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Trump Says China Trade, Tariff Deal ‘Done,’ Awaits His and Xi Jinping’s Approval
President Trump on Wednesday announced that the deal with China “is done,” and is awaiting his and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s approval. ,” Trump postedon Truth Social. “OUR DEAL WITH CHINA IS DONE, SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL WITH PRESIDENT XI AND
AI Turbocharges US Hunt for Minerals, Fossil Fuels by Ian M. Stevenson, Hannah Northey
Federal agencies and oil companies are using artificial intelligence to map mineral deposits and assess drilling and mining opportunities. Just as fracking opened up new deposits of oil and gas, AI is turbocharging the hunt for fossil fuels and minerals,
Trump’s Permitting Boss Aims to Deliver on AI Data Center Plans by Stephen Lee
The White House’s new permitting director wants to vastly expand her office’s work in getting projects built—including, for the first time, data centers and artificial intelligence facilities. That would be a boon to President Donald Trump, whose economic policy advocates
GE Vernova Announces $14.2B in Energy Deals in Saudi Arabia
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) announced initiatives worth up to $14.2 billion for its world class energy equipment technology and services to support power generation and grid stability projects. The announcements include up to $2 billion in backlog or on
Office Conversions Set To Outpace New Construction in 2025
More than 23M square feet of office space is planned for conversion or demolition this year, exceeding the amount of new construction for the first time in years, according to CBRE. By the end of this year, 23.3 million square
DOE Terminates 24 Clean Energy Projects
U. S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced the termination of 24 awards issued by the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) totaling over $3.7 billion in taxpayer-funded financial assistance. After a thorough and individualized financial review of each award, DOE
Department of the Interior Boosts Geothermal Energy Development
The Department of the Interior has announced the implementation of emergency permitting procedures to expeditiously review geothermal energy projects critical for U.S. national security and Energy Dominance. By streamlining environmental reviews, the Department aims to accelerate geothermal projects that address urgent national security and
US Inflation Gauge Cools with Little Sign of Tariff Impact, So Far
A key U.S. inflation gauge slowed last month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices. Friday’s report from the Commerce Department showed that consumer prices rose just 2.1% in April compared with a year earlier, down from 2.3%
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Humanoid Robots in the Construction Industry: A Future Vision
General-purpose robots could be useful in a range of construction activities, from moving heavy concrete blocks to welding and plumbing. Although these robots come in various forms, humanoids—those that resemble people in size and shape—attract the most attention. Humanoids are still relatively early in development, but they could potentially transform
6 Defining Manufacturing Trends of 2026 by Bernard Marr
In 2026, focus is shifting from excitement over what AI can do in manufacturing to a more mature, considered understanding of what human-machine collaboration should look like in practice. Industries that gained first-mover advantage by adopting cognitive, connected processes are developing a deeper awareness of the challenges, complexities and cultural