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Arlington, Texas, July 12, 2025 — The debut of AEW’s All In: Texas at Globe Life Field on July 12 injected a powerful boost into Arlington’s hospitality and service sectors. With approximately 20,800 fans in attendance and a live gate exceeding $2.5 million, the event drew visitors from across the country—many of whom stayed in local hotels, dined at area restaurants, and patronized small businesses surrounding the stadium. Globe Life Field, a venue built to host major events year-round, transformed into a wrestling hub as fans streamed in for the afternoon pay-per-view and associated All In Week festivities, including televised…

Ranchester, Wyoming, July 12, 2025 — The groundbreaking of the Brook Mine project has signaled a historic shift in the United States’ approach to critical-mineral independence. Located in Sheridan County near Ranchester, the mine is the first rare-earth element (REE) extraction facility to break ground in the U.S. since the mid-20th century. With this launch, the U.S. moves one step closer to reclaiming control over supply chains vital to clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and national security. The project, developed by Ramaco Resources, has been years in the making. Rare-earth elements such as neodymium, dysprosium, and terbium are essential components in…

Ranchester, Wyoming, July 12, 2025 — As the Brook Mine begins operations as America’s first rare-earth production site in over 70 years, a parallel transformation is underway in the surrounding area of Ranchester. The mine’s development is driving a surge of rural infrastructure investments, marking a significant shift in the region’s long-term economic planning and quality-of-life outlook. Spearheaded by a combination of public-private funding and municipal coordination, the infrastructure upgrades include the widening and repaving of key access roads, installation of reinforced drainage systems, and the expansion of power, water, and broadband utility lines. These enhancements, while essential to the…

Sheridan County, Wyoming, July 12, 2025 — In a historic moment for American industry and national security, officials gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Brook Mine, the first U.S.-owned and operated rare-earth elements (REE) mining site in more than seven decades. Located near Ranchester, this groundbreaking project represents a pivotal shift in U.S. critical-minerals strategy, aimed at reducing dependency on foreign sources and establishing a secure, domestic supply chain for materials vital to clean energy, defense, and electronics manufacturing. Developed by Ramaco Resources, the Brook Mine will extract key rare-earth elements including neodymium, dysprosium, terbium, and gallium. These…

Mid‑2025 data show cautious optimism in the U.S. commercial real estate market as sectors resilient through recent challenges begin to rebound, led by industrial warehouses, multifamily housing, and data centers. Office properties, however, continue to face headwinds, prompting a wave of adaptive reuse projects. Industrial real estate remains a strong performer, buoyed by steady demand for logistics and distribution space. That said, warehouse vacancy rates have risen to about 7.1% in Q2 2025, the highest level since 2014, as firms paused expansion amid tariff uncertainty and adjusted inventory buildup from the pandemic . Despite this, rental rates are resilient, climbing roughly…

As of early July 2025, the U.S. residential real estate market continues to evolve, with key indicators signaling a buyer’s market. Months’ supply of homes on the market has expanded to about 4.4 months, the highest level seen since 2019—signaling a shift after years of tight inventory and fierce competition. Nationally, the number of homes for sale has increased for 19 straight months, now over 30% above year-ago levels. Major metro areas—Seattle, Dallas, Austin, and Denver—have seen listings exceed pre-pandemic norms, with Denver’s inventory doubling since 2019. Still, overall supply remains below the balanced market benchmark of six months. Existing-home…

Zillow Group Inc. has recently distinguished itself as a leading stock in the real estate sector, achieving a Relative Strength (RS) Rating of 84, which places it in the top 16% of all stocks based on price performance over the past year. This notable achievement reflects the company’s robust financial performance and strategic adaptability in a dynamic housing market. In the first quarter of 2025, Zillow reported a 13% year-over-year increase in revenue, totaling $598 million, surpassing analyst expectations. The company’s adjusted earnings per share rose by 14% to $0.41, indicating strong operational efficiency. Notably, Zillow achieved a GAAP net…

The U.S. housing market is experiencing a notable shift in the summer of 2025, characterized by increased inventory levels and a moderation in home price growth. These changes are creating a more favorable environment for prospective buyers, marking a departure from the highly competitive conditions of recent years. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the national housing inventory has risen to a 4.0-month supply, up from 3.2 months in the previous quarter and the same period last year. While this remains below the long-term average of 6.0 months, it signifies a substantial improvement in housing availability…

The U.S. industrial real estate sector is experiencing a significant shift, with warehouse vacancy rates climbing to 7.1% in the second quarter of 2025—the highest level since 2014. This uptick reflects a confluence of factors, including fluctuating trade policies, pandemic-induced overexpansion, and evolving market dynamics. Businesses across the United States have been grappling with the implications of the Trump administration’s tariff policies. Anticipating potential trade disruptions, many companies accelerated inventory accumulation earlier this year. However, as tariffs were implemented and later adjusted, a wave of uncertainty ensued, prompting firms to reevaluate their leasing strategies. Jason Tolliver, head of logistics and…

Samsung hosted its highly anticipated Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York, revealing a suite of new devices that underscore the company’s commitment to innovation in foldable smartphones and wearable technology. The event spotlighted the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and the Galaxy Watch 8 series, each boasting significant advancements in design, performance, and artificial intelligence integration. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 emerges as Samsung’s most refined foldable device to date, featuring a sleeker profile at 8.9 mm when folded and 4.2 mm when unfolded. This design evolution makes it one of the…