Defense startup Shield AI is projecting more than $540 million in revenue this year as valuation more than doubles to $12.7 billion

 Defense startup Shield AI is projecting more than $540 million in revenue this year as valuation more than doubles to $12.7 billion, Global conflicts are awakening governments—and investors—to the importance of modernizing military forces, says Brandon Tseng, the cofounder and president of ShieldAI, a maker of AI-powered drones that announced Thursday that it had raised $1.5 billion in Series G funding at a $12.7 billion valuation, View Full Article

H-1B Employers Would Pay Higher Wages in New Trump Proposal (2)

 H-1B Employers Would Pay Higher Wages in New Trump Proposal (2)

The Trump administration is seeking to prevent companies from 

undercutting salaries for Americans with new rules 

requiring significantly higher wages for foreign workers in the US. View Full Article

Private employers added 63,000 jobs in February 2026

 Private employers added 63,000 jobs in February 2026, marking a hiring uptick led by construction and healthcare. However, the broader labor market is experiencing volatility with a 5.5% California unemployment rate in Dec 2025 and significant layoffs reported early 2026. Key trends include AI workplace regulation, AI adoption, and sector-specific shifts.

A new study looks at the impact of CALIFORNIA'S $20 fast food MINIMUM WAGE

 A new study looks at the impact of CALIFORNIA'S $20 fast food MINIMUM WAGE

A statewide minimum wage increase raising fast food worker pay to $20 an hour was intended to support struggling employees across California. But a new study from researchers at University of California, Santa Cruz suggests the policy may be producing unintended consequences- View Full Article

Gov. Stein announces $8.5M in small business grants for western NC

 Gov. Stein announces $8.5M in small business grants for western NC

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — More money is headed to small businesses in western North Carolina to help them continue recovery after Hurricane Helene. Governor Josh Stein announced nearly 8.5 million dollars in a third round of small business grants. This round is focused on small businesses infrastructure. View Article

The U.S. labor market is experiencing a slowdown with weak job growth

The U.S. labor market is experiencing a slowdown with weak job growth in late 2025 and early 2026, featuring uneven hiring and notable layoffs in tech, media, and specialized sectors. While some sectors like construction and healthcare are adding jobs, entry-level opportunities are tightening due to AI and economic pressures.

Millions of jobs vulnerable as ‘silver tsunami’ looms over US small businesses, experts warn

 Millions of jobs vulnerable as ‘silver tsunami’ looms over US small businesses, experts warn, American Operator works to bridge succession gap as small businesses face leadership transition crisis, A looming "silver tsunami"of retiring baby boomer business owners could dramatically reshape America’s small-business landscape. View Article