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Manufacturer Jabil to open plant in Prince George, creating 352 jobs

Jabil plans to establish a new manufacturing facility at Crosspointe Logistics Center in Prince George County, creating 352 jobs.

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Tegna names Fox TV executive as new CEO

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Inside an 80 Acres Farms vertical farm. Photo courtesy 80 Acres Farms

Following merger, former Soli Organic location in Harrisonburg to close

80 Acres Farms, a vertical farming company, plans to close its Harrisonburg facility, eliminating 80 jobs following merger with Soli Organic.

Industries

Bingham & Taylor's cast iron foundry in Culpeper. Photo courtesy Bingham & Taylor

Bingham & Taylor to shut down Culpeper plant, laying off 92 employees

Utility infrastructure products manufacturer Bingham & Taylor plans to close its Culpeper plant this fall, laying off 92 employees.

Real Estate

A for sale sign is shown for a residential home in Encinitas, California, U.S. July 25, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

US single-family home prices edge up in March, FHFA says

U.S. single-family home prices edged up 0.1% in March despite rising mortgage rates linked to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, the FHFA reports.

Money

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Dow posts closing record high, S&P 500, Nasdaq muted as AI rally pauses

The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a record closing high, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq remained steady as the ai-led rally paused amid cautious investor sentiment.

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Arlington County taps new economic development director

Arlington County has named Anna Nissinen of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority as its new chief economic development officer.

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Serco hires SAIC vet as chief technology officer

Andy Henson joins federal contractor Serco North America as chief technology officer after nearly a decade with SAIC.

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Rolley Davis, President of Sussex Development Corporation.

Rolley Davis Promoted to President of Sussex Development Corporation

Virginia Beach, VA — Sussex Development Corporation, a leading construction management firm headquartered in Virginia Beach, announced today the promotion of Rolley Davis from Vice President to President. As President, he will oversee company operations, strategic initiatives, and long-term growth, while continuing to foster the culture of integrity, commitment, collaboration, and excellence that has defined […]

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Warsh takes the Fed’s helm as inflation climbs, consumer sentiment dives

US weekly jobless claims fall amid labor market resilience

OpenAI aiming for speedy IPO, source says, as market awaits SpaceX filing

Oil prices slump after Trump comments while analysts point to supply crunch

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Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Iran attack plans

Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI

Oil prices rise 3% to two-week high on Iran war supply concerns

US space stocks rise on SpaceX IPO hype

US space stocks rise on SpaceX IPO hype

US space stocks climbed as investors anticipate SpaceX's ipo could reshape valuations in the space economy and boost related companies.

Pump jacks operate in front of a drilling rig in an oil field in Midland, Texas U.S. August 22, 2018. Picture taken August 22, 2018. REUTERS/Nick Oxford

Oil extends drop as Iran TV says it has seen draft deal with US to reopen Hormuz

Oil prices dropped over 5% after Iranian state TV reported a draft deal with the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply concerns.

Big Tobacco comes out on top after US FDA shake-up

Big Tobacco comes out on top after US FDA shake-up

The US FDA's new enforcement discretion on vape products could unleash hundreds more on the market, a win for tobacco companies amid regulatory shifts.

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US consumer confidence ebbs in May as inflation worries mount

The Conference Board reports a slight decline in U.S. consumer confidence in May due to inflation concerns tied to the war with Iran.

CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman speaks during the 2026 Infrastructure Summit of government officials, corporate executives, and labor leaders, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo

OpenAI’s Altman says AI unlikely to lead to ‘jobs apocalypse’

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says rapid AI adoption has not caused a jobs apocalypse and highlights the irreplaceable human part of employment.

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U.S. equity fund inflows ease to a six-week low

U.S. equity fund inflows dropped to a six-week low as investors reacted to crude oil price surges and Federal Reserve policy uncertainty.

The People Paradox: Why ‘Soft’ Skills Deliver the Hardest Numbers

Are your best people leaving over money — or this?

COVID did something to us that a decade of wellness programs never could. It forced us to look directly at our own mortality and ask with unusual honesty, is this how I want to spend my time? That question did not stay at the dinner table. It followed people into their offices, their Zoom calls […]

Maritime and logistics can lift the commonwealth

Maritime and logistics can lift the commonwealth

Virginia Maritime Association's executive director on state's maritime industry

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No one’s indispensable — and that’s a good thing

Cross-training is a key strategy used by 68% of Virginia’s 2026 Best Places to Work to ensure operational continuity and employee engagement.

The choice we’re making about AI

The choice we’re making about AI

AI can improve productivity if implemented with training and human connection. Poor rollouts cause frustration and workplace loneliness, warns Best Companies Group.

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