Author: Tanjid Osman

Chicago is preparing for a new $650 million soccer stadium along the Chicago River. The Chicago Fire soccer club announced plans for a privately funded stadium that will seat 22,000 fans. The stadium is scheduled to open in spring 2028. The project will also develop the city’s 78th neighborhood with new dining, shopping, green spaces, and entertainment areas. The stadium will be located south of Roosevelt Road and will replace Soldier Field, where the Fire have played since 2020. The team previously played at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. Club leadership envisions the stadium as the core of an entertainment…

Evolve Business Finance has moved into a new office space in Nottingham as the company continues to grow. The firm, known for helping businesses secure finance, has relocated to Hine House at 25 Regent Street. The move comes as the business experiences increased demand and a need for more space to work and meet clients. The company says the new location offers a better environment for team collaboration and customer service. It also reflects the steady progress made over the past year and a half, as more businesses seek reliable finance solutions to expand or manage daily operations. The relocation…

The global night tourism market is expected to grow fast in the coming years. New industry data shows that the market could increase from around USD 10.3 billion in 2025 to USD 24.8 billion by 2035. This means a strong yearly growth rate of 9.2 percent. Night tourism, also known as after-dark travel, includes many kinds of activities people enjoy when the sun goes down. These range from visiting food markets, going on night safaris, watching light shows, joining festivals, to taking guided city walks under the stars. More people, especially young travelers, are now choosing these unique night experiences…

Meridian Healthcare has been awarded $1 million by the Ohio Controlling Board to fund major renovations. This grant will allow the nonprofit to expand its program space by more than 26,000 square feet and build an in-house pharmacy. The upgrades aim to improve healthcare services for people in the Mahoning Valley. Meridian Healthcare provides primary care, mental health, and substance use treatment services to the local community. The additional space will help the organization increase its capacity and offer more comprehensive care. The new pharmacy will make it easier for patients to access medications on-site, enhancing overall treatment. The funding…

Around 1,000 participants gathered early on May 25, 2025, at Parqal Mall in ASEANA City, Parañaque to join the “Run Against Cervical Cancer” (RACC). The event was organized by MSD Philippines and the Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP). It brought together families, cancer survivors, medical professionals, and health advocates to promote awareness and prevention of cervical cancer. The run took place during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in May. The runners wore teal shirts to symbolize their support and carried the message that cervical cancer is preventable and treatable when detected early. Participants chose between 3km and 5km…

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has agreed to buy nuclear power for the next 20 years from Constellation Energy. This move helps Meta meet the increasing energy needs of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Many tech giants are now turning to nuclear energy for reliable and clean power as AI demands grow rapidly. The long-term deal will supply Meta with clean electricity from Constellation Energy’s nuclear plants. Nuclear energy produces a large amount of electricity without carbon emissions. It is seen as a key part of the transition to greener energy sources, especially for companies with high electricity needs.…

Thousands of people are attending the second annual AI+ Expo at the Washington Convention Center in Downtown D.C. this week. The event brings together tech companies, universities, government agencies, and the military to show how artificial intelligence is changing everyday life. Hosted by the Special Competitive Studies Project, the expo focuses on making AI easier to understand for the public and shows how it can be used in work, education, and national defense. This nonprofit organization wants the United States to keep pace with countries that are moving fast in AI development. Unlike in some other nations, where AI projects…

Knox News will soon open nominations for the 19th class of its 40 Under 40 awards. This yearly event honors young professionals under the age of 40 who show leadership and commitment in their work and communities across East Tennessee. Nominations will begin online at knoxnews.com on June 24, 2025. Anyone can suggest a co-worker, friend, or family member who lives and works in East Tennessee and has not received the award before. Nominees must be 39 years old or younger by December 31, 2025. The awards highlight people who inspire others through their dedication and achievements. The winners will…

Chicago Fire, the city’s Major League Soccer team, has announced plans to build a $650 million stadium in downtown Chicago. The team will pay for the project without any government funding. The decision came after Illinois officials turned down a separate request for public money to build a new baseball stadium in the same area. The new soccer stadium will be located on the Near South Side of the city. This is the same site that the Chicago White Sox had wanted for a new baseball field. But their plan needed public money, and when that did not happen, the…

Transgender athletes have been at the center of heated debate in high school sports across the United States this year. From New York to California, more than a dozen cases involving biologically male students competing in girls’ sports have made national headlines during the 2024–2025 school year. Over the past weekend, transgender athletes placed in major track and field championships in Oregon, Washington, and California. This happened even after a federal executive order was signed in February by President Donald Trump. The order bans transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports in schools that receive federal funding. Despite the order,…