Equipment dealers urge stability in U.S.-Canada trade talks
As officials negotiate U.S.-Canada trade, Associated Equipment Distributors press Washington and Ottawa to ease barriers and resolve tariffs for equipment markets.
Gas prices mid-August hit record high for the season
Gas prices mid-August reached a new seasonal record as the national average hit $4.03 per gallon, reflecting volatile oil markets and supply concerns.
Fairground AI Creator TV draws harsh reviews on Roku
Fairground AI Creator TV, Roku’s new all-AI channel, is drawing scathing reviews for disjointed programming and thin storytelling despite improving tech.
FDA proposes GRAS notification rule with streamlined path
FDA’s proposed GRAS notification rule would end self-affirmations, create a streamlined option for legacy ingredients, and likely face legal tests, experts say.
CBO deficit forecast 2026 rises to $2.1T after tariff loss
CBO says the 2026 deficit will reach $2.1 trillion as tariff refunds following a Supreme Court ruling widen the revenue gap, despite stronger income taxes.
Frequent cannabis use linked to higher waking cortisol
Frequent cannabis use was associated with elevated cortisol upon waking, Oregon State University researchers report. The findings suggest altered daily stress rhythms.
North Korea Russia war: Pyongyang’s widening role detailed
North Korea’s role in the Russia war is expanding, with Kyiv citing a deployed missile unit, major munitions transfers and troops in Kursk, prompting sanctions.
FBI issues 2025 Active Shooter Incidents report for U.S.
The FBI’s 2025 Active Shooter Incidents report details 34 incidents, a 42% increase from 2024, and adds a section on averted attacks and training resources.
AI for power grids is now essential, IEEE launches course
AI for power grids is becoming operationally vital as demand surges and renewables expand. IEEE has launched an online program to train engineers and data scientists.
Lockheed mineral supplies talks advance amid U.S. push
Lockheed is negotiating U.S. sources for scandium and germanium as the administration presses defense firms to reduce reliance on China, according to people familiar.
Survey: inflation and cost of living top voter concerns
A Marquette Law School national poll finds inflation and cost of living are the public’s top issues, with economic worries shaping voter preferences.
Iran war poll shows one-third support as aims remain unclear
Only one-third of Americans support the Iran war, and most say President Donald Trump has not clearly explained U.S. objectives, according to a new poll.