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Jon Bon Jovi abruptly ends Madison Square Garden show after health setback
Jon Bon Jovi stopped his Madison Square Garden residency show after just 90 minutes due to a health issue, with Train frontman Pat Monahan stepping in to help.
Goodbye neck pillows: We tried Emirates' game-changing new headrest
Emirates' A350 economy cabin already included a handful of premium features, but the new U-Dream headrest is the best yet.
Jürgen Klopp starts Germany coach job with talk of resigning
Jürgen Klopp made a punchy start to his new job as Germany coach Friday, laying out red lines he'd consider resigning over, even before his turnaround effort with a squad
Interviews Available from 2026 OVC Football Media Day Presented by Shaw Sports Turf
CHARLESTON - Last week, the Ohio Valley Football Conference hosted their 2026 Football Media Day presented by Shaw Sports Turf. During the day, the Buccaneers' Head Coach and student-athletes spent time speaking with members of the media previewing the upcoming 2026 season. There is an available copy of one of the interviews with each of representatives from Charleston Southern on the department's YouTube page which can be found at the links on this page. Additionally, a link to the ESPN+ broadcast with the segment featuring Charleston Southern is attached here as well.
Saquon Barkley reflects on golf outing with Trump, weighs in on politics and football
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley reflects on his past interactions with President Donald Trump and the situation surrounding Jaxson Dart.
Who's running for Coachella mayor, council amid recall drive?
It's a busy time in Coachella politics, as the backers of a recall drive against two council members consider running for office themselves.
Vance’s lead over Rubio narrows in new Republican 2028 poll: Join Friday’s Whole Hog
A new Emerson poll suggests Vice President Vance’s once-dominant position in the Republican 2028 field may be weakening, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio now running nearly even. Meanwhile…
A Shadowy Group Plotted to Overthrow the President. One Man Stood in Their Way.
A Marine general's refusal to lead a fascist coup may have saved U.S. democracy in 1933.
Lynchburg Announces Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026
The University of Lynchburg athletic department is thrilled to reveal the class of 2026 inductees into the Lynchburg Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, October 15 at 5 p.m. in Turner Gymnasium.
Friday Food Insider: South Portland ice cream business goes solar
For Willard Scoops owner David Bass-Clark, the project is part of an effort to build a small business around long-term sustainability.
Larger than life rock meets burlesque side show ‘Cherry Hellodies 7: South of Heaven’ coming to Coney Island
On Aug. 1 at 9 p.m., “Cherry Hellodies 7: South of Heaven” will make its way to the sideshow stage at Coney Island USA. This year promises to be bigger and
Industry and D.C. Are Racing Ahead on Psychedelics. They Should Let Science Lead.
President Trump and pharmaceutical companies are betting big on psychedelics. But hype isn't the same as scientific proof, and urgency must be coupled with caution.
Whole Hog Politics: Ready or not, 2028 field is taking shape
[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Hill Insider members can join us live today at 9 am ET as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live…
NFL insider offers optimistic update on health of Giants owner John Mara
A long-time NFL reporter recently sat down with New York Giants co-owner John Mara and shared an optimistic update on his health.
Poll: Are the Red Sox for Real?
The Boston Red Sox begin a three-game series at home against the Toronto Blue Jays Friday night, looking to start a new winning streak. The Red Sox lost the nightcap of a Wednesday doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles — ending the team’s remarkable 15-game winning streak, which had tied a team record last accomplished in 1946. When the streak began, Boston was considered an also-ran in the AL playoff race.
Slowly, Then Suddenly, the World Is Back at War | WSJ Politics Newsletter for July 24
Plus, Trump’s frustration grows over the Iran war impasse, and the president’s trade wars are back.
I'm job-searching at 55. My 32 years of experience is a liability.
After being laid off, a 55-year-old communications professional applied to more than 300 jobs. She feels defeated and is lowering her expectations.
Entertainment lineup announced for Delco’s Illumination 250 Festival
Plus, Delco libraries invite residents to check out new litter kits to help clean up communities; and eligible Delco residents can submit an application for free clinical medical assistant program to prepare for new career.
5 key takeaways from Elon Musk's latest interview
Elon Musk discussed AI surpassing human intelligence, political involvement, and AI lab policing during an interview with The Economist.
Panthers Nic Scourton carted off the field on first day of training camp
Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Nic Scourton suffered a torn ACL in his right knee on the first day of training camp and will be placed on injured reserve, AP says.
