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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...
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...
Insider loans? Audit raises red flags over Louisiana orphan well program
A private organization entrusted with money intended to protect Louisiana from the cost of abandoned oil and gas wells used funds to make below-market...
The Build EBR board will vote Tuesday on a five-year strategic plan. Here are...
The Build EBR Board of Commissioners is set to vote Tuesday on the redevelopment authority’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, a road map for the agency’s...
BREC unveils multimillion-dollar plan to elevate youth sports in Baker
BREC, the city of Baker leadership and other local leaders are advancing plans for a multimillion-dollar sports complex they hope will serve not only...
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...
From sci-fi to solution: Could orbit become the next data center hub?
The idea of building data centers in space is moving from science fiction into a more seriously discussed long-term possibility, largely driven by the...
Apartment complex on Old Hammond Highway acquired by a local investor
A local investor has purchased the Eden Point apartment complex, according to documents filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.
Steven...
US tightens control over frontier AI models due to security concerns
U.S. Commerce officials have begun applying export-control-like restrictions to the most advanced AI models, treating them in a similar way to sensitive dual-use technologies,...
How 3D printed batteries could transform designs of products
Advances in battery technology may come as much from manufacturing innovations as from new battery chemistries, The Wall Street Journal reports.
One promising approach is...
LaPolitics: Louisiana Municipal Association names executive director
Richard Williams, formerly the interim executive director of the Louisiana Municipal Association, now has the title in full. Williams was the only candidate under...
How AI’s growth is outpacing data center efficiency gains
A recent study finds that the rapid expansion of AI and cloud computing is significantly increasing the environmental footprint of data centers, particularly through...
Roundup: Arthur’s impact / Gasoline prices / US jobless claims
Storm weakens, exits state: Metro Baton Rouge avoided the worst of Tropical Storm Arthur, with the strongest impacts staying south and east. The system...
Bernie Sanders proposes national AI wealth fund
Bernie Sanders has proposed creating an American AI sovereign wealth fund that would give the public a direct ownership stake in the country’s largest...
Will falling oil prices lead to cheaper airfares in the near term?
A preliminary U.S.-Iran peace agreement has triggered volatility across energy and transportation markets, with immediate effects rippling into airline pricing and broader travel costs,...
