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- 1Trustly cuts 200 jobs as losses widen▼Open banking fintech Trustly cuts 200 jobs globally The company is cutting around a quarter of its global workforce afte
Open banking payments firm Trustly is cutting around 200 jobs globally, roughly a quarter of its workforce, after a 16.8% revenue drop widened its net losses in 2025. The Swedish fintech says it is pressing ahead with US expansion and has appointed a new chief technology officer as part of the restructuring.
- 2Pee Dee business leaders warn infrastructure and workforce woes threaten growth▼Pee Dee business leaders worry poor infrastructure, workforce shortages will limit economic growth
Business leaders in South Carolina's Pee Dee region say poor infrastructure and persistent workforce shortages could hold back the area's economic growth. Local employers and economic development officials are raising concerns that inadequate roads, utilities and a shallow labor pool make it harder to attract and keep businesses in the northeastern part of the state.
- 3Pete Hegseth appoints Elon Musk to US warfare taskforce●Pete Hegseth appoints Elon Musk to US taskforce on future of warfare
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has named Elon Musk to a taskforce charged with shaping the future of American warfare, placing the billionaire tech executive at the centre of military planning discussions. The appointment is drawing attention given Musk's business interests, his past role advising government, and questions about how his companies might intersect with defence priorities.
- 4Average Weekly Wages Hit $1,509 in Early 2026▼Average weekly wages reached $1,509 in early 2026. Business and city leaders cite workforce training, business expansion and development sites as priorities for building on those gains.
Average weekly wages reached $1,509 in early 2026, according to local reporting. Business and city leaders are pointing to workforce training, business expansion, and the availability of development sites as key priorities for building on the wage gains. The figures suggest steady labor market growth, with officials signaling continued focus on economic development to sustain momentum.
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Time Magazine reports that America's health care workforce is in crisis, pointing to severe strain on doctors, nurses and other medical staff across the United States. The warning comes as hospitals and clinics struggle with staffing shortages, burnout and rising demand for care, raising concerns about the country's ability to meet patient needs.
- 6Eastern Iowa Community Colleges get $817K workforce training grant●Eastern Iowa Community Colleges to receive $817K workforce training grant
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges will receive an $817,000 grant to fund workforce training programs. The funding is aimed at helping the colleges prepare students with job-ready skills for regional employers, strengthening the local labor pipeline in eastern Iowa.