Business Desk

Business, Jobs & Real Estate National

The Business Desk covers jobs, the economy, real estate, housing markets, and technology news affecting communities across the United States. Our coverage prioritizes how national business trends affect local readers.

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Michigan ✔

Business

Michigan Unemployment Rate Climbed in May, WILX Reports

Michigan's unemployment rate rose during May 2026, according to a report published by WILX on June 19.

◉ Michigan · 4 weeks ago

South Carolina ✔

Real Estate

DLH Properties Closes $61M Multifamily Deal in South Carolina

DLH Properties has cashed in $61 million tied to multifamily housing in South Carolina, according to Multifamily Housing News.

◉ South Carolina · 4 weeks ago

Colorado ✔

local news

Black Bear Spotted Roaming Colorado Backyards at 5 A.M., Then Relocated

Colorado officers relocated a black bear Tuesday after it was spotted moving through residential backyards at 5 a.m. on June 17, 2026.

◉ Colorado · 4 weeks ago

Louisiana ✔

Business

Motor Oil Prices Are Climbing, and a Ceasefire Won’t Fix It

The U.S.-Iran conflict is driving up lubricant costs nationwide. Even a deal to end the fighting won't immediately reverse the damage, NPR reports.

◉ Louisiana · 1 month ago

Oklahoma ✔

Real Estate

Apartment Surplus Pushes Move-In Deals to 40% of U.S. Zillow Listings

A construction boom has created an apartment surplus in parts of the U.S., with roughly 40% of Zillow rentals now offering deals like a free month of rent.

◉ Oklahoma · 1 month ago

Colorado ✔

local news

DMV Artist Lex Marie Goes Viral With Artwork on Black Household Discipline

Multidisciplinary artist Lex Marie has gained viral attention on TikTok and Instagram for artwork confronting discipline practices in Black households.

◉ Colorado · 1 month ago

Missouri ✔

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