Business leaders who lack confidence tend to pull back on hiring and investment, weighing further on the economy. Source: axios.com

The U.S. military’s economic benefit to Hawaii has been significantly overestimated, according to a new report from a consortium of groups and activists who contend that past studies failed to calculate the full impact of the armed forces in the islands. Source: staradvertiser.com

Rep. Ro Khanna wasn’t in the Rust Belt to campaign. But he could be soon. Source: cnbc.com

A new report makes 25 recommendations to help revitalise the West Midlands’ in the evening. Source: bbc.com

Beijing is bolstering strategic reserves and accelerating the buildout of distribution hubs, as China rushes to adapt to the Middle East crisis. Source: scmp.com

Youth joblessness among West Bank graduates has nearly hit 40 percent. Many wonder what the degrees are worth. Source: aljazeera.com