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Ep588
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GM Reveals $4.5B Supply Chain Shield for Emergencies
The automaker wants to be able to maintain vehicle production during a crisis.
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This undated photo provided by the National Transportation Safety Board on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, shows the shattered window on a Ryanair plane that was broken by a stray engine part shortly after takeoff, causing a man's head to be sucked into the hole.
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Engine Debris to Blame for Broken Boeing Window That Sucked Out Passenger
New findings from an investigation explain what happened.
August 14, 2026
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Ford to Increase Lincoln Production in U.S.
The automaker plans to phase out imports from China for the U.S. market.
August 13, 2026
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Nearly 150-Year-Old Beef Plant Set for Closure Will Remain Open
The move will preserve hundreds of jobs — but hundreds more will still be out of work.
August 13, 2026
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Security Breach: Good Guys Also Use AI
Headlines and hacker claims are not excuses for failing to leverage the cybersecurity benefits of AI.
August 12, 2026
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Drone Maker Plans Centralized Manufacturing Hub in Michigan
It's looking to relocate assets from California and Arizona.
August 12, 2026
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The Designer's Playbook for Navigating the 2026 Nickel Shortage
How can you maintain quality and creativity when a fundamental component of your toolset becomes a liability?
August 11, 2026
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Metal Forming Company Building New Manufacturing Site in Pennsylvania
The company designs custom tooling and produces parts for highly regulated industries.
August 14, 2026
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250,000 Minifridges Recalled Over Fire, Burn Hazards
The problem was traced to a single switch.
August 14, 2026
Wesley Mast, owner and president of Coppes Napanee, gestures next to a giant replica of a Hoosier cabinet (see below) in Nappanee, Ind., Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.
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Why They Built a 3-Story Cabinet in Indiana
You can't miss it.
August 14, 2026
A FedEx delivery van, Sept. 13, 2023, Denver.
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Surprise Credits After Overseas Purchases: Tariff Refunds Now Flowing Through Shippers
Shippers that acted as customs brokers have started to pass those refunds on.
August 14, 2026
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World's Largest Electric Aircraft Completes First Flight
It used approximately $5 worth of electricity.
August 13, 2026
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How Hyundai Motor, Kia Find Up to 400 Vehicle Issues Before Prototype Exists
Building the vehicle before the vehicle exists.
August 13, 2026
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Apple Opens Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston
It offers free training and educational sessions for small- and medium-sized businesses.
August 13, 2026
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Partnership Aids Rural Water Security
The program comes in the aftermath of cyberattacks on water infrastructure that hit 12 states.
August 13, 2026
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Chinese Electric Hypercar Offers 1,600HP, Top Speed of 217 mph
A tri-motor setup can send the vehicle to 62 mph in about two seconds.
August 13, 2026
In this photo provided by NASA, Helga and Zohar, two female manikins in the Matroshka AstroRad Radiation Experiment investigation, undergo post-flight payload inspections, Jan. 17, 2023, inside the Space Station Processing Facility at Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Florida.
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Radiation Vest Tested on NASA Moonshot Can Cut Astronauts' Exposure in Solar Storms
A 57-pound protective vest could slash astronaut radiation exposure by 60% on the moon.
August 13, 2026
This photo provided by Ford shows the Escape, which is in its last year of production. The small SUV offers comfortable seating, a smooth ride quality, and easy-to-use controls as well as hybrid and plug-in powertrain options.
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5 Notable Cars That Won't Be Around Next Year
From Ford to Volkswagen to Tesla.
August 12, 2026
Faith Maeba, a student at Virginia Commonwealth University, shares an assignment for a Practical AI Synthesis course, Stafford, Va., July 20, 2026.
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Inflation Slows but Prices Remain Elevated as Iran War, AI Spending Push Up Prices
Consumer prices increased 3.4% in July from a year ago.
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Cable Manufacturer Prysmian Announces $1.2B Investment Across Three States
The projects build on the company's position in the data center construction market
August 12, 2026