businessWednesday, July 22, 2026
A new Gallup survey reveals that nearly a quarter of U.S. workers are stuck in jobs just for health insurance. That's up sharply from 2021. Meanwhile, trade tensions and tariff threats are reshaping everything from auto labor deals to drug manufacturing.
The health insurance tie to employment is getting tighter for millions of Americans.
A West Health-Gallup survey finds 24% of U.S. workers with job-based insurance are staying in unwanted roles just to keep coverage, up from 16% in 2021. That's roughly 23 million adults experiencing 'job lock.'
New tariff proposals are shaking up auto labor talks, drug manufacturing, and even Cuba's tourism sector.
Unifor's new Ford deal, meant to set a pattern for GM and Stellantis, is now at risk from Trump's proposed U.S. content requirements. The Globe and Mail reports the trade proposals could upend the entire bargaining cycle.
Trump announced a phased tariff on generic drug imports: zero for two years, then 100% in 2028 and 200% in 2029. The goal is to push manufacturing back to the U.S., but the long grace period gives pharma time to adapt.
Spanish hotel chain Meliá is fully exiting Cuba, citing U.S. sanctions and an energy blockade. The AP notes this is a major blow to Cuba's tourism-dependent economy.
From policy mistakes to venture capital, the AI business story continues to shift.
McKinsey's 2025 State of AI report flags common policy mistakes: no policy at all, failing to share it, and vague accountability. The piece emphasizes iterative testing and validation.
Dimension Capital closed an $800 million third fund, 60% larger than its previous one 18 months ago. TechCrunch notes the rapid raise signals strong investor appetite for science-compute crossover startups.
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What Anthropic's copyright settlement meanswww.marketplace.org
From Armani to Zegna, These Are the Designer Brands Discounted for Nordstrom’s Anniversary Salewww.rollingstone.com
Dixon Dern Dies: Attorney For CAA, CBS, TV Academy & Desilu, Was 97deadline.com
Nintendo asks for tariff-refund class action lawsuit to be dismissedwww.polygon.com
The White House has beef with Canada’s dairy import rules. Does the EU have a better deal?www.theglobeandmail.comKane County-area leaders relaunch entrepreneurship center for those impacted by criminal legal system, other groupswww.chicagotribune.com
Local leaders in Kane County have relaunched the Honorable William H. Hall IV Entrepreneurship Center, which focuses on helping individuals impacted by the criminal legal system, along with other aspiring entrepreneurs, build and sustain businesses. The center offers virtual and
Fossil Fuels Still Generate 57% of the World's Electricityoilprice.com
Despite the rapid growth of wind and solar power, fossil fuels (coal, gas, and oil) still generate 57% of the world's electricity, according to data from the Energy Institute and Pew Research Center. This marks a decline from 65% in 2000, but hydrocarbons continue to dominate the
Agentic CX That Earns Trust: When AI Agents Act | Braden Kelleybradenkelley.com
The article explores the shift from conversational AI (chatbots, assistants, copilots) to agentic AI systems that autonomously execute actions like refunds, rescheduling, and multi-step journey coordination in customer experience. It argues that trust in agentic CX must be earned
How businesses are supporting climate-resilient schoolswww.weforum.org
Climate change is increasingly disrupting education worldwide, with at least 242 million students across 85 countries affected by extreme climate events in 2024 alone — about one in seven students globally. Heatwaves are the single largest cause, and South Asia is the hardest-hit
Origin Energy investigating 'potential' customer data breachwww.abc.net.au
Origin Energy is investigating a potential security incident that may have involved unauthorized access to some customer data. The company has notified the Australian Cyber Security Centre and Australian Federal Police. Origin does not believe that customer credit card or bank de
Despite publisher cutoff and studio closure, Wreckreation 2 is being made by Burnout veteranswww.polygon.com
Three Fields Entertainment, the studio founded by Burnout veterans Fiona Sperry and Alex Ward, was abandoned by publisher THQ Nordic and subsequently closed. However, the team has regrouped under a new studio called When Tides Turn and is continuing development of Wreckreation 2,
Ban on DeepSeek Reveals ‘Free Market’ Means ‘Protect American Monopoly’countercurrents.org
This article critiques the American Dream and American capitalism as a "global scam," arguing that the ban on DeepSeek (a Chinese AI company) reveals that the so-called "free market" is actually about protecting American monopolies. The author contends that rising inequalities, p
Podcast: The opportunities of dual-use tech in the Netherlandsioplus.nl
This podcast summary explores the growing importance of dual-use technology — innovations with both commercial and defense/security applications — in the Netherlands. Hans Büthker, CEO of Neways Electronics International, discusses the opportunities and challenges facing the high
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