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Goode to Know: A New Beauty Business Carries on Jo-Carolyn Goode’s Community Spirit

A new Houston beauty and fashion shop is opening its doors while carrying on the community-first spirit of the late Jo-Carolyn Goode.

Volkswagen strikes deal with Israel investment firm to turn car plant into defense facility

A Volkswagen factory that once built cars is getting a dramatic new mission: producing air-defense systems as Germany ramps up military spending.

Dr. Jacque Colbert Announces the Release of the Expanded 10th Anniversary Edition of Corporate Sisterhood™

The new edition of the book introduces The Thriver’s Rhythm, a framework designed to help women build careers they can sustain.

The US economy added 162,000 jobs in August, more than double expectations

August delivered a surprising jobs comeback with 162,000 new positions—but slowing wage growth and rising long-term unemployment show the labor market may still be on shaky ground.

US oil deal promises a flood of investment in Venezuela. When will its people feel the benefits?

Venezuela’s massive new oil deal is fueling hopes of an economic comeback—but experts warn the billions could take years to reach ordinary people and fix the country’s deep-rooted problems.

Volkswagen to slash half its vehicle lineup and 50,000 jobs in cost-cutting effort

Volkswagen is making a drastic U-turn as it plans to cut 50,000 jobs and slash half its vehicle lineup amid rising Chinese competition, tariffs and mounting pressure on the auto industry.

Tesla keeps hyping robotaxis as its future. But it’s trailing rival Waymo in a field yet to prove profitable

Tesla’s Cybercab is finally hitting the spotlight—but with Waymo miles ahead, the bigger question may be whether Tesla’s robotaxi dream can actually make money.

Clippers docked 5 first-round draft picks and fined $30 million following Kawhi Leonard probe

The Clippers just got hit with a historic NBA punishment—five first-round picks forfeited, a $30 million fine and a one-year suspension for Steve Ballmer.

Southwest launching network of passenger lounges at BWI and 3 other airports

Southwest is bringing 33,000 square feet of lounge luxury to BWI—and this is just the beginning of a nationwide airport lounge expansion.

Burger Bodega Goes West: Houston Smashburger Favorite Opens First Katy Location September 19

Burger Bodega is bringing its award-winning Houston smashburgers to Katy—and the September 19 grand opening is shaping up to be one delicious neighborhood takeover.

First challenge to prediction markets reaches Supreme Court

Prediction markets are headed for a showdown at the Supreme Court as New Jersey moves to shut them down, potentially deciding the future of platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.

'Dream come true' | He’s been shot before. Now, this man cuts hair in his RV to inspire others

He turned an RV into a barbershop—and transformed a difficult past into a mission to show others that starting over is possible.

Chevron pledges to double its Venezuelan oil production

Chevron is betting $7 billion on Venezuela’s oil future, aiming to double production by 2031 in a move that could reshape America’s energy strategy.

The Next Industrial Age: Peter Huntsman & Ryan Sitton Take the Stage at Gulf Coast Industry Forum

Houston’s industrial future takes center stage as Peter Huntsman and Ryan Sitton prepare to tackle the big question: What will it take for America to lead the next industrial age?

IACCGH Connects Business Across Borders and Beyond at 2026 Houston Gala

Houston’s Indo-American business community came together for a night of big honors, powerful connections and a look at where Houston–India commerce goes next.