Trump’s document ‘cherry-pick’ doesn’t show a cover-up of Chinese election intelligence, ex-officials say
President Donald Trump and his allies touted spy reports and emails that he declassified this month as showing a “cover-up” of intelligence about China’s efforts to harm Trump’s re-election prospects in 2020, part of the president’s push to undermine confidence in the integrity of US elections.
How teen founders are using social media to grow their businesses
"At the end of the day, what followers are is an audience. People aren't just going to follow a product. You want to build a community."
How a Grieving Trump Decided to Back Lindsey Graham’s Sister for Senate
The president initially backed a little-known congressman. Then he talked to Gov. Henry McMaster and Ms. Graham herself.
Delaware State Fair: unique food, competition & eclectic entertainment
Weird Al Yankovic and Men at Work are the big headliners at this year's Delaware State Fair, but there is so much more going on outside of the entertainers and
Knives are out for Vance in the GOP. His allies say it’s a coordinated ‘op.’
The vice president has faced a barrage of attacks recently that are unusual for their intensity and how early in the political calendar they are taking place.
Gossip: Baleba remains on Man Utd radar
Brighton's Carlos Baleba is being considered by Manchester United as they aim to strengthen their midfield. (Sky Sports)
Why Hollywood's biggest stars keep saying yes to Christopher Nolan
"The Odyssey" director Christopher Nolan is famous for reuniting with the same actors. Here's what keeps stars like Cillian Murphy, Michael Caine, and Anne Hathaway coming back.
Democrats to finalize their 2028 presidential nominating calendar, led by more diverse states
Democrats are expected to recommend the states that will hold the first presidential nominating contests in 2028, likely cementing a calendar that moves away from Iowa and New Hampshire in favor of more racially diverse states
Thune and White House trade jabs over Trump’s controversial elections legislation
President Donald Trump’s criticism of Senate Majority Leader John Thune over the stalled SAVE America Act escalated Thursday, with the White House warning that the president’s “patience is running out” as Republican leaders struggle to advance the controversial voting legislation before lawmakers leave in August for recess.
Inside Duke’s growing student pop-up business scene
From banana bread and matcha to handmade crochet, student-run pop-up businesses have become an increasingly visible part of Duke’s campus life.
NFL commissioner praises Charlotte, says it’s ‘Super Bowl quality’
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spent Thursday evening in the Queen City as he joined Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper for a fireside chat.
Should Scientists Have Research "Reserves" on the Moon?
The worlds of the Solar System offer up exciting and (so far) mostly pristine places for planetary scientists to study. As space missions continue to travel to Mars, Europa, asteroids, and other worlds, questions keep coming up about keeping them safe for continued exploration and observations.
Trump’s Trade Wars Are Back—Despite the Supreme Court
The president’s proposed use of an obscure Depression-era law shows courts and Congress haven’t curbed Trump’s ambition to impose tariffs at will.
Trump Is Losing Patience Over an Iran War With No Clear End in Sight
The president has grown skeptical of diplomacy and is in “revenge mode” against Tehran, according to a senior administration official.
CrossCurrents: HVACR Business Intelligence
Welcome to the first edition of CrossCurrents: HVACR Business Intelligence. Each installment curates the most important headlines from outside the traditional HVACR press, drawing...
Trump to travel to Michigan ahead of swing state's primary election
President Donald Trump is set to rally in Michigan next week as early in-person voting begins in the battleground state’s primary, where voters will choose nominees for open Senate and governor’s races.
Could the data center moratorium cost New York grid investments?
Hochul says over the next year, a public service commission will consider options including setting up a separate rate system for data centers.
Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as stopgap 10% levies expire Friday
President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court.
Philadelphia Eagles Get Linked to Intriguing Browns Trade Target
Going into the 2026 NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles‘ biggest question marks will be on the offensive side of the ball. After dominating in the Super Bowl two seasons ago, the defensive side of the clear was by far the strongest for Philadelphia in the following season and it wasn’t particularly close. But with that […] The post Philadelphia Eagles Get Linked to Intriguing Browns Trade Target appeared first on HEAVY.
Johnny Depp cracks Trump tariff joke during surprise Comic-Con appearance as Ebenezer Scrooge
Johnny Depp surprised fans outside San Diego Comic-Con with an in-character appearance as Ebenezer Scrooge — and cracked a joke about President Trump’s tariffs.
Business owner finds man dead inside dumpster in Kansas City, Kansas
A body was found inside a dumpster outside a business in Kansas City, Kansas, on Thursday.
Woman's body found in dumpster behind north Harris County business, sheriff's office says
A woman who was reportedly known for dumpster diving was found dead inside one behind a Family Dollar store in north Harris County, according to deputies.
