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Dominion Wins Approval for Biggest-Yet U.S. Offshore Wind Farm

The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is set to encompass as many as 176 turbines installed approximately 23.5 nautical miles off Virginia Beach.

Photo: John Moore/Getty Images/Bloomberg

“Dirty” Vehicles on London Roads Almost Halved Since June

Roughly 77,000 fewer non-compliant vehicles were detected on an average day in London during September 2023, a 45% decrease from June 2023.

London, U.K. Photo: iStock.com/MagicBones

Americans Will Spend Over $12B on Candy for Halloween

The rise in Halloween candy spending could be partly attributed to candy and gum prices growing by 7.5% year-over-year during September 2023.

Dallas, Texas. Photo: iStock.com/leekris

Vast Majority of Companies Believe AI Will Impact Product Development and Manufacturing

Responders raised concerns about workforce productivity with 62% of interviewees claiming they are training existing staffers in order to enhance their skills and productivity.

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UAW Reaches Deal with General Motors, Potentially Ending Strikes

Overall, UAW workers will receive a 30% increase in wages over the life of the contract, which expires April 2028.

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Slump in Big Purchases Clashes With Government’s Strong Consumer Data

One explanation for the divergence is that Americans are souring on the future. Polls show waning confidence in the economy.

Harley-Davidson, which sells motorcyles through dealerships like this one in Kentucky, saw revenue plummet last quarter. The company blamed high interest rates and inflation for weakening demand. Photo: Bloomberg

Saudi Loosens Airport Regulation in $100 Billion Investment Push

Saudi Arabia recently introduced a new airline, called Riyadh Air, which aims to provide a level of service and connectivity that equals regional champions Emirates and Qatar Airways.

Photo: Bloomberg

Watch: How Modern Technology is Transforming the Parcel Industry

Jey Yokeley, vice president sales with TransImpact, details the way that technology — especially in the form of artificial intelligence and machine learning — is aiding how both parcel carriers and shippers make key decisions in an increasingly complex industry.

Jey Yoakley

U.K. Backs Suspension of Deep-Sea Mining in Environmental U-Turn

The U.K. environment secretary said a U.K.-based environmental science network would be launched, to gather data on the environmental impact of deep-sea mining.

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Stellantis and Union Agree Pay Rise in Tentative Deal

The agreement between the UAW and Stellantis will see wages for most workers rise by 25% over the next four-and-a-half-years.

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China’s EU Ambassador Says Bloc’s Probe into EV Subsidies Is ‘Unjustifiable’

Fu Cong’s comments mark one of the strongest rebuttals yet by Beijing against the EU’s proactive approach to protecting its emerging green energy sector.

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Ivory Coast Cocoa Bean Grinders Barred from Accumulating Stockpiles

The managing director of the CCC said the exemption would be unfair to exporters who will struggle to gain access to the volumes needed to fulfill their export contracts.

Photo: iStock.com/Inna Tarasenko

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

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