Contractors are juggling optimism and unease entering 2025. From uncertain interest rates to a new presidential administration, construction pros are keeping close tabs on key issues and trends that could drive costs up or create new challenges. They are also watching for new work, as some sectors like infrastructure and data centers are booming while […]
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, appeared to be unfamiliar with fundamental elements of the Medicare and Medicaid programs Thursday during his second Senate confirmation hearing. “You want us to confirm you to be in charge of Medicare, but it appears that you don’t
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Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Department of Labor has obtained a judgment ordering two Arizona drywall and painting companies to pay $7.45 million in back wages and damages after the employers willfully denied overtime pay to over 1,400 employees, according to
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Staying ahead in the cosmetics and personal care industry requires keeping a pulse on the latest trends, innovations, and regulatory shifts. This month’s round-up highlights key developments across CosmeticsDesign’s global outlets, covering everything from new product development and scientific advancements to evolving consumer behaviors and legal challenges. Read on for insights into the most talked-about
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Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Environmental compliance engineering supportValue: $80 millionLocation: Eastern U.S., Europe, Africa and the Middle EastClient: Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Atlantic Jacobs is expanding its federal infrastructure portfolio with a new U.S. Navy contract, according to a news release.
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Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Louis Molinini is Americas market lead for project and development services at global real estate investment firm JLL. Opinions are the author’s own. In 2025, an evolving tangle of climate events and policy shifts will create new
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Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. President Donald Trump’s promised immigration crackdown has begun. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said this week it has ramped up efforts to arrest and detain people unauthorized to be in the U.S. It is targeting individuals with
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January 30, 2025 The State of the Fleet Industry Spotlight video series, produced by Automotive Fleet, offers insights into the state of the fleet market and engages with leaders in fleet on what’s driving the market today. In episode 146, Chris Brown, associate publisher of Automotive Fleet, connects with Matt Dyer, who has just taken the position
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The International Master Course on Aging Science (IMCAS) World Congress 2025 will take place from 30 January – 1 February in Paris, where industry experts will share the latest scientific research and technology innovation in dermatology, cosmeceuticals, ageing science, regenerative medicine and plastic surgery. This year organisers expect more than 18,700 participants. The event is
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, testified Wednesday before a crucial Senate panel, where he faced questions about vaccine skepticism, his evolving views on abortion and grasp of sprawling federal health programs. Kennedy, 71, appeared first before the Senate Committee on Finance, which
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