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The Quest to Make Humanoid Robots Safe Enough for Humans

July 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Quest to Make Humanoid Robots Safe Enough for Humans
Viral mishaps underscore a big challenge for robot makers: How can they ensure a humanoid doesn’t hurt a human?

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The Company Founder Who Got Fired for Ignoring His Own Return-to-Office Rules

July 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Company Founder Who Got Fired for Ignoring His Own Return-to-Office Rules
The former executive alleges his fellow co-owners used the policy as an excuse to push him out of the asset-management firm he helped run.

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Ipsen to Buy Swiss Biotech Memo in Deal That Could Top $800 Million

July 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ipsen to Buy Swiss Biotech Memo in Deal That Could Top $800 Million
The move marks Ipsen’s second acquisition this week after its agreement to take over Kartos Therapeutics, a company developing a drug to treat a rare blood cancer.

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This Simple White Line Is America’s Greatest Unsung Innovation

July 3, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on This Simple White Line Is America’s Greatest Unsung Innovation
You know about the lightbulb and the iPhone. This is the unknown story of another ingenious creation that changed a nation.

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ALLO Fiber Invites Businesses to Enter Contest for ALLO Business Sponsorship; Contest Ends on September 22

July 3, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

A business has many critical focus areas and cybersecurity is rapidly becoming one of the most important. It’s no longer just a technical concern; cybersecurity is a critical part of protecting any business. With so […]

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George Washington Carver National Monument to Host Annual Carver Day Celebration on July 11

July 3, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

George Washington Carver National Monument invites the community to save the date for Saturday, July 11 as they celebrate the Annual Carver Day Celebration! This year, they’re celebrating the 83rd anniversary of George Washington Carver […]

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France’s Thales to Take Hit After Germany Scraps Frigate Program

July 3, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on France’s Thales to Take Hit After Germany Scraps Frigate Program
The aerospace-and-defense group said it would record a charge in the first half after Berlin scrapped a project to procure F126 frigates.

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U.K., Italian, Japanese Fighter Jet Venture Wins $6.14 Billion Contract

July 3, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.K., Italian, Japanese Fighter Jet Venture Wins $6.14 Billion Contract
U.K.’s BAE Systems, Italy’s Leonardo and Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries secured a contract funded by the three nations to develop a new stealth fighter jet.

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What Happened in Fuel Markets When Trump Lifted the Century-Old Jones Act

July 3, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on What Happened in Fuel Markets When Trump Lifted the Century-Old Jones Act
California drivers, Gulf Coast refiners and Puerto Ricans have benefited from temporary suspension of the act.

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Crowder College and MoDOT Southwest District Partnership Receives Recognition at Missouri State Capitol

July 3, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – A unique, workforce-focused partnership between Crowder College and the MoDOT SW District General Services Team took the spotlight at the Missouri State Capitol on Tuesday of this week when they received […]

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