opening up at its new location on East Caldwell Avenue in the city.
Norfolk’s Pagoda is a “gem.” Local entrepreneurs say doing business there was a nightmare.
The crux of tensions between business owners and the foundation that runs the Pagoda is the question of what the property is, and should be, to the city of Norfolk.
Iowa puts stringent defense up against Chad Baker-Mazara, USC
Southern California will try to close out a successful road swing on Wednesday in Iowa City, when the Trojans face an Iowa team seeking its third straight win.
City council approves $15.5M to support Asheville small businesses
Asheville City Council approved $15.5 million to support the city’s Small Business Support Program (SBSP).
Asheville City Council approves $15.5M in funding for Small Business Support Program - The City of Asheville
In an important next step for small business recovery following Tropical Storm Helene, the Asheville City Council approved a $15.5 million funding recommendation on Tuesday, January 27, to support the City’s Small Business Support Program (SBSP), funded through the Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.
'Never Underestimate' Erling Haaland, Says Man City coach Pep Guardiola
Manager Pep Guardiola blamed Erling Haaland's goal drought on Man City having to "create more chances."
City High Student of the Month presents at science fairs nationwide and started nonprofit to get science supplies in schools
Amal Eltayib started a nonprofit to benefit schools.
Ladson mental health facility addresses specialist shortage, keeps safety record
A Lowcountry mental health facility has expanded its capacity to serve residents in crisis, adding 24 new inpatient beds to address ongoing specialist shortages throughout the state.
Rangers bid for Hansa Rostock striker Naderi
Rangers bid for striker as Dutch club are linked with Ibrox forward and Scottish names are mentioned in connection with Leicester City.
High school basketball: Monday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Monday's games.
Democrats have continuously sided with criminal illegal aliens, political strategist says
Legal and political strategist Katie Zacharia discusses President Donald Trump’s reaction to the CBP-involved Minneapolis shooting and his push to end sanctuary city policies on ‘Fox News @ Night.’
Ohio State 84, Penn State 78: Still B1G Winless
Different game, same result. This time, the loss came at the hands of Ohio State in the comfort of Columbus’ Value City Arena. The Nittany Lions led for all of one minute and twenty-one seconds of the first half when Eli Rice nailed a three-pointer to put them up 5-4 at around the 18:05 mark. […]
Denver mayor aims to reduce gun violence, homelessness in 2026
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Monday outlined his top 2026 priorities, with an eye toward the city’s most persistent challenges, notably homelessness, which has been growing under his administration, though there had been gains in some areas. The city’s top goals, Johnston said at a news conference at the La Alma Recreation Center, include further […]
Downtown business faces hundreds of dollars in damages, following weekend break-in
This is the 4th time Tent City Tap House has been broken into in the last six years
Mayor declares remote learning day a success
City officials said close to 80% of students with virtual classes logged in to the system Monday.
Mayor Mamdani faced first major test during NYC's snowstorm
By Monday morning, he reported that every street in the city had been plowed multiple times.
What Minneapolis Means for the Country and Its Politics
Our reporter who spent time in the city weighed in on how the chaos is changing the political landscape.
Army vet wins $6.8 million from jury after suing LAPD over mental health '5150' hold
Slade Douglas filed a lawsuit against the LAPD and City of Los Angeles over an August 2019 incident in which he says he was forcibly hospitalized and drugged after officers responded to a report that he might be suicidal.
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Sundance Institute Name Winners of Science-In-Film Initiative’s Feature Film Prize and Artist Grants
L–R: Jonathan Cuchacovich, Sonia Kennebeck, Alan Fischer, Daeil Kim, Andrew Stanton, Colby Day, Tetiana Anderson 2026 Sundance Film Festival Awards Juried Sloan Feature Film Prize to In The Blink of An Eye by Director Andrew Stanton and Grants Three Screenwriting Fellowships PARK CITY, UTAH, JANUARY 26, 2026 — Today at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival,
Dallas Cowboys 2025 Season Recap: September review
No team’s 2025 season likely began with more buzz than the Dallas Cowboys. Just seven days ahead of the team’s season opener at the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles,...
