Nippon Steel hires former Trump official Mike Pompeo to advise on US Steel acquisition
Nippon Steel announced that it hired former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to advise the firm on its planned acquisition of U.S. Steel, which faces political and regulatory scrutiny.
New carbon technology projects could be key to 'Big Oil' emissions cuts
The outcome of several carbon capturing and storage projects could be vital in Big Oil's race to reduce its carbon footprint.
Baltimore disaster could see record insurance payouts — but it’s complicated: expert
Insurance payouts following the Baltimore bridge collapse are expected to run into the billions and could top the $1.5 billion paid out following the Costa Concordia luxury cruise liner disaster.
8-year-old Houston girl 'violently sucked' into Hilton hotel pool pipe before death, lawsuit says
A young girl died on Saturday when she was suddenly and violently sucked into a large pipe inside a swimming pool at a Doubletree by Hilton hotel in Houston, her family claims in a lawsuit
Baltimore bridge collapse to bring trade and traffic chaos
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected to have major repercussions for trade and traffic, with cargo ships likely to be rerouted causing backlogs and price increases.
Hot sauce market expected to boom by 2028, thanks to home cooks: report
The hot sauce market is projected to grow by $1 billion by 2028, according to research firm Technavio. Home cooks are reportedly a driving force for the market.
Freight through Suez Canal sinks 45% amid Houthi attacks
Freight levels through the Suez Canal have plummeted by 45% since Iran-backed Houthi militants began attacking vessels in the Red Sea, risking higher inflation and food insecurity.
United Airlines discovers loose bolts on its Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes after Alaska Airlines incident
United Airlines found loose bolts in its Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes, as the aircraft model continues to be scrutinized amid the Alaska Airlines emergency landing incident.
Major shipping companies suspend Red Sea journeys following Houthi attacks
Several shipping companies have halted journeys through the Red Sea and the Bab-el-Mandeb strait following a spate of attacks by Yemen's Houthi movement, an Iran-aligned group.
Payments to displaced East Palestine residents to stop after one-year anniversary
Norfolk Southern has announced it will will soon stop paying relocation aid to people who were forced to move out in East Palestine, Ohio, in February following a fiery derailment.
Man crushed to death by industrial robot that confused him for a box: police
A man in South Korea died Tuesday after a robot was said to have mistaken him for a box and crushed him against a conveyor belt, police have said.
US to face shortage of 67,000 chip industry workers by 2030: study
The U.S. semiconductor industry will need nearly 67,000 workers by 2030, according to a study published by the Semiconductor Industry Association and Oxford Economics.
Boeing subsidiary WISK Aero unveils all-electric self-driving air taxi at Paris Air Show
Boeing subsidiary Wisk Aero is debuting its all-electric, autonomous sixth-generation air taxi at the Paris Air Show on Saturday, signaling a new era for pilotless flight.
Generative AI will add trillions to global economy: McKinsey
A new report finds AI tools like ChatGPT could add trillions in value to the global economy each year, and that was after just 63 uses were studied.
GM, Hyundai investing $8B in new US battery plants
General Motors and Hyundai announced a combined $8 billion in new investments for battery plants in the U.S. in an effort to meet EV tax credit requirements.
Century-old NC paper mill that employs 1,100 to abruptly close, mayor says small town's soul being ripped out
A paper mill that has operated in Canton, North Carolina, for over a century announced it will be shutting down, leaving the local community devastated.
Elon Musk banks almost $12B of Tesla money in seven days
While Forbes lists Elon Musk’s overall worth at $168.7 billion, data compiled by the Dow Jones Market Data Group shows Musk earned $11.98 billion over the last seven days from his Tesla holdings.
Unionization stalls at Amazon as turnover, company efforts stymie activism
The organizing of labor unions at Amazon factories that took off during the pandemic might stall as turnover makes getting the votes needed more difficult.
Ram recalling 1.23 million pickups for tailgate trouble
Ram is recalling 1.23 million pickups in the U.S. that may have a defect which could prevent their tailgates from closing completely and allow them to open unexpectedly.
Caterpillar fined $145K after worker falls into pot of molten iron and is ‘immediately incinerated,’ OSHA says
Occupational Safety and Health Administration is fining Caterpillar Inc. after one of its workers fell into a pot of molten iron and was "immediately incinerated."