ICYMI: Dario Vitale Exits Versace, Former Dilara Findikoglu Employees Speak Out & Pantone Names 2026 Color of the Year
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Virginia data centers must pay ‘fair share,’ incoming lieutenant governor says
“There is new energy in this legislature, and with it a real opportunity to build new energy right here in the Commonwealth,” said Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi. Continue reading →
US, allies urge critical infrastructure operators to carefully plan and oversee AI use
New guidance attempts to temper companies’ enthusiasm for the latest exciting technology. Continue reading →
The SPEED Act is an opportunity to align permitting policy with grid reality
Reform is overdue, and the House deserves credit for pushing it forward. But Congress should apply it to multistate transmission in its entirety, not in bits and pieces, says Christina Hayes, Grid Action executive director. Continue reading →
West Contra Costa Unified educators strike, demanding fair pay and support
Educators in the West Contra Costa Unified School District went on strike on Thursday, demanding higher wages, support for international teachers on H-1B visas and teacher retention, among other issues. The district employs 1,400 educators, all of whom are on strike after 10 months of...
Old Navy taps DoorDash for same-day deliveries
The retailer joins a growing roster of companies who have tapped into the app’s on-demand retail delivery services in recent years. Continue reading →
US Energy Department offers $134M to boost rare earth recovery projects
The agency plans to fund efforts to draw rare earth metals from discarded electronics and other sources to strengthen the domestic critical mineral supply chain. Continue reading →
Nexperia spat shows automotive supply chains vulnerable to geopolitics
Manufacturers must guard against production disruptions from other international dustups, says Moody’s Supply Chain Director Sapna Amlani. Continue reading →
Threat Landscape Grows Increasingly Dangerous for Manufacturers
Manufacturers are the top target for cyberattacks in 2025 because of their still-plentiful cybersecurity gaps and a lack of expertise. Continue reading →