On Politics: The unwritten rule of politics Mamdani faces with 11 inches of snow
There’s little that bedevils a New York City mayor quite like a snowstorm.John Lindsay, running for re-election in 1969, could not get Queens properly plowed, and 42 people across the city would end up dead. Neither Michael Bloomberg nor Bill de Blasio encountered such carnage, but each of them faced down snow-related controversies: the billionaire Bloomberg for apparently being at his Bermuda retreat when snow struck the city in late 2010, and Bill de Blasio, in early 2014, for not allegedly sufficiently plowing the Upper East Side.Now it’s Zohran Mamdani’s turn to confront the snow. The 34-year-old newly-elected mayor, wildly popular with young leftists, must prove he can manage the city through a monster snowstorm. Partisanship is out the window. More than 11 inches fell on Central Park by the end of Sunday — a Jan. 25 record — and extreme cold is expected to remain in the city for the rest of the week.New Yorkers will, to a degree, be in danger. And it’ll be up to Mamdani to prove he can lead.
Providers say feds’ new rural health care grants to Illinois won’t cover Medicaid cuts
State received second-smallest grant among neighboring states.
David McClelland Appointed Head of the Santander US Auto Business
BOSTON & DALLAS, January 26, 2026--Santander Holdings USA, Inc. ("Santander US") announced that David McClelland has been named Head of the Santander US Auto business, effective today. McClelland will be responsible for executing on the company’s Auto growth strategy, enhancing dealer and customer experiences, and managing manufacturer (OEM) relationships. In this capacity, he succeeds Bruce Jackson, who announced his retirement from the company.
In downtown Wilmington, Live Oak shutting down inclusive small business center
Live Oak Bank is turning Channel off. Described by Live Oak as an inclusive small business center, Channel opened in November 2021 to serve as a free resource for small business owners, helping numerous minority-owned and other small businesses from its headquarters downtown at 106 Market St. "After careful consideration, we’ve decided to bring Channel ... to a close at the end of this month. Live Oak determined that the needs of Wilmington’s small business community have evolved. Since Channel opened, the local small business ecosystem has grown significantly, with many strong organizations now offering education, technical assistance and community programming for entrepreneurs," stated Claire Parker, managing director of corporate communications for Live Oak Bank, in an email Monday. "With those resources firmly in place, Live Oak is refocusing on what we do best – providing banking and financing solutions that help small businesses grow and thrive." Channel's demise also resulted in the elimination of two positions – those of Channel's director, Chakema Clinton-Quintana, and Atiba Johnson, the certified professional business advisor (CPBA) at Channel. On Monday, Clinton-Quintana, who was elected to the Wilmington City Council in November, said of her immediate plans after Channel: "I will continue my work serving the public while I look for other full-time opportunities." She said Channel "served over 1,000 small business owners in the greater Wilmington area, as well as some of the surrounding areas, such as Brunswick and Pender. A lot of folks had reached out to us needing those resources because they were free, and we were able to assist them in that capacity." Johnson said he will be devoting his time to the Wilmington Minority Chamber of Commerce, which is not affiliated with the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. The minority chamber is celebrating its launch from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Wilmington Sportsman Club, 1111 Castle St., Wilmington. Johnson, the founder and executive director of the new chamber, said about 50 businesses are on board to join the Wilmington Minority Chamber of Commerce. According to a news release, the new chamber "was established to foster growth, networking, and advocacy for underrepresented business owners. By providing essential resources and community engagement, the chamber aims to build a more inclusive and prosperous local economy." Johnson said the creation of the new chamber is in response to "lapses in funding, education, advocacy for minority businesses...Some of the things that are going on now just don't reach all the way down to those businesses." For Lynne Jones, owner of LJ Design Studio LLC, the loss of Channel also means a reduction in income. She had contracted with Channel to run the center's social media and to provide some marketing for small business owners. "It's pretty disappointing to hear that it is closing...it was a place to connect with other small business owners and collaborate. It was like a family for those of us who were there. If you had issues or things that you needed to talk through concerning your business, there was always someone there that you could sit down with and talk things through, recalibrate, and they set you off on your way to make that pivot and move in a different direction," Jones said Monday. She said she worked with many Channel participants creating their websites and will miss seeing the joy on their faces when those websites were up and running. Dawn McDowell, owner of Creatively Covered Co. LLC, credits Channel with helping her business grow and regrow after her social media pages were hacked and shut down in 2023. "Channel was a great resource for small businesses, for women-owned businesses, for minority-owned businesses; they provided a lot of assistance, especially when you needed it," McDowell said. "If it wasn't for Channel, I don't know if I'd be where I am now, in my business, and regrowing my business and even finding out about some of the certifications and things that were out there for small businesses that I just didn't know about ... because there was no one really sharing that information for small businesses, for minority- and women-owned businesses in particular." Parker said shutting down Channel was not part of an overall cost-cutting plan. She stated in the email, "Live Oak’s commitment to Wilmington remains strong. We are continuing to support entrepreneurs by focusing our efforts where we deliver the greatest value – through specialized banking and financing solutions aligned with our mission to be America’s small business bank." As for Channel's downtown office, Live Oak had leased the 5,000-square-foot space above Seabird restaurant in 2021. The bank’s lease for the office is up in March, Parker said.
