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U.S. soybean farmers "standing at a trade and financial precipice," association tells Trump
Xinhua News Agency
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NEW YORK, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- The American Soybean Association (ASA), representing more than 500,000 U.S. soybean farmers, said Tuesday that U.S. soybean farmers are "standing at a trade and financial precipice," and urged the Trump administration...
First new natural gas turbine delivered to Georgia Power’s Plant Yates
AllOnGeorgia
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August 20, 2025
Georgia Power, alongside Mitsubishi Power, announced that it has received delivery of the first of three new state-of-the-art simple cycle gas combustion turbines at Plant Yates in Coweta County, Georgia, about an hour southwest of Atlanta....
Samsung’s HBM4 Sample Reportedly Passes NVIDIA’s Test, Production Imminent
Business Korea
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August 21, 2025
Samsung Electronics’ sixth-generation high bandwidth memory (HBM4) sample, sent to NVIDIA, the undisputed leader in artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors last month, has passed reliability testing and is set to enter the final pre-production...
Claire's sells North American business for $104M; about 800 stores to stay open
Chain Store Age
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August 20, 2025
Claire’s currently operates approximately 1,350 store locations in the United States and U.S. territories. Claire's has found its white knight. The tween and teen accessories retailer, which filed for Chapter 11 in August for the second time in...
President to visit Hanwha's US shipyard alongside summit with Trump
The Korea Times
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August 21, 2025
President Lee Jae Myung will visit Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia on Tuesday (local time) during his upcoming visit to the U.S., where he will have his first summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to the presidential office...
Spate identifies top two products currently leading U.S. facial serum growth
Cosmetics Design USA
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August 20, 2025
Spate’s Popularity Index, a proprietary metric that combines Google searches and TikTok views, has recently identified polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) serums and centella ampoules as two of the fastest-growing facial serum categories in the United...
What to know about synthetic kratom, the supplement being banned in SoCal and across the U.S.
Los Angeles Times
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August 21, 2025
An herbal supplement that’s marketed as a cure-all for chronic pain and sold in gas stations and smoke shops is getting banned in communities across Southern California and the nation. Kratom is derived from the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa, a...
Maine ranks No. 13 as safest U.S. state for driving
Mainebiz - Oregon
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With a record number of drivers on the road expected for the upcoming Labor Day Weekend, it might be comforting to know that Maine ranks among the safest states to drive, a study shows. Munley Law, a Pennsylvania-based personal injury firm, ranked...
U.S. SEC Reviews Stablecoin Governance and Consumer Protection Rules
Economy Watch
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August 20, 2025
Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing governance and consumer protection standards for...
Beginner’s Guide: What Makes the Qiolor Tiger JR Easy to Ride and Stand Out
The Good Men Project - California
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August 21, 2025
— If you’re shopping for an electric bike for beginner that’s easy to ride, looks incredible, and won’t overwhelm you on day one, the Qiolor Tiger JR hits that sweet spot. It blends approachable power, friendly handling, and a head-turning, cafe...
China's Baidu revenue drops as AI returns fail to offset ad decline
ETBrandEquity.com
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August 21, 2025
Chinese search engine company Baidu on Wednesday reported a drop in second quarter revenue as its core advertising business struggled amid China's economic slowdown, while returns from AI investments remained limited. The company reported total...
Howard Lutnick's 'Insulting' Words Trigger Backlash In Beijing As Regulators Pressure Alibaba, ByteDance To Shun Nvidia Chips: Report
Benzinga
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August 21, 2025
Beijing has reportedly moved to curb sales of Nvidia Corporation's NVDA China-specific AI chip after U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick made remarks about export policy that Chinese officials reportedly found "insulting." Chinese Regulators...
PlayStation prices rise as U.S. tariffs bite
Japan Today
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August 20, 2025
Sony on Wednesday said it is bumping up the price of PlayStation 5 video game consoles by $50 in the United States due to a "challenging economic environment." Tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump hike the cost of goods brought into the U.S.,...
Nigerian-American Chamber, FG seek review of US tariff
Punch
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August 20, 2025
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s export sector have called on the United States of America to review the 14 per cent tariffs on Nigerian products, while describing the tariff as an opportunity for the country to expand its non-oil exports. Stakeholders...
Whiskey's Out! A Surprising New Favorite Spirit in Texas
101.5 KNUE Country Radio - Texas
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August 21, 2025
Whether you're drinking craft beer in Austin, TX, or wine spritzers in Abilene, everyone has a favorite drink. And while it remains very true that Texans love cold beer, you may be surprised by what our new favorite spirit is. In the Lone Star...
Mormon Church makes a new wardrobe change for women — but there's a catch
Irish Star
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August 20, 2025
The Mormon Church has implemented a significant clothing policy change for women for the first time in its two-century existence. Unfortunately, there's a limitation for Americans. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, headquartered in...
Americans Are Drinking Less — Why That’s a Good Thing
Everyday Health
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The U.S. drinking rate is at an all-time low: Only 54 percent of U.S. adults say they drink, the lowest percentage in the nearly 90 years that Gallup has tracked alcohol use, according to a new poll.[1] By comparison, in the late 1970s and ’80s,...
CHIPS Act funding could herald an era where the U.S. is not offering grants, but buying equity — Lutnick's semiconductor strategy might not end with Intel
Tom's Hardware
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August 20, 2025
President Donald Trump was no fan of the CHIPS and Science Act. The U.S. President said in a March speech to Congress that he wanted to eliminate the subsidy: "Your CHIPS Act is a horrible, horrible thing. We give hundreds of billions of dollars,...
From Retail Courts to Nation’s First Indoor Food Truck Haul: U.S. Realty’s Story
GlobeSt
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Jay Kerner, president and CEO of U.S. Realty, noted that the idea was inspired by the pandemic, as the company was attempting to figure out how to serve food to the Lahaina community in Maui, as indoor dining was shut down. It then found success...
India sees Asia's biggest earnings downgrades as US tariffs loom
Yahoo Finance
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By Patturaja Murugaboopathy and Jaspreet Kalra (Reuters) -Indian companies have seen the steepest earnings downgrades in Asia, with analysts slashing forecasts as steep U.S. tariffs heighten risks to growth even if proposed domestic tax cuts help...