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How the US financed World War I using Charlie Chaplin and Girl Scouts
The first world war was one of the deadliest conflicts the world has ever seen. And when the US entered the war in 1917, it faced a massive financial challenge: how to pay for its contribution? Enter Treasury Secretary William McAdoo who launches the groundbreaking Liberty Loan Programme and - alongside an unprecedented national propaganda campaign featuring silent film stars like Charlie Chaplin, Girl Scouts, even a captured German submarine in Central Park - encourages thousands of Americans to ‘buy a bond’ as part of their patriotic duty.
Diesel is Spiking. The Market Has the AI Losers Wrong | Are You Betting Too Big?
Listen now | AI opportunities, hidden inflation pressures, and the risks of oversized bets
Utah approves slew of health AI pilots for drug management, women’s health
The state has expanded its controversial healthcare AI program with three new pilots that could ultimately see the technology provide care plans and medications without human review.
There is only one trade
Has every market become a bet on the AI boom?
Suffolk targets sports, stadiums with new division
The contractor tapped a former Nike exec to lead the unit as clients continue to ask builders to deliver more features in less time on these venues.
Megaprojects grab 1 in 4 nonresidential construction dollars
Construction appears strongest in areas connected to infrastructure, power, advanced manufacturing and data centers, economists say. Other segments, not so much.
‘Hallelujah’: Stakeholders react with praise and concern to GSA AI acquisitions clause
The long-awaited clause was issued as a regulation deviation last week, and while some previous commenters are relieved, they still have worries about it in practice.
The government is buying AI by the token. It should buy results
A former DOD official argues for more outcome-driven pricing over usage pricing.
DOT awards $426M for critical infrastructure projects
The largest awards include $85.1 million for an 8-mile, four-lane highway in Kentucky and $85 million to add lanes along about 20 miles of I-4 in Florida.
Top electric power sector and utility conferences in 2027
Utility Dive’s curated list of notable events where energy professionals will gather to exchange ideas, demonstrate novel approaches and network for a new era of grid modernization.
The wonder of weightlifting
With humor and hard science, obstetrician and gynecologist Jaime Seeman reveals why building muscle is one of the best ways to combat women’s top health risks. Learn the truth behind three weightlifting myths that prevent women from getting serious about strength training — and why your future self will thank you for picking up those dumbbells. (This episode originally aired in 2025.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A new VPP framework can center the energy transition in Illinois around customers: ComEd VP
Commonwealth Edison will file a virtual power plant framework by the end of 2027 that looks beyond batteries, writes Andrew Plenge, vice president of strategy and energy policy at the Illinois utility.
States, renewable developers back MISO’s accelerated interconnection queue plan
“This approach can materially accelerate the processing of legacy queue cycles while preserving MISO’s responsibility to identify and address reliability concerns,” the Organization of MISO States said.
2027’s top construction trade shows
Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of the industry conferences and expos on tap for 2027 with events focused on emerging technologies and innovative building methods.
Mars hikes use of sustainably sourced cocoa, but falls short of 2025 goal
The candy maker’s suppliers sourced 98% of cocoa through a responsible sourcing program last year.
DOE intends to loan Vistra $4.2B for nuclear fleet improvements
The loan would cover 433 MW of uprates at Vistra’s nuclear plants and preserve around 4 GW of existing capacity to help meet growing demand in the PJM region, said the U.S. Department of Energy.
Tutor Perini unit, Skanska land Coast Guard jobs worth a combined $586M
Perini Management Services has started work at Base Kodiak in Alaska, and Skanska has begun replacing the agency’s homeport pier in Newport, Rhode Island.
Top food and beverage industry events in 2027
A list of must-attend conferences and trade shows for professionals to keep up with the biggest innovations and consumer trends set to define next year.
Kraft Mac & Cheese enters first new category in decades with cheesy ramen
The cheesy ramen offering comes as Kraft Heinz invests $700 million into marketing, sales, and R&D under CEO Steve Cahillane to drive growth.
Top healthcare conferences to attend in 2027
These are the best industry events to attend next year for digital health, provider and payer leaders.
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