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Trump and northeastern governors push for massive electricity auction to make tech giants defray costs

Economy

Trump, Northeast Governors Push for Tech-Funded Power Grid

Peter G. Killigang

As electricity demand accelerates across the United States, a new proposal has pushed the energy consumption of leading technology companies into sharp focus, sparking a broader debate over infrastructure, expenses…

Brussels, in Belgium: How EU regulation shapes product strategy and market entry

Economy

The Influence of EU Regulation in Brussels on Product Strategy & Market Entry

Peter G. Killigang

Brussels stands not only as a key commercial gateway to the Benelux region but also as Europe’s central regulatory hub, home to the European Commission, the Council, and a major…

Economy

When a Bad Credit Report Hinders Employment

Peter G. Killigang

A background check can ultimately determine whether a job offer moves forward, yet the guidelines defining what employers are allowed to examine are changing quickly. Throughout the United States, credit…

Benin: agricultural CSR advancing cooperatives and regenerative soil practices

Social Responsibility

Benin: The Role of Agricultural CSR in Co-op & Soil Regeneration

Peter G. Killigang

A brief look at Benin: its farming practices, community livelihoods, and the growing strain on soilsBenin's economy and social fabric remain closely tied to agriculture. The sector contributes roughly one-quarter…

Health anxiety: how information can worsen symptoms

Science and Technology

Information Overload & Health Anxiety: A Vicious Cycle

Peter G. Killigang

Health anxiety, defined as an excessive fear of having or developing a serious medical condition, appears in many forms and intensities, and people often turn to the internet, social media,…

Bangladesh: garment CSR cases improving workplace safety and career upskilling

Social Responsibility

Career Advancement & Safety: Bangladesh Garment CSR Focus

Peter G. Killigang

The 2013 Rana Plaza collapse that killed more than 1,100 people and injured thousands was a watershed moment for Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector. The disaster exposed systemic safety failures…

Belgium: corporate CSR improving urban mobility and supporting social innovation

Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility in Belgium: Driving Urban Mobility & Social Change

Peter G. Killigang

Belgium’s dense urban landscape, its multilayered governance spanning three regions, and its influential private sector together offer a strong foundation for corporate social responsibility to drive more sustainable and inclusive…

Investments and Business

Benefits of Documenting All Business Transactions

Peter G. Killigang

Recording each business transaction can appear to be an overly demanding administrative chore, particularly for small enterprises or emerging startups operating with limited resources. Yet maintaining thorough records stands as…

Science and Technology

Value-Based Healthcare: Quality Focus, Less Medicalization

Peter G. Killigang

Value-based care shifts the focus of health systems from the volume of services delivered to the outcomes that matter to patients. The central premise is simple: pay for value, not…