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(Reuters) - Some of the largest Chinese solar panel makers are setting up shop in the United States thanks to new clean energy manufacturing subsidies contained in President Joe Biden's 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

Factbox-Chinese-owned solar factories in the United States

BEIJING (Reuters) - A decision by the Trump administration to sanction China’s Xiaomi Corp in early 2021 was the catalyst for the company’s decision to build its first electric car, CEO Lei Jun said on Friday. Best known for its smartphones and home appliances, Xiaomi entered China’s crowded EV market this year, part of its strategy to diversify its product portfolio.

Trump sanctions prompted China Xiaomi’s EV entry, CEO says

Conglomerates in China are slowly losing their appeal as economy faces headwinds. Some workers resign themselves to blue-collar jobs for work-life balance.

They used to work for China’s biggest companies. Now they’re doing manual labor

UPS will soon acquire a nearly 50-year-old delivery company based in Mexico as part of the company’s plan to become the top delivery service in the world. UPS has entered into an acquisition agreement with Estafeta, which is expected to close by the end of the year. The acquisition of Estafeta will include six Boeing 737-400 freighters, along with maritime, railway, and trucking services, reported AirCargoNews.

UPS to acquire nearly 50-year-old Mexican delivery company

Chesterfield, MO

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THE Cheesecake Factory has confirmed that its location in a mall will be permanently closed in just weeks. Along with the beloved American chain, all the other mall stores will shutter as the shopping center shuts down for good. The Cheesecake Factory in Chesterfield, Missouri - around 25 miles from...

The Cheesecake Factory confirms mall location is closing in weeks as all stores are warned to leave ahead of demolition

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

China says it’s opposed to proposed American investment restrictions on its tech industry — and that it reserves the right to take action against the measures. The country’s commerce ministry said Monday that the U.S. should “stop politicising and weaponising economic and trade issues, and lift investment restrictions on China,” according to Reuters.

China warns the U.S. it's ready to fight back against restrictions on tech investments

Miami, FL

Two Miami-based trucking companies have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. A1 Transport Network and AB Brothers USA both filed petitions Saturday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. According to the trucking companies’ petitions, Ivan Antigua Escobar is listed as president of A1 Transport Network...

2 Miami trucking companies file for bankruptcy protection

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Former President Donald Trump told Bloomberg Businessweek that Taiwan should pay the US for protection.

Trump is furious Taiwan's chip business is doing so well

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Less-than-truckload carrier Saia has announced the opening of two new service centers. The company said the additions are part of a plan to add 18 to 21 terminals this year. Saia previously expected to add just 16 locations in 2024. Located in Stockton, California, and Davenport, Iowa, the new facilities...

Saia opens 2 new terminals, eyes 18 to 21 sites in ’24

Las Vegas, NV

Cosmoprof North America will run July 23-25, 2024, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center; notably, 54% of this year's exhibitors are new to the event. In addition to suppliers and beauty manufacturers, this year's edition will include a wide array of consumer brands. Featured beauty brands will include:. America Ulike...

16 Featured Beauty Brands Coming to Cosmoprof North America 2024 in Las Vegas

In the most recent State of Freight webinar, CEO and Founder of FreightWaves SONAR, Craig Fuller, discussed the topic of a potential Trump presidency and a freight boom. Are the two related?

Would a Trump Presidency Stimulate a Freight Boom?

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Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

Redbox, the iconic movie rental company with over 34,000 locations nationwide, has announced the closure of its operations following its parent company's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This decision has left many of its loyal users saddened, marking the end of an era for physical media enthusiasts.

A rental company with 34,000 locations has closed its doors

Ocilla, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

PARIS (Reuters) - LVMH plans to speed up its supply chain strategy and strengthen audits and controls, chief financial officer Jean-Jacques Guiony said on Tuesday, in the wake of investigations into an Italian subsidiary of the French luxury giant.

LVMH to intensify audits and controls at suppliers, says CFO

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Bed bugs aren't supposed to be part of the all-inclusive package on a cruise vacation. A woman is alleging an unsettling experience aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, claiming she and her family were subjected to a bed bug infestation.

"I Paid $2K for a Bed Bug Cruise": Passenger Shares Royal Caribbean Story & Letter from Cruise Line

Latitude, a French aerospace company based an hour outside Paris, is getting a surge of applications from American engineers after Elon Musk said he would relocate SpaceX headquarters from California to Texas. Within the last week, a spokesperson for Latitude says it received the equivalent of one month of applications...

French aerospace company sees surge in U.S. applicants after SpaceX relocation news: ‘Come to Europe and we’ll help you’

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Chinese Class 8 EV truck maker plans to build factory in Georgia

China-based electric truck startup Windrose Technology Inc. plans to build a manufacturing plant in Savannah, Georgia, for its line of semi-trucks, according to Reuters. Officials for...

Chinese Class 8 EV truck maker plans to build factory in Georgia

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