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Firefighters work to put out a blaze after an explosion at Brent Industries, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Toledo, Ohio.
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Explosions, Fire Tear Through Industrial Recycling Building in Ohio
Two workers were killed.
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Meat Processor Accused of Dumping Animal Blood, Waste Into Nearby Waters
The alleged scheme looked to avoid millions of dollars in annual waste removal costs.
August 18, 2026
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Electric Fleet Vehicle Maker Expands Production Capacity by Nearly 2,000%
Customers include Colgate, Nokia and Wayne State University Medical.
August 18, 2026
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, center, leaves the U.S. Department of Commerce following a meeting with Canadian officials, Aug. 17, 2026.
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U.S., Canada Hold Talks Ahead of Tariff Deadline
The threat would impose tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products.
August 18, 2026
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South Korea's DeltaX Picks Georgia for North American Manufacturing HQ
The first phase will include a 100,000-square-foot assembly facility.
August 17, 2026
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Economic Security Is National Security: Part One
If we can't do more to get control over what we make, then the future looks pretty grim.
August 17, 2026
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Cirrus Expands Grand Forks Aircraft Manufacturing Facility
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KHK USA Announces New Line of Magnetic Gearing, Related Motion Components
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