Trump administration admits legal errors and withdraws subpoenas of 3 NYT reporters
Criticized by a federal judge for sloppy legal work, the government on Thursday grudgingly withdrew subpoenas that would have compelled three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources for articles about President Donald Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet.
Trump finalizes new tariffs on dozens of countries
"Today's action is the most sweeping international labor rights action the United States has ever taken," an administration official said.
Senate Democrats reject Trump-approved ethics provision in landmark crypto bill
Senate Democrats signaled they would not support a revised version of Republicans’ landmark cryptocurrency regulation bill, saying a new ethics provision approved by President Donald Trump does not go far enough to limit the president’s ability to profit off crypto.
Intel's AI business helps fuel strongest revenue growth in 15 years
Intel beat expectations with its strongest revenue growth in more than 15 years as CEO Lip-Bu Tan credited better execution.
Major changes coming to Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna
The Illinois Department of Human Services outlined plans to reduce residential units serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to phase down mental‑health beds.
Turnover of Senate-confirmed officials in Trump’s second term outpaces all 21st century administrations
More Senate-confirmed officials have left President Donald Trump’s second administration in its first 18 months than they have during the same period in other 21st century administrations, according to a nonpartisan organization’s review of the turnover published Wednesday.
eBay Sports Card Sales Cross $1 Billion in a First Half for the First Time: Inside the $1.36 Billion H1 2026 Numbers
At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life.
Intel's PC business will be dictated by AI data center momentum: CFRA
Intel (INTC) stock is surging by over 11% in Thursday's extended hours after smashing second quarter expectations, reporting adjusted earnings of $0.42 per share (vs. estimates of $0.21) and revenue of $16.1 billion (vs. estimates of $14.43 billion). CFRA Research senior vice president and equity analyst Angelo Zino dives into Intel's earnings release and what he can garner about the trajectory of the company's PC business.
Rep. Smucker again supports passage of SAVE America voter ID requirements
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker on Wednesday joined House Republicans to push forward a package of GOP priorities including a nationwide mandate for voter identification at the polls backed by President
Creator economy platform Patreon cuts 20% of staff in new layoffs
Patreon, which helps creators like YouTubers and podcasters make money, is laying off staff. The creator economy company said it needs to trim costs.
Providence Swedish sunsets residencies at Seattle health centers
The hospital network announced that its family medicine residency program will no longer partner with three Seattle-area health organizations after 2029.
High school students explore healthcare careers during Saint Francis summer academy
A group of Tulsa area high school students were given a hands-on, inside look at the medical field through Saint Francis Health System’s Medical Academy.
In Israel, a strong challenger for political change
Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is facing a major political test this fall. After three years of war and growing public frustration, a former military chief is emerging as an unlikely challenger, offering voters a different vision for the country’s leadership. We look at how an outsider with deep security credentials is tapping into a desire for change — and what his rise could mean for Netanyahu’s political future.
Cassidy shifts on CDC nominee, citing change to disputed autism page
But the page’s core claim still suggests a long debunked link between vaccines and autism.
New poll complicates Vance’s status as Trump’s likely 2028 heir apparent
Marco Rubio surged from 7% to 26% in New Hampshire's latest GOP primary poll, dramatically closing the gap with JD Vance in the hypothetical 2028 presidential nomination race.
Different moon rocks tell different tales about a long-ago bombardment
Prior moon rock samples, including from Apollo, seem heavily influenced by one impact. The farside samples tweak the story.
Americans — including many Republicans — are losing faith in capitalism, polling shows
President Donald Trump has indicated that his main strategy for the 2026 midterm elections is to call Democrats “socialists” and even “communists” at every turn. And there is evidence that democratic socialism is gaining somewhat more of a foothold in recent Democratic primaries.
Wilmington announces business and economic development chief
The city of Wilmington announced on Thursday the hiring of Louis Starks as its new business and economic development manager. According to a news release, the role focuses on strengthening Wilmington's business ecosystem, supporting entrepreneurship and advancing strategic economic growth. "In this role, Starks will collaborate with residents, local businesses, community groups, educational institutions and regional partners to promote investment, workforce development, and innovation for businesses of all sizes," the release stated. "He will also help connect small businesses with City procurement opportunities, cultivate public-private partnerships, and lead initiatives that promote long-term economic vitality." Starks has more than 20 years of experience in economic development, urban planning, housing finance, workforce development and public policy, according to the release. Most recently, he served as manager of business development for Oakland County, Michigan, "where he led teams focused on business retention and expansion and financial services for one of the nation's most economically diverse regions. During his tenure, his teams supported billions of dollars in business investment initiatives while helping create thousands of jobs," the release stated. He holds a law degree and master's degree in urban and regional planning from the University of Iowa, as well as a bachelor's degree from Duke University. He is also a Certified Economic Development Professional. Starks is expected to begin his Wilmington position on July 27. “Louis has built his career around helping individuals, organizations and communities reach their full potential,” stated city manager Becky Hawke in the release. “Whether supporting entrepreneurs, managing complex redevelopment projects, or bringing together public and private partners, he has consistently focused on creating opportunity and delivering results. He understands that a strong economy creates opportunities for everyone. By supporting local businesses and fostering innovation, his work will help ensure the benefits of Wilmington’s growth are felt throughout the community, creating jobs, strengthening neighborhoods, and improving quality of life for residents.”
