U.S. Logistics Sector Growth Slows as Freight Demand Eases

The U.S. logistics sector stalled out in September, as softer freight demand and a cooling warehouse market pulled the industry’s growth index to its lowest level in six months. Each month, a coalition of university business schools and the...

U.S. macroeconomic factors fuel interest in IPOs

A new EY report released on Thursday noted that initial public offerings resurfaced in the third quarter, driven by short-term clarity regarding tariffs and interest rates. The report also revealed that the momentum of IPOs is expected to continue...

Base Power Secures $1 Billion Series C Funding to Transform the U.S. Energy Grid

Base Power Funding Fuels Next-Generation Home Energy Infrastructure Base Power, an Austin-based energy technology company, has secured $1 billion in Series C funding to accelerate the deployment of home battery systems across the United States....

FDA Launches New ANDA Prioritization Pilot to Support U.S.-Based Generic Manufacturing

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a new pilot program to prioritize Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs) for generic drugs that utilize U.S.-based manufacturing and testing. Announced on October 3, 2025, this...

Inside the Brazil–U.S. Reset: Rubio and Vieira Build Quiet Fixes to a Noisy Dispute

Brazil’s foreign minister Mauro Vieira and U.S. secretary of state Marco Rubio have agreed to bring their teams to Washington “soon” to set up a standing channel for problem-solving on trade and other priorities. The move follows the 6 October...

HavocAI raises $85M to sell autonomous boats to the U.S. military as startups vie for money set aside in Big Beautiful Bill

In the aftermath of the passage of President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill—which set aside billions of dollars for the rapid prototyping and integration of artificial intelligence systems for the Defense Department—startups are in a mad dash to raise...

Antifa expert fleeing U.S. after student petition, death threats

An expert on anti-fascist groups is fleeing the U.S. According to MLive sister publication, NJ.com, Mark Bray, an assistant professor of history at Rutgers University, is moving his family to Spain. Bray says he received death threats days after...

Walmart Highlights U.S. Manufacturing and Small Business Growth at 2025 Open Call

BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 9, 2025-- Walmart held its 12th annual Open Call this week, welcoming over 500 entrepreneurs from 47 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Each came ready to pitch products made, grown or assembled in...

Roughly half of U.S. states are effectively in a recession and ‘hanging on by their fingertips,’ Moody’s chief economist says

Everything should feel fine in the economy. Gross domestic product was up a healthy 3.8% in the past quarter, and unemployment has stayed at a steady 4.3%. So why does it seem so tough? The short answer is: Depending on where you live and who you...

EU launches “Apply AI” plan to cut reliance on U.S., China tech

To reduce reliance on US and China artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, the European Union is working on its ‘Apply AI’ strategy. This will allow the EU to better protect its safety, develop resilience, and grow industrial competitiveness....

Canada Moving “Full Steam Ahead” On $14.2B F-35 Purchase; Lockheed Wins Massive U.S. Military Contract

A high-ranking official in Canada’s Department of National Defense has indicated that Canada is currently forging ahead with the F-35 program, even though the purchase has been put under review by Prime Minister Mark Carney amid heightened...

Dragonfly Energy Raises $30M to Boost U.S. Manufacturing

RENO, Nev. – Dragonfly Energy (Nasdaq: DFLI), a leader in lithium battery technology and maker of Battle Born Batteries, has raised approximately $28.75 million through a public stock offering to support working capital, new product development,...

Intel Expands U.S. Manufacturing With Fab 52, Reveals Panther Lake Platform

Intel debuts its next-gen Panther Lake chip and ramps up U.S. production with the launch of Fab 52 in Arizona. Intel introduced its upcoming client processor, Panther Lake, at the 2025 Tech Tour in Arizona. The new chip, part of the Intel Core...

Hackers are targeting U.S. farms and food companies. Lawmakers say it’s time to act

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the food production and agriculture sectors. A recent study from global cybersecurity firm Check Point found that agriculture saw the largest year-over-year increase in cyberattacks – 101% – of any...

A Critical Crossroads for the U.S. Light and Heavy Duty Aftermarket

The American automotive aftermarket, a coast-to-coast network of hundreds of thousands of small businesses, stands at a critical crossroads. For generations, this industry has provided vehicle owners with choice, affordability and convenience....

U.S. approves first batch of Nvidia chip exports to the UAE

The U.S. has approved the first Nvidia chip exports to the UAE. The Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce granted export licenses in accordance with a bilateral AI agreement signed in May. Bloomberg reported that the U.S....

Boeing secures $173 million U.S. Air Force contract for eight additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $173 million contract to produce eight more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, along with training and sustainment services. This latest order brings the total number of aircraft under contract to 34, following...

Rep. Stauber on govt. shutdown: 'Democrats are holding the American government hostage over crazy partisan demands'

U.S. Representative Pete Stauber has voiced concerns over the ongoing government shutdown, attributing the deadlock to Democrats' demands, which he claims include benefits for undocumented immigrants and significant cuts to rural health services....

Uniqlo owner predicts 5th year of record profit on U.S., Europe growth

REUTERS/PRIYANSHU SINGH/FILE PHOTO The logo of Uniqlo outside its store in Bengaluru, India, on Aug. 29. The Japanese owner of global clothing brand Uniqlo on Thursday reported a record high profit for the year ended August, and forecast a...

The return of American-made tools: VIM's MVRK line launch

Q: What was the origin of the new MVRK line? Luis Lopez Jr.: The driving inspiration came from our roots. VIM Tools started out manufacturing everything in the U.S., all American-made and mostly for other brands. We were the manufacturer behind...