On August 18, 2025, San Antonio District 9 Councilmember Misty Spears was assigned to three pivotal City Council committees: Economic and Workforce Development, Public Safety, and Transportation and […]
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Fort Worth Appoints New Economic Development Director
Fort Worth has appointed Jessica Rogers as its new director of economic development, effective September 15. Rogers, who previously served as assistant city manager in Tomball since 2021, […]
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Cash Incentives and Hormone Prescriptions May Improve PrEP Adherence in Transgender Adults
A recent study published in Medical Decision Making suggests that financial incentives and access to injectable hormone prescriptions could significantly improve adherence to long-acting pre-exposure prophylaxis (LA-PrEP) among […]
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Treefort Music Fest 2025 Delivers Record Economic Impact and Returns to Profitability
The 2025 Treefort Music Fest in Boise achieved its highest financial performance since the festival’s inception in 2012, marking a return to profitability for the first time since […]
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Honolulu Appoints New Deputy Director for Economic Revitalization
Deborah Zysman has been named the new Deputy Director of the City and County of Honolulu’s Office of Economic Revitalization (OER), effective August 18, 2025, Mayor Rick Blangiardi […]
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Vietnam’s People’s Public Security Marks 80 Years of Service to National Development
Vietnam’s People’s Public Security Force celebrated its 80th anniversary on August 19, 2025, highlighting its enduring role in safeguarding national security and supporting socioeconomic progress. Since its founding […]
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Jeannette Jara Unveils Presidential Platform Focused on Security, Health, Education, Housing, and Economic Growth
Chilean presidential candidate Jeannette Jara, representing the coalition “Unidad por Chile,” has launched her programmatic platform ahead of the upcoming election. The initiative, titled “A Chile That Delivers,” […]
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“God Gives and God Takes”: The Complex Economic Reality of Arenito
The phrase “God gives and God takes” reflects the fluctuating economic conditions faced by the residents of Arenito, where livelihoods are deeply tied to natural resources and seasonal […]
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Colombia Poised for Strong Economic Growth in 2025, Backed by Labor Market Gains
Moody’s Analytics has upgraded its regional growth forecast for Latin America in 2025, now projecting a 2.2% expansion, slightly above the 2.1% estimate from December 2024. The region […]
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Asian FX Markets Steady Ahead of Jackson Hole Summit; Oil Dips on Russia-Ukraine Talks
Asian currency markets showed little movement against the U.S. dollar during morning trading, as investors await the Federal Reserve’s annual symposium in Jackson Hole. Market participants are closely […]