This is Massachusetts' most iconic ice cream shop, according to Business Insider
The publication highlighted a beloved Cambridge destination in its list of the most iconic ice cream shops in every state. Here's why it earned the honor.
AI 'kill switch' bill unveiled as OpenAI hack raises alarms
A bipartisan House bill slated to be introduced Thursday would authorize the US government to shut down or throttle risky AI models.
Domo sells businesses for $400 million, giving Josh James a new start
Progress Software agreed to buy Domo's AI and data business for $400 million. Domo founder Josh James will run the remaining debt-free entity.
Rep. Jim Jordan refers Jack Smith for possible prosecution, saying he have have misled on Trump probe
Jordan referred Smith to the Justice Department for possible prosecution related to closed-door testimony about whether he had obtained records of lawmakers while investigating Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss. Lawyers for Smith deny the allegation and say he testified truthfully.
Ranking Members Markey, Velázquez Push to Roll Back Trump Administration’s Discriminatory SBA Lending Policy that Blocks Immigrant Entrepreneurs from Pursuing the American Dream
Bicameral resolution would rescind Trump administration policy banning green card holders from accessing SBA loans Resolution Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) (Washington, July 23) – Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY-7) today introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to rescind the Trump administration’s policy that bans green card holders from accessing essential Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to start and grow their businesses and invest in Main Streets nationwide. Trump’s SBA restrictions buck decades of precedent, attacking immigrant small business owners who are lawfully in the U.S. with no justification. The Trump administration’s green card holder ban is the most recent escalation of SBA’s draconian citizenship restrictions that are killing jobs and putting the American Dream further out of reach for entrepreneurs. In Fiscal Year 2025, the SBA made an estimated $5.7 billion in loans to green card holders, which supported more than 80,000 American jobs. Ranking Member Markey’s introduction of the CRA resolution follows his introduction of the Investing in the American Dream Act alongside Ranking Member Velázquez earlier this year. The Investing in the American Dream Act would roll back the SBA’s draconian lending restrictions and restore previous SBA lending policies for immigrant entrepreneurs lawfully in the U.S., including green card holders, refugees, and asylees. More than 100 organizations have called for the passage of the legislation and over 60 Massachusetts state legislators have raised concerns about the impact of the citizenship restrictions in their local communities. “Once again, Donald Trump is shutting hardworking immigrants out of the American Dream with his discriminatory and dangerous policies, fear tactics, and violent rhetoric. The anti-small business lending requirements implemented by Trump’s SBA won’t Make America Great Again—they are Making America Hate Again,” said Ranking Member Markey. “I am fighting every single day to roll back Trump’s brazen attempt to steal the American Dream from entrepreneurs in Massachusetts and across the country who enrich our communities, strengthen our Main Streets, and create jobs in the United States.” “Starting and owning your own business is one of the pillars of the American Dream. Under the Trump Administration, the SBA has sought to deny immigrant small business owners and entrepreneurs that dream by preventing them from accessing the capital they need to grow and scale their businesses. Not only is this policy cruel, but it is also self-defeating and holds our country back economically. As Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, I will do everything in my power to reverse this terrible policy,” said Ranking Member Velázquez. Massachusetts state legislators applauded Ranking Member Markey’s actions and emphasized the critical contributions of green card holders to Bay State communities and the Commonwealth’s economy. "Green card holders are our neighbors, workers, entrepreneurs, and taxpayers,” said Massachusetts State Senator Adam Gómez (D-Springfield), Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses. “They open restaurants, launch small businesses, create jobs, and contribute every day to the economic strength of Massachusetts. Denying lawful permanent residents access to SBA loan programs doesn't make our economy stronger—it makes it harder for small businesses to succeed. I support this resolution because opportunity should never be limited by unnecessary barriers that prevent hardworking people from investing in their communities and pursuing the American dream." “Senator Markey’s CRA Resolution provides a valuable moment for our federal leaders to show their commitment to small businesses and the American Dream,” said Massachusetts State Representative Andy X. Vargas (D-Haverhill), House Chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses. “The SBA’s recent policy restricting lawful residents from accessing the popular 7(a) and 504 programs has shut out some of the most entrepreneurial and hard-working members of our community from much-need capital. In Massachusetts, these programs have invested millions of dollars into small businesses owned by green card holders, supporting thousands of jobs. This should