The 2025 Tony Awards set June 7 ceremony date at Radio City Music Hall
Broadway fans can mark their calendars for June 7, when this season's Tony Awards will take place at Radio City Music Hall.
The 2025 Tony Awards set June 7 ceremony date at Radio City Music Hall
Broadway fans can mark their calendars for June 7, when this season's Tony Awards will take place at Radio City Music Hall.
Doing Business in ... Woodinville
Woodinville is a young city, incorporated only 33 years ago, but it has aged well — not unlike the wine for which it is widely known.
Jordan Dice acquires Bay City Boat Lines, pledges to preserve tradition
Jordan Dice has acquired Bay City Boat Lines, pledging to preserve its historic river cruises as part of his growing Tri-City portfolio of entertainment and retail properties.
‘Resident Evil Requiem’ Devs Talk “Vital” Return to Raccoon City, Tease “Umbrella Curse”, Claire And Ada & Pairing Leon Kennedy With A New Leading Lady
Director Kōshi Nakanishi and producer Masato Kumazawa talk to Deadline about the latest preview news for Resident Evil Requiem
Laredo completes Phase One of Buena Vista Complex
Phase One of the Buena Vista Sports Complex is complete, and the city honored J.J. Gomez with a field naming.
Sacramento is encouraging small businesses to host live entertainment
The City of Sacramento is hosting an outreach and training for the Limited Entertainment Permit on Thursday, Jan. 29, to help small businesses understand the permit and application process.
In Memphis, Federal Crime Task Force Keeps Residents on Edge
Support from Republican state leaders for the crime-fighting operation — and to an extent, from the city’s Democratic mayor — has kept tensions to an uneasy simmer.
'Lost City' Deep Beneath The Ocean Is Unlike Anything Seen Before on Earth
Now that we've found it, we can't afford to lose it.
At the end of Sundance's first weekend, still no major deals but plenty of tension
In this special Sundance edition, filmmakers in Park City react to the incidents in Minneapolis, Amy Nicholson has her first critic's diary and Tamra Davis debuts "The Best Summer."
Man City keep tabs on Alexander-Arnold
Manchester City are keeping tabs on Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool get positive response after approaching Xabi Alonso, Chelsea recall Aaron Anselmino from Borussia Dortmund loan, plus more.
Hundreds of Michigan districts and schools reject safety and mental health funding
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Hundreds of Michigan school districts rejected school safety and mental health funding from the state after agreeing to new conditions for receiving the money. In early December, 974 district […]
Natrona County health and food inspections (1/16/26–1/22/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Business Notes for Jan. 25, 2026
The Gazette's Business Notes is a compendium of the week's promotions, new hires, certifications, added business lines and business events, among other items, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the rest of the Corridor.
Scientists twist tiny crystals to control electricity
Researchers have developed a technique that allows them to carve complex three dimensional nanodevices directly from single crystals. To demonstrate its power, they sculpted microscopic helices from a magnetic material and found that the structures behave like switchable diodes. Electric current prefers one direction, but the effect can be flipped by changing the magnetization or the twist of the helix. The findings show that geometry itself can be used as a tool for electronic design.
