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Several shipping containers have fallen off a cargo ship and into the water at the Port of Long Beach, Calif., on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025.

More than 60 Containers Fall Off Ship in Long Beach Port

Long Beach is one of the busiest seaports in the U.S.

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Milwaukee Tool Thief Made Big Bets at Area Casinos

The alleged tool thief sustained some heavy losses.

September 10, 2025

Smoke and flames rise following powerful explosions after several rail cars loaded with liquefied gas caught fire in the suburbs of Vilnius, Lithuania, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.

Explosions Heard in Lithuania's Capital After Railcars Loaded with Liquefied Gas Catch Fire

Initial information suggested that a violation of occupational safety conditions caused the fire.

September 10, 2025

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Hitachi Rail Opens $100M Lighthouse Digital Factory in U.S.

The facility will deliver up to 20 rail cars per month.

September 10, 2025

Train cars are immersed in the Yellowstone River after a bridge collapse near Columbus, Mont., June 24, 2023.

Government to Increase Number of Inspectors Trained to Spot Rail Bridge Concerns

But railroads themselves will still be responsible for inspecting their own bridges.

September 9, 2025

This image from video provided by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement via DVIDS shows manufacturing plant employees waiting to have their legs shackled at the Hyundai Motor Group’s electric vehicle plant, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Ellabell, Ga.

What to Know About the Large-Scale Immigration Raid at a Georgia Manufacturing Plant

It targeted a site state officials have long called Georgia's largest economic development project.

September 8, 2025

A giant ladle glows red after pouring molten iron in to a vessel inside the basic oxygen furnace as part of the processes of making steel at the U.S. Steel Granite City Works facility Thursday, June 28, 2018, in Granite City, Ill.

U.S. Steel to End Production at Illinois Plant

September 9, 2025

A day laborer waits for work in the parking lot of a Home Depot in the Van Nuys section of Los Angeles, Aug. 28, 2025.

Home Depot Stores, Long a Hub for Day Laborers, Now Draw Immigration Raids

September 9, 2025

Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., at the Capitol in Washington, March 27, 2023.

Republicans Move to Lift Drilling, Mining Restrictions in Western States

September 9, 2025

Nefab Opens New Southeast Hub in Georgia

September 5, 2025

Export vehicles are parked at Daikoku Pier in Yokohama, near Tokyo, April 8, 2025.

Japan Welcomes Trump's Order to Implement Lower Tariffs On Autos, Other Goods

September 5, 2025

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Elon Musk in Line for $1 Trillion Pay Package

September 5, 2025

Police officers inspect the site where a tourist streetcar derailed and crashed in Lisbon, Portugal, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025.

Electric Streetcar Derailment Kills 16

September 4, 2025

This satellite photo provided by Planet Labs PBC shows the Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center near the city of Dimona, Israel, July 5, 2025.

Construction Intensifies At Site Linked to Israel's Suspected Nuclear Program

September 3, 2025

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Court Finds Trump's Tariffs an Illegal Use of Emergency Power

September 2, 2025

How Mammoet Successfully Relocated the Historic Kiruna Church in One Piece

August 28, 2025

Firefighter Christopher Harrington stands next to the station's old turnout gear, while wearing recently issued non-PFAS turnout gear, at Fire Station 4 on July 3, 2025, in East Providence, R.I.

Fire Departments Concerned About Cancer Risks Are Buying Gear That's Free of Forever Chemicals

August 29, 2025

A Home Depot store in Los Angeles, July 24, 2023.

Criminal Ring Arrested for Hundreds of Home Depot Thefts Worth $10M

August 29, 2025

Ex-NASA Engineer Now Guiding Manufacturers to Greater Efficiency

Ex-NASA Engineer Now Guiding Manufacturers to Greater Efficiency

David Altemir used to build rocket ships. Today, he helps manufacturers across America improve efficiency.

September 5, 2025

Dong Kwan Kim, Vice Chairman of Hanwha Group, delivers welcome speech at the ship naming ceremony held at Hanwha Philly Shipyard.

Hanwha Announces $5 Billion Philadelphia Shipyard Investment

The investment will be dedicated to the installation of two additional docks, and three quays.

August 28, 2025

Visitors give commands to a robot at Nvidia's booth during the 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo at the China International Exhibition Center, in Beijing, July 18, 2025.

Nvidia's AI Chip Sales Surged Again in Latest Quarter, but Worries About a Tech Bubble Persist

Research reports by tech executives have raised fears that the AI mania has been overblown.

August 28, 2025

Amanda Follett works on packages at A Sight For Sport Eyes, a brick-and-mortar and e-commerce store for sport goggles, Aug. 20, 2025, in West Linn, Ore.

The U.S. Tariff Exemption for Small Orders Ends Friday

It's a widely used customs exemption for international shipments worth $800 or less.

August 27, 2025

Inside RealMan's Humanoid Robotics Data Training Center.

RealMan Launches a Pioneering Humanoid Robotics Data Training Center in Beijing

RealMan seeks to embodying intelligence with real-world applications and open-source platforms.

August 27, 2025

A home sits near the Gen. James Gavin Power Plant, a coal-fired power plant, April 14, 2025, in Cheshire, Ohio.

Scientists Give Harsh Grades to Trump Administration Work Aimed at Undoing a Key Climate Finding

In 15 cases, scientists whose work was cited said it was misused or taken out of context.

August 26, 2025

Sante Fe, New Mexico.

New Mexico Launches $25 Million Quantum Venture Studio

Intentions include advancing technology, growing industry and creating economic opportunities.

August 26, 2025

Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives before a trilateral signing with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev and Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in the State Dining Room of the White House, Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in Washington.

What to Know About Visas for Foreign Truckers and the Politics of a Deadly Florida Crash

The pause appeared to be as much about politics as road safety.

August 25, 2025

U.S. Postal Service delivery vehicles are parked outside a post office in Boys Town, Neb., Aug. 18, 2020.

European Postal Services Suspend Shipment of Packages to U.S. Over Tariffs

Orders worth less than $800 might become harder to find.

August 25, 2025

University students are encouraged to enter the DigiKey Back to School Giveaway to win prize packages.

DigiKey Announces Back to School Giveaway

Six college students will receive free products to gear up for the school year.

August 25, 2025

Lightning over Howard Frankland Bridge in Tampa, Florida.

Accuris Adds Disaster Monitoring to Supply Chain Intelligence Solution

The addition includes real-time tracking, as well as actionable workflows.

August 25, 2025

An Intel sign is shown at the chipmaker's global headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif. on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025.

Trump Says Intel Agreed to Give U.S. Stake in Its Company

A 10% stake will be in exchange for conversion of grants pledged under the Biden Administration.

August 22, 2025

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Electrical Components International Sold in Nearly $2B Deal

The company is now owned by a London acquisitions firm.

August 22, 2025

In this photo taken with a drone, portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, remain on fire, Feb. 4, 2023.

Apply Safety Rules to More Trains Carrying Flammable Cargo, Lawmakers Urge

The current HHFT definition only covers large quantities of flammable liquids like crude oil.

August 22, 2025

Ready-made cardboard boxes are moved in stacks along an automated packaging line.

International Paper to Close 2 Georgia Mills, Cut 1,100 Jobs

The company plans to stop making cardboard in Savannah and Riceboro by the end of September.

August 22, 2025