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Category: July 2025

U.S. Private Payrolls Rise Above Forecasts in July
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U.S. Private Payrolls Rise Above Forecasts in July

Curtis Nakamura|July 31, 2025

The U.S. private sector added 104,000 jobs in July, significantly outperforming economists’ expectations of 75,000. The data, released on July 30 by the ADP National Employment Report, marks a strong…

Shark Week 2025 Launches with Ecological Emphasis
Technology

Shark Week 2025 Launches with Ecological Emphasis

Curtis Nakamura|July 24, 2025

Discovery Channel’s Shark Week returned on Sunday, July 20, 2025, marking its 37th annual celebration. This year’s week-long lineup, scheduled nightly at 8 p.m. ET/PT through Saturday, July 26, is being…

Westside Plaza Reopens After $15 Million Renovation
Local News

Westside Plaza Reopens After $15 Million Renovation

Sienna Ruiz|July 17, 2025

On July 16, 2025, Santa Monica’s Westside Plaza officially reopened following an extensive $15 million redevelopment aimed at revitalizing the neighborhood’s retail and public spaces. The upgraded complex showcases a blend of…

Tech & Energy Giants Announce $90 B AI Investment in Pennsylvania
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Tech & Energy Giants Announce $90 B AI Investment in Pennsylvania

Curtis Nakamura|July 16, 2025

At the Energy & Innovation Summit held July 15 at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, major tech and energy firms—including Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet, ExxonMobil, Blackstone, Google, CoreWeave, and FirstEnergy—pledged approximately $90 billion in…