Robert Allen, president and CEO of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership, is on a mission to attract businesses to the city by highlighting its unique attributes such as logistics, aviation, and defense hubs, advanced manufacturing facilities, and cultural heritage. With a goal of raising $5 million for economic development efforts, Allen believes that securing … Read more
The demolition of RFK Stadium in D.C. is making significant progress, with crews tearing down the stadium’s signature roof beams from top to bottom. The goal is to minimize environmental and safety concerns while ensuring a safe site for the construction of a new stadium. Over 814 tons of old metal are expected to be … Read more
A new study of nearly 34,000 veterans found that taking nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) supplements can reduce the risk of developing non-melanoma skin cancers by up to 54% among those who’ve already had skin cancer. The researchers suggest that starting the supplement after diagnosis with the first skin cancer is most effective in reducing the risk, … Read more
After a nearly three-week stretch with no tropical storms during the peak of hurricane season, Tropical Storm Gabrielle formed in the central Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday morning. As of Wednesday evening, it was churning about 900 miles from the Caribbean’s northern Leeward Islands, with sustained winds of 50 mph. The National Hurricane Center forecasts that … Read more
Vietnam ranks highly among the top five countries for expats worldwide. A survey conducted by InterNations found that affordability is a major factor in its success, with 89% of expats pleased with the cost of living and 87% feeling their disposable income is sufficient to live comfortably. The country excels in career prospects (11th) and … Read more
Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, announced that Jerry Greenfield is quitting the company he started in 1978 due to a dispute with British owner Unilever. In his statement, Greenfield accused Unilever of limiting the brand’s ability to speak out on social and political issues, which has become synonymous with the brand’s … Read more
Nonprofit organizations across North Texas are reeling from devastating funding cuts due to the federal government’s efforts to reduce “waste, fraud and abuse” from the budget. CoAct, a social design studio focused on developing strategic responses to societal challenges in Fort Worth, is not immune to these cuts. The North Texas Community Foundation, Communities Foundation … Read more
The Federal Reserve is facing controversy over its monetary policy decisions. Recently, the Fed cut interest rates for the first time since December by 0.25 percentage points. However, some governors are questioning the decision due to potential politics involved. Governor Lisa Cook was only able to attend a meeting because of a court ruling that … Read more
FBI Director Kash Patel faced criticism from lawmakers on Wednesday for his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Lawmakers claimed that the FBI is withholding information about powerful individuals involved in Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking. Patel defended the agency’s actions, stating that court orders prevented the release of some evidence and that he had not … Read more
Co-creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker announced that the fifth episode of season 27 has been canceled due to not meeting its deadline. The episode was set to air on Comedy Central, but instead, fans will have to wait three more weeks for episode six, which airs on October 15. This is not an unusual … Read more