not be a partisan issue. People who worked hard, have legal status, and contribute so much to their communities via employment and economic impact don’t deserve to be in the crosshairs for political purposes. The Senator’s resolution is a step forward in restoring access to the American Dream that small business owners across the country deserve.” Several small business advocates and stakeholders voiced their support for Ranking Member Markey’s efforts to roll back Trump SBA’s discriminatory lending rules. “Immigrant-owned businesses are the foundation of the American economy. They power our neighborhoods, provide essential services, and employ our loved ones. Yet, systemic hurdles like the Small Business Administration’s citizenship restrictions unfairly block their path to prosperity," said Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition. "We applaud Senator Markey’s continued leadership and look forward to a future where immigrant entrepreneurs can share their ingenuity without arbitrary restrictions that hold us all back.” “Independent restaurants have always been built by people willing to work hard, take risks, and invest in their communities. When lawfully authorized entrepreneurs lose access to the financing they need to start or grow a business, we all lose. These are the businesses creating jobs, filling storefronts, and strengthening our neighborhoods. Access to capital should help good businesses succeed, and that’s exactly what restoring these SBA loan programs would do,” said Jen Ziskin, Executive Director of Massachusetts Restaurants United. “At the Latino Economic Development Corporation, we see firsthand that access to capital transforms lives, creates jobs, and strengthens neighborhoods. Many of the entrepreneurs we serve are lawful permanent residents who have invested their savings, opened businesses, and employ local residents. Restricting access to SBA financing doesn’t just impact business owners, it limits economic opportunity for entire communities. Main Street succeeds when every qualified entrepreneur has a fair chance to grow,” said Andrew Melendez, CEO and Founder of the Latino Economic Development Corporation. "Immigrants and immigrant-owned businesses are the heart and soul of small business communities in cities and towns throughout the Commonwealth, and across America. Limiting access to these SBA loans not only sends the wrong message about immigration, it will have significant negative economic impact on our small business ecosystem,” said Keith Mahoney, Vice President of Public Affairs at the Boston Foundation. “The SBA’s recent policy changes that prevent Legal Permanent Residents, and other non-citizens from participating in any of the SBA’s valuable programs are changes that are unwelcome, immoral, and antithetical to our purpose, our mission, and our vision for Massachusetts communities and businesses. Immigrant entrepreneurs and others have expressed concern that Common Capital will ‘report them to ICE,’ so loan demand has decreased. There is no valid reason for excluding Legal Permanent Residents and other noncitizens who are lawfully present in the U.S. from accessing the SBA’s programs. Immigrant entrepreneurs start businesses, they create jobs, they support their families and their communities. Our government should be in the business of encouraging their full participation in our economy,” said Raymond Lanza-Weil, President of Common Capital. "ECCHO-Latino now represents over 400 educators and 300 microbusinesses across Massachusetts, where immigrants make up 60% of the childcare workforce. When a green card holder is ready to grow her business—from expanding her home child care to opening a center—she shouldn't be turned away by local banks simply because of federal citizenship rules. Blocking access to SBA loans kills opportunity and deepens our state's childcare crisis. ECCHO-Latino strongly supports Senator Markey and Representative Velázquez in passing this resolution to put Main Street first," said Harold Antonio Blanco, Co-Founder & Executive Director of ECCHO-Latino Inc. "This is exactly how political ideology ruins an economy. Washington has taken lawful, tax-paying entrepreneurs who live in our communities, invest in America, and hire American workers, and declared their businesses ineligible for critical financing simply because a green card holder owns even a fraction of the company. Using policies ostensibly aimed at illegal immigration to punish lawful permanent residents is nothing short of ideological overreach and economic self-sabotage. The SBA exists to help viable small businesses grow, rather than imposing nativist tests that ignore an entrepreneur’s credit history, business plan, or ability to create jobs. When the federal government closes the door on qualified entrepreneurs, they’re also closing the door on American entrepreneurship and on American workers, while handing future companies, jobs, innovation, and investment to our competitors. America should be competing to attract people who want to invest and build here, not creating arbitrary barriers that drive their talent and capital elsewhere,” said Javier Palomarez, President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC). "The U.S. Small Business Administration's decision to prohibit legal permanent residents, including green card holders, from accessing SBA-backed loans has the potential for disastrous consequences that could reverberate throughout America's economy for years to come. After all, immigrants are twice as likely to start small businesses as U.S.