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Startup’s strategy challenges EV industry assumptions
A new EV startup led by a former Amazon executive is betting that a low-cost, highly customizable pickup starting at just under $25,000 could...
Roundup: Battery storage / Flooding fears / Strait of Hormuz
Crucial infrastructure: Battery energy storage is increasingly becoming a core part of modern power systems as electricity demand grows and grids face more volatility....
Could virtual power plants help power the AI boom?
Rapid growth in artificial intelligence is creating a major challenge for the electric grid because new data centers require huge amounts of power, but...
Landry to regulators: Protect the ratepayers in Entergy’s proposed power plant deal
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is calling on state utility regulators to closely examine a proposed power plant acquisition by Entergy and make sure Louisiana...
Louisiana ranks near the bottom nationally for disability employment
Louisiana ranks 50th in the nation for employment among people with disabilities with just 38.7% currently working, according to a recent analysis of federal...
Roundup: Heineken CEO / Meta smart glasses / Global view of Trump
Outsider taking helm: Heineken has appointed Rafael Oliveira, the CEO of JDE Peet’s, as its next chief executive, marking the first time the brewer...
SCOTUS ruling allows ExxonMobil to sue Cuban companies over seized property
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that ExxonMobil can sue Cuban state-owned companies in American courts over property on the island nation that...
Baton Rouge company steps up to the plate with Chandler Bats acquisition
CoverFour, a Baton Rouge-based sports investment and operating company focused on building high-performance athletic brands, announced Tuesday that it has acquired baseball equipment manufacturer...
China’s megafactory build-out redefines tech rivalry with the US
China is rapidly expanding a network of large, highly integrated “megafactories” that focus on advanced manufacturing sectors such as electric vehicles, batteries, semiconductors, robotics...
Roundup: Domino’s new CEO / Nissan pivots / $17.5B nuclear loan
Pizza chain shake-up: Domino's Pizza has named Joe Jordan as its next CEO, effective Oct. 1, as the company works to revive sales during...
Senate advances bipartisan housing plan in bid to boost supply
A bipartisan housing bill passed by the Senate seeks to improve affordability by tackling both the housing shortage and the growing influence of large...
LaPolitics: State GOP sees little appetite for another redistricting fight
As Republicans in Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi and Texas discuss potentially redrawing their legislative maps to give themselves an even stronger partisan advantage, Louisiana lawmakers...
FDA reconsiders rejected rare-disease gene therapy
The FDA has agreed to reconsider a previously rejected gene therapy for Hunter syndrome developed by Regenxbio, signaling a shift toward greater flexibility in...
Roundup: $26.3B Prime Day / Iranian oil exports / Benny’s in Baker
Spending boom: U.S. shoppers are expected to spend about $26.3 billion during Amazon’s 12th annual Prime Day sale that begins Tuesday. That equates to...
How Nvidia aims to make humanoid robots safe for the workplace
Nvidia is working on new safety and reliability systems aimed at making humanoid robots capable of safely operating in close proximity to people in...
States loosen building and fire codes to cut housing costs, sparking safety debate
States and cities across the U.S. are increasingly loosening building and fire code requirements in an effort to reduce construction costs and expand housing...
Roundup: Flip phones are back / LNG facility explosion / Healthcare logistics
Going retro: A revived retro tech brand is launching a $500 flip phone aimed at digital minimalism and reducing smartphone addiction. The device blends...
Why more shippers are turning to rail for long-haul freight transportation
Rising trucking rates and tightening truck capacity are prompting many U.S. shippers to move freight back to rail, particularly for long-haul transportation, The Wall...
China’s rare earth dominance highlights global supply chain vulnerabilities
China’s dominance in rare earth processing and magnet manufacturing has given it significant influence over global supply chains for products ranging from electric vehicles...
UnitedHealth bets $3B on AI to cut costs and ease industry backlash
UnitedHealth Group is investing about $3 billion into artificial intelligence as part of a major effort to cut costs and overhaul how it runs...
