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The AI Boom Is Creating Factory Jobs in Tulsa to Power Data Centers in Texas
Crusoe's factory in Tulsa has expanded to meet demand for electrical equipment powering massive AI data centers in Texas. The company now employs over…
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Sun Belt America follows the population shifts reshaping the South and Southwest, from migration and housing to jobs, education, development and the changing suburbs where much of America’s growth is taking place.
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NASA and IBM Launch Open AI Model to Search the Moon for Ice, Craters and Hidden Features
NASA and IBM have introduced an AI model to rapidly analyze lunar images for craters and ice deposits. Trained on millions of images, it…
Louisiana’s $1.6 Billion Energy Hub Will Create 23 Direct Jobs. What Does the State Get in Return?
Louisiana’s Black Bayou Energy Hub will invest $1.6 billion to expand gas storage infrastructure, creating 23 permanent jobs and numerous construction roles. This project…
Margaritaville Is Building Its First Texas Retirement Community Near Galveston Bay
Latitude Margaritaville is building its first Texas retirement community near Galveston Bay in Texas City. The development will include 3,500 homes and active adult…
Whole Foods Raises Average Store Pay Above $21 as Retail Competition for Workers Intensifies
Whole Foods is raising average store wages above $21 an hour and expanding benefits for hourly employees, including part-timers. This move aims to attract…
Jewish Institutions Now Spend More Than $1 Billion a Year on Security
Jewish organizations now face a growing security cost, spending over $1 billion a year on personnel and technology. This shift deeply influences how institutions…
Charlotte Is Turning a Nearly Empty Office Tower Into 399 Apartments and a W Hotel
A Charlotte office tower once mostly empty is being converted into hundreds of apartments and the city’s first W Hotel, marking a shift in…
The Data-Center Boom Needs Factories, Too. This Texas Plant Is Heading Toward 4,000 Workers
Wiwynn is rapidly growing its manufacturing plant in Socorro, Texas, to support data center infrastructure with thousands of new jobs. This expansion reflects the…
Arizona’s $7 Billion Chip Project Just Became a $12 Billion Project
Amkor Technology is increasing its Peoria semiconductor campus investment to $12 billion, driven by growing AI and computing needs. The expansion will create thousands…
A $5.8 Billion Steel Mill Is Coming to Louisiana. The Average Job Is Expected to Pay $95,000
Hyundai-POSCO is building a $5.8 billion steel mill near Donaldsonville, Louisiana, expected to create 1,300 jobs averaging $95,000. Production should start by 2029, signaling…
Barnes & Noble Is Opening Bookstores Again — and the Sun Belt Is Helping Drive the Comeback
Barnes & Noble is opening more stores in fast-growing Sun Belt markets such as Texas and Florida. The chain now emphasizes local control of…
Phoenix Can Survive the Colorado River Cuts. The Water Fix Won’t Be Cheap
Phoenix braces for reduced Colorado River water by investing billions in infrastructure, including pipelines and wastewater recycling. These moves help secure water reliability but…