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For Emerging Economies, AI Offers a New Kind of Sovereignty

For the trade minister of a mid-sized archipelagic nation, the problem is no longer a lack of data. Satellites owned by commercial firms such as Planet Labs and Maxar Technologies pass overhead daily, capturing nearly every inch of coastline. As a result, nations are beginning to recognise the importance of AI sovereignty to…

ByMatthias KrampeFebruary 13, 20260Comments

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The Agency Problem: It’s Yours to Figure Out. Or it Isn’t.

Brian Tracy taught me internal locus of control in my twenties. His frame was simple: draw a circle and put everything in your life either inside it (you control it) or outside it (you don’t). High performers put everything inside. Not because they’re delusional about obstacles, but because they treat every obstacle as a skill…

ByJason HauerFebruary 13, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati City Council halts data center approvals with interim zoning pause

Data center zoning now requires extra review under a temporary pause. Cincinnati City Council voted unanimously this week to establish a temporary data center zoning control measure that pauses by-right development of new data centers. Officials also rework how these facilities are defined and regulated in the city’s zoning code. The move comes amid rising…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 12, 20260Comments

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Ohio minimum wage increase drives mixed impacts for Cincinnati small businesses

Ohio minimum wage increase reverberates through Ohio economy The minimum wage increase in Ohio is now official for 2026, pushing the base wage to $11 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.50 for tipped workers, with the hike tied to inflation. Ohio minimum wage increase marks a 30‑cent bump over last year under the…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati small business owners struggle with rising costs amid inflation pressures

Cincinnati small business owners report intense inflation impact. Cincinnati small business operators are feeling mounting economic strain as inflation continues to influence costs of goods, services and operations across the region. Owners report that supply prices, utility bills and wages have risen markedly. As a result, profit margins are squeezed and revenue growth has slowed. …

ByNina OliverioFebruary 8, 20260Comments

Blue Bell Ice Cream Cincinnati expansion flavors cups homemade vanilla cookies 'n cream best ice cream in Ohio new grocery store dessert arrival Greater Cincinnati area launch.

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Iconic ice cream brand from Texas brings expansion to Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio

Article Summary Blue Bell Creameries is bringing its iconic Texas ice cream to Cincinnati and Dayton with a Blue Bell ice cream Cincinnati expansion set for spring 2026. The company will open a 16,000‑square‑foot distribution center in Lebanon, Ohio. This facility will deliver popular flavors like Homemade Vanilla, Mint Chocolate Chip, and Moo‑llennium Crunch to…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 1, 20260Comments

BLINK Cincinnati light festival crowds and ArtsWave public art installation at night.

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Cincinnati arts economy drives $1.6B regional impact with BLINK and ArtsWave

Article Summary From 2019 to 2022, Cincinnati’s arts economy generated over $1.6 billion in regional economic impact, driven by ArtsWave funding and marquee events like BLINK. The sector supports thousands of jobs, contributes millions in tax revenue, and fuels local businesses in hospitality, retail, and services. BLINK alone added $249 million in direct impact…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 31, 20260Comments

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Brennan Investment Group expands Cincinnati industrial real estate presence with strategic Hebron acquisition

Article Summary Brennan Investment Group has expanded its Midwest portfolio by acquiring a 56,000-square-foot industrial facility in Hebron, Kentucky. It is located in the high-demand Airpark International Corridor near the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). The property was secured through a sale-leaseback transaction with a long-term tenant. This deal reinforces Brennan’s strategy of aggregating institutional-quality…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 30, 20260Comments

Downtown Cincinnati skyline featuring the Great American Tower and major commercial skyscrapers, illustrating the city's office market and real estate trends.

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Post-pandemic: Downtown Cincinnati office market adapts to hybrid era with major conversions

Article Summary The downtown Cincinnati office market is stabilizing post-pandemic as it adapts to the hybrid era. With vacancy rates plateauing near 24%, the city is aggressively converting obsolete office towers, such as Carew Tower, into residential units to reduce inventory. Simultaneously, businesses are rightsizing into smaller, amenity-rich Class A spaces—a trend known as "flight…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 30, 20260Comments

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Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs in latest corporate layoffs

Article Summary Amazon is cutting about 16,000 corporate jobs worldwide in its latest round of layoffs. This marks the second major workforce reduction in three months. The cuts follow roughly 14,000 layoffs in late 2025. This brings recent reductions to about 30,000 positions. Company leaders say the move aims to reduce bureaucracy, streamline management, and…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 29, 20260Comments