Xochitl Gomez Keeps It Chic and Cozy at Sundance, Plus Rob Lowe, Channing Tatum and More
Xochitl Gomez keeps it chic and cozy at Sundance, plus Rob Lowe, Channing Tatum and more. From New York City to Park City, Utah, and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to.
High school basketball: Saturday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Saturday's games.
Natalie Portman, Seth Rogen debut new movies at Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival hosted the world premieres of two comedies on Saturday. Olivia Wilde's “The Invite” debuted at the Eccles Theater in Park City, Utah. It marks her third
Chicago police investigating business break-ins, ATM thefts in West Town, Uptown: VIDEO
Chicago police are searching for burglars wanted in multiple business break-ins and ATM thefts across the city.
Maxwell Frost punched at Sundance Film Festival after assailant made racial remarks
Park City police arrested the man, and Capitol Police are participating in an investigation of the assault.
Christen Press wants to be a game-changer for women's sports in retirement
Christen Press, who was honored by the U.S. women's soccer team before its win over Paraguay, is determined to be advocate for women's sports in retirement.
Leicester City? Texas Western? A search for Indiana football's best cross-sport comparison
Was Indiana's title the greatest story in sports history? There might never be an objective answer, but we polled our experts for comparable arguments in other sports.
Salem City Council to vote on repealing downtown parking tax
Salem City Council will vote on Jan. 26 on whether to advance a bill repealing the Downtown Parking Tax District.
The biggest accelerant of our political tribalism
In years past, my go-to word in describing our political condition was “polarization.” I used it endlessly and still do on occasion. But as time has moved on, and the divide has only grown in depth and toxicity, polarization no longer seems to fully capture the magnitude of what has overtaken us. In its place, […]
Paris Fashion Week 2026: Best and worst outfits celebrities have worn
Paris Fashion Week Men's is underway in France. The city's Spring 2026 Couture Week will follow. Celebrities will make fashion statements at both.
How a court win could help the Democrats pick up a House seat in New York
A judge’s decision to toss out the boundaries of the only Republican-held congressional district in New York City could help Democrats notch a win in the national redistricting wars — but for now, the outcome remains uncertain
What are Mayor Helena Moreno's top officials getting paid? Some positions see increases.
Mayor Helena Moreno’s top City Hall deputies are raking in larger paychecks than senior officials under former Mayor LaToya Cantrell did – but some high-paid positions have been cut.
High school basketball: Friday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Friday's games.
Good old-fashioned snow day may be healthy for kids, doctors say: 'Permission to unplug'
As New York City's Mamdani says there will be no traditional snow days amid an upcoming major winter storm, doctors stress the benefits of old-fashioned snow days for kids.
East Tennessee State wins 84-55 against The Citadel
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) Jaylen Smith had 17 points in East Tennessee State's 84-55 win against The Citadel on Friday.
Hugely popular KC-area doughnut business opens store. ‘Never get used to it’
Here’s when you can secure one of the famed sourdough doughnuts. Just expect to wait in quite the line.
Floor Trader Outlet: Carson City’s newest business for DIYers and contractors, with a focus on local partnerships
Floor Trader Outlet, located at 2290 E. William Street is Carson City’s newest one stop shop for all things flooring specifically for DIYers, small contractors, property managers, and those who […]
Detroit Launches Technology Grant Fund for Small Businesses
The microgrant initiative aims to help support technology adoption among small businesses. The city joins other local and state governments in fostering the adoption of AI and other technologies.
Las Vegas: From desert town to iconic entertainment hub
As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, historian Mark Hall-Patton reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped Las Vegas into the iconic city it is toda
Health department reports data breach of third-party system
The Baltimore City Health Department is investigating a data breach involving its electronic medical records system.
Shreveport advances 50 Cent's $22M entertainment dome
(The Center Square) – A 30,000-square-foot, dome-style entertainment venue in downtown Shreveport is part of a multimillion-dollar plan using public and private dollars to try to revive the city's economy.
What’s Buried by Baghdad’s Construction Boom
The politics of rebuilding in a city of memories.
Sign up for a six-week business succession planning cohort
Official website of the City of Philadelphia, includes information on municipal services, permits, licenses, and records for citizens and businesses.
