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Boeing Knew of UPS Plane Flaw 15 Years Ago, Says NTSB

The report found that Boeing had sent a "service letter" to operators in 2011, warning them of the structural flaw.

Smoke from the crashed UPS cargo jet near Muhammad Ali airport in Louisville, on Nov. 4. Photographer: Stephen Cohen/Getty Images

Nvidia Gets U.S. Approval to Sell H200 Chips to China

Nvidia's Blackwell processor, considered to be the world's most advanced AI semiconductor, remains blocked from sale in China.

Photo: iStock/Antonio Bordunovi

China’s 2025 Trade Surplus Hits Record $1.2 Trillion Despite U.S. Tariffs

The resilience was the biggest surprise for an ailing Chinese economy last year and could cushion it in the months to come.

Port of Shanghai, China. Photo: iStock/dongfang zhao

Saks Global Files for Bankruptcy

The high-end department store conglomerate said it had filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy only a year after the merger of chains Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus.

Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York City. Photo: iStock/francois-roux

Logistics Sector Growth Slows as 'K-Shaped' Economy Emerges

Florida Atlantic University's Logistics Managers' Index came in at a 54.2 score for the month of December, falling to its lowest level in 13 months.

Photo: iStock / Angelica Zander

Retailers Warned of the Counter-Intuitive Spending Habits of Gloomy Young People

Retailers could get whiplash trying to keep up with youthful consumer spending habits, but they better get good at it as the upcoming generations emerge as mature consumers.

From left to right: Mark Mathews, senior economist, National Retail Federation; Peter Volberding, senior director, data analytics at Pyxis by Bain & Company; Maria Arand, director, office of the customer at 84.51°, a subsidiary of Kroger; and MaryLeigh Bliss, chief content officer at YPulse. Photo: Helen Atkinson

Mixed, but Optimistic Outlook on Retail Economy from Economists at NRF

In a “K-shaped” economy, higher-income households are getting richer (and spending more), whereas lower-income households are getting poorer (and spending less).

From left to right: Economists David Tinsley, Mark Mathews and Michael Pearce. Photo: Helen Atkinson

Airbus Expects Supply Woes to Drive More Engine Shortages in 2026

Supply shortages became an acute problem for Airbus last year, forcing the planemaker to build planes without engines in order to keep production lines moving.

An Airbus A350 Air France plane taxiing at Charles de Gaulle Airport. Photo: iStock/Matthieu Douhaire

Walmart Looks to Expand Drone Deliveries to 150 Stores in 2026

Wing's delivery drones can carry up to five pounds at a time, and are capable of traveling at speeds of up to 60 miles an hour.

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China Debuts Mid-Altitude, Low-Cost Cargo Aircraft: CCTV

The aircraft is designed for multi-functional roles including cargo transport, emergency rescue, and air-drop operations.

Photo: iStock/Fahroni

To Support AI Development, the U.S. Needs to Rebuild Its Domestic Uranium Supply Chain

To the list of critical raw materials that American high-tech manufacturers must source from foreign suppliers, add uranium.

Photo: iStock.com/vlastas

Drifting Tanker Reveals Major Hurdle for Trump Plan to Revive Venezuela’s Oil

The ship’s predicament shows the ripple effects of U.S. moves to control more of Venezuela’s oil riches.

Map of Sea Maverick tanker. Source: Bloomberg

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