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Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO of SpaceX, third from right, celebrates with colleagues during a bell ringing ceremony for the IPO of SpaceX at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York, Friday, June 12, 2026, in New York.
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Elon Musk Becomes First Trillionaire
He is now worth an estimated $1.1 trillion.
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Automotive
Strike to End at GM Supplier; Workers Win Significant Increases
Workers could see a host of new benefits.
June 12, 2026
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Study: 74% of Manufacturers Caught in "Data Chaos" Despite Increasing Tech Spend
New research from L2L finds that more than 65% of supervisors waste up to four hours per shift on manual data entry and reconciliation.
June 12, 2026
Elon Musk departs after a welcome ceremony with President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People, Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Beijing.
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Elon Musk Could Soon Become the World's First Trillionaire
He has lofty goals.
June 12, 2026
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Stellantis Tests Solid-State Battery in Dodge Charger Daytona
It could eventually mean much faster charging and more reliability.
June 11, 2026
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Micron Picks Construction Partner for Country's Largest Semiconductor Factory
It could create up to 50,000 jobs.
June 11, 2026
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Order Management: How It Works and Why It Breaks Down
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ASR Nonmetallic Interlocked Receptacles Combine Safety, Mounting Versatility
The cULus-Listed, IP66-Rated disconnect solution is engineered for harsh industrial environments.
June 12, 2026
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Roller Materials for Wide-Ranging Applications
The lineup of Fairlane Products rollers include shaft drive rollers solid, finned and DuraSoft styles.
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AI Security Order Acknowledges Risks, But Stops Short of Regulating Industry
The executive order still represents a big first step.
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Elon Musk uses his phone during a state dinner for President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People on Thursday May 14, 2026, in Beijing.
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By the Numbers: What Is a Trillion Dollars in Real Terms?
For example, $1 trillion could buy 2.5 million homes in the U.S.
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins talks about a sterile fly dispersal station placed on a ranch near La Pryor, Texas, June 11, 2026.
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Political Blame Game Follows Screwworm Threat to Cattle Industry
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Appeals Court Says Government Can Keep Collecting 10% Tariffs for Now
The case could be headed to the Supreme Court.
June 12, 2026
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Fiery 2024 Derailment Proves Need to Replace Flawed Tank Cars, NTSB Says
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Ford Recalls Over 250K Focus Models Because Engines Can Stall Unexpectedly
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How Automotive Component Maker Democratized 24 Years of Engineering Knowledge
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The vehicle had caught on fire.
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Geekplus Deploys Moving-Type AMRs at Multiple Toyota Plants
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SpaceX's mega rocket Starship makes a test flight from Starbase, Texas, Friday, May 22, 2026.
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