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Hours before a devastating July 4 closure, Nevada's Primm family found a partner to rescue their historic casino resort and save hundreds of jobs. The last-minute deal with Terrible's keeps alive a beloved family destination that's served travelers for 50 years.
Michigan's 2023 clean energy law is cutting costs and boosting the economy, but some lawmakers want to repeal it. The data shows keeping it will save residents $5.6 billion and create half a million jobs by 2050.
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A new power deal between Eskom and ferrochrome smelters will restart 25 shuttered furnaces and preserve thousands of jobs while boosting the national economy. The agreement proves that creative problem-solving can turn crisis into opportunity.
Philadelphia's 10-year clean energy campaign crushed its goals, creating 11,415 jobs and generating $2 billion in economic impact while saving residents $1.4 billion on energy costs. Every public dollar invested returned $90 in economic growth. #
Philadelphia transformed a modest $14.7 million investment into $1.4 billion in energy savings and 11,000 jobs over 10 years. The city's clean energy campaign shows how smart partnerships can deliver massive returns while helping residents save money.
Costa Rica just gave businesses in its southern region something precious: job security for the next decade. A new law protects 500 direct jobs and thousands more in a community still recovering from economic collapse 40 years ago.
California's Jobs First initiative has generated over 61,000 new jobs across the state with $1.6 billion in regional investments. The program tailors job creation strategies to each area's unique industries, from medtech to manufacturing.
A federal court ruling has permanently ended an attempted ban on offshore wind development, protecting clean energy jobs and billions in coastal investments. The decision clears the way for wind projects in New York, Massachusetts, and beyond to move forward.
Netflix's new series "The Boroughs" just proved that blockbuster entertainment can be a win for both local economies and the planet. The production created over 350 jobs while slashing fuel consumption by nearly 13,000 gallons.
More than 66,000 Kenyan workers just got a reprieve. The United States renewed a key trade agreement that keeps their tech and manufacturing jobs safe through 2026.
When PlayStation announced the end of physical game discs, Sony had already spent $34 million ensuring every worker keeps their job. The Austrian factory is transforming into a cutting-edge microlens facility instead of closing its doors.
Scientists discovered that daylight saving time prevents tens of thousands of deer deaths and saves human lives by keeping evening commutes lighter. The simple clock change could reduce deadly collisions by 14 times during peak hours.
California's job market just scored its biggest monthly win in a year, adding nearly 94,000 jobs while unemployment dropped for the third straight month. The state accounted for more than half of all new jobs nationwide in January.
A new cell therapy manufacturing plant will bring life-saving medical innovation and hundreds of high-skilled jobs to Montgomery County by 2031. The facility represents a major win for Pennsylvania's growing life sciences industry.
Maine added $3 billion to its economy through clean energy in 2024, with job growth three times faster than the state's overall workforce. The state is now leading all of New England in clean energy sector expansion.
California's Jobs First program invested nearly $1.6 billion in 2025, creating more than 61,000 new jobs and training 142,000 workers across all 13 economic regions. The groundbreaking initiative lets local communities design their own economic growth strategies instead of following a one-size-fits-all approach.
New Jersey started 2026 with a much-needed employment boost, adding 6,000 jobs in January while the unemployment rate fell to 5.2%. Private sector growth is leading the charge, with professional services, healthcare, and construction creating thousands of new opportunities for Garden State workers.
Job seekers are sending hundreds of applications without hearing back, and new research shows it's not their fault. NPR and Slate experts reveal the "AI doom loop" making hiring harder despite decent unemployment numbers.
American employers added 172,000 jobs in May, beating predictions by more than 60% as the job market proves stronger than expected. Workers across leisure, hospitality, and healthcare are finding new opportunities even as economists worried about a slowdown.
Argentina's President Javier Milei transformed the country's finances from a $15 billion deficit to a $15 billion surplus in just two years through aggressive government spending cuts. While the fiscal turnaround represents an unprecedented achievement in the nation's modern history, it came at the cost of nearly 60,000 public sector jobs.
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