Minnesota is getting a new wave of federal dollars to support climate and energy projects. According to recent reporting, multiple grants are moving ahead under the Trump administration, targeting local clean energy, resilience, and infrastructure efforts. The funding signals a practical shift: focus on projects that deliver reliability, jobs, and measurable community benefits. In Minnesota, … Read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a $531 million block grant agreement to help Georgia farmers recover from Hurricane Helene. The funding, set to flow through the Georgia Department of Agriculture, will support producers who suffered major losses in 2024. This relief targets economic losses, infrastructure repairs, and timber damage tied to the storm. According … Read more

After a sudden CEO change at CSX, market watchers question the timing, the process, and the message to investors. CSX made a big move with a leadership shakeup that took markets by surprise. The railroad giant announced changes at the top, and the reaction was immediate. Prominent voices criticized the company’s board for rushing the … Read more

U.S. fighter jets intercepted a formation of Russian military aircraft operating near Alaska’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), according to reporting and statements from U.S. defense officials. The activity, which included long-range bombers and fighter escorts, did not enter U.S. or Canadian sovereign airspace. Still, it prompted a rapid response consistent with standard air defense … Read more