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Each week, our editors discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing and their implications for the industry. 
June 19, 2026
VR equipment and a version of the TASER 7 that utilizes VR technology for training, is demonstrated, Thursday, May 12, 2022, in Washington.
Manufacturing
Virtual Reality Brings Portable Taser Training to Police
The program is aimed at increasing training for officers with Tasers in life-like scenarios.
May 24, 2022
An ATF agent lifts crime scene tape, DeSoto, Texas, Aug. 8, 2013.
Manufacturing
Gun Manufacturer's License Revoked
A lawsuit alleged that federal officials awarded the license after the company violated firearms laws.
April 1, 2022
Insurrections loyal to President Trump riot outside the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021.
News
Lawmakers Seek Tech Company Records in Riot Probe
Committee members are also considering asking telecommunications companies to preserve phone records.
August 30, 2021
Facebook headquarters, Menlo Park, Calif., April 14, 2020.
IoT
Judge Dismisses Antitrust Lawsuits Against Facebook
The decision deals a significant blow to attempts by regulators to rein in tech giants.
June 29, 2021
Bernie Madoff leaves federal court in Manhattan, March 10, 2009.
News
Ponzi Schemer Madoff Dies in Prison
He swindled thousands of clients out of billions over decades — before it all came crashing down.
April 14, 2021
Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen during an appearance on Fox Business Network in Washington, Aug. 14, 2019.
News
Another Daunting Crisis Awaits Yellen at Treasury
Janet Yellen served on the Federal Reserve's policymaking committee during the 2008-2009 financial crisis.
November 24, 2020
Purdue Pharma offices in Stamford, Conn., May 8, 2007.
Medical
OxyContin Maker to Plead to 3 Criminal Charges
The counts include conspiracy to defraud the United States and violating federal anti-kickback laws.
October 21, 2020
Attorney General William Barr during a roundtable in the Cabinet Room of the White House, June 15, 2020.
IoT
Administration Seeks to Roll Back Tech Company Protections
The proposed changes would strip some of the bedrock protections that have generally shielded the companies from legal responsibility for what people post on their platforms.
June 18, 2020