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Toyota to Hike Pay for U.S. Hourly Workers After UAW-Detroit Deals

Workers at U.S. plants operated by Toyota are not unionized. But UAW President Shawn Fain has vowed to expand his union’s reach beyond the Detroit three by 2028.

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Department of Commerce to Establish U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute

The Institute is set to lead the U.S. government’s efforts on AI safety and trust, particularly for evaluating the most advanced AI models.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Plastic in Logistics: Friend or Foe?

The role of plastic in logistics cannot be boiled down to "friend or foe." Instead, plastic should be seen as a dynamic material that requires continuous evaluation and improvement.

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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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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.

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Corporate Budgets Are Tightening. Where’s Supply Chain Spending Going Today?

With near-term consumer demand uncertain, and high interest rates likely to continue for some time, corporate belts are tightening. So what are companies spending money on today?

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CrimsonLogic Launches Two New Tools in North America

One solution is a regulatory filing tool for international customers brokerage while the other tool connects shippers and ocean carriers to logistics companies.

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HHI Signs $3.9B Qatar Deal, Hanwha and SHI Ramp Up Talks for 30 LNG Vessels

This new order brings the total number of LNG vessels that will be delivered to QatarEnergy and its affiliates up to 77 ships, the company said.

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