AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMLB Deadline Buzz: The Red Sox and Phillies were the biggest buyers, adding Adley Rutschman and Luis Arraez, while the Astros traded for Daulton Varsho and the Cubs acquired Clay Holmes—another fast, deal-heavy deadline day. Retail & Jobs: Walgreens cut back its 2026 store-closure plans to fewer than 100 locations, with a confirmed D.C. closure at 1815 Connecticut Ave. NW. Local Economy & Real Estate: D.C. building permits totaled $6.7 million in June, with major commercial work including Walmart’s $2.08M project. Energy & Climate Accountability: White House and Rep. Jayapal led a group of lawmakers backing states and localities’ ability to hold Big Oil and Gas accountable for climate-related harms. Tech & Research: A new AI tool helped schedule observations for a major telescope in Chile, moving astronomy toward more autonomous operations. Business & Finance: IQM Quantum Computers reported first-half results as a public company, citing a EUR 102M+ order backlog and new customer wins.
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