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U.S. Jobs Suffer Broad, Surprise Drop-Off by Justin Lahart
The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February, a widespread and unexpected downturn for a job market that continues to struggle across a broad range of sectors. The employment numbers, reported Friday by the Labor Department, fell far short of January’s
AI Is Outpacing America’s Power Grid. Nuclear Must Become a National Priority by Mark Whitney
Nuclear energy is an immediate, national strategic imperative. Advanced nuclear technologies, including smaller, faster-to-build reactors, deliver reliable, scalable and zero-carbon power. Unlike wind or solar, nuclear operates 24/7, which is exactly what hyperscale AI data centers require. The early movers are acting:
ADP: February National Employment Report
Private sector employment increased by 63,000 jobs in February and pay was up 4.5 percent year-over-year, according to the February ADP National Employment Report® produced by ADP Research in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab (“Stanford Lab”). ADP: February National Employment
ams OSRAM Completes Sale of Entertainment & Industry Lamps Business
ams OSRAM has closed the sale of its Entertainment and Industry Lamps business to Ushio Inc. (Japan) with a deal value of EUR 114 million. The transaction closed March 2nd. More information can be found here. ams OSRAM Completes Sale of Entertainment &
Paramount Wins Bidding War for Warner Discovery After Netflix Drops Out by Joe Flint
Netflix says it wouldn’t match Paramount’s revised offer for storied entertainment company. Earlier this week, Paramount submitted its revised bid of $31 a share, or about $81 billion. Pending regulatory approval, Paramount will own not only Warner Bros. and HBO,
DOE Allots $171.5 Million to Expand US Geothermal Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a funding opportunity of $171.5 million to support next-generation geothermal field-scale tests for both electricity generation and exploration drilling to support characterization and potential confirmation of promising geothermal prospects. The activities enabled by
The World’s Largest Energy Lender Has a New Head: Here’s How It Could Shape U.S. Policy by Pippa Stevens
Former Apollo executive Gregory Beard was recently tapped to run the Office of Energy Dominance Financing, the largest energy lender in the world, with some $289 billion in loan authority. Beard has only been at the helm for a few
Meta to Build $10B AI Data Center in Northeast Louisiana
A transformational investment that cements the state’s status as a major innovation hub and puts this picturesque rural community on the leading edge of a global digital revolution. Meta projects the data center will support 500 or more direct new
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Design Research Looks at How Lighting Affects Mood by Jim Romeo
A 2026 study published in The Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society is adding a new layer to the conversation about lighting design—one that electrical contractors and electricians working in commercial environments may want to pay close attention to. The research explored whether lighting conditions influence people’s self-reported mood, perception and health symptoms. Twenty-eight
The Distributor Is the Heartbeat of Construction Sales by Jim Nowakowski
Manufacturers know what they produce. Engineers know what they specify. Contractors know what they install. But distributors sit at the intersection of all three. The distributors see which products move through their warehouses. They hear the questions contractors ask at the counter. They learn which installations go smoothly and which
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