Warpower today isn't just determined by the size of a nation's army, but also by its warships, aircraft, defense budget, and access to oil and coal.

From electric-car sales to big sporting events and AI, here is a global round-up for 2026 from The Economist Intelligence Unit

The top-line goal of Chicago 2050 is to grow the region’s economy to $1.4 trillion in annual output and 5.05 million jobs by 2034 from $924 billion and 4.8 million today, primarily through attracting more outside capital for both developments and companies. (Read the full report below.)

A World Business Chicago report expects Chicago's economy to grow to $1.4 trillion and 5.05 million jobs by 2034.

B it by bit, HR is taking over corporate life. The ranks of human-resources professionals across the rich world are swelling. Their roles are expanding. And some are still insisting that you complete your unconscious-bias training.

Nvidia is out. OpenAI is in. Does that make sense?

The World Cup is coming up, and it’s going to cost a pretty penny if you are hoping to attend. Today on the show, we talk to NPR Senior Business editor and World Cup superfan about why the 2026 World Cup will likely be the most expensive in history and why even finding a ticket is more difficult.

Lionel Messi discussed career highlights, shared excitement for the 2026 World Cup and received the key to the city at the America Business Forum.