A world once fighting over oil… is now fighting over metals

There is a global battle over precious metals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper because they are critical components used in the manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and electronic devices.

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Shein is in hot water with U.S. Senators over cotton sourced from China’s Xinjiang region

The massive retailer is being questioned by Democratic Sens. Bill Cassidy, Elizabeth Warren, and Sheldon Whitehouse in a letter over the company’s involvement with cotton sourced from China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

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Freight trucking industry is beginning the journey to electric vehicle adaption

It's likely that electric trucks will be introduced in urban areas and cities first, where there is a higher demand for sustainable and efficient transportation options.

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Warehouse workers trust robots as partners, in a new survey

According to “Competing for The Warehouse Workforce of the Future”,  a study commissioned by Lucas Systems of 500 on-floor warehouse workers, 3 out of 4 workers say that they trust robots to assist them to perform better at work.

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Superbowl ads passed on edgy humor this year and instead focused on making viewers feel good

Super Bowl advertisements are some of the most highly watched and anticipated commercials of the year, and companies aim to make a lasting impression on the millions of viewers tuning in.

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A zero-emission future in the trucking industry depends on strong collaboration

To achieve the goal of a zero-emission future, the trucking industry needs to work together with various stakeholders, including government agencies, regulatory bodies, truck manufacturers, fleet operators, and others.

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Gallup poll results say half the country feels financially crippled

The worst poll results since 2009, most Americans are feeling “worse off” now than they were last year - an even greater number, 61%, of those who make less than $40,000 are financially stressed.

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