Twelve companies just joined the Fortune 500, a list that ranks America’s biggest businesses by revenue. To qualify, each had to bring in at least $7. 5 billion in 2026. Their paths to the list show how tech, healthcare, and energy are reshaping what it means to be a corporate giant. Some of these
Back in the late 1990s, softball in Lubbock barely got a second glance. Few games aired on the radio, and the sport struggled to compete with baseball for attention. Fast forward to today, and the Texas Tech softball team has flipped the script. Fans now plan their schedules around games, with stand
South Carolina’s Lowcountry is attracting new residents with its beaches, history, and lifestyle. This surge in popularity brings opportunities but also strains old roads and bridges built for smaller crowds. Without smart planning now, the very qualities that draw people here could fade over time.
Local leaders in Allegheny County are betting big on clean technology to revive the region’s economy. County Executive Sara Innamorato recently signed an order that could reshape how businesses grow here. The plan, called ACT NOW, sets up a team of experts—including company bosses, union reps, and u
ChatGPT has become the quickest app ever to hit one billion monthly users, a milestone it achieved in just about three years after its launch. Data from market‑research firm Sensor Tower shows the AI chat tool surpassed other giants such as Google Maps, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube in speed.
Many colleges struggle to help students get textbooks and supplies before classes start. Different systems—bookstores, publishers, and websites—often don’t work together well. A company called BibliU thinks it has a simpler way. The company just raised $55 million from investors like BlackRock. It
Credo Technology’s recent earnings surprised many, but the stock fell afterward. The company grew its revenue by 157% year‑over‑year, showing that demand for AI chips is still high. Profit margins also widened, which is a good sign that the business can keep costs in check. The price drop aft
Glioblastoma is the toughest brain cancer to treat. It spreads fast and resists most therapies. Scientists now think tiny calcium channels inside cells could be part of the problem. These channels, called Cav3, act like tiny gates that let calcium enter. When calcium floods in, it can speed up cell
Mattie and her husband started a new business in 2022, leaving their stable jobs behind. The idea came from a connection who promised big rewards. Instead, it led to $65, 000 in new credit card debt in just a year. Their income vanished overnight, and normal bills piled up on plastic. They kept hopi
Zhang Wenming didn’t win fights with speeches. While others made big claims before stepping into the ring, he let his fists do the talking. Out of twenty matches, he walked away victorious nineteen times, often ending fights before the final bell. One sharp lesson in Macau showed him something impor
