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Canada Announces Counter-Tariffs Against the United States
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs against the United States’ tariffs on August 22 took effect at 12:01 a.m. today, covering approximately $27.6 billion of U.S.-origin goods at rates of 15%, 25%, or 50%. The measures apply only to goods originating in the
August Jobs Report Shows US Added 162,000 Jobs, Blowing Past Forecasts by Mary Cunningham
U. S. employers added162,000 jobs in August, more than double economists’ forecasts and signaling a sharp acceleration from hiring in July. The unemployment rate was 4.1% in August, unchanged from the previous month. The August jobs report could strengthen the case
Chevron Expands Oil Position in Venezuela
The agreements set out provisions for Chevron’s joint ventures in Venezuela, including enhanced fiscal, commercial and legal terms intended to support durable and competitive long-term investments. As part of the agreements, Chevron has been assigned additional acreage in the Orinoco
Walmart Celebrates Major Milestone with 100 EV Fast-Charging Sites Nationwide
Walmart has reached a significant milestone by opening its 100th EV fast-charging site, enhancing accessibility for electric vehicle drivers across 20 states with fast, reliable charging options at their stores. Most Walmart EV charging locations feature 8 to 16 fast-charging
Oregon’s Popular Electric Vehicles Rebates are Back, But for a Limited Time Only
Oregonians shopping for an electric vehicle can once again get thousands of dollars from the state toward the cost, but they’ll have little more than two months to do so, through Nov. 4. Clean Vehicle Rebate Program The standard rebate
NEMA Supports Securing U.S. Power Grid and Strengthening Domestic Manufacturing
NEMA supports measures that ensure our nation’s electric grid is secure, reliable, and resilient, particularly as demand for electricity continues to grow. In response to President Trump’s Bulk Power Executive Order 14420, NEMA leadership looks forward to working with the
Amazon’s Toaster-Shaped Robotaxis Are Hitting the Road by Ellie Davis
The company is the first to charge for rides in its autonomous vehicle without a steering wheel, dashboard or pedals charging for rides across San Francisco and in Las Vegas. They can drive in either direction and hold up to
AI Infrastructure Pushes Data Center Capex Forecast Above $3 Trillion by Nathan Eddy
Worldwide data center capital spending is projected to surpass $3 trillion by 2030 as hyperscalers, sovereign AI programs, and specialized cloud providers expand infrastructure to support growing AI workloads, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. The research firm
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How Smart Lighting Is Becoming a Digital Layer of Campus Infrastructure by Sean Grasby
Lighting is no longer a basic building system—it’s part of a building’s digital infrastructure. Here’s what you need to know about evaluating lighting upgrades as part of a modernization. Key Highlights Lighting is evolving from a simple building system to a key digital infrastructure layer that supports electrification, ESG reporting,
Leverage AI to Overcome Data Chaos and Optimize Facility Operations by David Homola
Buildings’ operational data is often contained in multiple places that don’t talk to each other, which prevents facilities teams from using them to optimize operations. Here’s how you can clean up the chaos. Key Highlights Data fragmentation and inconsistent documentation hinder AI’s ability to provide accurate insights in facility management.
The AI Build-Out Is Becoming the Biggest Economic Bet in U.S. History by Konrad Putzier and Justin Lahart
The AI build-out is on track to become the biggest economic bet in U.S. history, dwarfing the investments made to fund other huge U.S. infrastructure projects such as the railroads, the highway system and the plumbing for the internet. Total investment in data centers and related artificial-intelligence infrastructure is projected to
