A fresh face is joining the team working on the White House ballroom. Shalom Baranes Associates, a well-known architecture firm based in Washington, D. C. , has been brought on board. This move comes as the project shifts into a new phase, requiring different expertise. The current architect, James
Bitcoin has been bouncing back from recent lows, but it's still in a shaky spot. The demand is weak, and there's a lot of stress in the market. This situation reminds some experts of early 2022, which wasn't a great time for Bitcoin. Right now, Bitcoin is holding above the True Market Mean, which i
Bridgestone Americas is making a big difference in Akron, Nashville, and Cleveland. They have teamed up with United Way to tackle serious issues like hunger and homelessness. Since 2015, they have raised over $17 million for United Way in these cities. But Bridgestone didn't stop at fundraising. Th
Flex, an AI-driven financial services company, just secured $60 million in funding. This cash injection comes from a Series B round led by Portage Ventures. Now valued at about $500 million, Flex has raised a total of $105 million to date. So, who is Flex targeting? They're focusing on mid-sized bu
The social sector, often overlooked, is facing a big problem. It's the third-largest employer in America, making up 10% of the workforce and contributing $1. 4 trillion to the economy. But lately, it's been hit hard by budget cuts and funding pullbacks, leading to a wave of job losses. Many social
Chicago's public transport system is facing serious safety issues. Recent events, like a woman being set on fire and a man being stabbed, show how unsafe it has become. In the past year, there have been nearly 2, 900 crimes on the CTA. This is the second-highest number since 2015. Riders and workers
Private equity firms have a unique way of making money. They buy companies, improve them, and sell them for a profit. If they buy a company for $2 billion and sell it for $3 billion, they earn a big bonus. This bonus is called a "carry. " It's usually 20% of the profit, which in this case would be $
A fresh production company, Yume Entertainment, has just emerged, aiming to blend Hollywood and Asian film industries. The brains behind this venture are producers Andrea Bucko and Motoko Kimura, who bring a wealth of experience to the table. Yume, which translates to \"born from a dream\" in Japan
Around the world, entrepreneurs are making their mark in various industries, showing resilience and innovation in the face of challenges. In Belgium, Fabien Pinckaers, the founder of Odoo, a software company valued at $5. 3 billion, is focused on survival amidst competition from giants like SAP and
Althea Vallotton had been through a lot. Her home in suburban New Orleans had taken a beating from Hurricane Francine. Every time it rained, water found its way inside, turning her floors into puddles. She had saved up and even moved into a mobile home on her front lawn while waiting for the funds t
