Vistra to buy Cogentrix Energy’s 5.5 GW of gas plants in $4B deal
Cogentrix is indirectly owned by Quantum Capital Group, which purchased it from Carlyle for $3 billion in 2024. Continue reading →
Honda buying LG Energy Solution’s stake in Ohio EV battery plant building for $2.85B
LG Energy Solution said the deal is intended to “increase the operational efficiency” of its joint venture with Honda. However, press reports and company statements suggest a potential shift to energy storage systems. Continue reading →
Regional coordination helps Inland Empire students access aid and opportunity
When Yajahira Young Tafolla began applying for financial aid, she wasn’t sure where to start. The 24-year-old student at Cal State San Bernardino, the first in her family to attend college, knew that completing the federal financial aid application (FAFSA) was important. But navigating the...
California scores poorly in children’s health and education, report card finds
California is failing to meet its promises to children — especially in students’ well-being and education — according to a new report released Wednesday. The 2026 California Children’s Report Card, released by the research nonprofit Children Now, graded the state across several areas,...
FedEx nabs more BMW business as part of B2B push
The carrier highlighted new programs and tools in its efforts to gain volume from shippers in automotive, healthcare and other high-value verticals. Continue reading →
CBP to cease paper-based refunds
The moves comes as importers continue to wait for a Supreme Court ruling on executive tariff powers that could lead to a rush of refund requests. Continue reading →
Volvo to open $37.7M regional distribution hub in Washington state
The truck manufacturer aims to optimize parts delivery for dealers in the U.S. Northwest and Western Canada. Continue reading →
Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters Snared in Cyber Researcher Honeypot
Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, also known as ShinyHunters, were drawn in using a realistic, yet mostly fake, dataset. Continue reading →
DDoSia Powers Affiliate-Driven Hacktivist Attacks
Pro-Russian group NoName057(16) uses a custom denial-of-service tool to mobilize volunteers and disrupt government, media, and institutional sites tied to Ukraine and the West. Continue reading →