-born individuals. Congress must overturn rules requiring the SBA to block legal permanent residents from accessing lending resources because so many of the entrepreneurs who drive job creation in this country were born outside the United States," said John Arensemeyer, Founder and CEO of Small Business Majority. “NCRC supports the Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn SBA’s citizenship restrictions that bar green-card holders from receiving the 7(a) and 504 loans. When qualified entrepreneurs are denied access to SBA loans, all of Main Street gets hurt. Communities lose jobs. Neighborhoods lose services. Local economies lose the opportunity to build wealth and shrink disparities,” said Jesse Van Tol, President & CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC). “We cannot afford to have the American Dream out of reach for hard-working, immigrant small business owners.” “Asian Americans and Asian immigrants have been integral in building local economies. They create businesses, jobs, and opportunities in communities across the country that benefit everyone. Lawful permanent residents pay taxes, invest in their communities, and strengthen Main Street, yet the SBA's discriminatory citizenship restrictions unfairly deny them access to the same tools that help small businesses grow and succeed. We applaud congressional leaders for advancing this resolution to overturn the latest restrictions on SBA lending for green card holders, and we urge lawmakers to also pass the Investing in the American Dream Act to fully restore access to SBA loan programs for all eligible people in the United States. Ensuring that immigrant-owned small businesses have a fair opportunity to access capital is essential to building a stronger, more inclusive economy that works for all,” said Joanna Derman, Director of Anti-Profiling, Civil Rights and National Security at Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC). "Immigrant-owned businesses often turn to SBA 7(a) and 504 loans because they face higher denial rates from traditional lenders,” said Imani Augustus, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Opportunity. "These programs provide the capital they need to expand operations, hire workers, and invest in their businesses. Reversing the ban on lawful permanent residents is a critical first step toward ensuring these financing tools are accessible to everyone strengthening their communities through entrepreneurship. We applaud this action and urge Congress to fully restore access by passing the Investing in the American Dream Act.” "Last year, nearly 5,700 SBA loans worth $5.7 billion went to businesses owned by green card holders, supporting more than 80,000 jobs. These are entrepreneurs who have put down roots here, hired their neighbors, and invested in the communities they call home. Barring them from capital doesn't protect Main Street—it starves it. What should matter is the strength of a business and its potential to grow, not the immigration status of its owner. This resolution doesn’t eliminate all the citizenship restrictions in SBA’s policy change, but it’s a step toward restoring a commonsense principle that stood for more than 30 years," said Howard Wial, Director of Research at ICIC. "I'm encouraged to see Congress moving to reopen access to capital for green card holders, a key tool for small business survival. Green card holders accounted for an estimated 5,700 SBA loans in Fiscal Year 2025, worth $5.7 billion and supporting more than 80,000 jobs across the country. That capital is often what keeps a business operating through its toughest stretches when cash flow gets tight. When qualified entrepreneurs lose access to that capital over their immigration status rather than their ability to repay a loan, it's the local economy that pays the price,” said Small Business for America's Future Co-Chair Shaundell Newsome, Founder of Sumnu Marketing. “Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, and entrepreneurs —including green card holders — take risks every day to build businesses, create jobs, and strengthen communities. SBA loan programs should be administered with clear, consistent standards that safeguard public resources while ensuring these programs remain focused on supporting eligible entrepreneurs and job creators. This resolution responds to the opportunity to support all entrepreneurs and preserve the integrity of federally supported lending programs. We applaud the introduction of this resolution and remain committed to policies that strengthen small businesses, promote economic growth, and maintain confidence in these vital lending programs,” said Carolina Martinez, CEO of CAMEO Network. “National CAPACD wholeheartedly supports the introduction of this resolution aimed at overturning the SBA's misguided policy prohibiting immigrants from accessing the 7(a) and 504 loan programs. As a coalition, we are committed to creating systems, organizations, and societies that are fair and just. We believe we and our economy are stronger when we uplift our rich and diverse communities. Access to capital helps small businesses create jobs, build wealth, and strengthen neighborhoods. Restoring this pathway is an important first step toward ensuring immigrant entrepreneurs can continue to grow their businesses and contribute positively to our economy as a whole. We urge Congress to build on this momentum by passing the Investing in the American Dream Act, which would fully restore fair access to safe and affordable credit and uphold