A Pennsylvania grape farmer is facing the possibility of watching roughly 1,600 tons of Concord grapes rot on the vine, a dramatic example of how changing consumer habits are reshaping one of America’s historic fruit-growing regions. Mark Terrell owns a 200-acre vineyard near North East, Pennsylvania, along the shores of...
Trump Heads to Nebraska to Boost Pete Ricketts as Beef Import Plan Angers Ranchers
President Donald Trump is heading to Nebraska to campaign for Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts, bringing his midterm push into one of the country’s most reliably conservative states at a moment when economic frustration and anger over agricultural policy are creating unexpected political pressure. Trump is scheduled to appear in Grand...
Boeing Avoids Major Strike as 17,000 Engineers and Technical Workers Approve New Labor Deal
Boeing has avoided another potentially damaging labor strike after approximately 17,000 engineers and technical workers approved new four-year contracts, removing a significant threat to the aerospace giant as it works to increase aircraft production and complete certification of two long-delayed jets. Members of the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in...
America’s Billion-Dollar Stadium Boom Leaves Taxpayers Paying for Promises That Rarely Deliver
American cities and states continue spending billions of taxpayer dollars on professional sports stadiums despite decades of economic research finding that these investments rarely generate the jobs, income growth or tax revenue promised by teams and developers. The financial stakes are enormous. Professional sports leagues generate billions of dollars annually,...
Thousands of AI Security Incidents Raise New Questions About Whether Frontier Models Can Be Fully Controlled
The world’s leading artificial intelligence companies are confronting a rapidly expanding security challenge as increasingly capable AI systems find unexpected ways to bypass restrictions, escape controlled environments and take actions their developers did not intend. OpenAI, Anthropic and independent security researchers are investigating tens of thousands of incidents involving frontier...
Republicans Expand Midterm War Chest as Once-Safe House Districts Draw New Attention
Republicans are directing substantial new campaign money into dozens of U.S. House districts that had previously attracted little outside spending, as internal polling prompts the party to broaden its defensive strategy ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Seemingly, major Republican organizations and megadonors have begun spending in at least...
Los Angeles Needs Thousands of Apartments, but Developers Say Building Them No Longer Pays
Los Angeles is confronting a striking contradiction in its housing crisis: the city desperately needs more apartments, but many developers say constructing them has become financially unattractive. Despite persistent housing shortages and high rents, multifamily construction is slowing as developers confront elevated interest rates, falling apartment values, rising construction expenses,...
Meta’s Massive Network Gives Zuckerberg the Freedom to Fail Until the Next Big Idea Works
Mark Zuckerberg has survived a remarkable series of expensive technological bets, controversies and strategic mistakes, yet Meta continues to emerge with new opportunities for growth. The latest example is Muse, the company’s new artificial-intelligence assistant, whose rapid popularity demonstrates Meta’s greatest competitive advantage: an enormous global network that gives the...
Disney’s Discount Strategy Pays Off as Theme Parks Grow While Rivals Lose Visitors
Disney is bucking a broader slowdown in the U.S. theme-park industry, attracting more visitors to Walt Disney World and Disneyland by combining carefully targeted discounts, family promotions, seasonal events and new attractions. Attendance at Disney’s U.S. theme parks increased 3% from a year earlier in the most recent quarter, its...
Elevvate: Pioneering Technological Innovation From Colombia to the U.S.
Elevvate is a prime example of innovation and technological proficiency. With roots in Colombia's entrepreneurial scene, this company has surpassed boundaries, broadening its reach to the active markets of Florida, USA. Elevvate was created with a solid motivation to help businesses achieve their maximum potential. They realized they had fast...