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Robots, 3D printing, and drones are features of the new manufacturing world-order, which even a few years ago seemed experimental. Financing these innovations can sometimes be challenging, however, as margins in manufacturing tend to be thin. Innovation does cause concern over lost employment opportunities. Companies are looking at ways to reskill workers for a more…
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Here are a few things to know about the day’s news from The Associated PressAugust 25, 2020, 10:32 AM• 2 min readYour daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:1. REPUBLICANS ISSUE DIRE WARNING ON BIDEN On the opening night of their convention, they falsely accused the…
Here are a few things to know about the day’s news from The Associated PressSeptember 1, 2020, 9:59 AM• 2 min readYour daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:1. TRUMP HEADS TO KENOSHA The president — over the objection of local leaders — is visiting the…
Here are a few things to know about the day’s news from The Associated PressSeptember 3, 2020, 9:42 AM• 2 min readYour daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:1. BIDEN TO TEST PROMISE TO UNIFY NATION The Democrat travels to Kenosha, Wisconsin — a city wrenched…
Here are a few things to know about the day’s news from The Associated PressSeptember 4, 2020, 9:31 AM• 2 min readYour daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:1. FEDS KILL PORTLAND SHOOTING SUSPECT Michael Reinoehl, suspected of fatally shooting a supporter of a right-wing group…
Here are a few things to know about the day’s news from The Associated PressAugust 31, 2020, 9:59 AM• 2 min readYour daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:1. TRUMP PRAISES PROTESTERS, DEMOCRATS SAY HE’S INCITING VIOLENCE Democrats accused the president of trying to inflame racial…