Google Commits $9B to Grow Cloud and AI Operations in South Carolina
South Carolina is set to become a major technology hub as Google commits $9 billion through 2027 to grow its cloud and AI infrastructure. The funds will support the expansion of its Berkeley County campus and the construction of two new data centers in Dorchester...
Over 1,000 Illinois Workers Face Layoffs Across Multiple Industries
More than 1,000 Illinois workers are set to lose their jobs, according to September WARN notices filed with the state, spanning multiple industries including health care, logistics, manufacturing, retail, and transportation. The layoffs include 289 at Weiss Memorial...
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Plan to Lay Off 10,000 Federal Workers
A federal judge in San Francisco temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to lay off thousands of federal employees during the ongoing government shutdown, which has stretched into its third week. The restraining order came after unions sued, arguing that the...
SK Food Group Opens $200 Million Sandwich Plant in Tennessee, Plans 840 Jobs
SK Food Group has opened a $200 million, 350,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Cleveland, Tennessee, producing customized sandwiches and wraps under various brand names. The Phoenix-based company employs about 200 people at the site and plans to grow its...
Ypsomed to Build $248 Million U.S. Auto-Injector Plant, Creating 200 Jobs in North Carolina
Swiss medical device maker Ypsomed will invest 200 million Swiss francs ($248 million) to open its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Holly Springs, North Carolina, creating up to 200 jobs as demand for self-injectors rises. The investment follows President Trump’s...
Amazon to Cut 15% of HR Staff Amid AI-Focused Restructuring
Amazon plans to lay off about 15% of its human resources workforce, affecting its People eXperience and Technology (PXT) division of more than 10,000 employees. The move is part of a broader effort to reduce employee costs while investing $100 billion in AI and cloud...
Economists Lay Out Positive Growth Forecast, But Warn of Weak Job Market
The U.S. economy is expected to grow 1.8%, up from a 1.3% forecast in June, according to the National Association for Business Economics, which also projects 1.7% growth in 2026. The group’s survey of 40 economists found that easing interest rates and stronger...
Poll: Most Americans Say Costs Have Risen Despite Trump’s “No Inflation” Claim
Nine months into Donald Trump’s presidency, 74% of Americans say their monthly household expenses have increased by at least $100, according to a new Harris poll, despite Trump’s claims that prices are “way down.” Many voters across political parties continue to cite...
Stellantis Unveils $13 Billion U.S. Investment to Boost Vehicle Production and Jobs
Stellantis announced a $13 billion investment plan to increase U.S. vehicle production by 50% and add over 5,000 new jobs across plants in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. The plan includes reopening the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois, building a new...
French Quantum Firm Pasqal to Open $65 Million U.S. Headquarters in Chicago
French quantum computing company Pasqal will invest $65 million to establish its first U.S. headquarters at Chicago’s Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, creating at least 50 new jobs. The facility, expected to open in 2027, will house what Pasqal says will be...