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Temu Halts China Shipments, Adopts US Fulfillment Model to Sidestep Tariffs
Online shopping app Temu abruptly ended direct shipments from China to US buyers, citing new tariffs and the end of de minimis exemptions....
Green Hydrogen Deal Aims to Transform Global Energy Production
Australian startup Hazer Group and U.S. engineering giant KBR have teamed up to deploy a cutting-edge hydrogen manufacturing process worldwide....
Biden Administration Pauses Enforcement of Gig-Worker Classification Rule
The Labor Department has halted implementation of a federal rule meant to protect gig workers by making it tougher to classify them as...
Texas Investigates Toothpaste Makers Over Fluoride Claims
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a probe into leading toothpaste brands for their use of fluoride. He claims consumers may have been...
HSBC Sustainability Chief Steps Down as Bank Rethinks ESG Strategy
HSBC’s Global Head of Sustainability, Erin Leonard, unexpectedly resigned in the midst of the bank’s strategic pivot. It’s the second high-profile...
Global Industry Slashes Forecasts as Tariffs Rattle Markets
Manufacturing and industrial giants worldwide are cutting 2025 profit projections amid mounting uncertainty from President Trump’s trade policy....
Deep-Sea Mining Approved Despite Environmental Warnings
President Trump signed an executive order expanding deep-sea mining, allowing companies to extract mineral-rich nodules from ocean floors....
Retailers Stockpile to Avoid Empty Shelves
Major retailers, including giants like Target and Walmart, have been flooding their warehouses with inventory in case import disruptions from new...
Startup Slate Debuts $20K Minimalist EV Pickup
Michigan-based Slate Auto has introduced a starkly minimalist electric pickup with a $20,000 base price—far below most EV competitors. The...
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