our commitment to a fair economy that works for everyone,” said Seema Agnani, CEO of National CAPACD. Ranking Member Markey is fighting for small business owners and immigrants that rely on SBA loans to start and run their businesses, create jobs, and contribute to their communities. In May, Ranking Member Markey highlighted the significant contributions of immigrant entrepreneurs in Massachusetts and across the country and condemned the Trump administration’s repeated attacks on immigrant communities at a Small Business Committee hearing. MIRA’s Elizabeth Sweet, who participated in Ranking Member Markey’s listening session earlier in May, provided testimony at the hearing. Also in May, Ranking Member Markey hosted a listening session at the Urban College of Boston to hear directly from several Massachusetts immigrant small business owners, lenders, and chambers of commerce how President Trump’s cruel and callous anti-immigrant policies are hurting Main Streets in the Bay State. Earlier in May, Ranking Member Markey hosted a press conference alongside Ranking Member Velázquez, Democratic lawmakers, and stakeholders to condemn the Trump administration’s harmful anti-immigrant lending policies and to introduce the Investing in the American Dream Act. In March, Ranking Member Markey released a comprehensive report detailing the harms to small business owners, workers, and consumers caused by the Trump administration’s ICE raids in communities across the country. In February, Ranking Member Markey introduced the Small Business ICE Disruption Fund Act, which would provide grants to small businesses that have been impacted by the Trump administration’s violent immigration enforcement actions on Main Streets across the United States. Earlier in February, Ranking Member Markey, Ranking Member Velázquez, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) sent a letter urging the SBA to rescind their lending rule change that bars legal permanent residents from receiving SBA loans. Previously, Ranking Members Markey and Velázquez released a statement condemning the actions of the SBA after it announced that small businesses with legal permanent residents will be barred from receiving SBA loans. In December 2025, Ranking Member Markey and all Democratic members of the Senate Small Business Committee sent a letter to the SBA reiterating concerns with the SBA’s citizenship requirements and highlighting a drop in SBA lending volume. In September 2025, Ranking Member Markey heard directly from SBA lenders about the issues with the citizenship verification requirements. In July 2025, Ranking Members Markey and Velázquez sent a letter to the SBA expressing serious concerns with the agency’s new, draconian citizenship verification requirements that require small businesses seeking SBA loans to be 100% owned by U.S. citizens, nationals, and legal permanent residents. SBA has not responded to the letter. ###
Amazon puts Luna cloud-streamed games like Fallout 4 inside Prime Video
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Borderlands 4 DLC ‘Story Pack 2: FL4K and the Last Resort’ launches September 10
Borderlands 4 downloadable content “Story Pack 2: FL4K and the Last Resort” will launch on September 10 alongside the game’s fifth “Bounty Pack,” publisher 2K and deve…
Inside's Variety's Sports and Entertainment Studio With Russell Wilson
Variety held its inaugural Sports & Entertainment Studio on July 16, featuring former NFL player Russell Wilson and NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson.
The Morning Show heads off into the night.
Apple announced that one of its biggest early hits will be coming back for a fifth and final season in 2027. The Morning Show premiered alongside Apple TV as one of its prestige plays, with a notably star-studded cast. The news comes the same day Apple announced a new dating series. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/072226_The_Morning_Show_Fifth_Final_Season_Announcement_Big_Image_02.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
Some House Republicans defect to again pass resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran
The House on Thursday narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran, sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and the future of the conflict is increasingly uncertain.
6 Bold Moves Every Business Should Consider This Year
Cornerstone Advisors' 6 bold moves show why piecemeal fixes fail, and how banks and businesses build roadmaps that outpace hesitant, cautious rivals
Health insurance costs leave older Mississippians without care
Because insurers can charge people in their 60s premiums three times higher than those in their 20s, many older adults enrolled under the Affordable Care Act saw some of the steepest price increases this year without the income-based subsidies.
Xbox Tests Ad-Supported Game Streaming
Xbox is rolling out a test for ad-supported cloud gaming that will be available for a limited time on a voluntary basis for members of its fan-testing community, Xbox Insiders.
Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders
Would you watch ads to stream your games for free?
GOP Lawmakers Back Trump on Iran War
Just four House Republicans join Democrats in trying to rein in president’s war powers amid rising tensions, economic fears.
WATCH: Brandon Gill corners law school gatekeeper with DEI question she won't answer
Rep. Brandon Gill pressed ABA president on whether diversity principles would justify rejecting a third Black Supreme Court justice nomination.
