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An Amazon company logo marks the facade of a building, March 18, 2022, in Schoenefeld near Berlin.
Consumer
Amazon to Expand Drone Delivery of Lightweight Packages to 500 U.S. Cities
The plan would expand the company's drone delivery operation more than sixfold nationwide.
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250,000 Minifridges Recalled Over Fire, Burn Hazards
The problem was traced to a single switch.
August 14, 2026
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CPSC Warns of Exploding Counterfeit Squishy Toys, Viral Microwave Burn Hazard
The agency has identified 55 shipments of problematic toys at U.S. ports.
August 7, 2026
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AI-Enabled Automation Provider Picks Arkansas for First Production Facility
The nearly 97,000-square-foot factory will make electronic products.
July 22, 2026
AI-generated illustration created using OpenAI's ChatGPT image generation tools. Depicts a fictional, exaggerated Wisconsin fishing scene.
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Miller High Life Seeks Mayor of 'Champagne of Beers'
The winner scores, among other things, 48 beers.
July 15, 2026
The Apple logo is illuminated at a store in Munich, April 2, 2026.
Consumer
Apple Lawsuit Says OpenAI Stole Trade Secrets
The suit accuses OpenAI of seeking shortcuts on hardware.
July 13, 2026
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Lucky Charms and Trix Go Au Naturel
August 27, 2026
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Apple Partners With Broadcom to Produce Over 15 Billion U.S.-Made Chips
July 8, 2026
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Tata Confirms Apple, Tesla Data Breach Claim
June 24, 2026
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Trump Says Apple and Intel Will Manufacture Chips in the U.S.
June 18, 2026
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THC Beverages Recalled Due to 'Potential Packaging and Structural Compromise'
June 1, 2026
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Lounge Chairs Recalled Due to Amputation Risk
June 1, 2026
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Shutting Down Federal Bee Labs Threatens Bees, Beekeepers and U.S. Food System
May 26, 2026
An undated photo showing a new line of Jell-O products.
Jell-O Jiggles Its Way Toward More Natural Ingredients
May 20, 2026
Mural in Milwaukee's Schlitz Park neighborhood, June 2025.
Schlitz Owner to End Production of Famed Beer
May 18, 2026
A drone operated by Zipline flies to make a delivery from a Walmart store in Pea Ridge, Ark., Friday, Sept. 26, 2025.
Walmart, Amazon Race to Win Over Rural America with Speedier Deliveries
May 18, 2026
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Some Japanese Snack Packages Turn Black-and-White as War Depletes Ink Supply
May 13, 2026
A logo of Sony is seen at the headquarters of Sony Corp. on May 10, 2022, in Tokyo.
Sony Reports Declining Profit But Expects a Record for This Year
May 8, 2026
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August 31, 2026
Familiar, an AI pet robot, interacts during a demonstration at the Massachusetts-based startup Familiar Machines & Magic, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Woburn, Mass.
Consumer
Roomba Pioneer Aims to Crack the Household Market Again with AI-Powered Pet Robot
He thinks you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot.
May 5, 2026
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AI Data Center Boom Leaving Consumer Electronics Short of Chips
Even though they don’t use the same kinds.
May 1, 2026
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Thermos Recalls 8.2M Bottles After Faulty Stoppers Blind Three People
The stoppers can forcefully eject when opened.
April 30, 2026
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Diageo Opens $415M Alabama Plant
The spirits giant said the facility will bring its brands closer to customers across the South.
April 23, 2026
David Douches, a Michigan State University professor who leads the school's Potato Breeding and Genetics Program, at a campus greenhouse in East Lansing, Mich., March 24, 2026.
Consumer
Decades Spent Developing Better Potatoes for Chips
There’s a surprising amount of science in a bag of potato chips.
April 22, 2026
A view of HIPP baby food on a shelf, in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Consumer
Rat Poison Found in Baby Food Jars in Central Europe
Authorities believe tampering occurred.
April 20, 2026
A Gatorade sports drink in an undated photo from University of Florida Archives.
Consumer
Gatorade, Inventor of the Sports Drink, Is Getting a Rebrand
The change reflects consumers’ booming interest in beverages with perceived health benefits.
April 16, 2026
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Walmart, REI Signal Support for Automated Apparel Manufacturer's U.S. Factory Plans
It's currently evaluating potential locations for its manufacturing hubs.
April 7, 2026
A research team determined that the torpedo bat and traditional bat perform equally well in hitting power with only a slight difference in the location of the bat’s sweet spot.
Consumer
Researchers Reveal Truth Behind Uniquely Manufactured Torpedo Bat
WATCH: The baseball bat went viral in 2025.
April 7, 2026
These bottles of Johnnie Walker Black Label whisky are made of a fiber-based glass alternative.
Consumer
Johnnie Walker's Bold Fiber Bottle Experiment
The beverage industry's big bet on fiber-based bottles.
April 8, 2026
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'Suicide Cords' Pulled; 12-Ton KitKat Heist; Makita Buys Panasonic Tools | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 263
Also on the podcast, Build America, Buy America causes supply chain problems, Ferrari made a $500,000 supercar with too much tint and Honda is making roads from desert sand.
April 6, 2026
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups shown in Pittsburgh, Feb. 18, 2026.
Consumer
Hershey to Shift Back to Classic Recipe for Reese's Products After Criticism
Some Hershey’s and Reese’s products are now made with a coating that contains less chocolate.
April 2, 2026
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has had these 'suicide cords' removed from major e-commerce platforms, including Walmart, eBay and AliExpress.
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'Suicide Cords' Pulled from Major E-Commerce Platforms
No standard or safety agency in the world permits this configuration, yet these products were found on Walmart, eBay and AliExpress.
April 1, 2026
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Apple Adds Bosch, TDK and More to Its American Manufacturing Program
The company said it is planning to spend $400 million for these new programs.
March 27, 2026