Politics And The Markets 08/10/26

Key insight: Bank of America is doubling down on its apprenticeship programs, revealing that the future will require many human workers alongside AI. Supporting data: The new commitment comes in addition to the 800 apprentices BofA says it already hires every year. Expert quote: “It’s the right thing for businesses to do, because having you…

The home value gap between markets is significant. The median home value in counties without data centers stands at $174,500. In counties with 10 or more facilities, that figure reaches $431,750, and those high-concentration markets saw values rise 95% over the past decade, compared with 64% elsewhere. Median household income runs to approximately $89,000 in those…

This story is based on an interview with Katie Rosier, 48, who is on disability after leaving her procurement job. It has been edited for length and clarity. Four years ago, at age 44, I was newly discharged from the hospital with a stent in my heart, and I thought about the five strokes I’d…

A new Nashville hotel, museum, and Broadway musical were among the projects set to carry Dolly Parton’s legacy into a new chapter this fall. The country music superstar died on Tuesday in Nashville after “bravely facing a brief battle with cancer,” her representatives told Business Insider. She was 80. Before her death, Parton had been…

“The word I hear most often about the Haitian community right now is ‘panicked,’” Michael E. McClelland, a longtime Springfield resident, tells Realtor.com®. In recent years, the Ohio city had begun gaining what it had lacked for decades: people. Thousands of Haitian immigrants made homes there, took jobs, opened businesses, and became part of a…

The transaction is expected to complete by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Credit: Piotr Swat/ Shutterstock.com. Goldman Sachs Group has agreed to acquire LCN Capital Partners, a real estate investment manager, in a deal worth up to $410m. LCN is active in sale-leaseback, build-to-suit and triple net lease transactions. It was established…