Jonathan Jones confirms CBS Sports departure
CBS Sports will be in need of a new NFL reporter and insider when their coverage of the 2026 season begins this fall as Jonathan Jones is leaving the company. Jones first joined CBS in 2019 after tenures nationally at Sports Illustrated and locally covering the Carolina Panthers for the Charlotte Observer. Earlier this month,…
Rural Health Disadvantages in the United States
Over the last 20 years, rural Americans have been dying at a higher rate than urban residents – and the gap is growing. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Instagram is cracking down on Meta glasses creeps
Content shot on Meta glasses from pickup artists and pranksters can now get you banned.
NFL Insider Jonathan Jones Announces He's Leaving CBS Sports
With the 2026 NFL season a little over a month away, Jonathan Jones announced that he's leaving CBS Sports. Jones joined CBS Sports in 2019 and quickly became the network's lead insider for NFL news. In addition to providing in-depth reporting, he made regular appearances on CBS Sports HQ and other ...
When you have advanced prostate cancer: What living with the disease looks like
President Joe Biden recently gave an update on his treatment for metastatic prostate cancer. A urologist explains ways to manage this advanced prostate cancer.
McNeese Sports Hall of Fame names 2026 Inductee Class
LAKE CHARLES – All-Americans, Southland Conference champions, record setters make up the 2026 McNeese Athletics Hall of Fame which was announced on Thursday.
Paramount+ is building out its free tier to win cost-conscious viewers
Paramount+ is planning to make more movies and shows free to give users "more reasons to sign up," an internal presentation said.
New White House Science Strategy Points to a Quantum-Style Innovation Model
A new American innovation model emphasizes mission-driven research, public-private partnerships, manufacturing and regional ecosystems.
House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as some Republicans defect
The House has narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran, sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and the future of the conflict is increasingly uncertain
Seizing the Semiquincentennial: Developing a Science of Civics and the Renewal of American Citizenship
In a recent seminar hosted by Philanthropy Roundtable, Senior Director of American Values & Policy Philanthropy Clarice Smith explored this question. She was joined by two leading voices in civic education: Victoria Hughes, founder and first president of the Bill of Rights Institute, and Dr. Wilfred McClay, faculty chair at Hillsdale College and author of “The Land of Hope.”
House votes to restrict Trump’s Iran war powers in latest rebuke over the conflict
The US House voted to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran absent congressional approval, the latest repudiation by lawmakers of the president’s handling of the conflict.
U. of C. Scientists Call for Halt to Quantum Construction
Much of their report focuses on contamination at the former South Works property
For Yukon River residents, salmon shortages have health consequences
A dietary staple, salmon had — until recently — been the main source of protein for Indigenous people who live along the Interior Alaska river systems.
With bombing campaign unlikely to change Iran’s posture according to US intel, Trump faces limited options
Two weeks into a renewed bombing campaign against Iran, with US forces taking casualties and allies wary of the conflict escalating further, President Donald Trump insists that Iran is “desperate” to find an end to wave after wave of US attacks.
Business Briefs: July 24, 2026
Freedom Credit Union appoints new vice president of human resources SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union has named Jennifer McPherson as its new vice president of human resources. She brings more than 20 years of human resources leadership experience in the financial services and healthcare industries to the organization. “Jennifer’s experience and leadership will help us continue investing […]
Trump adds condition to nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, throwing pact into doubt
Saudi Arabia would need to normalize relations with Israel as a condition of a nuclear deal with the U.S., President Donald Trump said.
Ranked: US cities where people are the most stressed
Some cities in America are more stressed out than others, an analysis by WalletHub shows.
Trump places new condition on signed Saudi nuclear deal, says country must join Abraham Accords
President Donald Trump has placed a new condition on a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia a day after formally approving it, saying the country now must join the Abraham Accords.
Maxwell: Dear Lord, protect us from politicians who politick in your name
Maxwell: God on her side? An Orange County school board candidate who has waged campaigns to ban books and end pride celebrations says that, if she wins, it will show that ‘God always gets the victory’
Winter Garden considers first local business tax increase in more than 20 years
The increase would be less than $10 for most businesses, according to the agenda. Staff estimate the change would generate about $14,000 in additional revenue.
RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts Telephone Town Hall to Discuss Health Care Costs, Medicare, Social Security, Utility Prices, Affordability in Jersey
Above: Gottheimer conducts a Telephone Town Hall with North Jersey families. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last night, July 22, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a Telephone Town Hall with thousands of North Jersey residents to discuss his bipartisan efforts to lower health care and prescription drug costs, protect Social Security and Medicare, cut taxes, lower […]