The liberal Western Mass. city where the left is eating its young — and old
The personal has always been political in Northampton, but rarely has local politics seemed so intensely personal.
City to Hold Small Business Community Listening Session February 10
The City of Melbourne will be hosting a Small Business Community Listening Session to gather input and ideas for supporting new small business economic development programs, specifically for businesses in the Melbourne Downtown CRA area. The meeting will be held Tuesday, February 10, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Free business seminars offered for Newtown entrepreneurs
Ignite your entrepreneurial journey and turn your vision into reality through Build Your Success in Newtown, a free business seminar series.
SF Mayor Lurie leans into City Hall’s business partnerships with hire
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s new aide will be at the center of his plans to supplement his work at City Hall by pulling in large sums from charities, businesses and wealthy donors.
Philadelphia sues Trump administration over removal of long-standing slavery exhibit from historic park
The City of Philadelphia is suing the Trump administration after the National Park Service removed a long-standing exhibit on slavery in the city’s Independence National Historical Park.
High school basketball: Thursday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Thursday's games.
Miami follows Hialeah in launching task force targeting Cuba-linked businesses
Following a similar move by Hialeah, Miami officials approved a task force to review local businesses for possible ties to the Cuban government.
Boston Health Care for the Homeless CEO resigns amid staff layoffs, internal discord
The city’s largest homeless services provider is under pressure from looming Medicaid cuts and staff dissent.
Donnelly to hear plans for Boulder Creek apartments, entertainment venue
Plans for a commercial entertainment venue and more than 100 homes, apartments, and cabins along Boulder Creek will go before the Donnelly City Council next week. The proposal calls for 97 apartments, 14 recreational cabins, three short-term rentals, and a clubhouse on a 22.8-acre property at 203 Eld Ln. An existing home on the site […]
Record Holiday Attendance and New Tech Partnerships Might Change The Case For Investing In Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE)
Madison Square Garden Entertainment recently reported record-breaking attendance of around 1.2 million tickets sold for its 2025 Christmas Spectacular, unveiled a Cisco partnership to upgrade venue infrastructure, and rolled out Sphere Immersive Sound technology at Radio City Music Hall. Together with ongoing share repurchases and plans for new Sphere venues in Maryland and Abu Dhabi, these moves highlight how the company is leaning into premium live experiences and technology-enabled venues...
Utility Stocks Beware. Politics Could Eat Into Stock Returns.
Pressure is building on utilities across the country to slow electricity rate increases. It’s likely to hurt returns for utility stocks.
Hillcrest businesses filing claim against city over revenue loss due to construction
Two businesses are filing a claim against the city for monetary damages.
Microsoft Down for Thousands of Users, Downdetector Reports
Thousands of users reported issues with Microsoft services including Outlook, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Teams due to an outage.
Paul Renner wonders if Byron Donalds is 'really a Republican or a conservative'
The Palm Coast Republican presses his case that the Donald Trump-backed front-runner lacks authenticity and will let the Right down.
Is NYC About to Lose Its Only Republican in Congress?
A judge’s decision means that yet more redistricting chaos may be in store for the city this year.
Portland businesses post anti-ICE signs
Owners said many businesses in the city are displaying the signs.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - How the city’s growth hinges on street design
Victor Dover - co-founder and principal of Dover Kohl & Partners and keynote speaker for Scenic Jacksonville’s Sixth Annual Great Cities Symposium (Feb. 5) - joins Kent Justice to discuss how cities can grow in ways that strengthen quality of life and long-term economic competitiveness. Dover argues that communities aren’t just recruiting businesses; they’re recruiting people—and the experience “outside between buildings” can be a deciding factor for talent, investment, and lasting prosperity.
New York City’s climate chief tenders resignation
Aggarwala warned that the agency faces growing challenges tied to climate change.
As political dust settles, Portland’s new council president wants to focus on city’s ‘real crises’
Jamie Dunphy wants a divided City Council to stop the infighting and tackle homelessness, jobs, crumbling infrastructure and what he calls an increasingly tyrannical federal government.
The hidden microbial communities that shape health in space
Microorganisms live in biofilms—the equivalent of microbial "cities"—everywhere on Earth. These city-like structures protect and house microbial communities and play essential roles in enabling human ...