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States that expanded Medicaid between 2017 and 2023 saw a sharp jump in people getting life-saving treatment for opioid addiction. New research shows these insurance expansions are working better than ever, reaching people who need help most.
Kenya just launched an initiative that turns corporate boardrooms into climate action command centers. Chapter Zero Kenya will help companies embed environmental sustainability into their core business decisions.
Portland's new WNBA team selected 11 players in their first-ever expansion draft, officially launching their journey toward the 2026 season. General Manager Vanja Černivec says the day "went better than anyone expected."
A Moroccan biscuit and chocolate factory just doubled its workforce with a massive expansion that's putting hundreds of people to work. Fortune Maroc's investment is creating opportunities in a region hungry for economic growth.
Both men's and women's March Madness tournaments are growing by eight teams next season, giving more college athletes a shot at championship glory. It's the biggest tournament expansion in over 30 years, creating new opportunities for schools across the country.
A new book reveals how Rainforest Action Network grew from a tiny San Francisco group with no political power into a force that made corporations answer for rainforest destruction. Their secret was connecting everyday choices to distant forests and never giving up.
Indian businesses are slashing energy bills and emissions by tapping directly into solar power, bypassing traditional utilities in a model that added 6.1 GW of clean capacity in just nine months. The open access solar revolution is turning corporate sustainability from aspiration into competitive advantage.
Starbucks is opening a major corporate office in Nashville, creating 2,000 new jobs and investing $100 million into Music City. The coffee giant chose Tennessee's capital as part of its strategic expansion along the East Coast.
Soccer fans heading to MetLife Stadium this summer just got better news about their train tickets. What started as a pricing controversy ended with a $45 discount thanks to corporate sponsors stepping in to help.
Global shipping giant DHL is pouring $186 million into France over the next two years to electrify delivery vehicles and build cleaner logistics infrastructure. The investment brings the company's 10-year commitment to France to over $1 billion, proving that major corporations can scale up while cutting emissions.
A Texas nonprofit clinic serving uninsured families across five counties just broke ground on a major expansion that will triple its ability to provide free medical, dental, and mental health care. After three years of planning and overwhelming community support, the Good Samaritan Center is just $120,000 away from its $5 million fundraising goal. ---
A secondary school in Aylesbury, England just hit a major construction milestone that will double its capacity while running almost entirely on renewable energy. The expansion shows how communities can grow without compromising on education quality or climate goals.
Christina Jackson traded a decade in corporate engineering to rediscovery her passion for science, earning a Master's in Biology from ASU Online while working full time. Now she's preparing for PhD programs and contributing original research on desert plants.
One of China's largest tire manufacturers is moving forward with a massive $550 million expansion in Egypt, a move that could create thousands of jobs and transform the country into a regional manufacturing hub. The investment signals growing confidence in Egypt's economic future.
A Pennsylvania dairy facility is investing over $130 million to expand operations, creating 47 new jobs while supporting local farmers. The expansion will process an additional 109,000 pounds of milk daily, two-thirds sourced from Pennsylvania farms.
Three brothers in rural India walked away from stable corporate careers to start a pearl farm with 2,000 oysters. Now they've trained 2,000 families in sustainable farming, keeping entire communities from migrating to cities for work.
A DuPont facility in Midland is investing $20 million to produce critical electric vehicle battery materials, creating 22 jobs that pay $30 per hour. The expansion shows how Michigan communities are becoming central players in America's clean transportation future.
Nigeria just launched a program that matches big companies' real problems with African startups who can actually solve them. It's flipping the script on how innovation happens across the continent.
Dutch parliament voted to stop a massive highway project that would have destroyed hundreds of trees near Utrecht. After years of local protests, lawmakers chose environmental protection over road expansion.
Five states just connected their electric grids in a massive expansion that makes renewable energy cheaper and more reliable for millions. The new network lets utilities share wind and solar power across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Utah, and Arizona.
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